The number one question we get is what to bring. Here's our top list of what to pack complete with tested 5-star reviewed gear we recommend to make it easier for you:

• Government Issued ID
• Easy To Set Up 4 Person Tent
• Memory Foam Camping Mattress - literally the most comfortable thing we've ever slept on. 
• Compact Sleeping Bag
• Igloo Cooler - they're cold as ice
• LED Headlamp (300 lumens)
• Insulated Refillable Water Bottle
• Compact First Aid Kit
• High Fidelity Ear Plugs
• 10' x 10' E-Z Up Canopy
• Solar Powered Portable Power Bank
• Rechargeable LED Lantern
• Rubber Mallet For Tent Stakes
• Flamingo or Unicorn Floatie
• Camping Area Rug

Also remember some basics:

• Swimsuits
• Warm clothes in case the temperature drops at night
• Bug spray
• Sun screen
• Garbage bags
• Food and drinks
• Toiletries
• Ibuprofen

If you forget anything don't forget that you can buy it in our general store. We also have tons of delicious food options on-site and of course drinks all over and water stations. 

First Aid Kit Blisters, scrapes, & scratches are common festival boo-boos. Save yourself the trek to the medic tent for a band-aid and pack your own. You never know!
Sunscreen You’re not invincible ya know. Don’t forget the aloe in case you get burned.
Lip Balm Don’t skimp on the sun protection.

Toiletries Don’t leave behind the toothbrush, toothpaste, feminine products, towel, and extra toilet paper never hurts.
Baby wipes These little guys make for quick cleaning when you don’t have me to shower (just don’t put them in the porta-potties please!). Hand soap/sanitizer At some point, you’ll need it.

Sunglasses Pro Tip – bring an extra pair!
Vision Care Extra glasses, contact lenses and/or eye drops
Vitamins & Meds Allergy medication, stomach or digestion aids, vitamins for rejuvenation and your prescription medication permited with a prescription. 

Layering Garments: Bring cool clothes for the day and warm clothes for the night. Plan for highs in the 90’s in the day, with lows in the 60’s at night. Scarves, lightweight sweaters, beanies, cloves, tall socks.
Hats and headwear: Say no to naked noggins.

Scarves and bandanas: Wet these and toss ’em in the cooler for a refreshing treat.

Bathing Suit: Bring the right attire to take a dip and cool off in the lake.

Self Expression Through Style: Be you and do what you do with your bad self…we can’t wait to see what ya got! 

Gates will open Thursday at 3pm for arrival. Thursday is a camping set up day and we won't have music scheduled for Thursday. 

Box Office times will be: 

Thursday: TDB

Friday: TBD 

Saturday: TBD

Sunday: TBD

You will not be able to receive your passes outside of these times.

Yes leave your camping pass on your car and your wristbands on, you will be able to come and go from the park as you need.

Bags entering the festival area from camping will be searched. You will not be allowed to bring in outside alcohol to the festival grounds, drugs or weapons of any kind. 

Yes, this is an all-ages festival.  Kids under 6 do not require a ticket.  Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a legal guardian.  

Parking at Lake Perris is limited. We have different parking options and highly recommend looking at the parking map on our ticketing purchase page: 

Campsite + Car-Camping Parking Pass / Electric Campsite + Car-Camping Parking Pass /  RV Parking with Hookups and Campsite :  Can park in their campsites

Gold Upfront Parking: This parking lot is located next to the open tent camping area for the festival. It's a parking lot so depending on where you park you can camp directly next to your vehicle or only a very short walk away.

Silver Parking: is the next closest parking to the festival area.  This parking does not allow you to camp right next to your car, however it does allow you to drop off your gear when you arrive in our Gear Drop of Zone. There is still a walk to get to your vehicle from camping if you park in silver. Expect to walk about a half-mile if you need to go back to your vehicle, there will be a shuttle to assist. 

