Camping at the Texas Renaissance Festival

Location: The far west side of the patron parking lot under beautiful trees. First come - first serve. No reservations required. No generator restrictions in main camping area. Follow signs and directions from peace officer on duty. Enter through North gate. Spaces are not marked.

Cost: There is a $20.00 charge per vehicle to camp with purchase of festival tickets.

Facilities: Porta-Privies are available. No water, electricity or dump stations are available. Please do not dump residue on our grounds.

Fires: The burn ban for Grimes County was lifted on November 22nd, allowing TRF to hold a bonfire in the patron campgrounds for each night of closing weekend.  Open-flame fires are allowed, however they must be in an ENCLOSED CONTAINER. (i.e. bbq pit, trailer pit, burn barrel, etc.) TRF will NOT ALLOW open-flame fires started from the ground. Propane heating and cooking devices are allowed.     Please do not store flammable objects in your camping area. Smoking is only allowed in designated areas.

Pets: NO PETS ALLOWED AT ANY TIME! The Pooch Paddock is available just outside the festival entrance gates in order to board your dog for the day.

Garbage: Please do not litter our grounds. You are responsible for removing your own trash. Please do not put garbage in Porta-Privies.

Security: The grounds are patrolled regularly by police officers. For issues, Security can be reached at 832-482-5651.

Hours: The campground is open from 10:00 AM on Friday until 9:00 AM on Monday.

*CLOSING WEEKEND* The festival will open the campgrounds beginning at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, November 22nd and will remain open until 12 p.m. on Monday, November 26th.    

Weapons: We do not allow concealed weapons on Festival grounds. Any swords, rapiers, edged or pointed, etc. that are worn as a part of your costume MUST BE SHEATHED AND PEACE TIED. You can secure them with leather straps or zip ties. No unsecured weapons will be allowed into the Festival site.

Quickie Mart: The Quickie Mart will be open in the campground. Ice, drinks, snacks, etc. will be available.