Cottonwood Flats
Cottonwood Flats in Guthrie, Oklahoma hosts Oklahoma International Bluegrass Festival every October, with the campground open from noon on the Saturday before the weekend through noon the following Sunday. Camping is first-come, first-served on a 3-day festival ticket, with water and electricity available throughout on a first-come, first-served basis. Enter the grounds at the corner of 8th and Noble for both camping and day parking.
Before you go
- Official site
- oibf.com
- Next festival here
- Oklahoma's International Bluegrass Festival, Oct 8 to 10, 2026
Worth knowing before you go
- The campground opens the Saturday before the festival weekend at noon and closes the following Sunday at noon.
- Water and electricity are first-come, first-served, so bring a long cord and hose.
- Small dogs are welcome in the campground but not in the main festival area.
- Open campfires must stay small and be fully put out, and there is no alcohol for under 21, firearms, fireworks or drugs.
- Camping and day parking both use the entrance at 8th and Noble.
Festivals here
Venue basics: Campground opens Sat noon, closes Sun noon · First-come camping, 3-day ticket needed · Water and electric on site, first-come.
Is it for you
Choose it if
- You want to camp right at the festival grounds on a first-come basis.
- You are bringing a small, well-mannered dog to the campground.
Think twice if
- You want to bring a larger dog or take one into the main festival area: dogs are limited to small, well-mannered ones in the campground only.
- You want guaranteed electric hookups: power is first-come, first-served with limited 30 amp service.
Getting there and parking
Festival-specific · Oklahoma International Bluegrass FestivalEnter the festival grounds at the corner of 8th and Noble for both camping and day parking.
Accessibility
We don't yet have confirmed information about accessibility at Cottonwood Flats. The venue's own pages are the place to check: oibf.com.
Camping
Festival-specific · Oklahoma International Bluegrass FestivalThe campground opens Saturday, October 3rd at noon and closes the following Sunday, October 11th at noon. Camping is first-come, first-served, and campers need a 3-day festival ticket or tickets covering the days they are camping.
Festival-specific · Oklahoma International Bluegrass FestivalWater and electricity are available throughout the campground on a first-come, first-served basis, with 20 amp service and limited 30 amp service. Bring a long extension cord and water hose, since the distance to utilities varies by campsite.
Festival-specific · Oklahoma International Bluegrass FestivalQuiet, well-mannered small dogs are allowed in the campground under owner control, but dogs are not allowed in the main festival area. Keep campfires small and fully extinguished, and there is no alcohol for under 21, and no firearms, fireworks or drugs.
Quick answers
When does the campground open for Oklahoma International Bluegrass Festival?
The campground opens Saturday, October 3rd at noon and closes the following Sunday, October 11th at noon.
Do I need a ticket to camp?
Yes. Campers need a 3-day festival ticket or tickets covering the days they are camping.
Is there water and electricity at the campsites?
Yes. Both are available throughout the campground on a first-come, first-served basis, with 20 amp and limited 30 amp electric service.
Can I bring my dog?
Partly. Quiet, well-mannered small dogs are allowed in the campground under owner control, but dogs are not allowed in the main festival area.
Can I have a campfire?
Yes, within limits. Open campfires should be kept small and must be properly extinguished.
Where do I enter for camping and parking?
Both camping and day parking use the entrance at the corner of 8th and Noble.