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URL icon « on: March 07, 2008, 12:14:30 PM »
Alright, I should arive to my campgrounds (I am a festivirgin) around 12:00 noon on Wednesday.  Can anyone give me some direction on what to expect at Mary E. Ilium campgrounds?  I'm hoping we'll still have some choice as to where we want to park the vehicle and pitch the tent...

Is there any other helpful advice y'all can think of before I get to my campgrounds? 

Also, will I be able to leave w/ my car to go get groceries, etc?

Thanks all & can't wait to see ya there!
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URL icon « Reply #1 on: March 07, 2008, 12:48:25 PM »
Usually people start pulling in around that time period, so you shouldn't have a problem finding a spot.  Last year we got there on Tuesday night and had pretty much our pick of places to set up, which was really nice.  The year before we got in around 11 PM on Wednesday and we were able to find a good spot to camp, it was a fair distance from the vehicle. 

FYI... the best camping is near the back as you come in.  Just keep going until you hit the boundary and try to find a spot!
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URL icon « Reply #2 on: March 07, 2008, 02:24:29 PM »
Quote from: GirlGuernsey on March 07, 2008, 12:14:30 PM
Also, will I be able to leave w/ my car to go get groceries, etc?


Cars are not allowed to leave the campground once the festival starts.

...It's just too dangerous.
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URL icon « Reply #3 on: March 07, 2008, 06:39:37 PM »
Quote from: GirlGuernsey on March 07, 2008, 12:14:30 PM

Is there any other helpful advice y'all can think of before I get to my campgrounds? 

Also, will I be able to leave w/ my car to go get groceries, etc?

Thanks all & can't wait to see ya there!

Forgot those two questions,  LOL

Prepare for COOOOLD, it gets quite cold down at Mary E at night, so make sure you have layers and a good sleep system. 

As far as the groceries go, there's a nice grocery store in Telluride, and if you go right after you get set up on Wednesday you should be able to make it into town and back on the shuttle easily, and it should still be clear enough on the shuttle that you should have room for a few bags of groceries.
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URL icon « Reply #4 on: March 08, 2008, 08:15:42 AM »
How big are the camp sites?
In our group we will have 3 ppl, 2 tents, and if we there is enough room a  shade tent (maybe 8ft by 8ft) , plus one car.  Will it all fit? 



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URL icon « Reply #5 on: March 08, 2008, 11:41:07 AM »
Quote from: kissmtnair on March 08, 2008, 08:15:42 AM
How big are the camp sites?
In our group we will have 3 ppl, 2 tents, and if we there is enough room a  shade tent (maybe 8ft by 8ft) , plus one car.  Will it all fit? 

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URL icon « Reply #6 on: March 08, 2008, 12:54:02 PM »
all are welcome to hang out with us under the shade tent and share a meal!  Wave
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URL icon « Reply #7 on: March 08, 2008, 04:43:31 PM »
As long as you get there early, you should have no problems.  There aren't "campsites" exactly, it's mostly find your own place to set down and try not to encroach on anyone else if you can avoid it :).
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URL icon « Reply #8 on: June 09, 2009, 11:55:47 PM »
Quote from: BluegrassDustin on March 07, 2008, 02:24:29 PM
Quote from: GirlGuernsey on March 07, 2008, 12:14:30 PM
Also, will I be able to leave w/ my car to go get groceries, etc?


Cars are not allowed to leave the campground once the festival starts.

...It's just too dangerous.

Old thread, but now I'm curious.  Don't necessarily have plans to leave, but hadn't considered whether or not I'd be able to. 

Is this still the case, and if so, any idea of when enforcement begins?  Thursday?  Or earlier?  Soon as you get there? 

Thanks, y'all :)

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URL icon « Reply #9 on: June 10, 2009, 08:31:34 AM »
I believe the last day you can drive into town is Tuesday, after that it's by shuttle only. The shuttle will take you right to the grocery store where you can get everything you need. I stayed at Ilium last year and we pulled in on Tuesday night and were informed that if we needed anything to go get it then.

Plus, on Wednesday the shuttle isn't too crowded yet so you should have no problem getting what you need and getting back easily   :)
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URL icon « Reply #10 on: June 10, 2009, 11:18:36 AM »
I seeee.   Cool, thanks!!
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URL icon « Reply #11 on: June 10, 2009, 11:25:42 AM »
Can we have open fires at Illium or do we need fire rings?
Do people vend food up at Illium at all?
Im wondering..............................................   
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URL icon « Reply #12 on: June 10, 2009, 11:39:22 AM »
Ok so I found it and Illium is the only place in Telluride (general area) which allows open fires. Which means the food will taste even better!

Yee HAw!
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URL icon « Reply #13 on: June 10, 2009, 03:56:27 PM »
Quote from: The Freckled Farmer on June 10, 2009, 11:39:22 AM
Ok so I found it and Illium is the only place in Telluride (general area) which allows open fires. Which means the food will taste even better!

Yee HAw!

Fires are only allowed in the pre-established fire rings...

FYI.

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URL icon « Reply #14 on: June 10, 2009, 04:18:27 PM »
Quote from: BluegrassDustin on March 07, 2008, 02:24:29 PM
Quote from: GirlGuernsey on March 07, 2008, 12:14:30 PM
Also, will I be able to leave w/ my car to go get groceries, etc?


Cars are not allowed to leave the campground once the festival starts.

...It's just too dangerous.

what if we have a parking pass in town?

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