High Sierra Music Festival

ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT

High Sierra is known for its multiple stages, late-night shows, and the kind of surprise collaborations jam fans travel for. In 2026, stages included the Main Stage, the Vaudeville stage, and the Far Out Amphitheater near the main on-site parking area. Late-night shows at the High Sierra Music Hall are a separately ticketed event.

Between sets, browse craft and food vendors, cool off at the Gold Country YMCA pool in Grass Valley, or find a swimming hole on the nearby Yuba River. Check the official site for the 2027 lineup and schedule once they drop.

ON-SITE AMENITIES

The Nevada County Fairgrounds has two restroom buildings with showers, and in 2026 the festival added a shower trailer near the Hillside camping area. Medical staff are on-site all weekend, and food, drink, and craft vendors are spread around the grounds.

The FestivALL VIP upgrade adds elevated viewing areas, a private lounge, snacks and drinks, happy hour, and late-night show access. Pets aren't allowed, including emotional support animals, but qualified service animals are welcome.

LOCATION

The Nevada County Fairgrounds is at 11228 McCourtney Rd., Grass Valley, CA 95949, in the Sierra Nevada foothills about an hour northeast of Sacramento. The 2027 High Sierra Music Festival runs July 1–4.

FAQs About RVing to the High Sierra Music Festival

Can I camp in my RV at High Sierra?

Yes. In 2026, the festival sold several RV options, including Onsite RV, Jumbo Onsite RV, and Dry RV passes, plus FestivALL RV packages. Check the official site for 2027 options.

Are there hookups?

Some. In 2026, full hookup sites were guaranteed only with a FestivALL RV package, and other on-site RV pass holders got hookups first come, first served.

Can I save a spot for friends?

No. Camping is first come, first served, and saving space isn't allowed. Arrive together if you want to camp together.

Is there ADA RV camping?

Yes. In 2026, ADA patrons with an on-site RV pass could camp in an ADA RV area near Gate 5 with hookups. Contact the festival after you buy so they can add you to the list.

RVING AT THE EVENT

The fairgrounds put your rig in the shade of tall pines, a short walk from the stages. In 2026, RV options included on-site RV spaces, dry camping along Lions Lake, and full hookup sites with FestivALL packages. Dry RV passes sold out, so buy early once 2027 camping goes on sale.

In 2026, FestivALL RV spaces measured about 15 feet wide by 35 feet long, and that space had to fit your RV, tow vehicle, tents, and shade. Spaces were assigned on arrival, and rigs couldn't move once parked. If your rig is bigger, contact the festival ahead of time about special placement.

Across the street, Grass Valley RV Resort is a quieter choice with a pool, showers, BBQ grills, and lawn games. The festival reserved some of its premium sites for the FestivALL Grass Valley Family package.

Foothill days in early July are often hot and dry, so bring shade, extra water, and fans, and watch for fire restrictions. Nights cool off, so pack layers for late-night sets.

WHERE TO STAY

If you'd rather not camp, Grass Valley and Nevada City have hotels, inns, and vacation rentals. In 2026, the festival also sold FestivALL packages that paired passes with a Grass Valley hotel room, plus a $25 shuttle pass for off-site guests and campers who wanted to explore town.

With extra time, stroll the Gold Rush-era streets of Nevada City, tour Empire Mine State Historic Park in Grass Valley, or float the South Yuba River on a hot afternoon.

HOW TO GET THERE

From Sacramento, take Interstate 80 east to Auburn, then Highway 49 north about 25 miles to Grass Valley, and follow signs to the fairgrounds on McCourtney Road. From Reno, take I-80 west over Donner Pass, then Highway 20 west to Grass Valley.

Highway 49 is a busy two-lane road in spots, so give yourself extra time on arrival day. Sacramento International is the closest major airport, about 1.5 hours away.

PARKING

In 2026, the festival sold on-site parking passes, Shady Grove parking, and a FestivALL parking pass for vehicles 18 feet or shorter. There's no traditional car camping, but most camping areas sit next to their parking areas. Check the festival map and FAQ for 2027 parking details.

TICKETS & PRICING

Tickets are sold through the official High Sierra Music Festival site, and 2027 passes haven't gone on sale yet. In 2026, kids 4 and under got in free, with separate Kids passes for ages 5–12 and a 4-day Teen pass. Single-day passes didn't include overnight camping.

Unused tickets can be transferred to another person before arrival through your ticketing account. Sign up for the festival newsletter to hear when 2027 tickets and camping drop, since RV passes tend to go first.

WRAP UP

The High Sierra Music Festival brings four days of music to Grass Valley's pine-shaded fairgrounds on July 1–4, 2027. Watch for camping to go on sale, grab an RV pass early, and plan a swim in the Yuba River.

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