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chadizzy1 · 01-16-2018, 07:40 AM

Didn't see a thread started on this one yet. I plan to go this year - excited about my first trip there!

myersk27 · 01-16-2018, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by chadizzy1

Didn't see a thread started on this one yet. I plan to go this year - excited about my first trip there!

welcome! great choice!

matthewcaley · 01-16-2018, 07:47 AM

How soon do we have to book the camping? It'll be my first year, moving to Cincinnati in a few months.

mHeiser92 · 01-16-2018, 07:51 AM

First time this year. What are the best options for camping? How fast do they book up?

jmc419 · 01-16-2018, 07:52 AM

I've already sent in my registration for camping.

myersk27 · 01-16-2018, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by mHeiser92

First time this year. What are the best options for camping? How fast do they book up?

I haven't camped, but the Venue camping and Dead Creek seem to be pretty popular options.

ISawTheBridge10 · 01-16-2018, 07:59 AM

Venue camping is pretty legit. Well organized, plenty of space at each spot, plenty of toilets, and there are some vendors that sell stuff and cook up food. Not to mention, even at its farthest point, its not a far walk to the venue.

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Originally Posted by myersk27

I haven't camped, but the Venue camping and Dead Creek seem to be pretty popular options.

jmc419 · 01-16-2018, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by mHeiser92

First time this year. What are the best options for camping? How fast do they book up?

I've always been at Dead Creek but heard sleepy bear is good too. I've had friends stay at the venue camping and they didn't have anything bad to say either.

Venue camping may be better for low noise at night, if that bothers you.

Klize17 · 01-16-2018, 08:03 AM

Weird not having Kyle start this thread. I hope he is doing well.

myersk27 · 01-16-2018, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Klize17

Weird not having Kyle start this thread. I hope he is doing well.

I'm somewhat in regular contact with him.....so if people have questions, I'm happy to pass them along to him as I've done the past several years.

IndyDMB · 01-16-2018, 08:09 AM

Camping Breakdown:

Proximity is probably Sleepy Bear, Dead Creek or General Camping through the venue(camping in a grass parking lot, very limited trees for shade). Backstage Campground is where I normally stay. Green Acres & Close-by Campground are a couple of others.

Sleepy Bear sells out. Maybe Dead Creek. The others should be available the day of.

chadizzy1 · 01-16-2018, 08:11 AM

Any cabins nearby? If not, I may go for a hotel - looks like an 8 mile drive to decent hotels, so not too bad.

ramiro24 · 01-16-2018, 08:13 AM

Feels good to be back

AlexK79 · 01-16-2018, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by chadizzy1

Any cabins nearby? If not, I may go for a hotel - looks like an 8 mile drive to decent hotels, so not too bad.

Green Acres is always my go-to for camping. It's a bit more under the radar than the other options but you have a ton of space, great people, good amenities. I don't really like the 'concentration camping' feel of the strictly assigned campsites all on top of each other, at Green Acres you can pick your own spot and spread out which is nice.

I also just reserved a refundable room at the Cambria Suites right next to the venue just in case.

ramiro24 · 01-16-2018, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by chadizzy1

Any cabins nearby? If not, I may go for a hotel - looks like an 8 mile drive to decent hotels, so not too bad.

Plenty of hotel options, look at downtown indy as well. its an easy drive back and forth to venue if you want to avoid camping.

idk about actual cabins?

mHeiser92 · 01-16-2018, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by IndyDMB

Camping Breakdown:

Proximity is probably Sleepy Bear, Dead Creek or General Camping through the venue(camping in a grass parking lot, very limited trees for shade). Backstage Campground is where I normally stay. Green Acres & Close-by Campground are a couple of others.

Sleepy Bear sells out. Maybe Dead Creek. The others should be available the day of.

Thanks for the info!

Alpine is out this year so I need to get my "Midwest" show camping fix in.

IndyDMB · 01-16-2018, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by chadizzy1

Any cabins nearby? If not, I may go for a hotel - looks like an 8 mile drive to decent hotels, so not too bad.

Not sure about cabins. That 8 miles is some of the worst traffic in the city fyi.

chadizzy1 · 01-16-2018, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by IndyDMB

Not sure about cabins. That 8 miles is some of the worst traffic in the city fyi.

So I'll need to make sure to leave early just in case then.

IndyDMB · 01-16-2018, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by AlexK79

Green Acres is always my go-to for camping. It's a bit more under the radar than the other options but you have a ton of space, great people, good amenities. I don't really like the 'concentration camping' feel of the strictly assigned campsites all on top of each other, at Green Acres you can pick your own spot and spread out which is nice.

I also just reserved a refundable room at the Cambria Suites right next to the venue just in case.

This is exactly why I stay at Backstage.

twostepping · 01-16-2018, 08:27 AM

Feels dirty in here without Kyle. But let's do this!

ramiro24 · 01-16-2018, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by IndyDMB

Not sure about cabins. That 8 miles is some of the worst traffic in the city fyi.

they expanded the highway from 4 lanes across to 6 lanes across on that last stretch before the exit and it is finished so its a bit better now.

btpeters · 01-16-2018, 08:31 AM

DMB is gonna blow the Ruoff Deer Creek this summer!

jmc419 · 01-16-2018, 08:32 AM

Didn't Bboyd stop into Sleepybear in 2016?

IndyDMB · 01-16-2018, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by ramiro24

they expanded the highway from 4 lanes across to 6 lanes across on that last stretch before the exit and it is finished so its a bit better now.

They are starting a big project on 37 soon and even with the expansion its still pretty bad at peak times.

flutterby · 01-16-2018, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ramiro24

Plenty of hotel options, look at downtown indy as well. its an easy drive back and forth to venue if you want to avoid camping.

idk about actual cabins?

