CAMPING AT WILSON STATE PARK
the festival is located in the lovegrass group camp area at wilson state park, hellcreek area. the state park also includes the otoe area, which is a five minute drive from the festival grounds.
wilson state park offers showers, primitive and rv camping, cabins, mountain bike trails, swimming beaches, boat ramps, marina and bait shop, as well as some of the most breathtaking views of the lake!
Camping fees are "per unit" or per tent. A camping permit is required for overnight stays, in addition to a daily vehicle permit which can be purchased onsite for $5.00. All daily camping permits expire at 2:00 p.m.
In addition to the fees below, there is a $3.00 per stay transaction fee for all overnight stays.
State Park Primitive camping: First-come-first serve. Primitive camping is available at switchgrass, Side Oats, Little Bluestem and Indiangrass campgrounds. state park Daily Camping Fees: $10.00. Can be paid at state park office or via self pay station.
RV camping: Reserve online by clicking the "FIND A CAMPSITE"
button or by calling Wilson State Park at (785) 658-2465.
Fees vary depending on utilities.
lovegrass premier camping at
buffalograss and dakota areas
LOVEGRASS PREMIER CAMPING: First-Come-First Serve.
Primitive Camping/non electric camping area adjancent to the lovegrass festival grounds at buffalograss and dakota areas (shown in yellow on the map) will be available for a rate of $20.00 per night, per camping unit, from thursday, august 12th at 12 pm through Sunday, August 15th at 2 pm. Stay all three nights for $50! Fees are paid directly to Lovegrass Music Festival Association and a camping permit sticker is required to be purchased from Lovegrass crew prior to entry. There are a limited about of these permits, and they are first come-first serve. No saving of spaces will be allowed! Daily vehicle permits are still required to be paid to the state park office.
CAMPING AT CORP OF ENGINEERS PARKS
sylvan park is 7 miles from the state park. The park offers mostly shaded campsites, showers, a playground and rv hookups. the spillway offers some great fishing.
minooka park is 10 miles from the state park. the park offers glorious lake views and water access, showers, rv hookups, a swim beach, playgrounds and several boat ramps.
lucas park is 10 miles from the state park. The park offers hiking, beautiful views of the lake, water access, showers, RV hookup, a swimming beach, playground and a boat ramp.
other lodging
a fairport knight, fairport 785-998-4388
DAYS inn, russell 785-483-6660
Fossil Creek INN & Suites, russell 877-866-4630
Cedar Ridge Cabins 785-623-3937
fossil creek RV park, russell 785-483-2603
Garden view lodge, lucas 785-658-6607
HellCreek Cabins, wilson lake 806-333-2640
horseshoe lodge, lucas 785-525-7717
lasada lodge, russell 785-483-3758
the lodge at russell 785-483-2107
lucas rv park, Lucas 785-525-6236
the mahoney house, russell 509-434-4374
Midland railroad hotel, wilson 785-658-2284
quality inn, russell 785-483-2488
triple j rv park, russell 785-483-4826
wilson RV park, wilson 785-628-5512