Pendarvis Farm
Pendarvis Farm in Happy Valley hosts Pickathon across several camping neighborhoods: Lush Camp's shaded Quiet Camp for a peaceful night, South Camp right by the entrance for vehicle campers, Wild Camp deep in the forest for those who want to go off grid, and Willow Camp's open fields under a landmark willow tree. Children 12 and under attend free, drinking water stations are unlimited for ticket holders, and a continuous parking shuttle plus short shuttles or walks link the camping areas to the gates.
Before you go
- Official site
- pickathon.com
- Next festival here
- Pickathon, Aug 4 to 8, 2027
Worth knowing before you go
- Lush Camp is the only spot with a designated Quiet Camp, good for families or anyone wanting real rest.
- South Camp is the only place to camp with your vehicle immediately next to the festival entrance.
- Wild Camp is genuinely off grid, deep in the forest among the farm's biggest trees.
- Willow Camp is a short shuttle ride or half mile walk from the main gates.
Festivals here
Venue basics: Four distinct camping neighborhoods · Quiet Camp for a peaceful night · Vehicle camping right by the gate.
Is it for you
Choose it if
- You want a real choice of camping styles, from quiet to off-grid to right by the gate.
Think twice if
- You want to park and camp with zero shuttle or walk involved, outside South Camp.
Getting there and parking
Festival-specific · PickathonPickathon provides a continuous parking shuttle for ticket holders, and several camping neighborhoods are also reachable by a free shuttle or a walk or bike ride of about a mile.
Accessibility
We don't yet have confirmed information about accessibility at Pendarvis Farm. The venue's own pages are the place to check: pickathon.com.
Camping
Festival-specific · PickathonLush Camp is Pickathon's large, central campground at Pendarvis Farm, zoning the forest floor between the Woods Stage and the Market. It is deeply shaded and includes a designated Quiet Camp area, the festival's only one, for families or anyone wanting a peaceful night's rest.
Festival-specific · PickathonSouth Camp sits immediately next to the festival entrance and the Farmhouse transit hub, making it the only place to camp with a vehicle right next to the gate. It suits RVs, vans and car campers who want quick access.
Festival-specific · PickathonWild Camp is a rugged, secluded camping area west of the logging road, stretching into the uppermost reaches of the farm among some of its biggest trees, for campers who want to be fully off grid.
Festival-specific · PickathonWillow Camp offers spacious field camping for cars, vans and RVs under a large, iconic willow tree, about halfway between the Welcome Lot and the Farmhouse and a short shuttle ride or 0.5 mile walk from the main gates.
Festival-specific · PickathonChildren aged 12 and under attend Pickathon free as Future Citizens, with access to forest stages, kids activities and family camping areas.
Food, water and what you can bring
Festival-specific · PickathonTicket holders at Pickathon have unlimited access to drinking water stations across all stages and neighborhoods.
Quick answers
Is there camping at Pickathon?
Yes. Pendarvis Farm has four camping neighborhoods: Lush Camp, South Camp, Wild Camp and Willow Camp, each with a different feel.
Is there a quiet camping area at Pickathon?
Yes. Lush Camp includes a designated Quiet Camp, the festival's only one, for a peaceful night's rest.
Can I camp right next to my car near the entrance?
Yes. South Camp is the only area where you can camp with your vehicle immediately next to the festival entrance.
Is there off-grid camping at Pickathon?
Yes. Wild Camp sits deep in the forest among the farm's biggest trees, for campers who want to be fully off grid.
Do kids need a ticket at Pickathon?
No. Children 12 and under attend free, with access to forest stages, kids activities and family camping areas.
Is drinking water available at Pickathon?
Yes. Ticket holders have unlimited access to drinking water stations across all stages and neighborhoods.
Is there a shuttle for parking or camping at Pickathon?
Yes. There is a continuous parking shuttle, and several camping neighborhoods are reachable by a free shuttle or about a mile's walk or bike ride.