Your Arrival Guide

September 24–28, 2026 · Lake Perris, California

Your weekend at the lake starts here. Find your entrance, get camp-ready, and leave room for the unexpected.

THU 9/24 · ARRIVAL + PREPARTYFRI–SUN 9/25–27 · FESTIVALMON 9/28 · OUT BY 3 PM

Before You Leave Home

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Every motorized vehicle entering Lake Perris State Park needs its own parking pass, including cars, motorcycles, RVs and buses.

Use the Right Entrance

Do not just type “Lake Perris” into your GPS. Use the entrance that matches your pass.

GA Entrance · West Entrance

18095 Lake Perris Dr.
Perris, CA 92571

GA attendees must use the West Entrance. The North Entrance is closed to non-VIP attendees.

VIP + Limitless · North or West

Via Del Lago
Perris, CA 92571

VIP and Limitless may use the North or West Entrance. North Entrance lets you bypass much of the general arrival traffic. Approach from Iris Ave and head south on Via Del Lago.

Follow festival signage and staff instructions as you get close. Traffic patterns can change in real time.

Arrive While We’re Open

Gate times are strict. If you arrive after the box office closes, you will need to wait until it reopens.

All campers must exit Lake Perris State Park by 3 PM Monday, September 28.
Thursday, Sept. 2411 AM – 11 PM
Friday, Sept. 2510 AM – Midnight
Saturday, Sept. 2610 AM – Midnight
Sunday, Sept. 2710 AM – 9 PM

Camping + Your Crew

Your GA or VIP wristband includes tent camping. Campgrounds are free-form, with a guideline of roughly 50 square feet per person.

Arrive Together

If you have multiple Car Camping passes and want neighboring spaces, arrive together. Spaces fill first come, first served.

Free Showers

Car Camping areas have State Park-maintained showers and bathrooms with running water.

Re-Entry

You may leave and return. Keep your wristband on and parking sticker in place. Re-enter only during gate hours.

Pack Smart

Lake Perris can give you beach time, long days on your feet and late nights in one weekend.

  • Reusable water bottle
  • Sunscreen, hat + sunglasses
  • Layers for nighttime
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Swimsuit + towel
  • Earplugs
  • Portable battery / charger
  • Headlamp or camp lighting
  • Shade for camp
  • Trash / recycling sorting bags
  • Medications you need
  • Floaties, paddle boards or rafts
  • Theme-day fits

Check the forecast before you leave and pack accordingly.

Bring Your Own. Or Eat Very Well.

You may bring your own food, water, coolers and personal alcohol for guests 21+ into the campground. Outside food, alcohol and liquids cannot be brought into the festival grounds.

SSBD has food vendors and full bars inside the festival, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options available.
Tadaa Coffee
Happy Buddha Bowls
Dang Brothers
Big Sis Bobba Tea
Epic Eatz
Kalikos Flavors of East Africa
Java GOGO
Warm and Fluffy
Funky Frenchie
Veggie Bomb
Canary Den Diner
Lemongrass at Dusk — A 5 Course Thai Inspired Dinner

Guest Wi-Fi

Cell service can be limited around Lake Perris. Buy your Wi-Fi pass in advance and sign in when you arrive.

Starting package

$29.99

Includes 3.5 GB to use during the festival.

Share your connection

2 devices

Devices can be connected to each package.

More data

7 GB

Available for $44.99. Larger plans are listed on the presale page.

How to connect onsite

Network name

Festival WiFi Guys
  1. Join Festival WiFi Guys onsite. The sign-in page works without cell service.

  2. Choose Manage Account and sign in with the same email and phone used to buy your pass.

  3. Add your device to get online. Login details arrive by text and email after payment.

All packages cover the festival, subject to your data allowance. Unlimited plans are not offered.

Three Days. Three Themes.

Party Animals

Friday

Fur, feathers, ears, tails, spots, stripes and whatever species you become after sunset.

Enchanted Forest

Saturday

Fairies, mushrooms, elves, forest creatures and woodland weirdos.

3AM at Walmart

Sunday

No real rules here. Channel the very specific and inexplicable energy.

Leave Room to Wander

Do not spend the whole weekend sprinting from set to set. The app is where you’ll find the pieces of SSBD that do not fit on a lineup poster.

  • Side Quests + rewards
  • Creation Station
  • Workshops + wellness
  • LSDREAM’s LIGHTCODE
  • Butwood + Grandma’s House
  • Coconut Club + late night
  • VIP Wellness Lounge with cold plunges, saunas, speakers + giveaways
  • Community Meetups

The Lake Is Part of It

Floaties, paddle boards and rafts are welcome in campground and lake areas. Motorized boats are not permitted during the festival.

All Ages

Kids under 6 are free. Anyone under 18 must attend with a legal guardian. Visit the Family Garden during the weekend.

Medical Onsite

A medical tent and ambulance are onsite. Ask staff, security or medical for help whenever you need it.

Rules + Quick FAQ

The short version of the things people most often need once they arrive.

What can I bring into camp?
Camping gear, personal alcohol, food and water, coolers, enclosed propane stoves, Bluetooth speakers, floaties, paddle boards and rafts are permitted in camp.
What cannot come into the festival grounds?
Outside liquids, glass bottles, generators, coolers, illegal drugs, offensive costumes or attire, and motorized vehicles are prohibited. Bags entering the festival grounds are searched.
What about glass, pets and fireworks in camp?
Glass bottles, fireworks, weapons, illegal drugs, large sound systems and pets are prohibited in camp. Documented service animals are permitted. Fires are only allowed in designated fire pits where current conditions permit them.
Can I bring food and alcohol?
Yes, into the campground. Personal alcohol is for guests 21+. Outside alcohol and liquids cannot be carried through security into the festival grounds.
How does trash work?
SSBD is Pack It In, Pack It Out. Bring three sorting bags or bins for your campsite waste and take everything you brought back out with you.
Can I leave and come back?
Yes. Keep your parking sticker on your vehicle and wristband on your wrist. Re-entry must happen during gate hours.
Can I use Uber or Lyft?
There is a rideshare drop-off zone within walking distance, but drivers can have trouble navigating the State Park after dark and cell service may be limited. Plan accordingly.
Where do I get my ticket?
Tickets are not mailed. Your ticket is picked up at the gate. Look for your TIXR confirmation email before you leave home.

See You at the Lake

Favorite the artists you cannot miss. Pick a few workshops. Book the dinner if that sounds like your thing. Pack a weird outfit. Follow a Side Quest. Then leave enough room for SSBD to surprise you.

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