Getting a chance to have seen the original Woodstock festival in person, camp on Yasgur’s Farm and brave the elements is a thing of legend. To be camping on those same grounds while enjoying a concert earlier that evening is a legendary experience, one that began this year at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts.
A one of a kind venue in the Catskills, Bethel Woods is a non-profit performance venue that is the first of its kind to bring camping facilities to music lovers in this nature. Going to great lengths, Bethel Woods offers a Woodstock-esque experience, where one can see music and later rest in the same fields that made the August 1969 concert a cultural event.
This also addresses one major aspect of the region – the need for more hotel rooms and camping options in the area. What better place than right AT the rural venue?
With a range of options in camping, ranging from basic campsite (car or tent), glamping experiences and RVs, the venue also presents programming at the Center, as well as in the campgrounds each day prior to showtime. A tram/shuttle will bring campers to the venue ahead of showtime, a nice perk on these expansive Bethel Woods grounds.
Stunning views of the Bethel Woods campus and surrounding landscape of the 1969 Woodstock festival site is included with any camping experience. Campers will be less than half a mile from the award-winning Museum at Bethel Woods, whether in Pavilion Camping or Best Road Camping.
While on the grounds, explore Bethel Woods’ informative museum to learn about music history and the Woodstock Music Festival, as well as various events, including educational programs, classes and more.
Camping has been available starting in May 2024, with big shows coming in up August, including Phish and Pretty Lights, as well as Tedeschi Trucks and Megadeth later this summer.
There will be food trucks for Phish and Pretty Lights concerts in August, as well as breakfast available at the museum, or bring your own food to nosh on.
You’ll find plenty of things to do in the campground before the shows, including yoga, drum circles, sound baths, plus a range of programming including campfire hootenannies.
The limited local hotels and distance needed to drive to affordable overnight digs in the area has a solution found in Bethel Woods’ onsite camping, and a big improvement for the renowned amphitheatre.
Remember, you still need to buy a ticket to each show, as camping is only reserved for those with tickets to a show at Bethel Woods.
Visit here for more info and book campsites (Glamping is sold out for Phish). Rates: Car Camping starts at $107.46; RV prices range from $172-258; Tent only camping begins at $172; Glamping starts at $335. Prices for camping are for four people, per vehicle.
Pretty Lights has detailed additional details for his shows August 23-24. More info here.
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