FEST GUIDE
Tickets / Location & Travel / Check In / Festival Info Summary / Pack & Lodging / Eat & Drink / Health & Safety / Environmental & Waste Policies / Information Sharing On-Site / Code of Conduct
Tickets
ZAP Outdoorz runs from Friday August 29th 2025 with programming ending in the morning of Monday September 1st 2025. ZAP Outdoorz tickets must be purchased in advance through our website. Everyone must purchase a weekend pass—no day passes are available. All weekend passes include the ability to camp on site. Parking passes, meal plans, glamping and cabin options are available as add-ons to your ticket. Admission is limited to 600 and no tickets will be sold at the door.
Prices range from $220–$280 for weekend passes. Head to our ticketing page for more information: https://zapoutdoorz.com/tickets
Gates open at 3PM on Friday for early access holders and 5PM for everyone else. The music stops at 6AM on Monday. We encourage you to have a sleep and leave by Monday at 2PM. Pass holders can come and go as needed.
ZAP Outdoorz is a 21+ event. Valid ID will be checked at entry. No babies or minors allowed under any circumstances. No dogs either! We love them but this is not a safe space for children or pets.
Tickets are non-refundable, but you can transfer your ticket to another person up until August 15th, 2025. Contact camper@zapoutdoorz.com for transfer instructions.
Location & Travel
ZAP Outdoorz 2025 will be held at Camp Tall Timbers in Highview, WV: 1115 Reflection Ln, High View, WV 26808. This property is located around two hours from the DC and Baltimore areas. It is a private property that is far removed from the main road, so try your best to arrive during daylight hours to ensure easy arrival. Camp Tall Timbers has been built and run by one family over the years, so it is essential to treat this property with respect.
Everyone must arrive by car and purchase a parking pass per vehicle. They cost $25 per car; however, we also have early entry car passes available for $40 per car. Early access passes will allow entry early from 3–5pm on Friday allowing first dibs at prime camping spots. If you need help finding a ride, we have built out this document to request a spot in someone else's car.
Check In
Check-in will be open:
Parking Pass (Early Entry)
Friday 3PM–5PM
Parking Pass (Standard Entry)
Friday 5PM–10PM
Saturday 10AM–5PM
Please plan your trip accordingly. Guests arriving outside of check-in hours will not be admitted.
Festival Info Summary
There are two main stages, the Gym and the Loop. There are also three auxiliary outdoor stages, the Deck, the Pool, and the Lake. ZAP Outdoorz is rain or shine! The main stages are covered and we have shelter-in-place protocols for lightning or other hazardous weather. Please make sure when you are setting up your camp to think about inclement weather passing through. Do not camp in any valleys—try to take high or flat ground.
It is important to note that this is not car camping. You will park your car and then carry your load to where you will be staying for the weekend—be mindful of how much you bring.
We will have indoor bathroom and shower houses in addition to porta-potties. These will be clearly marked and designated on our site map that you will receive upon arrival. There will be plenty of places to get free water, please make sure to bring your own vessel. We will have a medic team on site 24/7, but please remember to be safe—we are not close to a hospital. This year we will have a dedicated space onsite for festival FAQs and harm-reduction called ZAPGPT.
The venue is a classic kids’ summer camp, complete with a pool, lake, tennis courts, basketball courts, scenic hiking trails, and more. Lifeguards will be on duty during designated swim times—swimming is not allowed when they’re not present. If you plan to enjoy the lake, you'll need to wear a life vest or be on a flotation device. We’ll have some available, but you’re welcome to bring your own. Lake access is strictly prohibited after dusk—and trust us, you don’t want to be down there at night…it’s spooky.
We will release the full programming schedule and site map to attendees as they arrive with their welcome information, along with posting digital versions online for you to download. We’ll also have art installations, yoga, wellness, programmed conversations, spontaneous pop up performances, & more exciting surprise activities along the way. Remember, music is practically non-stop, if you are sensitive to noise bring earplugs and ensure a camping spot further away from the stages.
