info & rules
We can’t wait to have you all back this year. Music starts at 8pm on Friday (August 30th) and ends Monday morning (September 2nd). Get ready for daytime DJ sets by the pool and lake, two days of live bands, and late night tunes carrying you to the sunrise. Festival will take place rain or shine.
location
ZAP outdoorz is situated within the picturesque grounds of Camp Tall Timbers at 1115 Reflection Ln, High View, WV 26808, just a 2-hour drive from both the DC and Baltimore areas. The camp features a pool, lake, indoor and outdoor stages. Camp is set amidst hundreds of acres of wooded terrain perfect for hiking, camping, and all around exploring.
As a longstanding family-owned children's summer camp for over fifty years, we ask that you treat this place with the same care and respect as you would your own home. Located on private property, Camp Tall Timbers offers exceptional natural surroundings, far removed from residential areas, creating a uniquely tranquil environment.
Please be aware that reaching the camp involves navigating winding roads, so try to arrive during daylight hours. Approximately a mile and a half from the property, there is a gun range where gunfire may be heard in the late morning. If you have any concerns or specific questions regarding this, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.
tickets
We're offering a limited number of year one camper tickets at the lowest price! We're incredibly grateful for your continued support. To secure your tickets, simply visit our "Tickets" tab and use the same email address you used to purchase your tickets in 2023. If you participated in our first year but are not recognized as such by our ticketing provider, please reach out to us so we can ensure you have access to purchase tickets. (ie. a friend purchased your ticket; therefore, we don’t have your information). Official on-sale will take place alongside our lineup announcement in middle to late May.
Ticket Information:
Weekend Pass: All tickets include access to campsites, hot showers, bathrooms, pool and lake access, and non-stop music throughout the weekend.
Parking Passes: Each car must purchase a parking pass.
Glamping Ad-On: 2 Person, 4 Person, & 6 Person Options. These canvas tents come with a twin bed per person & power. Must bring your own bedding.
Cabin Ad-On: We have 2x 12-person cabins for rental. These all come with twin beds, power, showers, and toilets. Must bring own bedding.
To maintain the intimate atmosphere of our festival, we're limiting ticket sales to 650. Please purchase your tickets in advance as we will not be selling any at the door this year. Unlike last year, we will not be offering single-day or two-day tickets. Our festival's ethos is centered around community togetherness for the entire weekend, but we understand if you need to arrive late or leave early. Please review our check-in process for more details.
If you would like to be at the festival, but cannot afford to attend, we have an allocated amount of tickets available for you. It is important to us that these tickets get to individuals in marginalized communities experiencing hard times and adversity. Please reach out to us at admin@zapoutdoorz.com. If you have the financial means to help pay for someone else’s ticket, please also reach out to us, we are accepting donations.
accommodations
If you are tent camping, there will be one main designated area. That said, you are welcomed to venture into the wooded areas within the property bounds for a more rustic experience. We highly recommend tent campers arrive before the sun sets on Friday August 30th so you have the daylight to set up and time to find a nice shady spot. We are doing our best to increase shading for campers in addition to night time path lights. That said, please expect all sorts of weather and darkness, this is all part of the experience. Come prepared!
We have a glamping option that comes with an already set up canvas tent, twin bed, & power. There are 2 person, 4 person, and 6 person options. We also offer group cabins for rental. To reserve one, visit the ticketing page to view the total number of beds and the fee for the entire cabin. You and your group can then coordinate to fill and share the costs. Our cabins come equipped with twin beds, power, showers, and toilets. Please bring your own bedding for glamping and cabin rentals.
transportation
The preferred way to get to camp is by car. We will have a designated parking lot for all attendees. Each car must purchase one parking pass. Remember, it is not car camping so pack light, you will need to carry your load.
If you would like to offer a ride or need a ride we have set up this Discord server for the festival, please ask around in the chat and coordinate carpooling: https://discord.gg/GNxxBd47nS
music, sound, lighting
This year we will be platforming more sound systems and ensuring every space showcases the music in the best way possible. Thanks to sound manager, Brady Rall, we will have stellar systems on site, more information on what those will be in June.
We also have local legend, Artemis, and out of state icon, Nix, creating a lighting program that will take the weekend to a whole other level.
Friday - Music starts at 8pm and goes until 4am.
Saturday - Music starts at 12pm and goes until 6am.
Sunday - Music starts at 12pm and goes until 6am.
More information on lineup and programming schedule coming soon.
check-in & parking
Check-in will take place at our designated parking lot. Please be prepared to have your car and bags searched upon arrival, it is imperative for the safety of our festival. No weapons of any kind are permitted on the property! If you bring one, you will be sent home. Please read the below section on what is not permitted to ensure you do not get turned away at the door.
these are the below check-in windows:
3pm - 11pm
11am - 3pm
no check in
You must leave the property by 2pm on Monday.
food & beverage
We're excited to offer a variety of food options at the festival, with multiple service areas available for attendees to purchase from. Year two brings a heightened focus on food quality, and we'll be sharing our menus well in advance of the event, along with operating hours. Expect dietary-friendly and affordable options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in our cafeteria, complemented by food trucks on site. Enjoy daytime cookouts and an expanded late-night menu. While outside food is permitted, grills or open flames outside of designated areas are not.
Outside alcohol is strictly prohibited. We're thrilled about this year's beverage menu, featuring a diverse selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic refreshments, including mate, kombucha, and coconut water! Additionally, we're proud to offer a sober space on-site for attendees seeking connection during the festival.
facilities
Camp Tall Timbers is a cherished family-owned private property, and we everyone must treat it with respect or they will be asked to leave. Each aspect of the property was lovingly handcrafted by generations of family, and we're privileged to call this space our home for the weekend. The grounds feature 24/7 shower and bathroom facilities, along with plenty of portable toilets near all the stages. Clean drinking water will be readily available throughout the music and camping areas. Please be aware that cell phone service is limited onsite, so we recommend downloading any necessary PDFs or information ahead of time. This year, we'll have physical copies of maps and schedules posted around the property, along with handouts upon arrival. This festival takes place immersed in nature, it will be dark at night! Enjoy the beautiful lake and pool, but please refrain from swimming unless a lifeguard is on duty. Feel free to bring your own floaties.
Stay tuned for an updated site map, set times, and activities schedule, coming soon!
rules & conduct code
These rules attempt to capture the standard of love and care that we expect from one another at ZAP outdoorz. For three days, it’s our goal to fashion a safer space where people feel comfortable to express themselves and take healthy risks. That vision requires that everyone treat each other with respect. If you violate someone, you will be removed without compensation. Please keep others in mind and have a blast.
There is an EMS/medic house in addition to a safer space deescalation zone. There will be community monitors on duty wearing lighted wristbands ensuring the safety of our attendees. We will also be partnering with Celestial Spaces. Please take care of yourself and others, we are about 40 minutes away from a hospital.
ZAP outdoorz is a space free of harassment of any kind. Any form of hateful behavior is not tolerated here. “Yes” means yes and “no” means no. Pay attention to people’s signals and learn their boundaries. Wasteful behavior is not tolerated. Leave no trace. Use trash bins for anything & everything.
Purchasing a ticket to this festival is an automatic agreement of the above rules & regulations.
what to bring
Please pack lightly and try to just bring the essentials you need for a comfortable weekend. When preparing, keep in mind that you won’t be able to drive right up to where you will be resting your head.
Rain is always possible! Don’t bring any valuables.
