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Gorge Camping

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GORGE CAMPING LIST

The excellent information below was posted by Dmbfan17 on Antsmarching.org.

Shelter/Bedding:
Tent (some kind of shelter/hut)
Sleeping Bag
Air Mattress (with pump and batteries)
Blankets and Pillows
Canopy (for shade during the day)
Tarp (to put under the tent)
Seam Sealer
Something to pound stakes into the ground for tent
Rope
Floor Mats (use at tent entrance)

Food Related/Cooking:
Water (at least 1/2 gallon per person/day)
Cutting Board/Knife
Beer (or the like)
Beer cozies (gotta keep those beers cold in that hot sun)
Dish Towels
Grill (charcoal)
Lighter Fluid
Grill Lighter (great in case it's wet out)
Coolers to keep food and other things cold
Pans (for cooking) and spatula/large spoons
Bottle opener
Can opener
Tongs
Pot holders
Garbage Bags
Ice
Dishes
Reusable Plate - Partition tray/plate is nice,
Plastic/glass cup Knife, Fork, Spoon, Spatula,Tupperware
Consumables
Paper towels & napkins
Paper plates, cups, bowls, etc.
Plastic knives, forks, spoons
Ziplock Bags
Aluminum Foil
Dish soap
Don’t forget the food

Lighting:
Flashlight
Citronella Candles
Lanterns
Matches/Lighter

Clothing:
Hat
Bandanna
Jacket
Poncho
Pants (don't have all shorts)
Underwear
Socks
Sandals to wear in showers (for those that have them)
Swim suit
Sunglasses
Shoes
Laundry Bag
Extra Clothing (a must, don't go on the bare minimum. If it rains a change of clothes is essential. Also gets very cold on windy and/or rainy nights)

Medical:
First Aid kit
Sunscreen
Bug Spray (Don't want to be distracted by annoying as hell bug bites during the concert)
Tylenol, Advil, Aspirin,Tums
Tweezers
Sinus Tablets
Allergy Eye Drops
Pocket pack of Tissues
Prescriptions

Cleaning/Personal Items:
Soap
Antibacterial Hand gel.
Baby wipes (good, fast cleanup of hands, face, and pits)
Deodorant
Washcloths
Shampoo
Toothpaste and toothbrush
Comb/hair brush/clips/bands
Make-up (lol)
Towel
Toilet Paper
Contact solution and extra pair of contacts
"feminine" supplies

Miscellaneous:
Money, credit card, ID
Walkie Talkies
Cell phone (with extra battery or car charger)
Camera (with batteries)
Camcorder
Cards/Games
Small table
Watch/clock of some kind
Chairs
Basic tools (screwdriver, hammer)
Frisbee, Hacky Sack, Football, Soccer Ball, etc.
Stereo
Extra Batteries (for stereo and/or flashlights)
Rubber Bands
Guitar
Earplugs (if you need quiet when you sleep)
Condoms
Rope
Jumper cables
Spray bottle (with cold water for hot days)
Heavy duty tape (fixes holes in tents or other problems)

Also if you get anything new. Tent, grill, cooler, etc. (anything important) be sure to try it out before you take it. Make sure it works
and there are no problems.

WILDHORSE CAMPGROUND

GORGE CAMPGROUND

VANTAGE CAMPGROUND

POTHOLES STATE PARK

DOWN BY THE RIVER

WILDHORSE CAMPGROUND (Official Campground of TOUPSTOWN)

Instead, vehicles are parked next to each other along the roads and your camping spot/area is behind the cars creating a great communal area in the middle. There is nice fluffy green grass that was once described as a "long-haired golf course" (when you see and feel it, this will make a lot more sense). A few trees are scattered around providing some morning and afternoon shade.

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The CORRAL CAFE is awesome and not expensive. The breakfast burritos and free coffee are a godsend for hangover mornings. They serve burgers, wraps, sandwiches, salads, etc. all day and they're open after the show for midnight hunger. It is pretty awesome food. Most people usually plan on eating most of their meals there so they don't have to buy groceries, pack, and cook their meals.
There are 8 private showers that are open to the sky. The hot water usually lasts all day. The only thing is the wait can be kind of long. Don't forget to bring your flip-flops for showering. And, girls... yes, there are electrical outlets. If the wait is too long and you can handle cold water, there are several outdoor showers out in the open that some people use.
Other awesome things about Wildhorse:
- Honey Buckets (porta-potties) that are cleaned a couple of times a day and are usually super clean
- And did I mention FREE coffee in the morning?

If you want to stay here, you should buy a camping pass as soon as the dates are confirmed. It will sell out and it will sell out fast. The price for the camping pass for DMB weekend is $120 per vehicle for up to 4 persons. Each additional person is $40 each. RV passes are available at a higher rate. If for some reason you end up not being able to go, you can sell your pass. If you do sell/buy a pass, you will need to provide the buyer with a copy of the drivers license of the name of the person who originally purchased the pass.

GORGE CAMPGROUND
This campground is conveniently located adjacent to the amphitheatre with a private pathway connecting the them together. There are 4 camping options, each with its own set of amenities:

General camping
Premier camping
Terrace camping
Glamping

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The Gorge Campground is a big meadow with more Honey Buckets (porta-potties) than you've ever see. It also has sinks with running water, and garbage pick-up. There are showers and a small general store on site. It has room for literally thousands of cars and people. It has no shade; bring your own tarp or sun shelter. It's about a 20 minute walk from the campground to the Amphitheatre. It's the only campground you can walk to/from the venue. There is no rhyme and reason to where the parking security folks will make you park. However, once they've put you in a spot and filled in an area, you are free to move to another part of the campground if you'd like to camp with friends or in a different area. They won't let you save spots for friends who haven't arrived yet. Like life, security only finds the stupid ones. As Forrest Gump said, "stupid is as stupid does". If you're discreet, you'll have fun. If you feel the need to bring five kegs and a PA system for your stereo, you will draw the attention of security and the county sheriff. On the other hand, if you keep your stereo turned down to a reasonable level, keep your alcohol in colored plastic cups (as opposed to bottles and cans) and smoke your weed out of sight, you'll be fine. Be discreet and the cops and security will leave you alone; just like the real world! Contrary to some posts, you are allowed to leave the campground.

VANTAGE CAMPGROUND
Located right along I-90 in the rest-area town of Vantage, the campground has access to the river, is very DMB-fan friendly, and is a popular spot. The sites are on lush grass but are exposed to sun and wind. Also, you will hear the roar of traffic on nearby I-90 24 hours a day.

POTHOLES STATE PARK
This State Park also has nice facilities, however it's about an hour drive to and from the venue. It's on Potholes Reservoir, has a boat launch, a nice swimming beach, and some nice grassy campsites. It also has some not so nice campsites with lots of gravel and snake-infested tall grass, weeds and shrubs.

DOWN BY THE RIVER
There are also a few spots along the river where you can drive off the highway and find a place to park your car and set up a tent. These places are on the east side of the river, just south of I-90. These sites are dusty and windy. Keep in mind you are in rattlesnake country. But the price is right.