Valkyrie Ranch
Valkyrie Ranch is a 500 acre wildlife preserve in Paige, Texas, home to FreezerBurn. Camping is primitive, with no running water, power or bathrooms, included with your ticket. Campsites are first come, first served, and there are set arrival and checkout windows.
Before you go
- Capacity
- 500 acre wildlife preserve
- Official site
- texasvikingfestival.com
- Next festival here
- Texas Viking Festival, Dec 12 to 20, 2026
Worth knowing before you go
- There is no running water, power or bathrooms in the camping areas, so plan to bring your own supplies.
- There are no trashcans in the camping areas; pack out everything you bring in, or risk a $2,500 fine for leftover gear.
- Gates lock for re-entry after midnight and reopen at nine the next morning.
- Everyone must be off the property by the posted checkout time on the Monday after the weekend.
Festivals here
Venue basics: 500 acre wildlife preserve · Primitive camping included · First come, first served sites.
Is it for you
Choose it if
- you want camping included right on site
- you are comfortable with primitive, no-hookup camping
Think twice if
- you need running water or power at your campsite
- you want to come and go freely after midnight
Getting there and parking
Campers may arrive Friday from noon until eleven at night, or Saturday or Sunday from nine in the morning until ten at night, to set up camp. You can leave the property at any time, but re-entry is not allowed after midnight, and gates reopen at nine the next morning.
Accessibility
We don't yet have confirmed information about accessibility at Valkyrie Ranch. The venue's own pages are the place to check: texasvikingfestival.com.
Camping
Camping at Valkyrie Ranch is primitive, with no running water, power or bathrooms in the camping areas. Camping is included with event tickets, including boondocking an RV or camper, and there are a limited number of RV or camper hookups with water and power. Spots are first come, first served and cannot be reserved ahead for others.
Food, water and what you can bring
There are no trashcans in the camping areas at Valkyrie Ranch, so you need to pack out whatever you bring in. Leaving behind tents, bedding or camp chairs after an event can bring a $2,500 fine.
Festival-specific · FreezerBurnAt FreezerBurn's Center Camp, coffee, tea and hot water are available to everyone from 7 to 10am.
Quick answers
What is Valkyrie Ranch?
It is a 500 acre wildlife preserve in Paige, Texas.
What is camping like at Valkyrie Ranch?
Primitive. There is no running water, power or bathrooms in the camping areas, though it is included with your ticket and spots are first come, first served.
What are the trash rules for camping?
Pack out everything you bring in, since there are no trashcans in the camping areas. Leaving behind tents, bedding or camp chairs can bring a $2,500 fine.
Can I leave and come back during the event?
Yes, but only up to a point. You can exit any time, but re-entry is not allowed after midnight, and the gates reopen at nine the next morning.
What is FreezerBurn?
FreezerBurn is an event held at Valkyrie Ranch that follows the ten Burning Man principles, plus an eleventh the organizers add: Consent.
Is there coffee or hot water in the mornings?
Yes. FreezerBurn's Center Camp offers coffee, tea and hot water to everyone from 7 to 10am.
A little history
FreezerBurn is held at Valkyrie Ranch in Paige, Texas, and follows the ten Burning Man principles, plus an eleventh principle the organizers add: Consent.