Families in TP Camping???

[rachelia]

Ok, we are stoked, my husband and I got town park tickets! However, Ive now spoken with a few people who talk a lot about the party in TP after the music...and it sounds horrible. We actually met there, (my husband and I 10 yrs ago & we know the scene. We are also from Steamboat and know the infamous steamboat crowd, which I now hear has grown to include a New Mexico crowd!!! )

But, now we have a four year old who will be joining us. We are looking for somewhat Crazy, not FULL ON CRAZY. I called the festival and they wont allow us to camp in Warner b/c we have the TP tickets (this makes sense).

Any other families or advice on where to camp in TP that isn't too CrAzY?????

THANKS

 Listening to: my son singing

[Bevin]

"Horrible" is the last word I'd use to describe the Town Park experience. 

That being said, it's still true, as the old saying goes, that "if it's too loud, you're too old" but still, large parts of Town Park are nice and quiet and have good conditions for sleeping.  For example, the Steamboat camp known as Crossroads usually hosts a party on Tuesday night but is relatively quiet the rest of the week.  The Tiki bar usually hosts a pick every night, but some folks like sleeping to the sound of live, acoustic music.  Though "quiet" can be relative, finding a quiet spot depends almost entirely on (1) when you arrive and (2) who your neighbors are, and (3) how close you are to Bear Creek, which does an excellent job of providing soothing white noise that drowns out the background party chatter.   

Talk to your neighbors and folks who arrived before you did, and see if anyone knows where the noise is coming from.  Look for other people with kids who are camping nearby, and try to put some space between you and the obvious noisy zones like the large camps with the big, heated and lit canopies which serve as late night picking and gathering spots.  Find out where Camp Run-A-Muck, Steamboat 2, and Kamp Duk Tape are and move to the other side of the campground.  Explore the primitive area for hidden spots in the woods that are buffered with lots of vegetation.  You will find a spot to call your own and you will love it.  Full-On-Crazy happens at larger festivals; the Telluride Bluegrass Town Park scene usually involves a more mature crowd who knows how to manage their buzz. 

[yojo]

All of these ideas above are valid. You could also work on trading your town park tickets for Warner Field tickets. That is usually doable.

[petefrane]

Warner Field is very mellow but a good party.
I have seen quite a few Warner field passes for
sale on the buy and sell ticket page.
You might want to think about:
A) buying some Warners and selling your Town Parks

b) trading your Town parks for Waners. Same price.

I am in Warner with my kids and there will be many others as well
plus you can still venture into the madness of Town Park.

[rachelia]

Thanks, great ideas. Ive also found a map of TP camping...I will try to avoid some of the rowdier spots! We are very happy to hear picking, music, etc. as we move into the night hours. But people who are pissing in guitar cases at 2am or making bacon at 4am may not be our thing! We will figure it out and can't wait to go!

[Hippie]

 
One of my goals this year is to hang out in Warner field late night to check out the scene. I'll be the guy in a tie dye bathrobe.

[Bevin]

So you know, Duk Tape Man has a portable bacon-making rig and has been know to venture out in the wee hours to cook bacon. 

[rachelia]

any thoughts if we take our chances with TP (and not trade or sell our tickets) on when to arrive?
We may not be able to get there till Tues. early afternoon. Have we missed the land grab by then?
Are we better off having an acquaintance stake some ground for us on Sat?

(I guess we could have her do it on Sat. and once we arrive on Tues we could move it if need be?)

just wondering about our strategy now.
Thanks a ton!

 Listening to: violin

[Hot Sugar]

Having someone throw some tarps down for you is a good idea. I would recommend somewhere in the vicinity of Camp Billy or Arizona Bowl as your best option. Hucking Fappy has lead a movement to get that officially declared a family camping area. While it's not official, most people in Town Park recognize it as such and keep the late night parties well away from that area.

I fondly recall a conversation I had with Hucking a year or two ago. I commented to him on how infrequently I make it down to that area and he told me that they all appreciated that. 

[Hooch]

Having someone throw some tarps down for you is a good idea. I would recommend somewhere in the vicinity of Camp Billy or Arizona Bowl as your best option. Hucking Fappy has lead a movement to get that officially declared a family camping area. While it's not official, most people in Town Park recognize it as such and keep the late night parties well away from that area.

I fondly recall a conversation I had with Hucking a year or two ago. I commented to him on how infrequently I make it down to that area and he told me that they all appreciated that. 

I think most camps enjoy your infrequent visits Hot Sugar and we can only hope that Run-A-Muck could enjoy that one day as well.

[completejohn]

A tent along the river certainly works well, though these places are highly sought after so if you are a late arrival, have a friend tarp you a spot.

Also, you'll probably want to have some ear plugs for the kid - they make them very kid-friendly these days.  I always bring my SpongeBob pair.

[Hot Sugar]

I think most camps enjoy your infrequent visits Hot Sugar and we can only hope that Run-A-Muck could enjoy that one day as well.

I have been invited to camp at the hospital this year for ease of access, but I thought you guys would miss me too much.

[Hot Sugar]

On an unrelated note, will "Hot Sugar goes to the hospital" jokes ever get old? God, I hope not.

[Hooch]

On an unrelated note, will "Hot Sugar goes to the hospital" jokes ever get old? God, I hope not.

I'm trying to combine a "Hot Sugar festivates at the hospital" joke with a "Hot Sugar is a washed up professional comedian by age 22" joke together into an epic joke that ends with the phrase "...and then the cat stood up".

[Hot Sugar]

On an unrelated note, will "Hot Sugar goes to the hospital" jokes ever get old? God, I hope not.

I'm trying to combine a "Hot Sugar festivates at the hospital" joke with a "Hot Sugar is a washed up professional comedian by age 22" joke together into an epic joke that ends with the phrase "...and then the cat stood up".

A has been by age 22; it takes most people decades of hard work to achieve that status! I'm a prodigy!