Are you ready for a magical experience at The Mesa during Camp EDC this year? We’ve compiled all the information you need before heading to Vegas!
EDC Las Vegas is coming up quickly, and the party at Camp EDC is looking to be one of the best ways to experience the festival this year. Insomniac will once again transform the grounds just outside of the Las Vegas Motor Speedway into a dance music lover’s home away from home, offering those who want to stay on-site the chance to be just a stone’s throw away from the festival itself. From May 15-19, those staying at Camp EDC will be treated to everything from daily activities and performances to other activations and more.
The party starts on Thursday as Headliners begin to flock to Camp EDC. That day will feature a variety of activities and the official Homecoming Party, which will see artists like Mochakk, DJ Gigola, MCR-T, and more take the stage. From that point on, each day offers pool parties curated by Insomniac Records and Bassrush that will help keep you cool while you’re shaking your tailfeather and afters for when you return from EDCLV to keep dancing until the sun is up.
To help you get prepped for the weekend, we’ve compiled all the information you need to know before you go. Read on for the Camp EDC essentials, and if you see us while you’re there, make sure to say hi if you see us bumping around The Mesa!
Camp EDC 2025 – Essential Info:
Camp EDC Hours: May 15-19 (All campers must be fully packed and vacating the campground by 5pm on Monday, May 19)
Daily Festival Hours: 7:00pm–5:30am
Location: 7000 Las Vegas Blvd N, Las Vegas, NV 89115
Will Call: 475 S Grand Central Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89106
Download the Insomniac App for your iOS or Android device for the latest set times and updates for EDC Las Vegas this year!
Camp EDC Check-In Times
- Thursday, May 15: 9am – 2am
- Friday, May 16: 8am – 2pm – please note festival traffic begins arriving at 2pm so wait times could be longer.
- Saturday, May 17: 8am – 2pm – please note festival traffic begins arriving at 2pm so wait times could be longer.
- Sunday, May 18: 8am – 2pm – please note festival traffic begins arriving at 2pm so wait times could be longer.
Head to the official website for details on arrival, including arriving as a group, check-in policies, and more.
Camp EDC 2025 – Thursday Night Kick-Off Party, Pool Parties, After Parties:
Camp EDC 2025 – Campgrounds and Mesa Maps:
Camp EDC 2025 – Activities Schedule:
Camp EDC 2025 – Food Vendors and General Store Amenities:
Reminder To Mind Your Belongings:
Unfortunately, during this festival season, many have reported pickpockets, bag slashings, and theft of wallets, smartphones, purses, and other valuables. While this small number of bad apples in the bunch doesn’t define an entire crowd, some opportunistic people come to these events to take advantage of unsuspecting partygoers, and it’s essential to be mindful of your valuables while at Camp EDC.
Looking for tips to keep your belongings safe? Check our post highlighting some ideas!
Alcohol Policy
- You must be 21+ to consume alcohol in the campground.
- If entering with alcohol, you must present government-issued identification. Law enforcement will frequent the campground and randomly card campers seen drinking alcohol. Underage drinkers risk receiving a citation or even being arrested. 21+ campers are advised to carry their government-issued identification at all times.
- Prohibited: Liquor above 16% ABV or glass of any kind.
- Acceptable: Beer and alcoholic drinks under 16% ABV, up to 24 cans per person (under 12oz), or up to 5L of wine.
Camp EDC 2025 – Do’s & Don’ts:
Essential Packing List (These items are recommended!)
- YES 2 travel-size locks for your tent
- YES Bicycles—don’t forget your bike lock! (Only 1 bike per person. Bring at your own risk. Bicycles left in unauthorized areas or fire lanes will be removed.)
- YES Earplugs
- YES Eye masks
- YES Flags/banners/totems to distinguish your tent (see guidelines)
- YES Folding chairs
- YES Food and beverages/water
- YES Ice chest/coolers
- YES Phone charger
- YES Reusable, official Insomniac water bottles
- YES Sleeping bags, blankets, pillows, air mattress (Note: these items are provided with a Desert Rose camping pass).
- YES Sunglasses, hats, and sunscreen
- YES Towels and sandals (for use in the shower)
- YES Trash bags
Permitted Items
- YES Battery-powered candles and lanterns
- YES Beer and alcoholic drinks under 16% ABV, up to 24 cans per person (under 12oz), or up to 5L of wine. No glass allowed.
