CAMPING INFO

Camping at Alive is the way to go. From good old festival car camping to luxury-style glamping, we’ve got you covered with all sorts of awesome options.

If you’re camping, you’ll be staying at Atwood Lake Park, a beautiful, 300+ acre campground located 30 minutes south of Canton, Ohio. The park is surrounded by a stunning 1,500-acre lake with a sandy beach and swimming, boating plus many other fun things to do. The campground has open and wooded campsites plus paved roads and lighted walkways.

CAMPSITE OPTIONS

PRIMITIVE SITE

  • Primitive Camping is included free with your Total Event or Weekend Wristband and includes a beautiful, grassy site ready for your tent(s), campfire and one vehicle. Campsite location is determined upon arrival and our team will do their best to place you in an area you prefer (i.e. by the lake, near a certain stage, shaded, etc.).
  • Note: Campsite size is based entirely on the size of your group (i.e. there’s no group too big or too small. All are welcome!).

PREMIUM ELECTRIC SITE (SOLD OUT)

  • Brand new and redesigned for Alive 2017! These sites are perfect for those with large RVs, motor homes or campers who want personal electric, water & sewage access during their time at Alive. Each pull-through site has its’ own personal, 30-amp electric hookup as well as a personal water hookup & sewage dumping. Additionally, these sites have a designated tent area, picnic table, fire ring, asphalt pad for your RV and are in a prime location near the Amphitheater.
  • Note: Site numbers will be emailed a few weeks prior to the festival.

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STANDARD ELECTRIC SITE

  • Great option for those with RVs, motor homes or campers who want electric during their time at Alive. Each site has its’ own personal, 30-amp electric hookup with access to water for filling up tanks (Sewage dumping is available for a small fee). These sites are located just outside the festival entrance and if you have any site number requests, please let us know when ordering your site.
  • Note: Site numbers will be emailed a few weeks prior to the festival.

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GENERATOR/RV SITE

  • Designed for those with generators, large RVs, motor homes or campers and/or large groups. These sites are located in the grass by the Beach area. Important: If you are bringing a generator or an RV/camper that is over 26′ long you must purchase a Generator/RV Site (if you have not already purchased a Premium or Standard Electric Site).
  • Note: Site location is determined when you arrive.

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TENT CITY

  • Do you want to camp at Alive, but don’t have the supplies or want to deal with the hassle? Tent City is where you need to be. Choose the tent-size that’s right for you, decked out with tons of camping essentials that are yours to keep – including your tent! We’ll set it up for you. Then you can pack it up and take it all home after the festival. Your tent will be set up upon arrival and will include an air mattress, sleeping bag, lantern, cooler, access to electricity, free coffee bar each morning and a prime location.

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WRISTBANDS NEEDED

In order to camp at Alive, you’ll need to purchase either a Total Event Wristband or a Weekend Wristband. Upon arriving at the festival, all attendees will have their paper (or electronic) ticket scanned and will be given their wristbands. These wristbands are not exchangeable or usable by multiple people.

Note: One Day Wristbands do not include camping

Early Camping Wristbands are also available for those who want to come in a day early and enjoy the park on Tuesday, July 18th. Starting on Tuesday at 9 AM, you can come set up your campsite early and get everything ready before the festival starts on Wednesday.

Note: Total Event or Weekend Wristband is still required with an Early Camping Wristband

GROUP INFO

GROUP RATE

We have a discounted Group Rate available for groups of 10 or more. This allows you to save up to $10 on each ticket ordered when ordering 10 or more wristbands. All you have to do is select the Group Rate option for whichever ticket type you’d like to buy (Total Event, Weekend or One Day).

PRICING DEADLINES

Our next Discount Pricing Deadline is June 30th. If you haven’t already, be sure to order by midnight to save some money on all admission wristbands to Alive 2017. Head here to view the full Pricing Deadline Schedule.

PAYMENT PLANS

Payment Plans are also available for groups of over 15 tickets (Total Event, Weekend or One Day). The Payment Plan allows you to lock in a discounted ticket price and make periodic payments over time.

Note: Payment Plans are no longer available for Alive 2017

PACKING

Packing can be stressful, so we’ve compiled our list of essentials for you to review while packing for Alive. This list isn’t quite comprehensive, but it’s a great place to start!

