Camping at the Great Northern Viking Festival

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2026 Primitive Tent Camping Information 

**(Only for Ultimate Viking Weekend Pass Holders, vendors and volunteers)**

Immerse yourself in the Viking experience with primitive tent camping. Sorry No RV spots available.

• First-Come, First-Serve: Spots are undefined but must stay within the designated camping area.
• Ultimate Viking Weekend Pass Holder passes must be worn at all times in camping area.

• Due to limited camping space, each ticket holder may bring one tent only. Tents must be 6-person size or smaller. Large group or multi-room tents are not permitted.

• Car camping is not permitted in the general parking lot, off-site parking, or overflow parking. All car camping must take place in the designated camping parking area only.

• Two camping areas will be available: Night Owls (for those staying up later) and Early Birds (for those seeking a quieter night). Please choose your camping area accordingly and respect those around you.

• Check-In/Check-Out:
  
• Ultimate Viking Weekend Pass Holders: Check-in Friday, June. 12th, 6:00 PM–10:00 PM (prepare for setup after dark if arriving past 9:00 PM). Tent setup is also available Saturday, June 13th, from 9:00 AM–10:00 AM (ONLY for these pass holders) or anytime after 4:30 PM. 
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     *No Early Arrival- Gates will not open until 6:00pm on Friday, June 12th

• Check-out: You must pack up and be off the festival grounds by 5:30 PM on Sunday. You cannot drive up to take down your tent at any time before 4:30 PM on Saturday or Sunday, but you can walk in and take down during this time if needed.  We do not encourage this.  Alternatively, you can wait until 5:30 PM to drive into the camping area for easier load-out.

• No Vehicles can be parked overnight in general parking outside the gate.  No camping setup is allowed between 10:30 AM and 4:30 PM on Saturday and Sunday.

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

• Outside alcohol and illegal drugs are strictly prohibited. Violations, including possession of outside alcohol or illegal drug use, may result in removal from the festival grounds without a refund.

• 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: 11:00pm-7:00am on Friday and Saturday 12:00 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.

• Do not leave valuables in your tent. Please keep your vehicle locked at all times. Overnight security will be present to help monitor the grounds; however, the festival is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

• 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 passes are allowed in the camping area.  

Anyone without a registered camping pass 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.