The best way to experience the Wild Goose Festival is to camp! That’s why a 10′ x 10′ tent camping site is included with every Festival Pass. All camping is first-come, first-served. The campgrounds will open on Thursday, July 12th and you’ll have a chance to unload at your site. Please note that cars will not be allowed at camp sites once the Festival has begun. See you at the campfire!
Tent Camping Rental/Set Up
Dana’s Camping Adventures takes all of the work out of camping so that you get to just show up, relax and enjoy! She will have your tent, air mattress and chair set up before you arrive and break it down after you leave. She will also have a big campfire for you and whoever you meet to enjoy each night! Dana is arriving Monday July 9 and departing Monday July 16 so if you need to arrive early or stay late she can accommodate you. Go to danasoutdooredve
Glamping
Do you want to get the full benefit of Wild Goose, but don’t want to camp? Ever tried glamorous camping, or “glamping?” For much less than the cost of a cabin, four adults can glamp all three nights at Wild Goose. All you have to do is show up. More info
More Information and Policies
Please click here for detailed camping information and policies.
You don’t camp? There are still options!
There are a number of rental houses and rooms in the hills surrounding Hot Springs. Many of them may already be booked but check out sites such as Vrbo.com, Homeaway.com, and airbnb.com to search for what’s available.
We’re sorry to announce that Mars Hill University Dorm Rooms are not available for 2018 due to a schedule conflict at Mars Hill. We hope to be able to make them available again in 2019.
Accessibility
There are additional options for folks with specific medical or mobility needs. If you have special needs in regard to camping, lodging and/or site accessibility, please contact our Accessibility Coordinator Carrie Craig at carrie@wildgoosefestival.org.
There are a number of chain hotels in Newport, TN (about 45 min away).
The Comfort Inn in Mars Hill, NC (also 45 minutes away, in the other direction).
You can find better prices on your own than we were offered for group rates, so please contact a hotel directly if you are interested in their accommodations. We’re not endorsing any hotel by linking to them from this page, just trying to get you the information you want.
You can find more options and Hot Springs information at hotspringsnc.org.
