Welcome to Bashville
Bashville is located on private property – the organic cattle station Adria Downs. Camping is not usually permitted here, and we’re incredibly privileged to have the landowner’s permission to hold the Big Red Bash on this beautiful patch of desert.
The camping arrangements and rules are in place to:
Keep everyone safe and comfortable
Protect this unique organic property
Ensure we’re welcomed back in future years
Camping is included in your festival ticket and is permitted for four nights: Tuesday 7 July to Friday 10 July (depart by midday Saturday 11 July).
Before You Arrive
Vehicle Entry & Exit
Your Vehicle Entry Pass determines when you can roll in and roll out.
You may only enter during your allocated entry window
If you arrive outside your permitted time, you will not be allowed in
Once you roll out of the festival grounds, re-entry is not permitted
2026 entry and exit times will be listed below:
Arrival at Bashville
Allow at least 2 hours to drive between Birdsville and Bashville during busy periods
Collect your vehicle pass and wristbands from Ticketing in Birdsville before driving to site
Follow all marshal instructions on arrival
Your Campsite
The Big Red Bash campground is laid out similar to a caravan park, with clearly marked boundaries.
Minimum allocation: approx. 90m² per vehicle
Most sites are around 13.5m x 6.75m
Camping is on the dry, level lake bed east of Big Red
Suitable for most vehicles including caravans and motorhomes
A small number of larger sites are available if required
If you want to camp as a group:
You must arrive together
Meet in Birdsville and drive in convoy
You cannot reserve space for later arrivals
For more information, visit the FAQ page.
Fire & Caravan Safety
Safety is critical in a remote environment.
All structures must be placed:
At least 1 metre from side and rear boundaries
Guy ropes may extend an additional 40cm
Marshals will enforce this.
Before You Leave Home
Install and test a smoke alarm
Turn off pilot lights
Bring a fire extinguisher and fire blanket
While Travelling
Ensure gas cylinders are secure and external
Check gas pipes and connectors
At the Bash
Know your emergency evacuation points
- Make sure you know how to get help in the event of a fire in Bashville and be familiar with the emergency evacuation points marked on the Festival Map.
Never leave cooking unattended
Extinguish campfires with water (not sand) before bed
Keep heaters away from caravan fittings
Tune into BashFM for weather and fire updates
Camping in a Tent
Consider a flame-retardant tent
Never cook or smoke inside tents
Keep campfires well away
More information is available on the NSW Fire + Rescue website.
Accessibility & Special Camping Areas
Camping with a Disability
We welcome patrons with a disability or accessibility requirements and will support your attendance in any way we can. Please note, you will need to register online if you would like to camp in the disability camping area, and to access other disability services.
See Patrons with a Disability to find out more and register online.
Camping with a Dog
The Big Red Bash is a dog-friendly event, and camping with dogs is permitted in the dog-friendly camping area.
For more information, please see the Dog Attendance Rules.
Roll Out & Departure
Roll out runs from: 7am Friday 10 July to midday Saturday 11 July
Expect:
Friday morning: 2–3 hour waits
Quieter periods: Friday after 1pm or Saturday morning
If you’d like to avoid queues:
During the busiest rollout period, we clear about 1 vehicle every 8 seconds. That’s an impressive feat of logistics by our awesome team of volunteer marshals! However, with over 4,000 vehicles, if everyone tried to leave at once, it would still take more than 7 hours. That’s why we have a long rollout period from Friday morning until midday Saturday.
Those leaving on Friday morning should expect a wait of at least two or three hours. So, if you don’t want to wait in line, your best option is to plan your departure for Friday afternoon after about 1pm, or Saturday morning. If this doesn’t suit, you could purchase an Early Exit Pass, allowing you to roll out Thursday afternoon and camp the night in Birdsville.
Plan a later Friday departure
Stay Friday night (no extra charge)
Purchase an Early Exit Pass
Those staying Friday night:
Toilets & grey water disposal available until midday Saturday
All other facilities (food vendors, medical centre, firewood & ice) closed after Friday morning
Early Entry & Early Exit
Early Entry Vehicle Pass
Want to get a head start on your Big Red Bash experience? With an Early Entry Vehicle Pass, you can arrive before general ticket holders and enjoy exclusive pre-festival entertainment, including:
Kid-friendly comedy shows
Big screen movie nights
The Early Entry Band
But one of the biggest benefits isn’t on the stage – it’s the time.
Why Arrive Early?
Roll in without the main rush
Take your time setting up your campsite
Meet your neighbours and settle in
Put your feet up and relax
Ease into the desert vibe before the festival officially kicks off
Early Exit Pass
Leave earlier than general ticket holders on the final day.
100% of proceeds are donated to the RFDS. Limited availability.
Transfer Bus
There will be a privately operated transfer bus service to and from Birdsville, which is a great option if you’d like to take a trip to town during the festival. Pricing and timetable for the 35km trip will be released closer to the event.
See Transfer Bus page for details.
Everyone on site, including campers, must follow the Bashville Camp Rules. Make sure you’re familiar with these – some require planning before you leave home.
BASHVILLE CAMP RULES
All campers must comply with the Bashville Camp Rules.
Some rules require planning before you leave home. Please read them carefully.