THE ESSENTIALS

– tent, tarp, tent stakes, hammer

– bedding (sleeping bags, pillow, air mattress & pump, blankets)

– clothes for all week (bring some extra)

– comfortable shoes, extra pair or two

– sunscreen, insect repellant

– Bible, notepad for speakers and seminars (or Bible App on phone)

– any medicines or prescriptions

– modest swimsuit & beach towels

– laundry bag for dirty clothes

– flashlight, extra batteries

– cooking stove, grill, matches, charcoal, propane

– ice cooler (we sell ice on-site)

– cell phone and charger

– folding chairs, lawn chairs (can use in amphitheater too)

– rain gear (boots, umbrellas, ponchos)

– soap, shampoo, deodorant, towel

– toothbrush, toothpaste

– contacts, solution, glasses (extra contacts, too)

– hair brush

– cash, debit or credit card, wallet (plastic bag for a wallet)

– medical kit

Note: EMTs, First Aid stations, on-site ambulance service and 24-hour Park Rangers/Sherrif’s Officers will be at the festival.

COOKING UTENSILS & SUPPLIES

– camping stove and extra propane fuel, table

– skillet, saucepan, pot holders, spatula, large wooden spoon

– plates and utensils, napkins, wet wipes.

– olive oil and/or butter

– condiments (hot sauce, salad dressing, ketchup, mustard)

– salt & pepper

MEAL IDEAS

Breakfast: eggs, bacon, cereal & milk, fruit, muffins

Lunch & Dinner: hot dogs, hamburgers, pb&j sandwiches, lunch meat, sloppy joes, frozen soups & stews

Snacks: chips and salsa, veggies & dip, fruit, cheese & crackers, pretzels

WHAT’S FOR SALE

Just in case you forget something, we got you covered. Below is a summary list of what’s available to buy at the festival.

BEVERAGES

We’ll have bottled water, pop, iced tea, etc. (20oz. bottles), coffee (hot and iced) and various café’ drinks, sweet tea and lemonade, smoothies and slushies, root beer floats & more.

Note: No alcohol is allowed to be brought in or sold at Alive.

TASTY FOOD

We have some amazing food at Alive. Gourmet Food Trucks are located at various locations around the festival selling the following items: pizza, Stromboli, sausage sandwiches, gyros, burgers, pulled pork sandwiches, homemade ice cream, Amish Country Donuts, frozen yogurt, French Fries, corn dogs, fresh vegetables with soba noodles and chicken, kettle corn, elephant ears, funnel cakes, strawberry shortcakes, milkshakes, chocolate covered Bananas, frozen smoothies, shaved ice, sno-cones and much more!

Not to mention, we’re having Auntie Anne’s Pretzels, Chick-Fil-A, Pizza Hut, and Amish Country Donuts, as well. Let’s just say, you shouldn’t leave hungry.

OTHER PRODUCTS

Besides food and beverage, we also have a variety of other products available at Alive. In the Amphitheater, we have our Marketplace tent. The Marketplace has a variety of items for sale, including artist and speaker merchandise, books, CDs, artisan jewelry, t-shirts, hoodies, hats, rings, artwork, sunglasses, plus some great info on a variety of charitable organizations, schools, and universities, mission trips, etc.

The Alive Store is also located in the Marketplace tent and sells a variety of Alive merchandise including our Official Alive 2017 Tour Shirt to commemorate the year and other Alive t-shirts, hoodies, ponchos, etc. Other various items for sale include bundled firewood, ice, tents and other various supplies you might need during the week. Local stores nearby Atwood are available, as well.

Note: There are (2) ATMs on-site in the Ticket Gate tent and Marketplace tent.

FESTIVAL ENTRY

If you are a Total Event camper, you’ll want to arrive on Tuesday or Wednesday (Thursday, if needed) and if you’re a Weekend camper, you’ll arrive on Friday to set up your campsite. Gates open at 9 AM each day and campers can officially enter the park and be placed in their campsite. Our Guest Services Staff will help guide you to the proper lane when you enter the campground. Please have your tickets ready (mobile or print) to be scanned and exchanged for your wristband.

Note: You may not have internet access as you enter, so please print or save the ticket on your phone so you can easily retrieve it for admittance into the festival).

PRIMITIVE CAMPSITE PLACEMENT

Campsite location is determined upon arrival and our team will do their best to place you in an area you prefer (i.e. by the lake, near a certain stage, shaded, etc.). Campsite size is based entirely on the size of your group (i.e. there’s no group too big or too small. All are welcome! We give one vehicle pass for the vehicle staying at the campsite and any extra vehicles can be parked for free in Overflow Parking after you’ve set up your campsite (exceptions may be made for large groups). Please note, for the safety of all campers and attendees, we require that all vehicles that are parked by the campsite area remain parked throughout the entire festival and do not move. In the case of an emergency, please ask our Guest Services Team for assistance.

Note: Reservations are not taken for Primitive Camping, so please arrive as early as you think is necessary–we suggest early on Tuesday or Wednesday.

Once you have your site, you are free to set it up and make it feel like home! If you have any questions at the festival, our team will always be willing to help answer any questions or concerns you have.