Old Settler's Music Festival : Camping

Camping

Your journey to Old Settler’s should culminate in the best acoustic music experience possible. Just as you have committed to making the pilgrimage to the Texas Hill Country, we are committed to making your stay extraordinary. There’s plenty of room at Camp Ben McCulloch, with shaded grassy meadows filled with wildflowers, swimming in Onion Creek, and the wide-open Texas night sky above.

For the preservation of the Old Settler’s campers’ experience, anyone entering the campground must have camping credentials to enjoy the overnight vibe. No daily visitors on Thursday, Friday and Saturday will be allowed. On Sunday, the campground will be open beginning at 9:30 AM. The concert is held at the campground Thursday and Sunday. The camping wristband also includes entry to the concert at the Salt Lick Pavilion on Friday and Saturday.

There are electrical, water hookups and an on site dumping service, but no sewer hookups or dump stations. Dumping waste water is not allowed.

Downloadable Map

• Camp Ben McCulloch Map 2009

Reservations

There are no reserved ‘spots’.

Camp Ben McCulloch is open to the public until 8:00 AM Thursday morning, at which time, the entry and exit gates are secured. Individuals who have already set camp are required to get in line at the Box Office to get a wristband, which will open by 10:00 AM. After 10:00 AM, if you are found in the camp ground without a wristband, you will be asked to pack up and leave peacefully.

Campers without a wristband who leave at 8:00 AM Thursday morning will not be allowed back in the campground until they redeem their 4-day advance ticket order and receive a wristband at the Camp Ben McCulloch Box Office (opens by 10:00 AM).

The stage show begins around 4:30 PM at the Campground Stage and continues until midnight.

Early Arrival

You may set camp earlier, but you must abide by the Camp Ben McCulloch rules and pay the camp’s daily charge — $15 per day for tents and $20 per day for trailers. Camp Ben Staff will be present to collect money. Camp Ben McCulloch is a private, non-profit park. Old Settler’s does not take over the campgrounds until Thursday.

Wristbands

There are no Saturday to Sunday camping wristbands. To enter on Thursday you must purchase a 4-day camping wristband which allows overnight camping and vehicle parking for Thursday, Friday and Saturday night. A 3-day camping wristband allows overnight camping and vehicle parking for Friday and Saturday night. It is strongly urged that you buy camping in advance as we can’t guarantee any tickets will be left at the gate.

Please keep your campsites reasonably contained and relatively quiet. That way you won’t disrupt other campers and we won’t have to disrupt you.

Hot showers available at Camp Ben McCulloch for a $5.00 fee.

Electrical Permit

You may purchase a campground Electrical Permit — good for the entire festival — that will allow you to plug in one (1) 120V extension cord rated at 20 amps to an available outlet. Any unauthorized electrical cords will become the property of the festival. To guarantee an Electrical Permit, purchase one in advance ($25) and pick it up at the camping gate upon arrival. Bring a 100’ electrical cord, 100’ of hose and a Y connection.

RV Services

RVs: There are electrical and water hookups scattered throughout the campground but NO sewer hookups or dump station. There will be a dump service truck onsite (Flow Bees Service) that will collect grey/black water for a fee. They can be reached at 512-670-7874. Look for their contact information when you enter the campground.

No electrical generators may be used in the campground. This is a music festival and most folks want to enjoy the music from anywhere at any time, including late-night jams in the campgrounds. If you want electricity, purchase an Electrical Permit.

Shuttle Service

Please DO NOT attempt to walk the creek or cross the highway bridge on foot, day or night. It is unsafe and the neighbors are wary of strangers walking on their land. Camping is located just a few hundred yards down and across FM 1826. A convenient shuttle service will get you across the narrow bridge. Shuttles run 30 minutes before show times and end 30 minutes after the last note is played (~12:30am).

Trespassing: Be a good neighbor. DO NOT trespass. The border of the campground is fenced and clearly marked, but you are responsible for your own safety and well-being.