Dirtybird Campout x Northern Nights
- Dates
- Jul 15 to 18, 2027
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- Cook's Valley Campground
- Price
- $319 to $399
- Camping
- Available
- Last checked
- Nov 10, 2026
Dirtybird Campout x Northern Nights returns to Cook's Valley Campground, Piercy, CA, Jul 15 to 18, 2027. Froligo tracks current ticket prices, camping, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
Dirtybird Campout x Northern Nights is a four-day camping music festival at Cook's Valley Campground on the Eel River in the Northern California redwoods, running Thursday July 15 to Sunday July 18, 2027. It joins the Dirtybird Campout and Northern Nights festivals under one banner. Music is spread over the Main, River, Bird Bath, Grove and Bunker stages plus a Silent Disco that runs until sunrise, and the grounds add a tree lounge, wellness, games, vendors, live art and bars. The 2027 lineup is due to be announced in early 2027.
How it works
Admission passes and camping are sold separately on Tixr, with payment plans at checkout. Every admission ticket includes free, first-come walk-in tent camping, while car, 4x4, RV, Redwood Grove, group and glamping options cost extra and parking is not included. A 4-day pass includes Thursday and a 3-day pass covers Friday to Sunday. Gates are open 10 am to 9 pm, with no entry after 9 pm. Sales are final, the event runs rain or shine, and campers leave by noon on Monday.
Who it suits
This is an adults-only festival: attendance is strictly 18 and over and drinking is 21 and over, with ID required. It suits music fans happy to camp for four days beside the Eel River, whether on a basic tent site or in a glamping tent. Pets are not permitted, nights can drop to the low 50s, and showers are available on site for purchase.
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Listen
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Lineup
Here's who played in 2026:
Getting there
Nearest airport ACV.
How do I get to Dirtybird Campout x Northern Nights?
By car
Most people drive to Dirtybird Campout x Northern Nights. The nearest major airport is ACV, and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
The closest scheduled public transport to the venue that exists at all. Route 7 is the Amtrak-connected intercity coach running the full US-101 corridor between Martinez (Amtrak rail connection) and Arcata/Cal Poly Humboldt, with 4 daily trips in each direction and 18 city-to-city connections, including stops at Garberville (Humboldt Bar & Grill), roughly 13 mi north of Cook's Valley Campground, and Leggett (Peg House), roughly 10 mi south of it. Bus-only tickets are sold for all city pairs (no rail segment required). It does not stop at the ACV airport terminal itself, fly-in attendees connect from ACV to the Arcata Transit Plaza (~7 mi) by Lyft/taxi/HTA first. There is no transit of any kind for the final ~10-13 mi from Garberville or Leggett to the campground gate, a pre-arranged pickup or taxi is required for that last leg.
Book / infoThird-party (not festival-operated) round-trip coach package from downtown Oakland direct to the festival: 10am departure, three planned rest stops, picnic lunch and welcome pack included, returning from the festival Sunday at 3pm. Relevant to fly-in attendees routing via SFO/OAK rather than ACV. Sold as bus-only or bundled with GA/VIP admission. Listed from the operator's 2026-season page. 2027 service isn't confirmed yet, and the operator doesn't claim to be an official festival partner.
Book / infoHTA's intercity line runs Monday-Saturday (no Sunday service) between Eureka/Fortuna and the southern Humboldt towns of Redcrest, Weott, Miranda, Phillipsville, Redway, Garberville and Benbow. HTA's network also serves the Arcata, Eureka Airport (ACV) and McKinleyville at the northern end. Cheapest way down the corridor, but it terminates at Benbow, still ~11-13 mi north of the venue, so like Route 7 it leaves a final leg that needs a taxi or pre-arranged ride. No Sunday service is a real constraint for a Thursday-Sunday festival.
Book / infoTaxi & rideshare
At the ACV terminal: Lyft operates under an official airport partnership (announced Oct 2022), Uber maintains an ACV pickup zone outside the terminal, local taxis serve the airport (~$25 to downtown Eureka per airport guides), and ACV Airporter runs a door-to-door shared shuttle timed to scheduled flights plus a private airport-taxi option (call/text to book; rides under 24 h ahead by phone). These are realistic for the airport-to-Arcata/Eureka leg. For the full ~85 mi run to Cook's Valley Campground, treat rideshare as unreliable: coverage in rural southern Humboldt/northern Mendocino is thin and no published fare exists for that trip, pre-arranging a ride or hiring a car is the dependable play. Public transport options are hard to come by and your own transportation is the best bet.
Book / infoTaxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
🅿 Parking
On site parking available. Prepay via Tixr (the festival's ticketer). No dedicated rideshare-only drop zone is documented on the FAQ/camping pages; the off-site lot + complimentary shuttle is the official low-cost arrival path. Vehicles that leave the festival are not permitted to re-enter, per the FAQ.
🚙 Car hire
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On site parking is available; if you are hiring a car it is worth checking the cost and how early it fills.
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Where
Map shows the center of Piercy. The venue's exact point is not confirmed yet.
Venue
Cook's Valley Campground
Camping & Accommodation
Is there camping at Dirtybird Campout x Northern Nights?
Yes, on site camping is available.
Facilities
Camping site types 4
Official Car Camping pass: 10'x20' space for vehicle plus gear, one pass required per vehicle, sites first-come first-served, camper vans welcome; a separate 3-Day Admission ticket is still required per person. Prices are sold via Tixr, so check there for the current figure. Attendee tip from the venue's car-camping thread: arrive early, 'the last spots can be really crummy', and some camping areas sit close to stages that run all night.
Two official RV tiers: RV Camping (10'x30' reserved space. RV, campsite and any tow vehicle must fit within it) and River RV Camping (same 10'x30' footprint near the Eel River). Prices are shown on the festival's ticket page.
No separate van tier, camper vans are explicitly welcome under a standard Car Camping pass (10'x20' space, one pass per vehicle).
Official 4x4 Camping tier: 10'x20' campsite 'at a discounted rate from standard Car Camping, due to the rugged terrain near the river', official page warns of loose rocks and sand. One pass per vehicle; admission separate; price via Tixr, not readable as static text.
Where can I stay near Dirtybird Campout x Northern Nights?
Airport hotels 1
3107 Concord Drive, McKinleyville, CA 95519
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
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Accessibility & comfort
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Pricing
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Quick answers
When is Dirtybird Campout x Northern Nights 2027?
Jul 15 to 18, 2027
How much are Dirtybird Campout x Northern Nights tickets?
$319 to $399 per person, from the official ticket page. Prices change, so confirm before you buy.
Where is Dirtybird Campout x Northern Nights held?
Cook's Valley Campground, Piercy, CA.