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Originally Posted by chadizzy1

So I'll need to make sure to leave early just in case then.

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Originally Posted by chadizzy1

Any cabins nearby? If not, I may go for a hotel - looks like an 8 mile drive to decent hotels, so not too bad.

Some of the hotels in the area offer shuttle service to & from the venue. We've stayed at Baymont in Noblesville a few times & if I'm remembering right they charged like 20 bucks. Worth it!

ramiro24 · 01-16-2018, 08:46 AM

i am glad i have my own bed to sleep in after the shows. Camping looks legit but i love the air conditioning, especially after last year and the heat/humidity we had lol

ramiro24 · 01-16-2018, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by btpeters

DMB is gonna blow the Ruoff Deer Creek this summer!

lol damnit....forgot about the venue name change

dontdrink36 · 01-16-2018, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by jmc419

I've already sent in my registration for camping.

Me too! SleepyBear FTW!

AlexK79 · 01-16-2018, 08:57 AM

I've got a room booked at the Cambria Suites right next to the venue that I most likely will not end up using, happy to transfer to someone here once confirmed. $269/night + tax - $602 total for 2 nights.

DMBTattoo · 01-16-2018, 09:27 AM

For those who have had premium for creek in the past...can you answer what you got:

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WH Membership Year:

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01-16-2018, 07:40 AM	#1
chadizzy1 Rumor Curator Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Central Arkansas Posts: 40,121 Shows Seen: 45 DMB Hub Stubs: 17 My Tour Central Stats	* Official Deer Creek 2018 * Didn't see a thread started on this one yet. I plan to go this year - excited about my first trip there!

01-16-2018, 07:47 AM	#3
matthewcaley Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 24 Shows Seen: 6 DMB Hub Stubs: 5 My Tour Central Stats	Re: * Official Deer Creek 2018 * How soon do we have to book the camping? It'll be my first year, moving to Cincinnati in a few months.

01-16-2018, 07:51 AM	#4
mHeiser92 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Iowa Posts: 3,041 Shows Seen: 27 DMB Hub Stubs: 8 My Tour Central Stats	Re: * Official Deer Creek 2018 * First time this year. What are the best options for camping? How fast do they book up? __________________ 2024: Alpine Valley

01-16-2018, 07:52 AM	#5
jmc419 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Oh Posts: 5,814 Shows Seen: 12 DMB Hub Stubs: 7 My Tour Central Stats	Re: * Official Deer Creek 2018 * I've already sent in my registration for camping.

01-16-2018, 08:03 AM	#9
Klize17 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 2,551 Shows Seen: 53 DMB Hub Stubs: 22 My Tour Central Stats	Re: * Official Deer Creek 2018 * Weird not having Kyle start this thread. I hope he is doing well.

01-16-2018, 08:09 AM	#11
IndyDMB Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 5,514 Shows Seen: 114 DMB Hub Stubs: 28 My Tour Central Stats	Re: * Official Deer Creek 2018 * Camping Breakdown: Proximity is probably Sleepy Bear, Dead Creek or General Camping through the venue(camping in a grass parking lot, very limited trees for shade). Backstage Campground is where I normally stay. Green Acres & Close-by Campground are a couple of others. Sleepy Bear sells out. Maybe Dead Creek. The others should be available the day of.

01-16-2018, 08:11 AM	#12
chadizzy1 Rumor Curator Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Central Arkansas Posts: 40,121 Shows Seen: 45 DMB Hub Stubs: 17 My Tour Central Stats	Re: * Official Deer Creek 2018 * Any cabins nearby? If not, I may go for a hotel - looks like an 8 mile drive to decent hotels, so not too bad.

01-16-2018, 08:27 AM	#20
twostepping Happy Birthday Walt! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Screaming from the Minarets Posts: 14,234 Shows Seen: 89 DMB Hub Stubs: 29 My Tour Central Stats	Re: * Official Deer Creek 2018 * Feels dirty in here without Kyle. But let's do this! __________________ Deer Creek - "They skipped your home state this year? Come on over, we'll take care of you."

01-16-2018, 08:31 AM	#22
btpeters Belly Jelly Baby Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 26,657 Shows Seen: 72 DMB Hub Stubs: 24 My Tour Central Stats	Re: * Official Deer Creek 2018 * DMB is gonna blow the Ruoff Deer Creek this summer!

01-16-2018, 08:32 AM	#23
jmc419 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Oh Posts: 5,814 Shows Seen: 12 DMB Hub Stubs: 7 My Tour Central Stats	Re: * Official Deer Creek 2018 * Didn't Bboyd stop into Sleepybear in 2016?

01-16-2018, 08:57 AM	#29
AlexK79 Let There Be Rock Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Zip City Posts: 14,172 Shows Seen: 92 DMB Hub Stubs: 24 My Tour Central Stats	Re: * Official Deer Creek 2018 * I've got a room booked at the Cambria Suites right next to the venue that I most likely will not end up using, happy to transfer to someone here once confirmed. $269/night + tax - $602 total for 2 nights. __________________ My Discogs Collection DMB 2023: Nashville, Milwaukee, Deer Creek x2, Chicago x2

01-16-2018, 09:27 AM	#30
DMBTattoo dmbtattoo.com Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,495 Shows Seen: 129 DMB Hub Stubs: 30 My Tour Central Stats	Re: * Official Deer Creek 2018 * For those who have had premium for creek in the past...can you answer what you got: Section: Row: Seat #s: WH Membership Year: Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ www.DMBTattoo.com Twitter Instagram Facebook

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