Pack & Lodging
Your ticket includes on-site camping access, with designated areas available on a first-come, first-served basis—arrive early to secure a shaded, secluded spot! For camping newcomers, our festival is an awesome place to try it out. If camping couldn’t be further from your vibe, we offer group cabin or glamping add-ons. Group cabins (which must be purchased as a group) feature twin beds, power, showers, bathrooms, and lights. Remember to bring your own sheets and towels for cabins! Alternatively, our convenient glamping tents accommodate 2, 4, or 6 people, each equipped with twin beds, sheets, towels, pillows, power, and lighting, situated near shower and bathroom facilities. It’s also recommend to bring items that may elevate the space, remember it’s a rustic kids summer camp!
Campers! Please make sure when you are setting up your camp to think about inclement weather passing through, do not camp in any valleys—try to take high or flat ground! Also, this is not car camping, so once you park you will have to carry your belongings to where you are resting your head for the weekend. Pack light.
If you haven’t been before, reach out to someone who has. We think it’s wise to learn from our community about best camping practices.
Check out our suggested packing list here.
Eat & Drink
Whether you prefer to bring your own food or would rather not have to think about anything, there are plenty of ways to stay nourished.
Our ZAP TO TABLE meal plan provides your exclusive on-site destination for proper meals curated by favorites Oksana Farms, Pepper’s Pickles, and New Berlin. This on-site meal service offers daily brunch and dinner. It’s the only place on-site for full meals this year. Purchase meal plans in advance through the ticket portal on shotgun. To minimize food waste and excessive costs, we allocate the exact number of meals needed to feed guests during a meal period. For brunch, one hot coffee per person is included. Though we won't have food trucks this year, our ZAP Snack Shack will provide coffee, grab-and-go snacks, and festival essentials.
Why ZAP to Table?
- The Only Full Meal Option On-Site – While smaller snacks will be available throughout the grounds, ZAP to Table is your go-to for complete, satisfying meals.
- Local Culinary Talent & Fresh Farm Produce – Experience the incredibly curated dishes programmed by Oksana Farms, New Berlin, and Pepper’s Pickles
- Festival Fuel – Keep your energy up with food that's good for both your body and your taste buds
- Community Dining – Break bread with fellow music lovers in our communal eating space
Don't spend your festival hungry or waste time leaving the grounds for food—ZAP to Table has got you covered—morning and night!
What's Cooking?
Each day features a hearty brunch to kickstart your festival adventures and a satisfying dinner to recharge before the night, plus tasty sides to keep you going. These meals are thoughtfully crafted fuel for your festival experience, designed to be both nutritious and delicious. We’ve been working hard at improving this and can guarantee you’ll want to participate.Curated by the incredible Pepper’s Pickles, Oksana Farm, and New Berlin.
Your meal plans includes: Friday Dinner–Sunday Dinner
Brunch: 10am-2pm
Start your day with delicious breakfast burritos filled with fluffy eggs, savory chorizo, crisp farm-fresh veggies, Pepper's Pickles popular zesty tomato salsa, and golden tater tots. Vegan friends can enjoy flavorful tofu scramble instead of chorizo, while gluten-free options are available as hearty bowls.
Our self-serve bar features creamy grits, warm oatmeal, crispy hashbrowns, and juicy seasonal local fruits to complement your meal. Refresh with our aromatic drip coffee and tea bar—everything you need for a satisfying morning at the festival!
Dinner: 5pm-9pm
Throughout the weekend, our dinner program will showcase a rotating selection of globally-inspired dishes. Each evening, guests can enjoy hearty, flavorful options with choices for both meat-lovers and vegans. Expect variations like tender chicken shawarma or seasoned tofu paired with fresh tabbouleh, vibrant salads, fluffy couscous, and tangy pickled vegetables. On another evening, slow-cooked carnitas or savory veggie bowls will be served alongside crisp greens and zesty curtido slaw. To round out the weekend, we’ll offer curry inspired dishes with warm naan, aromatic chutneys, and comforting lentil sides.
