Camping Info
Camping is open to festival goers who are willing to engage in a camping community where mutual respect, caring and calm previal. Roudy, loud or agressive campers are not welcome.
Our venue is situated on a pastoral acreage bordering the forested banks of the Tsolum River. We provide camping opportunities for RV’s, campers and camper vans and tents. This ‘rustic camping’ environment welcome festival goers and gentle jammers who are willing to be respectful, peaceful and neighbourly.
2010 General Camping Info:
PLEASE NOTE: Important change for 2010. The VIMF Campground will open at 10:00am Thursday July 8th. There will no entrance to the campground before Thursday. This is a change from previous years.
Camping registration forms will be provided IN THE LINE UP and must be completed before entering the campground. Campsites are limited to 6 persons and assigned an ID #. More than 6 must register a second site.
Campers can register and reserve an adjacent site (bring your own tarps or tape) but they must pay the fee in full and leave FULL NAMES at the Camping Box Office. Latecomers must supply ID to claim their wristbands.
All structures (tents, vehicles, pop ups, shelters) must display a ID numbered camping tag or they will be removed.
Family Camping and Quiet Camping:
NEW* In 2010 there will be an area dedicated for campers who want to camp in a family friendly zone. This area is available on a first come first serve basis and is intended to create a gentle mellow space for our campers who don’t do the the “full on all night jammin till the sun comes up”.
Please keep in mind that this is a campground with thousands of campers. Vancouver Island MusicFest can make NO guarantees regarding totally quiet and peaceful nights sleep. This is a festival and music and merriment will be made. Please remember to bring ear plugs…a cheap and easy solution for all ages!! We have them for sale as well.
Minors:
All ages are warmly welcome, however minors camping (under 19 yrs of age) MUST be accompanied and supervised by an adult, with a limit of 4 minors per adult who will be held responsible for the actions of the minors under their care.
Underage campers cannot register to camp or receive a wristband without the being accompanied by an adult. That adult must be camping WITH THEM for the weekend. We reserve the right to ask for proof of age. Bring your ID.
Agressive, loud or disrespectful behavious and underage intoxication will not be tolerated. Disregard for these guidelines will result in you being asked to leave (or removed by security or RCMP) from the campground.
Safety and Courtesy:
NO open fires, tiki torches or open flame. Candles or lamps must be in fireproof containers. We are in a dry grassy pasture…use a container for your butts! If you have a propane stove (inside RV or outside) you MUST bring a fire extinguisher.
Ensure guidelines and structures do not block fire lanes.
NO drum circles, amplified music or canned music are permitted ANYWHERE at ANYTIME in the campground.
NO pets are permitted anywhere in the campgrounds.
Campers must remove their own garbage and recycling throughout the weekend and take to central waste stations. Keep your space clean and respectable!
You are responsible for the safety and security of your belongings at MusicFest. Leave your toys at home, lock up your valuables, secure your food and beverages.
Campers who do not demonstrate care for self, care for others and care for the festival WILL be removed from the campground and have camping passes revoked without refund. Camping at VIMF is a privilege. Dangerous or obnoxious behaviour will NOT be tolerated.
If you cannot name at least 5 performers playing at the Festival you are in the wrong campground. Pop quizzes may occur at any time.
Eat. Drink Water. Rest. Wear Sunscreen. Take Care of Yourself. Take Care of Each Other.
Vehicles:
Tow vehicles for RV’s must be removed from the campground. There is free parking available for tow vehicles.
Maximum one secure lock up or sleeping vehicle permitted per tentsite. Additional parking is available next to the camping area for $10.
No vehicles are permitted in or out of the Campground while the festival is running. Once you’re in – you’re in!
Services:
There is drinking water available in the campground and NEW this year will be food vendors and a ‘campground’ store.
This is an ‘unserviced’ campground. No RV hookups are provided.
Garbage, recycling, porta potties and potable water is available at central locations. Please use the facilities provided. Do not pee (or?) or throw dirty water/food water in the bushes.
Please DO NOT use any soaps or cleaning products in the pristine salmon bearing river!
PRICE:
Please bring CASH, there are no bank machines at the camping gate!
2010 prices – these prices include 12% HST which is now applied to camping as well as every other fun activity in the universe….
“Festival Camping Spots“- $70 (HST included) - 4 campers included, up to 2 additional passes allowed @ $22. Kids under 12 are free. Only one lock up or sleeper vehicle permitted per spot.
“RV Spots 20-40 feet” – $90 (HST included) – 4 campers included, up to 2 additional passes allowed @ $22. Kids under 12 are free.
“RV Spots over 40 feet” – $112 (HST included) - 4 campers included, up to 2 additional passes allowed @ $22. Kids under 12 free.
Disabled access camping sites are available on a first come first serve basis.
Other Options:
For other local campsites and accommodations in the Comox Valley check the accommodations links.
