First Time RockyGrass Camper at Lavern Johnson -- Have ??'s

[Joyestwalsh]

Hi all!   

Never camped at Lavern Johnson before -- I live fairly close to Lyons so I've been to the park and area many times, just never been there during a Planet Bluegrass weekend.  Do they allow tent camping throughout the grassy area in the middle or is camping only allowed in the regular camping area?  If I remember correctly that middle grassy area stays pretty damn sunny in the middle of the day!!  Yikes.

Welcome any and all pro tips/feedback for camping at Lavern Johnson.  Bringing my 75-year old mom this year  -- who is a very vibrant,  young 75 - but looking to make it all as comfortable as possible.  Thanks!!

[TellurideTom]

Yes, the grassy area is open to tent camping and it gets pretty filled up.
If you get there early enough you may be lucky enough to score a spot closer to the trees for shade.

[flamegirl]

we have always brought a canopy for sun and always been a bit of rain and wind

[campsmors2.0]

It does get sunny in the day for sure. If you have one, bring a shade structure or pop up! If you can get a spot towards the back there is some nice shade and close access to the far bathrooms where you can also charge your phone under the picnic shelter, but its a longer jaunt from the back of the park to the festival that can get tiring. We enjoy camping back there but coming back at night can be a bit of a trick if you forget your headlamp haha! Some good camp lights are handy.
See you soon