Camping

Stay All Night, Stay A Little Longer

The camping experience is a huge part of the magic that defines the Old Settler’s vibe — vibrant, loving and inclusive. It’s a place to catch up with longtime friends and make new ones. Bring your instruments and join in the many late night jams around the campfire.

The Camping Experience

Camping is at the heart of the Old Settler’s magic — vibrant, welcoming, and inclusive. It’s the perfect place to unplug, reconnect with old friends, and make new ones. Bring your instruments and join the many late-night jams around the campfire.

Choosing Your Campsite

All camping for the 2026 Old Settler’s Music Festival takes place within Camp Ben McCulloch, beneath the sprawling live oaks and along Onion Creek. The entire festival — music, vendors, workshops, and community gatherings — happens right inside the campground, so you’re always just steps away from the action.

There will be walk-in tent camping conveniently located near General Admission Parking, as well as RV and car camping throughout the grounds. A limited number of electrical hookups — 20-amp, 30-amp, and 50-amp — will be available for purchase.

Campsites are first-come, first-served, and festival volunteers will be on hand to help you find the perfect spot. For the best selection, we recommend arriving early — early camping begins Tuesday, April 14th.

All camping areas include:

• Port-a-potties
• Handwashing stations
• Potable water dispensers

RV water fill and dump services are available for purchase through Campground Headquarters.

Campground Details

• Location: All camping is within Camp Ben McCulloch — a short walk to the stage, vending, and gathering areas.
• Camping Types: Walk-in tent camping, car camping, and RV camping
• Electricity: 20-amp, 30-amp, and 50-amp outlets (available for purchase)
• Notes: Generators are not permitted in areas with electrical service. All activities take place within the Camp Ben McCulloch grounds.

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Quiet / Family Camping

For those seeking a more peaceful experience, we offer beautiful shaded areas along the edges of Camp Ben McCulloch perfect for families and light sleepers. The further from the main stage you go, the quieter it gets.

ADA Camping

We believe music lovers of all abilities should enjoy the festival together. Our staff is dedicated to ensuring the camp and festival grounds are accessible to all. ADA-accessible campsites will be clearly marked on the map. For specific accessibility questions, please contact info@oldsettlersmusicfest.org before the festival.

Campground Good Vibes Guide

The Old Settler’s campground is famous for its pickin’ circles and intimate acoustic performances from amazing musicians. We encourage you to explore, meet new people, and discover the unique vibe of our campground community.

Please Note

Amplified music is not allowed in the campgrounds.
Quiet hours (no loud singing, playing, or partying) are from 2:00 AM to 8:00 AM.
No drums in the campgrounds.

Leave No Trace

Use the trash and recycling bins available throughout the campgrounds.
Leave your campsite in its original condition — or even cleaner than you found it.
Help us keep Camp Ben McCulloch beautiful for generations to come.

Lost and Found

Old Settler’s Music Festival, Inc. is not responsible for lost or stolen items. For any lost items, please visit Lost & Found at Campground Headquarters.

Fire Safety

Propane fire pits, grills, stoves, and lanterns are allowed. Open ground fires (wood or charcoal) are not allowed. Campfires must be in a fire pit raised off the ground and attended at all times.
If the County is under an active Burn Ban, fires will not be permitted. Unattended fires may be extinguished, and repeat offenses may result in removal from the grounds.

Campground Rules

To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all:

Campsites and electrical outlets are first-come, first-served (no reserving).
Generators are not permitted except in designated areas.
Pets are not allowed (except registered ADA service animals).
No fireworks, weapons, or glass bottles.
No recreational use of ATVs, motorcycles, or golf carts (bicycles are welcome).
No open ground fires.
No idling vehicles.

For a full list of rules and guidelines, including electrical permit information and fire safety regulations, please visit our website or contact our festival staff.

Join us for an unforgettable camping experience at the Old Settler’s Music Festival — where the music never stops, and friendships last a lifetime!

2025 Camping

Choosing your campsite

Three campgrounds — Banjo, Dobro, and Collings — will be open for the 2025 Old Settler’s Music Festival. Our campgrounds offer acres of beautifully manicured, tree-covered campsite options. Whatever your camping preference — tents to RVs, teepees to yurts, buses to boats — you are certain to find the perfect place to set up your festival home.

All campgrounds support tent and vehicle camping and Banjo and Collings have electrical outlets available for purchase by permit. Campsites and electrical outlets are first come, first served and our volunteers are available to help point you in the right direction. Port-a-potties, handwashing stations and potable drinking water dispensers are available in all campgrounds.

RV water and waste hookups are not available in the campgrounds. You can purchase RV dump services through Campground Headquarters.

TENT, CAR, AND RV CAMPING

The camping experience is a crucial part of the Old Settler’s magic – vibrant, loving, and inclusive. It’s the perfect place to unplug, reconnect with old friends and make new ones. Bring your instruments and join the many late-night jams around the campfire. You might even find yourself sitting next to one of the performers from our 2025 lineup!

