Lightning in a Bottle 2027 guideFrom official sources · checked Oct 14
at a glance
- Camping
- Walk-in tent camping is included with GA and VIP passes; car camping, RV, group sites, pre-set tents and Atlaswyld glamping need separate passes.
- Re-entry
- You can leave at any time, but gates are not open overnight, so if you leave after gates close you cannot re-enter until they reopen the next day. Car and RV camping passes do not include ins and outs.
- Bags
- Backpacks are allowed on the festival grounds and are subject to search.
- Payments
- Cashless RFID wristband linked to a card or Apple Pay or Google Pay, or loaded with cash at Guest Services.
- Water
- Free water refill stations throughout the site; canned water is sold at bars and vendors.
- Parking
- A parking pass is required for the on-site lot, and a separate car camping pass is required to park in the campground.
- Shuttles
- The Lightning Bus sells one-way and round-trip tickets from major cities at lib.bus.com.
what to bring
Allowed
- Backpacks
- Cameras
- Reusable water bottles
- Camping gear, food and water in the campgrounds
- Coolers in the campgrounds
- Enclosed propane stoves
- Solar or battery-powered generators
- A reasonable amount of personal alcohol in the campgrounds for guests 21+
Not allowed
- Alcohol on the festival grounds
- Glass
- Culturally appropriative costumes and props, such as headdresses
- Gas generators
- Sound systems
- Illegal drugs
- Weapons
- Fireworks, fire tools and fire lanterns
- Pets other than documented service animals
- Fires outside fire pits
- Bikes, scooters and other wheeled vehicles
- Drones
- Open-flame and charcoal grills in camping
getting there
Buena Vista Aquatic Recreational Area
13601 Ironbark Rd, Taft, CA 93268, USA
- LAX
- Parking
- A parking pass is required for the on-site lot, and a separate car camping pass is required to park in the campground.
- Shuttles
- The Lightning Bus sells one-way and round-trip tickets from major cities at lib.bus.com.
- Accessibility
- ADA services are available by request to ada@thedolab.com before the festival. Documented service animals are allowed; emotional support animals are not.
official faq
When can I enter?
5-day pass holders can enter from Wednesday at noon; 3-day pass holders from Friday at 10:00, with no early entry.
Are gates open 24 hours?
No. There is no overnight entry or line-waiting, even with credentials.
Can I bring alcohol?
Not onto the festival grounds. Guests 21+ can bring a reasonable amount for personal use in the campgrounds.
Do kids need a ticket?
Yes, a kids ticket is required for anyone under 18; children 5 and under are free.
Are there showers?
Showers are available for purchase in the camp plazas.
Can I get a refund?
No, all sales are final, but tickets can be transferred through your Tixr account.
What happens if I lose my cashless wristband?
Replacement costs $40, and unused cash balances can be refunded after the festival.
Where is lost and found?
At the main Guest Services booth between the Lightning and Thunder stages; items are held for 30 days.
What should I bring for the dust?
A face covering and sunglasses or goggles are recommended because the site is dusty.
What is the waste policy?
Pack it in, pack it out: take your trash home or drop sorted waste at a Waste Collection Station on the way out.
sources
Collected from these pages on Wednesday, October 14. Festivals change policies close to the date, so check the official site before you travel.
plan lightning in a bottle
Pick your sets, see what clashes, and build one schedule with your crew. Works offline at the festival.