Camping Boneyard

Pitch your tent at camping Boneyard, right next to the festival arena. The main festival entrance is just seconds away, access is free for everyone with a valid festival wristband and the facilities are excellent. First pitch your tent, then exchange your festival ticket for a GMM festival wristband. 

OPENING HOURS

Camping Boneyard is open round the clock between 3 PM on Wednesday 19 June and noon on Monday 24 June. On Wednesday only festival goers with a combi ticket can enter the campsite. Day ticket holders only have access from the day printed on their wristband (8am) till noon the next day.
The festival site will remain closed until 10 AM on Thursday. Food and drinks are available at the campsite on Wednesday.

FACILITITES

  • There are big sanitary blocks at camping Boneyard. Use of the toilets and wash basins is free, as is the (drinkable) water from the faucets. A shower costs 1 Skully (= €3,50).
  • Do not leave any valuables behind in your tent but store them in one of the lockers at the entrance.
  • Additional facilities for visitors with a disability are available at the Inter camping at Camping Inferno . Click here to find out how to book your slot.
  • Food and drinks are available at the campsite on Wednesday.

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 fire lanes at the campsite must be kept clear at all times. Camping staff will remove any tents that block the fire lanes.

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

FAQ CAMPING BONEYARD

What can I bring to camping Boneyard?

Click here for an exhaustive list of items 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: the sooner you get here, the better. Once the camping is full, it’s full.

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.

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

Day ticket holders have access on the day printed on their wristband, more specifically between 8 am and noon the next day. 

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, (folding) caravans and other live-in vehicles 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 full capacity of the tent is used.

Can we erect a party tent?

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

What about sound systems?

No. There’s more than enough music in the festival arena - until 5 am. 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). This means that barbecues and any form of open fire are not allowed. In case of extreme temperatures the fire service may also ban these 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.