We’re committed to being mindful of all dietary needs. After purchasing a meal, participants will be contacted to confirm any specific dietary restrictions, ensuring meals are both delicious and inclusive.
Don’t want the meal plan?
While we encourage purchasing a ZAP to Table pass for consistent, healthy meals throughout the weekend, you're welcome to bring your own food and non-alcoholic beverages. The Lodge, also home to the ZAP Snack Shack, will offer complimentary access to electric kettles and microwaves for your convenience. Please keep food out of stage areas and avoid glass containers anywhere on site for everyone's safety.Beverages
Free water stations are located throughout the festival and are marked on your map. Bring a reusable bottle to stay hydrated!You can purchase non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages at designated bars and drink in designated areas. No outside alcohol is allowed.
Health & Safety
First aid stations are located near each stage, at ZAP GPT, and at the EMS. They are all marked on the map—take a moment to locate them after settling in.
The ZAP GPT area provides harm reduction resources via Celestial Spaces, free water, a space to decompress, and trained staff to assist anyone who needs support.
Community monitors, staff liaisons, and our security team patrol the grounds 24/7. We also have a zero-tolerance policy for harassment or violence of any kind. In case of serious emergency, alert any staff member or security personnel immediately. Anyone with a radio can help you if you or someone else is in serious trouble.
We are on a campground with uneven terrain and some steep elevation changes. Unfortunately, this does mean that the areas are not ADA compliant, but we want to help if we can. Depending on availability we may be able to provide gator shuttles between major areas for those with mobility needs. Email us at least two weeks before the festival to arrange accommodations.
Environmental & Waste Policies
ZAP Outdoorz is committed to Leave No Trace principles. We aim to leave our venue cleaner than we found it and minimize our environmental impact.
We provide clearly marked stations for recycling and landfill waste throughout the grounds. Please sort your waste accordingly and clean up after yourselves. Help us take care of the land.
Respect for the site is essential to keeping this project going. We really need all attendees to help us maintain the natural beauty of the site. We have a Leave No Trace policy, and ample trash cans and garbage bags will be available. Do not leave any trash on the ground. Cigarettes must be disposed of in designated smoking sections located on the map. We want to keep working with this venue for a long time, please help us preserve this relationship and ease the burden on our exhausted strike crew.
Information Sharing On-Site
Occasionally set times, locations, or other camp related information may have to be changed during the event. If that happens, we will post updates on the community board at ZAP GPT (located on your map).
For non-emergencies, visit ZAP GPT. For emergencies, alert any staff member with a radio. You can also identify community monitors by their neon bracelets. Please help us look out for one another.
You can also join our Discord for real-time updates, camping tips, carpools, and more.
Code of Conduct
ZAP outdoorz depends on radical responsibility for ourselves and our friends. We expect everyone to remain respectful and look out for one another. Consent is mandatory for all interactions, including photography, physical contact, and joining others camps or conversations.
We have a zero tolerance policy for harassment, violence, or unsafe behavior of any kind.
No open flames, generators, glass containers, weapons, or drones. We also do not allow outside alcohol as this project depends on food and beverage sales.
Please minimize your phone usage on the dance floor so as not to disturb everyone’s experience.
ZAP Outdoorz camp agreements—these fundamental agreements apply to attendees, staff, and artists.
- I am a part of the ZAP Outdoorz and Camp Tall Timbers communities, and my actions directly contribute to our collective growth and success.
- I will take responsibility for my choices and I will make choices that strengthen my community.
- I will guide and support others in making positive choices, understanding that our collective actions shape our community.
- I will respect and protect our natural environment by keeping it clean and encouraging others to do the same.
- I see and respect the work and risk taken on by ZAP Outdoorz and Camp Tall Timbers on my behalf, and I pledge to support these organizations in whatever way I can.
These fundamental agreements are borrowed and repurposed from Honcho campout and Four Quarters Interfaith Sanctuary.