The first thing you need to decide is what type of ticket you will purchase: a general admission or VIP ticket. VIP tickets, which are much more expensive, offer perks such as special entrances, reserved seating at the main concert stage and campsites much closer to Centeroo, the location of all stages, tents and vendors. Buy a general admission ticket as early as possible, because the longer you wait, the more expensive the ticket will become.
Know what to bring and what not to bring. The festival's Web site lists recommended and banned items. Read these thoroughly before packing. All vehicles are searched upon entry for prohibited items such as drugs, glass bottles, pets, weapons and fireworks. Do not bring too many bottles of water. Drinking water is provided on site and you can refill your own water bottles.
Getting through security to enter the site can be a long process on day one. You may wait in your vehicle for a couple of hours before you make it to your camping site. Make sure you have plenty of gas before you approach the entrance gate.
Perishable food is not recommended. Depending on the level of security, you may be able to bring certain foods into Centeroo. Some security will throw out food they don't want you to bring in, such as sandwiches. Food is available for purchase in Centeroo. There is a wide variety of foods sold at a reasonable prices, but lines can be long.
Be prepared for all types of weather. It is often very hot during the festival, and sunscreen is essential. Thunderstorms are also frequent. Nights can be cool, so make sure you have a sweater and blankets for your tent. Sneakers are highly recommended because the site can become very muddy after rain.
Bring a backpack. You'll want to carry water, extra clothes, a blanket and other essential items with you. Depending on where your campsite is located, it may take you 15 to 20 minutes to walk from your tent to Centeroo. Going back and forth several times wastes valuable concert time.