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Camping Policies

At The Campground at Bethel Woods, your safety is our number one priority!

 

By entering The Campground at Bethel Woods, you agree and adhere to the following:

 

  • Guests must have a valid concert or festival ticket and camping pass to enter the campground and be present at the time of check-in.
    • All guests 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult 21+.
  • Check-in time is generally 2 PM on the day of the event and check-out time is generally 10 AM the day after the event. Please refer to the timing on your specific event date for the most accurate information.
  • Quiet hours are from 2 AM to 8 AM
  • Underage use or possession of alcohol will not be tolerated; No large parties, kegs, or binge drinking devices, and all alcohol must be consumed at your campsite (no open containers in common areas are permitted).
  • All guests will take part in a security screening upon arrival as well as entry or exit into the concert venue. Security patrols of the campground and CCTV monitoring occur 24/7.
    • Please be aware that Bethel Woods is not responsible for any lost or stolen items.
  • All dates, acts, times, and ticket prices are subject to change at any time without notice. Tickets obtained from sources other than the official sites of Bethel Woods, Live Nation or Ticketmaster (our only authorized ticketing services) may be lost, stolen or counterfeit and will not be honored. We cannot refund tickets purchased from brokers or secondary sellers. All sales are final.
  • In case of COVID-19 related illness, all occupants must remain in the camping unit until further instruction. 

Prohibited Items:

  • No firearms or weapons of any kind - on your person, in your vehicle, or in your campsite
  • Drones (UAV's) are strictly prohibited from being used anywhere on Bethel Woods property including but not limited to The Campground, parking lots and amphitheater
  • No illegal drugs or drug paraphernalia
  • No gases (including but not limited to: Nitrous oxide and/or CO2 cartridges)
  • No fireworks
  • No camp/open fires
  • No animals - service animals allowed
  • No glass containers of any kind
  • No large parties or gatherings 
  • No exterior speaker systems (sound systems are limited to USB-powered/personal portable speakers)
  • No amplified sound systems allowed
  • No kegs or binge drinking devices
  • No medical or recreational marijuana on private property
  • Unauthorized vending of food or merchandise, including alcohol, is prohibited under N.Y. State Law
  • Underage use or possession of alcohol is prohibited
  • Selling any artist merchandise is prohibited
  • Selling venue/Bethel Woods merchandise is prohibited
  • Obey all posted "No Trespassing" signs

Code of Conduct:

Bethel Woods Center for the Arts is committed to providing a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable experience for all guests, both in the concert venue, parking lots, and on our grounds for all events and visits. We are committed to exceeding our guests' expectiations, upholding a positive environment that is diverse, inclusive, safe, productive, and welcoming. 

Bethel Woods guests are responsible for their own conduct, as well as the conduct of their guests or persons utilizing their campsite. Venue staff strive to maintain an atmosphere where all guests can enjoy the event and visit our property. Guests in violation of the Code of Conduct may be subject to ejection without a refund, arrest, and/or loss of ticket and/or entry privileges for future events.

To help us fulfill our commitment, we ask you to join us in making your experience the best possible. Our staff trained to intervene when necessary to use their best discretion to ensure guests who ignore the Code of Conduct don't interfere with others' enjoyment of the event and/or visit. 

  • Be respectful of all guests, staff, entertainers, and property.
  • Refrain using foul/offensive/discriminatory language, fighting, obscene gestures, throwing objects, possessing prohibited or illegal items, and engaging in other behavior detrimental to the experience of other patrons or artists.
  • You must show staff your campsite ticket if they request it at any time during the event.
  • Consume alcoholic beverages in a responsible manner.
  • Comply with requests from staff regarding the venue's operational and emergency procedures.
  • Guests are encouraged to report any violations of the Guest Code of Conduct to the nearest Bethel Woods staff member or Security guard.

Violation of any campground rules or policies will lead to evicition, fines, or possible incarveration under applicable state criminal laws, and/or Sullivan County ordinances prohibiting disturbing the peace or creating a public nuisance.