CAMPING ON THE QV RANCH DURING THE FESTIVAL

  

Camping on the Ranch is probably the best way to experience the magic of the Kerrville Music Festivals. Some of the best music can be heard in the campgrounds 24-hours-a-day. We have 20 acres of scenic and rustic Hill Country campgrounds within walking distance of the outdoor theater and Chapel Hill. We invite both tent and RV campers.

Food, beer, soft drinks, coffee, and ice are available in the campgrounds at the Kerr-try Store and the Kerr-Café. Warm showers and clean (albeit primitive) toilet facilities are located throughout the campgrounds. Firewood is usually available.

NO PETS are allowed on the Ranch during the festival.
NO DRUMS are allowed during the festival.
NO FIREARMS OR CONCEALED WEAPONS!
NO GENERATORS!
NO DRUGS!

NO STEREOS OR RECORDED MUSIC are allowed to be played in the campgrounds

NO ONE UNDER 18 CAN BE ADMITTED WITHOUT PARENT OR GUARDIAN!

 

For a complete listing of campground rules, click here.

Tent Camping
The campgrounds are somewhat primitive (as compared to a State Park), but are pleasurable if you are prepared. Reservations are not needed for tent camping as there are no designated camp sites for tents. You simply set up anywhere in the campgrounds where you find an inviting space and where you feel comfortable. It can get a little “cozy” in the campgrounds on the weekends, but the Quiet Valley Ranch is one of the easiest places in the world to make new friends. Simply respect each other and you will be in for the time of you life.

It is suggested that you bring some sort of erectable shade, such as a canopy, since you never know if you will be able to secure a spot with trees. The water on the ranch is potable, but quite hard. You should therefore bring your own drinking water. Other than the items mentioned above, you are free to bring pretty much what-ever camping/cooking gear makes you happy.

This is fairly rugged Hill Country terrain so dress comfortably. Shorts, t-shirts, a hat, and outdoor shoes usually do the trick. Be prepared for rain! Afternoon thundershowers are not uncommon. Some good rain gear, both for you camp site and for your body can make a big difference!

Campground Access

You must have a festival ticket in order to camp or enter the campgrounds during the festival.  Wristbands are required for access to the campgrounds after 6 p.m.  Tent camping/wristband fees are $5 per person per day (in addition to your festival tickets), but if you have tickets for 3 or more consecutive days then tent camping is free and you will be automatically issued a wristband at no additional charge.   All camping and vehicle fees are payable at the gate.

 

Parking

Parking Lot fees are $3 per vehicle per day at the gate.  You may pay at either the ticket booth or at that parking lot entrance. 

Vehicles in the Campgrounds
In order to have as much room for tents as possible, we try to restrict the number of vehicles in the campgrounds. For this reason, we charge $20 per day to keep your vehicle (other then sleeper vehicles – see below) in the campgrounds. You would, however, be able to take your car into the campgrounds (with a $20 refundable deposit) and drop off your gear and then park in the parking meadow (just about 100 yards away from the campground gate).  

Sleeper Vehicles
RVs or trailers that set up in the campground without hook-ups require a sleeper vehicle Permit.  Other obvious sleeper vehicles such as vans, p-u trucks with camper shells, etc. (that don't need electricity or water) in the campgrounds may also purchase a sleeper vehicle permit for a flat $20 (in addition to your festival tickets) upon entry regardless of the length of your stay.  No additional camping charges would be collected provided your vehicle doesn't leave the ranch as it is an additional $20 for EACH re-entry.  Sleeper vehicles are, for the most part, to be considered as "tents".

RV Sites
We have 82 RV sites in the campgrounds. 56 of them have full hook-ups and are $25 per day during the festival. The remaining 26 sites have water and electricity only and are $20 per day. There is a big demand for these sites during the festival so advance reservations and restrictions apply. For complete reservation instructions go to www.kerrvillefolkfestival.com/rvinfo.htm.