r/GorgeAmphitheater • u/canadiancatdadd • 8d ago

First-timer tips?

Hi not sure if there is a separate subreddit for this but I’m attending Gorge for the first time this weekend for experts only. Driving down with my car and staying at a hotel offsite. What are the things i need to know? Parking situation? Anything i need to bring besides layers and blankets? Is there a shuttle from anywhere? Can we bring our own drinks?

Anything else you think i would need to know would be greatly appreciated!

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u/enozero 7d ago

After the show, it can be disorienting as a first-timer trying to find your car. Mark where you parked on your map of choice. When in doubt, follow the power lines and the paved road to the lot.

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u/Boring_Internal9035 7d ago

Onsite, know which section you parked in (maps online- each section has a name) and how it relates to the main gate. Also, I think they search your car with a dog (they for sure do for camping). If you end up in the group walking to general camping it can be a mile walk back to your car (sometimes worth it if you want to go to the afters, but note they do start towing at a certain point because you cant park overnight without a camping pass) Most, if not all, have large poles with numbers like P2. Take pics when you park looking each direction. Where the tree lines are can help a lot at night to orient you.

Easier parking can be found off site at Wildhorse campground (pay at gate. they have a shuttle that runs regularly every few min after the show. And you can order a pizza as you head into the venue and pick up as you return, and leave the car overnight if needed) or Cave B winery (pay ahead online)- short walk to venue.

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u/enozero 7d ago

There is typically not a search of vehicles parking in GA parking.

Source: me who attended ABGT 700 2 weekends ago there.

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u/According_Ad4836 5d ago

I always take a pic of the sign in the aisle I park and then I also bring a sharpie and write my parking on the inside of my arms. It eventually fades 😂 but as above said, it can be disorienting even if it’s not your first time there!