Soo Pass Ranch
Soo Pass Ranch in Detroit Lakes hosts WE Fest, with campgrounds spread across 400 acres and free showers, bathrooms and water access at every site. Parking is at the Hilltop Parking and Transit area about a mile from the venue, with a free shuttle to the West Gate. Outside food, drinks and coolers are not allowed in the concert bowl, and firearms and weapons of any kind are strictly prohibited everywhere on the ranch.
Before you go
- Capacity
- Campgrounds across 400 acres
- Official site
- wefest.com
- Next festival here
- WE Fest, Aug 4 to 7, 2027
Festivals here
Venue basics: 400 acres of campgrounds · Shuttle parking from Hilltop, a mile out · No outside food, drinks or coolers.
Getting there and parking
Festival-specific · WE FestParking is at the Hilltop Parking and Transit area, about one mile from the venue between County Highway 22 and 260th Avenue at 130th Street, with a free shuttle to the West Gate running from 1pm to 2am. Single day and three day parking does not include overnight parking, and vehicles in day lots must leave by 2:30am or risk being towed.
Accessibility
Festival-specific · WE FestThree accessible seating options are offered: reserved accessible seats, accessible wheelchair platform seating, and an accessible general admission lawn and wheelchair section. Accessible parking is available next to the concert bowl and at the Hilltop Parking and Transit area for vehicles with a state issued disabled plate, hang tag or placard, and accessible campsites with accessible porta potties and showers are available at Lake Sallie and Northwoods.
Confirm your specific needs with the venue before you travel (wefest.com).
Camping
Festival-specific · WE FestCamping spans 400 acres, and every camper needs a Campground Access wristband in addition to a WE Fest admission wristband. Staff assign campsites on arrival, most around 1,000 square feet; RVs or vehicles over 40 feet need two standard campsites, and Northwoods caps RVs and campers at 30 feet. All campgrounds include free on-site showers, bathrooms and water access, and generators are allowed subject to quiet hours.
Food, water and what you can bring
Festival-specific · WE FestOutside food and beverages, coolers and metal containers are not allowed in the concert bowl, and bags larger than 4.5 by 6.5 inches must be clear with only one compartment, with nothing larger than 12 by 6 by 12 inches allowed in. Firearms and weapons of any kind are strictly prohibited everywhere at Soo Pass Ranch, including the campgrounds, the Ranch House and concert areas, and security staff use metal detectors and detection dogs.
Sound and sensory
Festival-specific · WE FestSmall personal cameras without a detachable lens are allowed, but professional cameras and equipment with a detachable lens, monopods or tripods are not, and gate staff have final say on what counts as professional.
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Quick answers
How big is the camping area at Soo Pass Ranch?
400 acres, with free on-site showers, bathrooms and water access at every campground.
Where do I park for WE Fest?
At the Hilltop Parking and Transit area, about a mile from the venue, with a free shuttle to the West Gate from 1pm to 2am.
Can I bring an RV to WE Fest camping?
Yes, but RVs or vehicles over 40 feet need two standard campsites, and Northwoods caps RVs and campers at 30 feet.
Can I bring food or a cooler into the WE Fest concert bowl?
No. Outside food, beverages, coolers and metal containers are not allowed in the concert bowl.
Are firearms allowed at Soo Pass Ranch?
No. Firearms and weapons of any kind are strictly prohibited everywhere on the ranch, including campgrounds and the Ranch House.
Is Soo Pass Ranch accessible?
Yes. It offers accessible seating, accessible parking near the concert bowl and Hilltop lot, and accessible campsites with porta potties and showers at Lake Sallie and Northwoods.