RV campgrounds are scheduled to open Thursday, May 13, 2027. 

Exact campground check-in hours, entrance locations and arrival instructions will be provided to registered campers prior to the event. 

Please do not arrive before the published campground opening time. There will not be an area available to stage or hold RVs prior to check-in. 

All RVs, vehicles and personal property must be removed from the campground no later than 5:00 p.m. Monday, May 17, 2027. 

RVs or vehicles remaining after the published checkout deadline may be subject to additional fees. 

RV camping is limited to approved recreational vehicles, including: Class A and Class B motorcoaches Travel trailers 

Fifth wheels Camper vans and van conversions Tent camping is not permitted. 

Dry camping means there are no individual electrical, water or sewer hookups at your campsite. 

Guests staying in a dry camping area should arrive prepared to operate self-contained. 

VIP East and Honeywell are dry camping areas. 

RVs will generally be parked rally-style, with RVs directed into available campsites as they arrive. 

Final campsite and parking procedures will be communicated to registered campers before arrival. 

We will do our best to accommodate groups, but adjacent campsites cannot be guaranteed. 

Guests who would like to camp together should arrive together and check in together. Campsites cannot be held for RVs arriving later. 

No. Tent camping is not permitted within the RV campgrounds. 

RV campsites are intended for the RV and its associated outdoor living area only. Due to the unpredictable weather conditions that can occur in New Mexico, sleeping tents are not permitted. 

Yes. One tow vehicle or towed passenger vehicle may accompany your RV, subject to the space and parking requirements of your specific camping area. 

Additional vehicles will not be permitted within the RV camping area. 

No. Once your RV has been parked in its campground location, it must remain there until you are ready to check out. 

Once an RV leaves the campground, it will not be permitted to re-enter. 

Approved passenger or tow vehicles may enter and exit according to campground traffic rules and may be subject to security screening upon re-entry. 

The campground speed limit is 5 MPH for all permitted vehicles. 

Please use extreme caution at all times due to pedestrian, bicycle and vehicle traffic throughout the campground. 

Yes. Traditional bicycles are permitted within designated RV camping areas. 

Bicycles are not permitted within the festival event footprint. 

There are numerous bicycle paths in and around Balloon Fiesta Park. Guests must ride responsibly and observe the campground's 5 MPH speed limit. 

No. Personal golf carts, ATVs, UTVs, side-by-sides and similar recreational motorized vehicles are not permitted within the campground unless specifically authorized by festival management for ADA accessibility or operational purposes. 

Traditional bicycles and approved ADA mobility devices are permitted. 

No e-bikes or e-scooters are allowed. 

Yes. Portable and onboard RV generators are permitted under the following guidelines: 

• External generators must be elevated at least 2 feet off the ground. 
• RV generators may not exceed 80 dBA when measured from 20 feet while operating under normal load. 
• Construction-style external generators are not permitted. 
• Generators must be operated safely and may not obstruct fire lanes, roadways or neighboring campsites.

Generators may continue to operate during campground quiet hours provided they comply with the campground noise requirements. 

Yes. Water refill and RV pumping services will be available for an additional fee. 

Availability, hours and service instructions will be provided to campers at the park. 

No.  Gray water and black water may never be discharged onto the ground. 

Guests must use approved RV pumping or disposal services that will be available through the campgrounds for an additional fees. 

Yes. Campground quiet hours are 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. 

During quiet hours, campers must refrain from amplified music, loud speakers and other excessive noise and be respectful of neighboring campsites. 

Approved RV generators may continue to operate provided they comply with campground generator and noise requirements. 

Yes. Propane grills are permitted when used safely. 

The following are not permitted: 

• Charcoal grills 
• Wood-burning grills 
• Open wood fires 
• Other unauthorized open flames 

Grills must be kept at least 10 feet away from RVs, vehicles, awnings, canopies and other combustible materials and may never be operated underneath a canopy or tent. 

Propane fire pits may be permitted subject to current fire conditions and event fire-safety requirements. 

Festival management or local fire authorities may restrict or prohibit their use if conditions warrant. 

Due to the weather conditions, canopies are not allowed to be put up. 

Yes. Emergency and fire lanes will be maintained throughout all RV camping areas. 

Vehicles, chairs, awnings, rugs, generators, coolers, canopies and other campsite equipment may not block designated fire lanes or roadways. 

Items or vehicles obstructing emergency access may be relocated or removed. 

No. Pets are not permitted within Balloon Fiesta Park or the RV camping areas. 

Trained service animals are permitted in accordance with applicable law. 

No. Balloon Fiesta Park is a non-smoking venue. Smoking is prohibited throughout the campground and festival areas. 

No. Personal drones and other unmanned aircraft are not permitted within the campground or festival footprint unless specifically authorized by event management. 

Yes. Limited portable restroom facilities will be available throughout the RV camping areas. 

Amenities available in the President's Compound may differ from those provided in the dry camping areas. 

Yes. Trash receptacles will be located throughout the campground. 

Guests are responsible for keeping their campsite clean and disposing of all trash in designated locations. 

Please help us leave Balloon Fiesta Park clean. 

The RV campground is restricted to properly credentialed RV Camping guests who also have a ticket to the festival.  Each person entering the campground must have the appropriate RV Camping wristband or credential. 

Only properly credentialed guests may enter the RV campground. 

Additional RV Camping credentials, if offered, will be subject to campground capacity and availability. 

Festival admission and RV campground access are separate credentials unless specifically included with your camping package. 

Only guests with the appropriate RV Camping credential may enter the campground. 

Non-credentialed visitors are not permitted. 

Campground alcohol policies will comply with New Mexico alcohol laws, Balloon Fiesta Park requirements and festival licensing requirements. 

Specific BYOB, possession and consumption guidelines will be communicated to registered campers prior to the event. 

Alcohol may not be brought onto the festival grounds from the camp areas.   Alcohol cannot be transferred outside of the camping areas. 

Yes. Event staff and security personnel will be present throughout the RV camping areas. 

Guests are encouraged to secure valuables and keep RVs and vehicles locked whenever they are unattended. 

For a life-threatening emergency, call 911. 

Event-specific campground, security and guest-services contact information will also be provided to registered campers before the festival. 

All guests are expected to follow:

• Campground rules 
• Fire and life-safety requirements 
• Festival policies 
• Applicable laws 
• Instructions from event staff, security and public-safety personnel 

Serious or repeated violations may result in removal from the campground without refund. Activities or conditions that create a safety hazard, interfere with emergency access, disturb neighboring campers or violate park or festival regulations may require immediate correction or removal.