Camping and Venue Policies

Midwest Geobash Is a Private Event

While Midwest Geobash welcomes all geocachers—and anyone interested in geocaching—attendance at MWGB means you are a guest of Midwest Geobash, Inc. As a guest, you are expected to follow all grounds policies and conduct rules, whether written or implied.

Any guest found in violation of these policies may be asked to leave the venue and not return.

🚿 Showers & Restrooms

Restrooms and showers are available throughout the venue for all attendees.

⚠️ Important Note:
Due to past vandalism, Spangler Arena restrooms and showers are closed daily from 9:00 PM–10:00 AM.
Other restrooms and showers across the grounds remain available during these hours—please plan accordingly.

⛺ On-Venue Camping

Reservations & Availability

  • Camping reservations open in the spring (announcements will be made ahead of time).

  • Returning campers have one week to reclaim their previous site. (Squatter's Rights)

  • After that, unpaid sites become available for everyone.

  • Camping can be reserved until about 3–4 weeks before the event.

  • Camping is usually available at the door, but at a higher cost.

⚠️ Camping is non-refundable and covers the entire event—there are no nightly or partial rates.

Campsite Sizes & Amenities

  • Basic sites: approx. 24' × 30', with access to shared water and electric

  • RV sites: approx. 24' × 60', with access to shared water and electric

  • RV sites 1–23 include sewer hookups

  • Picnic tables and fire rings are not provided

Shared water and electric hookups are available:

  • Bring up to 100 ft of extension cord and water hose

  • One power post and one water spigot serve multiple sites

  • Please bring splitters if you have them, to share access


water splitter  electric splitter



📍 Campsite Location Rule:

Your site is always to the right of the stake. Ground markings or paint do not indicate boundaries.

Fire Marshal Requirements (Strictly Enforced)

  • All campers must have trailer tongues facing the roadway

  • RVs and travel trailers may not be parked sideways

  • Noncompliance may result in removal from the fairgrounds

Area 51 Camping (For the Adventurous!)

  • No quiet hours

  • No marked sites—claim your 24' × 30' space anywhere in Section A

  • Water and electric available

🎨 Campsite Decorations

Camping? Don’t forget to decorate!

  • Participate in the Campsite Decoration Contest

  • Prizes awarded to top sites

  • Use of MWGB mascots and logos is permitted

  • Judging occurs:

    • After dark on Friday

    • Before noon on Saturday

If you want nighttime judging, have your site ready before sunset Friday.

⚡ Power & Facilities Use

You are responsible for proper use of all utilities.

🚫 MWGB is not responsible for damage or loss caused by misuse or incorrect hookups.

    • Power boxes offer 30 amp and 110 service

    • Section M offers 110 only

    • You may need a power adapter—purchase before the event

Here is a link to one on Amazon: Utility Plug Adapter


🧭 Check-In & Check-Out

  • Arrival: Wednesday at 4:00 PM (no early entry)

  • Departure: Sunday by 1:00 PM

  • Use the posted campground entrance

  • If volunteers are unavailable, locate your site using the site map and stakes

  • Setting up in the wrong site will require relocation

💵 Fees & Occupancy Rules

  • Camping must be paid at booking

  • Door sales require volunteer availability

  • Maximum 6 people per site

  • All equipment must fit within site boundaries

  • Sharing sites is allowed within occupancy limits

🏥 Health Department Requirements

  • Units within the same campsite: 5 ft apart

  • Between campsites: 15 ft apart

  • Max per site:

    • 1 RV + 2 tents OR

    • 3 tents

  • Inspections occur—violations may result in fines or relocation

🔥 Campfires

  • Allowed in most areas (not in Section M)

  • Fires must be contained and small (cooking size)

  • No bonfires

  • Bring your own fire ring or materials

  • Firewood is available for purchase—do not remove from Area 51

🚗 Parking

  • Vehicles may park at campsites if they do not block roads or other sites

  • Additional parking is available—check event maps

🍺 Alcohol Policy

  • Allowed only in personal campsites and Area 51

  • Must not disturb neighbors

  • No drinking and driving

  • Guests under 21 are not permitted in Area 51 tents

🐾 Pets

  • Friendly, leashed pets are welcome

  • Clean up after your pets

  • Visit the Puppy Pub for shade and cooling off

🔇 Quiet Hours

  • General camping: 10:00 PM – 7:00 AM

  • Area 51: No quiet hours

🚑 Emergencies

Call 911 immediately, then notify event staff.

🛺 ATVs & Golf Carts

  • ATVs are not permitted

  • Golf carts:

    • Roadways only

    • No pedestrian areas

    • Must have a forward-facing light after dark

🚫 Prohibited Items

  • Illegal drugs

  • Fireworks

  • Firearms

  • Slingshots, bows, arrows, or similar devices

🧹 Cleanliness & CITO

  • Dispose of trash properly

  • Help move full barrels if needed

  • Keep restrooms clean

  • Practice Cache In, Trash Out (CITO)

⚠️ Additional Rules

  • Speed limit: 10 mph

  • No access to grandstands or racetrack fencing

  • Attendees are responsible for damage caused by themselves or guests

🤝 Conduct Policy

All guests must behave in a respectful, family-friendly manner.

If your conduct negatively impacts others, event organizers may ask you to leave. Failure to comply will result in law enforcement involvement.