2025 Music Festivals with Camping Near NYC (And Where to Rent Your Gear)
Festival season is more than just stages and headliners—it’s dancing under the stars, late-night campfires, and waking up with music still in your bones.
Whether you’re heading to a massive multi-stage blowout or a cozy grassroots gathering, these camping-friendly music festivals within 4 hours of NYC make it easy to experience the magic of music and nature together.
And if you don’t have gear? No worries—we’ve got tents, sleeping bags, and sleeping pads available for rent right here in Brooklyn.
🎵 2025 Camping Music Festivals by Date
May
Playa del Fuego
📍 Tamaqua, PA | 🗓️ Memorial Day Weekend (May 23–26, 2025)
Burning Man–style regional event focused on art, self-expression, and communal camping.
Expect radical creativity, fire shows, and DIY vibes.
All attendees camp
June
Mountain Jam
📍 Belleayre Mountain, NY | 🗓️ June 20–22, 2025
Jam bands, reggae, Americana, and soul in a stunning Catskills mountain setting.
Tents, car camping, and RVs welcome.
A perfect fit for first-time campers and music lovers alike.
July
Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival
📍 Oak Hill, NY | 🗓️ July 16–20, 2025
Bluegrass, folk, swing, Cajun, and dance workshops in rolling meadows.
Long weekend of music and camping under the stars with a mellow, community feel.
August
Musikfest
📍 Bethlehem, PA | 🗓️ August 1–10, 2025
A free 10-day music extravaganza with over 500 performers.
No onsite camping, but local campgrounds nearby offer great budget-friendly stays.
Elements Music & Arts Festival
📍 Long Pond, PA | 🗓️ August 8-10, 2025
Electronic music, fire shows, art installations, and a wild camping culture.
Choose from standard car camping, glamping, or group camp “Vibe Villages.”
A must for creative souls and adventurous spirits.
Stony Fork Music Festival
📍 Wellsboro, PA | 🗓️ August 14–16, 2025
A grassroots folk/roots music fest at a family campground.
Easy, no-frills camping experience with great vibes and cozy crowds.
Phildelphia Folk Festival
📍 Upper Salford Township, PA | 🗓️ August 14-17, 2025 (festival shows Fri–Sun, with early camping starting Thu, Aug 14—and early entrance for campers Wed, Aug 13)
A legacy folk festival with camping culture built in.
Over 7,000 campers. A welcoming, community-oriented event perfect for couples or friend groups.
Black Bear Music Festival
📍 Harwinton, CT | 🗓️ August 22–24, 2025
Blues, folk, and rock on multiple stages.
Camping on fairgrounds makes this a super accessible, easygoing weekend.
September
Another World Festival
📍 Woodward, PA | 🗓️ September 12–14, 2025
A transformational, multi-genre festival focused on music, movement, and immersive experiences.
Includes general and car camping in a forested setting—perfect for adventurous spirits.
Mountain Music Fest
📍 Silver Bay, NY | 🗓️ September 12–14, 2025
A lakeside, midsize camping festival combining nature, music, and late-summer beauty.
Onsite car camping available in a peaceful, mountain-framed setting.
What to Rent for a Festival Camping Weekend
No gear? No problem. Rent your essentials from Basecamp Brooklyn and pick them up right here in NYC.
Rental Essentials:
Tent (sleeps 2 with extra room for gear or up to 4, if you’re willing to get cozy)
Sleeping bag and Sleeping pad for warmth and comfort all night long
📍 Pickup: Greenpoint, Brooklyn
Standard pickup: Wednesday evenings before your festival
Easy return: Monday evening after your weekend
Why Rent With Us?
✔️ Perfect for NYC folks without storage space
✔️ Affordable, no-hassle rentals
✔️ High-quality, weather-tested gear
✔️ Ideal for festival-goers, first-time campers, and weekend warriors
Final Tips for Festival Camping
Pack light but smart – include a headlamp, reusable water bottle, and layered clothing.
Arrive early for the best campsites.
Hydrate, rest, and pace yourself—festivals are a marathon, not a sprint.
Book your gear early, especially for peak weekends like the ones on this music fest calendar!
Ready to Dance, Camp, and Repeat?
🎟️ Book your gear now
📬 Have questions? Contact us here
Let’s make this your most epic festival season yet—camping gear, cozy nights, and memories that last long after the music fades.
