Get Ready for a Magical Experience at The Mesa During Camp EDC 2025!
EDC Las Vegas is just around the corner, and the festivities at Camp EDC are shaping up to be an unforgettable way to immerse yourself in the festival this year. Insomniac is set to transform the area just outside the Las Vegas Motor Speedway into a haven for dance music enthusiasts, giving attendees the opportunity to stay on-site, mere minutes away from the festival action. From May 15-19, Camp EDC will host a variety of daily activities, performances, and unique experiences.
The celebration kicks off on Thursday as Headliners start arriving at Camp EDC. That evening will showcase an array of activities, including the official Homecoming Party featuring artists like Mochakk, DJ Gigola, MCR-T, and more. Each day will continue with pool parties curated by Insomniac Records and Bassrush, ensuring you stay refreshed while dancing your heart out, along with after-parties to keep the energy alive until dawn.
To help you prepare for an epic weekend, we’ve gathered all the essential information you need. Read on for the must-have details for Camp EDC, and if you spot us while enjoying The Mesa, don’t hesitate to say hello!
Camp EDC 2025 – Essential Info:
Camp EDC Hours: May 15-19 (All campers must be fully packed and vacated 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 2025!
Camp EDC Check-In Times
- Thursday, May 15: 9am – 2am
- Friday, May 16: 8am – 2pm – Expect longer wait times as festival traffic starts arriving at 2pm.
- Saturday, May 17: 8am – 2pm – Expect longer wait times as festival traffic starts arriving at 2pm.
- Sunday, May 18: 8am – 2pm – Expect longer wait times as festival traffic starts arriving at 2pm.
For more details on arrival, including group check-in policies, visit the official website.
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 Keep Your Belongings Safe:
During festival season, theft can be an issue, with reports of pickpockets and stolen items such as wallets, smartphones, and purses. While these incidents are not representative of the majority, it’s important to stay vigilant and protect your valuables at Camp EDC.
Need tips for keeping your belongings secure? Check out our post for helpful ideas!
Alcohol Policy
- Must be 21+ to consume alcohol in the campground.
- Present government-issued ID when entering with alcohol. Law enforcement will check IDs, and underage drinkers risk citation or arrest. 21+ campers should carry their ID at all times.
- Prohibited: Liquor above 16% ABV or glass containers.
- Allowed: Beer and drinks under 16% ABV, up to 24 cans (under 12oz), or up to 5L of wine.
Camp EDC 2025 – Do’s & Don’ts:
Essential Packing List (Recommended Items)
- YES 2 travel-size locks for your tent
- YES Bicycles—don’t forget your bike lock! (One bike per person. Bring at your own risk. Unauthorized bicycles will be removed.)
- YES Earplugs
- YES Eye masks
- YES Flags/banners/totems to identify your tent (follow 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 (provided with a Desert Rose camping pass).
- YES Sunglasses, hats, and sunscreen
- YES Towels and sandals (for shower use)
- YES Trash bags
Permitted Items
- YES Battery-powered candles and lanterns
- YES Beer and drinks under 16% ABV, up to 24 cans (under 12oz), or up to 5L of wine. No glass containers.
- YES Bicycles
- YES Cell phones
- YES Sealed cigarettes (upon entry)
- YES E-cigs/vapes (refillable liquid chambers OK—must be empty upon entry)
- YES E-juice (one factory-sealed bottle per person)
- YES Fanny packs
- YES Glowing/illuminated costumes or jewelry
- YES Glowsticks (string glowstick/LED pois, orbitals and whips allowed but must be performed 5 feet away from others)
- YES Gum (sealed at entry)
- YES Hula hoops (especially LED hoops!)
- YES Hydration packs with no more than two main compartments (must be empty upon entry)
- YES Ice (available for purchase on-site)
- YES Lighters
- YES Lip balm/gloss (sealed upon entry)
- YES Makeup
- YES Non-amplified (acoustic) instruments
- YES Non-professional cameras (e.g., Sony Action Cam, GoPro, Polaroids)
- YES Personal food
- YES Personal misting fan (no larger than 1.5L, must be empty upon entry)
- YES Personal-size battery-powered speakers
- YES Personal-size pool floaties (for one adult)
- YES Plastic mirrors
- YES Sealed and unexpired Narcan (Naloxone)
- YES Small propane grills/stoves* with small tanks (up to 4 lbs per group)
- (Propane bottles part of RV/camping trailer system are allowed, even if over 4 lbs)
- YES Sunscreen lotion (inspected upon entry)
- YES Tampons and pads (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 (Small makeup and shatter-proof mirrors under 8″x8″ are OK)
- NO Butane grills or accessories
- NO Camping wind turbines
- NO Candles
- NO Canopies, E-Z UPs, large umbrellas, or shade structures (plenty of shaded areas provided at The Mesa)
- 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 OK) – (Generators on RVs are OK, see RV Check-in guidelines)
- NO Gas masks
- NO Glass bottles (Small perfume/cologne bottles are OK)
- NO Hammocks
- NO Helium balloons
- NO Hookahs
- NO Illegal substances
- NO Large chains or spiked jewelry
- NO Large speaker systems (limited to USB-powered/personal portable speakers. No amplified systems allowed. Insomniac may remove non-compliant systems; repeat noise offenders may be removed from the campground.)
- NO Laser pointers or air horns
- NO LED gloves or LED microlights for light shows
- NO Liquor above 16% ABV (Beer and drinks OK for 21+, must be under 16% ABV, up to 24 cans (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 (All medications must be in original container)
- NO Medical or recreational marijuana
- NO Metal stakes or hammers
- NO Motorized vehicles, including off-road motorcycles, Segways, electric bicycles, hoverboards, powered skateboards, or scooters
- NO Open campfires or flames (Propane grills OK)
- NO Open packs of cigarettes (upon entry)
- NO Personal gas tanks for RV refueling
- NO Pets (except service animals)
- NO Professional recording equipment (photo, video, or audio—detachable lenses, tripods, big zooms, or commercial rigs)
- NO Promotional flyers or corporate branded items
- NO Red-colored light-up wands or batons
- NO Scooters, skateboards, or longboards
- NO Solar camping showers
- NO Spray paint
- NO Steel knives or utensils deemed weapons
- NO Stickers, flyers
- NO Stuffed animals or dolls
- NO Tool boxes
- NO Unauthorized vending of food or merchandise, including alcohol
- NO Weapons or weapon accessories (real or fictional, including whips, lightsabers, pocket knives, etc.)
- NO Wooden items
