Camping Boneyard

The Boneyard is close to the festival arena and right next to the entrance. Access is reserved for festival-goers with a Boneyard camping ticket.  First collect your Boneyard wristband, then set up your tent and exchange your festival ticket for a GMM festival wristband at the festival entrance.

Without a valid Boneyard wristband / Boneyard camping ticket you will not be allowed to enter The Boneyard.

A ticket for the Boneyard costs €35 per person.

OPENING HOURS

The Boneyard is open round the clock between 3 p.m. on Wednesday and noon on Monday. On Wednesday only festival-goers with a combi ticket and a Boneyard camping ticket have access. The festival arena will remain closed until 10 a.m. on Thursday. On Wednesday food and drink are available at the campsite. 

FACILITITES

  • The Boneyard is equipped with sizable sanitary blocks. Use of the toilets and washbasins is free, as is the (potable) tap water. A shower will set you back 1 Skully.
  • Do not to leave any valuables behind in your tent. Store them in a locker.
  • Food and drinks are also available  on Wednesday.

Rent a tent

No lugging around tent pickets, canvases or inflatable mattresses! The ready-to-use rental tents from Festitent have been moved from campsite Inferno to The Boneyard. FestiTents can be booked for 5 nights and for 2 or 4 campers, including inflatable mattresses (200 x 80 cm), a lantern, storage compartments and clothes hooks.

Please note that the price includes your Boneyard camping ticket and the booking and transaction fee but doesn’t include the €150 deposit per tent. Prices do not include your actual festival ticket.

> 1 FestiTent for 2 people: €259,-  
> 1 FestiTent for 4 people: €499,-
(*breakfast not included)

DOS & DON'TS

Read the house rules for the Boneyard to learn about the dos and don’ts. In a nutshell:

Do not bring: anything on wheels wider than 85cm – dry ice – drugs – torches – stoves – gas burners – gas installations – sound systems – large BBQs – charcoal BBQs – disposable BBQs – bicycle pumps – flyers – glass – candles – pets (exc. guide and assistance dogs) – (pocket) knives & switchblades – party tents larger than 3 x 3 m – sharp objects – power generators – beer dispensers – fireworks – fires – weapons (duh!) - nargile - bongs - shovels - pliers - drills - saws - screwdrivers.

You can bring: all types of hand trucks & shopping trolleys up to 85 cm wide, parasols, gazebos/party tents up to 3 m x 3 m. Check here to see which cartridge types are allowed.

SAFETY & SECURITY

Please note you may be frisked at the entrance and we may want to search your bags or backpack. You have the right to refuse but in that case you will not be allowed to enter the festival arena.

The campsite has fire lanes that must remain clear at all times. Tents found blocking the fire lanes will be removed instantly by campsite staff.

The Red Cross station at campsite Boneyard is manned round the clock. They will stock any medication that needs to be refrigerated. Don’t forget to bring a doctor’s note.

FAQ CAMPING BONEYARD

What can I bring to camping Boneyard?

Click here for a list of what you can and can’t bring.

Can I book a specific spot at camping Boneyard in advance?

Unfortunately not. The ‘first come first served’ principle applies: early birds will get to claim the best spots.

I won’t be arriving at the same time as my friends. Can I still pitch my tent next to theirs?

Only if there’s room for your tent and if you have a valid Boneyard camping ticket / camping wristband.

Do I have access to camping Boneyard with a one-day wristband?

A Boneyard camping ticket gives you access to The Boneyard.  

Can I bring a wheelbarrow/shopping cart/ hand truck?

Yes, as long as it’s not wider than 85 cm.

Can I bring my motorhome, caravan, car, motorbike, ... to camping Boneyard?

No, only tents are allowed. Motorhomes and (folding) caravans are welcome in Metal Town, or at one of the private campsites in the Dessel area.

What is the maximum tent size?

There are no limits, really, just as long as you can transport it from the car park to the Boneyard yourselves and the tent is used to maximum capacity.

Can we erect a party tent?

Yep, as long as it’s not larger than 3 x 3 m. Parasols are also allowed.

How much alcohol and/or how many soft drinks can I bring?

24 cans (33cl) per person. That’s 792cl or sixteen 50cl cans.

What about sound systems?

No, sorry. There’s enough musical activity in the festival arena - until 5 a.m. - and believe it or not but some of your fellow campers may actually need a few hours of sleep.

Can we have a BBQ at camping Boneyard?

Only small camping stoves are allowed (click here). Barbecues and open fires of any kind are strictly prohibited. In case of extreme temperatures the fire service may also ban the small camping stoves for safety reasons.  

Is there a power point at the campsite?

No, sorry. You can charge your mobile at the Recharge stand or in a locker.