Camping Check In/Check Out

If you purchased your camping reservations or wristbands ahead of time, visit the registration booth on your way in to pick up your packets.  Every visitor to DuneFest will need a wristband, even visitors to campsites.

 

Vehicles

EVERY vehicle must have a pass, or it will not be allowed past the security gates.  For safety, vehicles are not allowed to park along the roadways except emergency vehicles. 

 

RV Camp Spaces

RV camp spaces are designed to accommodate five adults. You are entitled to one vehicle and attached RVC or trailer per camping permit, and, if you like, one small tent is permitted on your RV site. All RVs and trailers must be parked front to back in the campsite; no horseshoeing, boxing, etc.

 

Camp Hosts

Camp hosts are available in each camping area to assist campers in finding their sites and to answer questions.

 

Safety & Courtesy

No loud noise in camping area after midnight, this includes generators. No dumping of grey or waste water on Festival property.

 

Alcohol

Alcohol is not allowed on any campsite on the sand.

 

Trash Pickup

Keeping the dunes clean is important for everyone.  Please put your trash in the designated areas.  Leaving the area in as good or better shape than when we arrived is key to keeping the dunes pristine for everyone’s enjoyment.

 

Water & Sewer

For a fee, Roto-Rooter will provide potable water and pumping services. 

 

Animals

For the safety of your pets and others in the event area, your pet(s) must be contained or on a leash of no more than 10 feet.

 

Fuel & Propane

Salmon Harbor Marina is your one-stop location for fuel and propane. Located at the end of Ork Rock Road by the Umpqua Aquaculture

 

Issues or Concerns??

DuneFest is here to see that everyone is here for a good time.  If you have any issues or concerns, see the DuneFest booth on Vendor Row, visit one of our Camp Hosts, or talk to one of the staff members.

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Rules

Please help ensure that DuneFest will continue to be a welcome guest on the Winchester Bay dunes by following event rules and being a good steward of our public land.  DuneFest takes place on property owned by county, state and federal agencies. The rules can vary depending on location. The overall rules of the event takes all the partners regulations into consideration.  Your cooperation is key to having permits renewed each year.

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Frequently Asked Questions:

 

Q: I can’t make it anymore. Can I return my tickets?

A: Unfortunately, Dunefest has a no refund policy but you can transfer or sell your tickets to someone else.

 

Q: How do I transfer my tickets to someone else?

A: As the person who purchased the tickets, you would send an email to the purchaser, stating your name is selling your tickets to the other person’s name. That purchaser will print that email out along with your ticket confirmation email and bring that to the registration booth.

 

Q: I don’t see tickets on the website? Can I still get tickets at the gate?

A: Yes! We shut all website sales down 1 week before Dunefest starts to gather up all online orders that have come in and prepare your orders, but you can absolutely buy camping and wristbands for admission at the gate when you arrive.

 

Q: What hours is the registration booth open? Can I arrive in the middle of the night?

A: Yes, the registration booth is open 24 hours!

 

Q: Can I access the Vendor Row area without paying for a wristband?

A: No, unfortunately the vendor area is deep within the event and is an integral part of Dunefest. Come check out the event calendar and stay for a while.

 

Q: Where can I get information once inside the event?

A: We have a Dunefest information booth right in Vendor row. You can’t miss us!

 

Q: Do you mail us the tickets and wristbands?

A: No, you pick them up at the registration booth on your way into Dunefest right there on Salmon Harbor Drive.

 

Q: What is considered an extra vehicle pass?

A: One singular vehicle that is with a campsite. They cannot have a trailer attached. (Allowed in only Stage and Lighthouse.)

 

Q: Are campfires allowed?

A: We will be following the local burn restrictions if any are in place. We will know the week of if there are any restrictions.

 

Q: Is there water service to fill my trailer?

A: Yes! RotoRooter will be on site filling trailers with water and emptying out grey and black tanks during the event.

 

Q:  What if my motorhome can’t make it out onto the sand but I have a sand campsite?

A: We have dozers out on the sand that are doing complimentary tows the entire event from 7am-12am. (Class A will be drug backwards)

 

Q: Can I come early and camp on the sand before the event?

A: Yes, there is an additional nightly fee to camp before the event starts. Once Tuesday comes you will need to go to the registration booth to get your event wristbands for the week. 

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