- YES Bicycles
- YES Cell phones
- YES Cigarettes (must be sealed upon entry)
- YES E-cigs/vapes (refillable liquid chambers OK—must be empty upon entry)
- YES E-juice (up to one bottle per person—must be factory-sealed upon entry)
- YES Fanny packs
- YES Glowing/illuminated costumes or jewelry
- YES Glowsticks (string glowstick/LED pois, orbitals and whips are permitted but must be performed 5 feet away from others)
- YES Gum (must be sealed at entry)
- YES Hula hoops (especially LED hoops!)
- YES Hydration packs with no more than two main compartments and one smaller compartment—must be empty upon entry
- YES Ice (will also be available for purchase onsite)
- YES Lighters
- YES Lip balm/gloss (must be sealed upon entry)
- YES Makeup
- YES Non-amplified (acoustic) musical instruments
- YES Non-professional flash/still cameras and hand-held video cameras (e.g., Sony Action Cam, GoPro, Polaroids)
- YES Personal food
- YES Personal misting fan with a bottle no larger than 1.5L (must be empty upon arrival)
- YES Personal-size battery-powered speakers
- YES Personal-size pool floaties (made for no more than one adult)
- YES Plastic mirrors
- YES Sealed and unexpired Narcan (Naloxone)
- YES Small, portable propane grills/stoves* with small tanks, up to 4 lbs per group
- (Propane bottles that are part of your RV/camping trailer’s internal system are OK, even if they exceed 4 lbs)
- YES Sunscreen lotion (inspected upon entry)
- YES Tampons and pads (must be sealed at entry)
- YES Wagons
- YES Wind chairs/sofas, deflated at entry
Prohibited Items
- NO Aerosol products/cans
- NO Bota bags
- NO Breakable glass or acrylic mirrors (Compact makeup and shatter-proof plastic mirrors measuring less then 8″x8″ are OK)
- NO Butane grills or accessories, such as torches
- NO Camping wind turbines
- NO Candles
- NO Canopies, E-Z UPs, large umbrellas or shade structures (We will be providing plenty of shaded areas at the Mesa for you to enjoy)
- NO Dollies or hand trucks
- NO Drones or remote-controlled aircraft
- NO Drugs or drug paraphernalia
- NO Fireworks
- NO Gas, diesel, or propane generators (Solar-powered Generators are OK) – (Generators onboard an RV are OK, please see RV Check-in guidelines for more info)
- NO Gas masks
- NO Glass bottles (Small bottles of perfume/cologne are OK)
- NO Hammocks
- NO Helium balloons
- NO Hookahs
- NO Illegal substances
- NO Large chains or spiked jewelry
- NO Large speaker systems (Sound systems are limited to USB-powered/personal portable speakers. No amplified sound systems allowed. Insomniac reserves the right to remove sound systems that do not follow these guidelines, and repeat offenders of noise complaints are subject to removal from the campground.)
- NO Laser pointers or air horns
- NO LED gloves or LED microlights used for light shows
- NO Liquor above 16% ABV (Beer and alcoholic drinks OK for 21+. Must be under 16% ABV, up to 24 cans per person (under 12oz), or up to 5L of wine.)
- NO Loose cans or beverages (Must be packaged and sealed at entry)
- NO Loose pills without a prescription, or expired medications of any kind (All medications, prescription or otherwise, must be in their original container)
- NO Medical or recreational marijuana
- NO Metal stakes or hammers
- NO Motorized vehicles of any kind, including off-road motorcycles, Segways, electric bicycles, hoverboards, powered skateboards, or scooters
- NO Open campfires or fires/flames of any kind (Propane grills OK)
- NO Open packs of cigarettes (upon entry)
- NO Personal gas tanks for refueling RVs
- NO Pets (except service animals)
- NO Professional recording equipment—photo, video or audio (detachable lenses, tripods, big zooms or commercial-use rigs)
- NO Promotional flyers, promotional/corporate branded banners, or vehicles displaying sponsorships or ads
- NO Red-colored light-up wands, batons, or lightsabers
- NO Scooters, skateboards, or longboards
- NO Solar camping showers
- NO Spray paint
- NO Steel knives or other utensils deemed as weapons
- NO Stickers, flyers
- NO Stuffed animals or dolls
- NO Tool boxes
- NO Unauthorized vending of food or merchandise, including alcohol
- NO Weapon or weapon accessories of any kind, real or fictional (including whips, lightsabers, pocket knives, pepper spray, fireworks, fake weapons/props, etc.)
- NO Wooden items
