The Perfect Camping Spot at a Music Festival?

There's no such thing as a perfect camping spot in a music festival. No matter where you set up camp, there will be some upsides and downsides to the spot you've chosen. However, there are some tips you can follow to get the best spot you can get.

To increase your chances of getting a good spot you need to arrive early. If it is allowed by the organizers, get to the site the night before.

Be sure you take the usual camping gear with you including tent, camp stove, sleeping bag, camping mattress, etc. You might also want to consider taking luxuries such as camping chair, camping toilet and portable shower. A flag could your friends locate you. Since it's going to be noisy all the time, it's a good idea to take an ear plug.

Begin by looking for someplace clean and reasonably convenient. Avoid camping too near to the camp toilet because it tends to smell real bad and if something goes wrong with the sewage system, you might even wake up to a puddle of waste.

Choosing a spot with a distinctive landmark will help you and your friends to find your tent and so will a bright and unique flag. All tents will start to look the same once you've had a couple of drinks.

Do not choose a spot that is too close to the walkway because your tent might end up getting peed on or vandalized by drunken passerbys. Choose a spot that is 2 or 3 tents away from the walkway.

Some spots may be designated areas for families or quiet zones. Be aware of your surroundings and choose an area suitable for your needs and respect the rules.

If you're in a group, set up your tent in a circle with the entrance facing inwards. This way you can keep an eye on one another's tent contents and you'll have a sort of a private area where you can hang out and relax.

Be considerate and don't block your area completely because it makes it difficult for others to navigate the site. Don't build fires when it is not allowed. If you need to cook, check whether it is allowed to use camp stove or use the barbeque stand. If fires are allowed, be sure you build them a safe distance away from your tent so as not to risk burning it.

Never camp at the foot of a hill as water runs downhill and your tent can be flooded quickly during a downpour. If you have to camp on a slope be sure the door is facing downwards if you have a two door tent make sure the door is not in the direction uphill. You might also want to sleep with your head on the up side of the slope.