Bronze Parking: is the farther away than silver parking but still walkable. This parking does not allow you to camp right next to your car, however it does allow you to drop off your gear when you arrive in our Gear Drop of Zone. Shuttles will be available to help with the walk but depending on when you need to access your vehicle, you may have to walk up to 1.5 miles.

Remote Parking: This parking lot is SHUTTLE ONLY. The walk from this lot is over 2-3 miles away. The shuttle will drop you off near the campgrounds however you will still have to walk from the drop off point to your campsite.

Your safety is one of our largest concerns. We work closely with our peace-keeping security teams as well as law-enforcement to ensure this with detailed plans in the event of an incident. Additionally we have an ALS certified ambulance on-site in the case of a medical emergency.

Tickets are not refundable.  All ticket sales are final. Please review our refund policy at the bottom of all pages on our website.

Yes, we are interested in any help you can give! Please visit our Get Involved page, fill out one of our forms and we will be in contact.

Yes , car camping campgrounds have showers and there will be shower trailers on site for Upfront Camping.

Yes, inside the festival area we'll have lockers available for rent for the day or the weekend. You will be able to purchase these from our ticket page in advance or on-site depending on availability.

Yes, they'll be wearing security uniforms and available 24/7 during the festival. Please seek their help if you need it.

Yes, there will be a variety of food vendors and a full bar inside the festival. We will have vegetarian, vegan, gluten free options and more. Guests must be 21+ to purchase alcohol and we will have a number of bars located throughout the festival area.

Yes if you need medical assistance for any reason we'll have a medical tent as well as an ambulance on site. 

Unless you have a licensed service animal they are not allowed on the festival property or campgrounds.  It can get hot (over 100 degrees F) during the day, and animals are not allowed in the water, so we advise strongly against bringing your pet.

Yes, we encourage all types of art including painting. if you would to be an official SSBD live painter, and have the opportunity to sell your art at the festival, please fill out our official artist submission form with information and links to your art.

Unfortunately no boats with engines will be allowed on the water during the festival this year.  Paddle boards, Kayaks and floats are encouraged however.

Only official vendors will be allowed to sell merchandise at the festival. If you attempt to sell anything without approval from the festival organizers, all items will be considered surrendered and not returned. If you would like to apply to become an official vendor you may do so on our “get involved” page.

The park is ADA friendly. It includes wheelchair accessible restrooms and showers.  The festival takes place on grass and sand.  Where there is sand we will have ADA walkways leading to stage areas. Please email info@ssbdfest.com to inquire further.

Our gate times are strict. If you arrive early you’re going to be sitting around for a while. 

You can bring alcohol into the camping areas, you must be 21 to consume alcohol. No kegs. No outside alcohol will be allowed in the festival grounds - alcohol will be sold inside the festival grounds. Alcohol is limited to 1 case of beer OR 1 box of wine OR 1 plastic alcohol bottle per car. You can't bring glass to SSBD, we're on the beach and want to be able to walk around barefoot.

Lake Perris averages in the mid 90's during the day and gets down to the low 60's at night.  Bringing shade is strongly encouraged.  

Yes we will have free drinking water refill stations in the festival area, and the camping areas have lots of drinking fountains and potable water spigots to refill your containers. We will also sell cold water at all our bar areas.

Music times will run roughly following the schedule below:

Friday - 11am until 3am 

Saturday - 11am until 3am

Sunday - 11am until 1am

No unfortunately not, fire's are only allowed in designated fire pits in car camping areas.

No. SSBD has a no pet rule that will be enforced. Documented service animals, who are trained to handle loud and active environments and required for disability, are allowed. No emotional support animals allowed. If you have a service animal, please email info@ssbdfest.com to inquire about registering your documented service animal. Please keep in mind, it is illegal to fraudulently claim that your pet is a legitimate service animal.

You can bring a bicycle to get from camp to the gates, you cannot bring motorized scooters at all. Bicycles will not be allowed in the stage area so you'll need to lock them up outside the gate.