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Camping Info
The Inkcarceration Festival campground is located at the Richland County Fairgrounds approx. 4 miles from the festival grounds. All campers will receive a vehicle “Hang Tag” in advance of the show which will include detailed directions to the campgrounds with specific entry instructions based on the camping pass type purchased. Individual Camping wristbands will be issued at camping check-in.
All Camping Passes Include:
- 4 nights of camping-based on your purchase.
- (1) Camping parking pass in included with each campsite – unless otherwise specified.
- Campers will have access to indoor restrooms and complimentary indoor showers. Additional portable toilets will be available throughout the campgrounds.
- Campers have In and Out access from the festival to and from the campground during festival hours with a complimentary shuttle. See below for more information.
- The campground has 24 hour security, medical, and customer service assistance.
- Campers can visit the campground General Store for camping supplies. Concessions will also be available for sale throughout the weekend. General Store Hours: (Thursday is 11am-2am) (Friday – Sunday is 6am-2am)
- A Thursday night “Welcome Party” with music and more, as well as additional bands playing after the festival on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night.
Camping passes do not include:
- Electricity or water (including sewage) hook ups – unless otherwise specified.
- Your festival admission pass. You must purchase your festival admission pass separately.
Other Info:
- All RV power connections are either 30 Amp service or 50 Amp based on your purchase and may be up to 75ft away from your RV space. Please bring 50-75ft of power cord.
- If your RV requires 50 Amp service, you MUST purchase a 50 Amp power connection pass. You will not be allowed to use an adapter for a 50 Amp to hook up to a 30 Amp as it can blow the circuits.
- In order to camp in our dedicated RV areas, you MUST arrive with your RV. An RV must be parked on each RV campsite.
- Each Car + Tent campsite must be occupied by a livable unit on the campsite. A liveable unit is either a tent or a vehicle. Pop ups campers must be on an RV site.
Camping Map
Map subject to change
Camping FAQs
Check in hours are:
Thursday – July 17: 1pm – 10pm*
Friday – July 18: 8am – 8pm
Saturday – July 19: 9am – Noon
Sunday – July 20: 9am – Noon
(*Hours subject to change*)
Campers may purchase an Early Arrival Pass to get into the campgrounds before the scheduled opening time. The early arrival pass allows entry into the campgrounds between 9am-1pm on Thursday, July 17 for a fee of $50*. Campers arriving prior to 9am will be directed to wait elsewhere in order to keep roads in and around the Fairgrounds open for local traffic.
The campground closes on Monday, July 21 at 12pm (noon).
For those with a 30 amp power and water hookup camping pass, an RV connection will be provided. RV power connections are 30 Amp service and may be up to 75ft away from your RV space. Please bring 50-75ft of power cord. If your RV requires 50 Amp service, you must purchase the 50 Amp Camping Pass as this will require a different connection. 50 Amp hookup and RV with no hookup RV spaces DO NOT come with a water connection.
For water hook ups, we highly recommend to bring a longer water hose (50ft+) along with a splitter for the water lines since the water hook ups are shared. Note: The campground staff does not carry this equipment. Cords, power connectors and adaptors and other RV supplies can be purchased online or at your local RV shop.
No, tents are not allowed on RV campsites.
Pumping/Fill services will be available Friday through Monday morning from Butler Sanitation for nominal fee per service. Each RV will receive two pump out request forms upon arrival. The completed form(s) should be submitted to a staff member at the info booth no later than 10am on the day of service with payment to ensure prompt service. The form must include your RV site number so the service provider knows which RV to service. Cash Only.
Yes! Complimentary showers will be available in permanent facilities at the campgrounds. Locations will be noted on the camping map. Showers are open 24 hours. The only time they are closed is for cleaning twice a day for about 10-15 minutes. Wait times may very depending on time of day. Footware is recommended.
Due to safety concerns, vehicles are not permitted to leave the campgrounds once they are checked in and parked with the exception of vehicles in the Overnight Parking Lot. Exceptions can be made depending on the specific circumstances. Please note that there will be an on site General Store for purchases including food, toiletries, & ice. Additionally, there will be breakfast and lunch available to purchase along with late night food via dedicated campground concessions.
An RV is defined as any vehicle larger either in length, width or height than a normal sixteen (16) passenger van (anything 20’ or longer). All oversized vehicles, trailers, and campers that are towed are considered RVs. You MUST have an RV space to bring in an RV, otherwise you will be turned away. Buses, Box Trucks and Cargo Vans are not allowed within the campgrounds.
All vehicles will be thoroughly searched. Please review the Allowed and Prohibited Items list in FAQ below.
Yes. RV deliveries are permitted, however you must arrive at the same time as your RV delivery. Please note: RV drop offs must take place during the posted campground check-in hours only and RV deliveries must arrive on the day that corresponds with your purchased campground pass. The person delivering the RV will need to leave the campgrounds immediately after delivery.
Yes. Campers have re-entry privileges between the festival and campground during festival hours via the complimentary Campground Shuttle. Shuttle service begins each day festival day at 10am.
PLEASE NOTE: There will be limited service via shuttles from 6:00pm till 9pm each evening.
For fans needing special accommodations for the campground shuttle, please email access@inkcarceration.com.
Shuttles will run for approximately 90 minutes after the festival or until all campers have been returned to the campgrounds.
No. Only campers with proper credentials are allowed in the Inkcarceration campgrounds. You must have a festival ticket and camping wristband to be allowed entry.
If you want to camp near your friends, make sure you arrive at the same time and that you have the same type of camping pass. Upon arrival, you will be directed to your camping spots. If you are in the second vehicle of a RV site, it’s highly recommended to arrive together as well. If you are unable to arrive at the same time, the person with the RV pass will need to meet you at the gates with the pass.
Generator hours are from 8am – 3am for Car and RV areas. Only generators that have been factory-installed on your RV are permitted. No modification. No personal fabrications. No aftermarket installs. Please note-only generators that are 4kw or smaller are permitted if they are not factory installed in your RV. Always be mindful of where your exhaust is aimed and make sure it is never venting into an enclosed area like a neighbor’s tent.
Campfires at individual campsites will not be allowed due to county ordinance. We are sorry for any inconvenience and appreciate everyone following this safety policy.
For futher questions about camping, please email info@inkcarceration.com