CHOOSING CAMP BANJO, COLLINGS OR DOBRO.

For the 2025 Old Settler’s Music Festival, we’re opening three campgrounds: Banjo, Collings, and Dobro. Our beautifully manicured, tree-covered campgrounds and powered RV spots offer acres of options to suit every camper’s needs. Whether you prefer tents, RVs, teepees, yurts, buses, or boats, you’ll find the perfect spot to set up your festival home.

Camp Banjo and Collings support tent and vehicle camping, with electrical outlets available for purchase by permit. Campsites and electrical outlets are first-come, first-served, and our friendly volunteers are always ready to point you in the right direction.

NEW in 2025 – CAMP ARMADILLO will be closed and will not be in use.

NEW in 2025 – CAMP DOBRO EAST (Sponsored by Camphost) – RV Generator Friendly. Camp Dobro East is a little away for some peace but much closer to the action than Camp Armadillo was. This area will allow for onboard generators. (Quiet in RV generators only). For the safety of all tent camping is not permitted here. First come, first serve.

NEW in 2025 – CAMP DOBRO WEST (Sponsored by Camphost). Camp Dobro West is a little away from some peace but much closer to the action than Camp Armadillo was. Boon-docking only. No power access. First come first serve.

AMENITIES

– Port-a-potties, handwashing stations, and potable drinking water dispensers in all campgrounds
– RV water fill services available for purchase at Campground Headquarters (no RV water and waste hookups in campgrounds)

IMPORTANT NOTES FOR 2025

Only Banjo and Collings campgrounds will be open (Camp Armadillo will be CLOSED). The festival and all campgrounds close at 7 PM on Sunday. All guests and vehicles must vacate the property by closing time. Please remember to pack it in and pack it out!

QUIET/FAMILY CAMPING

For those seeking a more secluded experience, we offer beautiful primitive camping spaces in the wooded areas along the perimeters of Camp Banjo and Collings. The further from the action the quieter it will be.

ADA CAMPING

We believe music lovers of all abilities should enjoy the festival together. Our staff is dedicated to ensuring the camp and festival grounds are accessible to all. ADA accessible campsites will be naked on the map.. For specific accessibility questions, please contact info@oldsettlersmusicfest.org before the festival.

CAMPGROUND GOOD VIBES GUIDE

The Old Settler’s campgrounds are famous for hosting pickin’ circles with intimate acoustic performances from amazing musicians. We encourage you to explore, meet new people, and discover the unique vibe of our campgrounds.

PLEASE NOTE

– Amplified music is not allowed in the campgrounds
– Quiet hours (no loud singing, playing, or partying) are from 2:00 AM to 8:00 AM
– No drums in the campgrounds

LEAVE NO TRACE

– Use the trash and recycling bins available throughout the campgrounds
– Leave your campsite in its original condition – or even cleaner than you found it
– Help us keep the Old Settler’s Homestead in pristine condition:

LOST AND FOUND

Old Settler’s Music Festival, Inc. is not responsible for lost or stolen items. For any lost items, please visit the Lost & Found at Campground Headquarters.

WE ARE SERIOUS ABOUT FIRE SAFETY

Propane fire pits, propane grills, propane stoves, and propane lanterns are allowed. Open ground fires (wood or charcoal) are NOT allowed. Campfires must be in a fire pit raised off the ground. Absolutely no fires allowed if Caldwell County is under an active Burn Ban during the festival. Fires must be attended at all times. If our safety team finds your campfire unattended, you will receive one warning – after the second offense, your campfire will be extinguished and you may be asked to leave the festival grounds.

CAMPGROUND RULES

To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all, the following are NOT allowed in Banjo and Collings campgrounds.

Reserving campsites or electrical outlets (first-come, first-served policy)
Generators (purchase an Electrical Permit for power)
Pets (except registered service animals as defined by the ADA)
Fireworks (strictly prohibited)
Drums and amplified music
Recreational use of motorcycles, ATVs, and golf carts (bicycles are fine)
Open ground fires (propane fire pits, grills, stoves, and lanterns are allowed)
Weapons (no exceptions)
Idling cars (park in the GA Lot if you plan to come and go)
Glass bottles (cans are preferred for recycling and safety)

For a full list of rules and guidelines, including electrical permit information and fire safety regulations, please visit our website or contact our festival staff.

Join us for an unforgettable camping experience at the Old Settler’s Music Festival – where the music never stops, and friendships last a lifetime!

NEARBY ACCOMMODATIONS AND CAMPGROUNDS

While we have ample camping on the property, there are some alternatives in the area:

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Luling TX

Best Western Lockhart Hotel & Suites Lockhart, TX

LAKE FALLING STAR RV RESORT