Thanks, Dan. That was comprehensive. I've passed it along to a friend of
mine who is coming for the first time this year.

--- In KateWolfFestival@yahoogroups.com, "Califdan" <CalifDan@...> wrote:
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> Hi Sherry,
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> Let me give you my opinion on the camping options available at the festival.
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> RIVERSIDE
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> Riverside is the nicest and most popular but has some drawbacks. It is the
> only one that has abundant shade in most sections which in hot years is a
> big consideration. Other than at set up and tear down times, vehicles are
> not allowed in the area. In other words you can drive in to drop your stuff
> off but then must move your vehicle to a parking lot for the duration of the
> festival. Since it is the most popular, it is also the most crowded. Be
> prepared to be elbow to elbow (tent to tent?) with your neighbors. For some
> this is a feature (make new friends) for others a detractant (no privacy).
> While there are many level places to pitch a tent, much of the area is
> sloping which I find tough for sleeping. This campground also is where the
> Arlo Hagler and Revival stages are so you can hear some good music right
> from your camp site if you set up near one of them. Riverside tends to have
> the most spontaneous activity meaning that the party goes pretty late. If
> you desire 8 hours of sleep and can't block out extraneous noise it's not
> the best place to be. It is the closest campground to the event area and
> the river and is very near the shower building. It fills fast on Friday so
> if you are aiming for it, arrive early.
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> CAMPING MEADOW
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> The rest of the camping is in what I call the "camping meadow". This is a
> flat field about a quarter mile long and maybe 200-300 yards wide. In
> general this is open field camping with little shade. It is divided into
> rough areas designed to meet various needs which I'll describe below.
> Vehicles (cars, trucks, RV's, etc) are permitted in your camp site. The
> event area is accessed from the one end of this meadow (through a parking
> lot). That end is the most crowded and as you move farther and farther away
> from that end the camping density diminishes. You can see a map at
> http://www.cumuluspresents.com/kate/maps_directions.html. The meadow runs NW
> to SE but since it parallels US-101 I think of it as N to S. the event area
> (vendors, main stage, first aid, etc.) is at the north end. Other than a
> few trees scattered around, the only shade is along the western edge where
> it is adjacent to a wooded area. If you snuggle up to that tree line you'll
> get afternoon shade. T
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> The areas described below are all in this meadow in order starting with the
> area closest to the event area.
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> FAMILY CAMP
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> This area is roped off. It is for families with kids. It is adjacent to
> the Riverside campground and some shade can be found. It is close to the
> showers and as I understand the new Utah stage (Utahopia?) will be near this
> area. If you have kids with you this may be a good choice.
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> MEADOWLANDS CAR CAMP
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> This area makes up the bulk of the real estate available for camping. There
> is one wooded area in a hollow that is reserved for Crew and Staff so if you
> see a nice wooded area in the middle of the meadow it's probably that
> reserved area. In general though it's full sun all day but level and you
> can have your vehicle with you. As mentioned above afternoon shade can be
> found along the western edge or under one of the trees scattered around.
> The camping here is less "urban" than riverside. More like the suburbs of
> the camping options.
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> QUIET CAMP
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> Quiet camp is at the farthest end of the meadow. It does have some good
> shade trees that you can get under. Usually it is very roomy there with
> plenty of elbow room, and is the most peaceful area. Fewest people, and a
> concerted effort to keep it peaceful. You won't have late night jams or
> noisy neighbors at night. It is about a 15 minute walk from this location
> to the food court/main stage area assuming you don't stop along the way to
> visit or listen in on some jamming. They do run a golf cart shuttle service
> through the campground for those that need a lift.
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> Hope that helps -- Dan
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> PS - for those that don't know, Bear Camp that Sherry mentioned is a
> backstage camping area for performers and staff. -- DH
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> From: KateWolfFestival@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:KateWolfFestival@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of sherry austin
> Sent: Monday, June 01, 2009 9:02 PM
> To: KateWolfFestival@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [KateWolfFestival] camping for friends
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> We have several friends coming this year for the first time. As we've worked
> all the festivals at Black Oak, we've been in Bear Camp w/ the other workers
> and have no idea what the pluses and minuses are to the various camping
> areas.. Any thoughts that I may pass on to them?
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> Thanks!
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