Camping at the Great Northern Viking Festival

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Immerse yourself in the Viking experience with tent camping and limited RV spots (no hookups) RV spots available for vendors and staff only. 

• First-Come, First-Serve: Spots are undefined but must stay within the designated camping area.
• Wristbands: Festival and camping wristbands must be worn at all times.

• Check-In/Check-Out:
  
  • VIP Valhalla All Access Pass Holders: Check-in Friday, Oct. 18th, 6:00 PM–10:00 PM (prepare for setup after dark if arriving past 6:30 PM). Tent setup is also available Saturday, Oct. 19th, from 9:00 AM–10:00 AM (ONLY for these pass holders) or anytime after 4:30 PM. Nighttime setup is expected after 6:30 PM. Just a reminder that the event starts at 6:00 PM.

• Festival Explorer Combo & VIP Night in Valhalla (with camping add-on): Check-in Saturday, Oct. 19th, 4:30 PM–6:00 PM (nighttime setup expected if setting up past 6:30 PM).

• Check-out: All VIP Night in Valhalla ticket holders with camping add-on must pack up and be off the festival grounds by 10:00 AM on Sunday unless you’ve purchased a Sunday gate ticket or gate Combo Pass. You can take down your tent at any time before 4:30 PM on Sunday, but you will need to walk it to the parking lot. Alternatively, you can wait until 4:30 PM to drive into the camping area for easier load-out.

• No Vehicles in Tent Camping Area: Vehicles must remain in the parking lot after setup. No camping setup is allowed between 10:00 AM and 4:30 PM on Saturday.

• Food & Beverages: You may bring food and non-alcoholic beverages for camping. Please support local food trucks during festival hours.

• No Outside Alcohol or Illegal Drugs: Strictly prohibited.

• Firewood: No outside firewood is allowed.

• Restrooms: There are no showers; outhouse-style restrooms are provided.

• No Electricity for Camping: There is no electricity available for camping use.

• No Wi-Fi or ATMs: There is no Wi-Fi or ATM service on-site.

• Quiet Hours: 12:30 AM–7:00 AM.

• Leave No Trace: Please respect the land and the landowner. It's important that you bring all your trash with you—pack it in, pack it out. Leave no trace and respect the natural surroundings.

• Fire Safety: Fires only allowed in designated fire pits. Small propane grills permitted.

• No Glass: Glass containers are prohibited.

• No pets allowed at the festival or in the camping area.

There is no on-site camping available for general festival daytime ticket holders. However, there are several campgrounds in the area and local hotels for your convenience.

Only registered campers with wristbands are allowed in the camping area.  

Anyone without a registered camping wristband will be asked to leave the festival  after A Night in Valhalla past midnight on Saturday. 

The Great Northern Viking Festival is committed to fostering a safe and supportive environment for all staff, volunteers, and guests. We have a zero-tolerance policy for any hate-related iconography or behavior. Discrimination, prejudiced conduct, or harassment of any kind is strictly prohibited by the festival and its producer, Northern Woman Productions.

Failure to follow festival rules may result in being escorted off the property without a refund.

For assistance, visit the information booth or contact the campground host after hours.

E-mail: GreatNorthernVikingFestival@gmail.com for any other camping questions.