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Festival Info
Pretty Lights’ Yahn Dawn @ Meadow Creek will take place June 27-28, 2025 in Buena Vista, Colorado.
The Campgrounds will open to Thursday Early Arrival vehicle pass holders ONLY at 12pm noon on Thursday, June 26th. The Campgrounds will open to all other vehicle and RV pass holders at 8am on Friday, June 27th and remain open until all guests must be off site by 4pm on Sunday, June 29th.
Ticketing Info
ADMISSION - All guests must purchase an Admission Wristband.
WEEKEND ADMISSION - A GA, VIP, or Total Fascination VIP Admission Wristband includes two (2) nights of Pretty Lights in the Venue (Friday & Saturday) and access to beach hangs, all-day creek play, and community in the Campgrounds (Friday - Sunday). The Total Fascination Package includes Thursday Early Arrival.
CAMPING PASSES - One (1) Camping or RV Pass is required per vehicle, NOT per person.
PARKING PASSES - All non-camping vehicles require a separate Weekend Parking Pass.
EARLY ARRIVAL - To extend your Yahn Dawn experience, purchase a Thursday Early Arrival Pass. Upon purchase, all of your admission, camping, and parking passes will automatically extend to Thursday.
AGE REQUIREMENT - All ages are welcome at Yahn Dawn. All individuals must have an Admission Wristband, except ages 5 and under are free and do not require an Admission Wristband. Ages 17 and younger must have a parent or guardian accompanying them at the event.
Camping Info
No reserving spots. If your group wants to park multiple camping vehicles next to each other, plan to have all vehicles arrive together. You will need one (1) Camping or Parking Pass per vehicle.
There is no re-entry for camping vehicles during the peak entrance times. If you leave in your car, on your return you will be subject to Vehicle Toll search procedures, and may be required to park in the Weekend Parking lot during that busy time.
All Vehicles and RVs will be searched before entry into the campgrounds.
All patrons must be wearing an Admission Wristband.
If arriving on Thursday, all vehicles must have a Thursday Early Arrival Pass. Thursday Early Arrival Passes are per vehicle, not per person.
No box trucks or trailers allowed.
Camping Passes do not include Admission Wristbands (except for the Total Fascination VIP Package). Admission Wristbands are required and must be purchased separately. A Camping Pass on its own does not permit entry. A separate Thursday Early Arrival pass is also required for each vehicle if arriving on Thursday.
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The on-site Box Office will be open:
Thursday, June 26th: 12pm noon - 11:59pm
Friday & Saturday, June 27 & 28th: 8am - 8pm
The Box Office is located at the main Meadow Creek entrance, just off of County Road 350. Thursday Early Arrival Passes must arrive between 12pm noon - 11:59pm on Thursday, June 26th.
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15264 County Road 350, Buena Vista, CO.
Please do not use Google or Apple maps for your directions to the entrance. Please follow arrival instructions that will be sent in the weeks leading up to the event.
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There will be a specific route that must be followed in order to arrive to the campgrounds in an organized fashion. Please follow arrival instructions that will be sent in the weeks leading up to the event.
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For safety reasons, it is advised that you do not leave the campgrounds in your car at night. If you do, please be responsible, go slowly, stay on the roads and use extreme caution when backing out and navigating around other people’s campsites. There are designated exits from the campgrounds. On return you will be required to go back through the Main Entrance Vehicle Tolls where you will be subject to search procedures. Stay tuned for specific departure instructions that will be sent in the weeks leading up to the event.
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Admission Wristbands and Camping/Parking Passes are sold separately. Everyone on site must have a valid Admission Wristband in order to be in the Campgrounds. All vehicles must have a Vehicle, RV, or Weekend Parking Pass.
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Vehicles that do not have a Vehicle or RV Camping Pass must purchase a separate Weekend Parking Pass. Those planning to bring a companion vehicle must purchase a Weekend Parking Pass. Those parking on site but planning to stay off site at night must have a Weekend Parking Pass. Vehicles that intend to arrive before 8am on Friday, June 27th must purchase a Thursday Early Arrival Pass.
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Make your trip to Yahn Dawn as convenient as it is memorable, with a little help from Meadow Creek Shuttles. Shuttle services will be provided to and from Denver International Airport and Downtown Denver.
Official Shuttles include:
Express Round-trip shuttles to/from Pickup Locations (Denver International Airport and Downtown Denver) and Buena Vista
Complimentary snacks and non-alcoholic drinks provided on board
On Site Host
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A free shuttle will operate from the town of Buena Vista to the event. Pick up locations are The Surf Hotel in South Main and Railroad Ave parking lot in downtown Buena Vista. The shuttle will drop off and pick up passengers at the campground Box Office. Shuttles will run Friday & Saturday from 11am-2am. Please find street parking for the Surf Hotel location, and use the Railroad Ave parking lot for shuttle pickups. Please abide by all street signs and city policies.
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Pretty Lights will be playing two nights (Friday & Saturday). Additional Musical Artists to be announced - stay tuned!
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We will have free water refill stations in the venue and campgrounds. Please bring reusable water bottles or hydration packs. Remember to stay hydrated, nourished, and well-rested throughout the weekend.
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There will be food available for purchase from vendors in the campgrounds Food Court and venue, including delicious vegan, non-vegan, and gluten-free options.
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Showers will be available for purchase across the campgrounds for $10 per shower.
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Bring your credit or debit card and experience the convenience of faster and safer transactions at Meadow Creek – The benefits of this cashless experience include fewer touchpoints, faster transactions, and quicker lines. All points of sale on-site, including the Merch Stands, Food & Beverage Vendors, General Store, Showers, Lockers, and more will exclusively accept debit or credit.
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Nature is a Headliner. We are beyond lucky to have such a beautiful venue in Meadow Creek, and we must all work together to minimize our impact on these grounds throughout the weekend.
Environmental Tips:
Bring plenty of trash bags for your campground
Always have two trash bags out, one for recycling and one for landfill
Avoid excess disposable plastic like cases of water bottles
Remove packaging from your camping gear before you arrive to Field of Vision
Clean up after yourself before leaving your campsite
There will be garbage, recycling, and compost bins in the campgrounds and the venue. Please refer to the signage and be conscious of where you place your trash.
Camp Gear Donation: If you have lightly used camping gear that you no longer wish to keep, when you are ready to depart, bring your gear (and clothing) to one of our Green Zones and all acceptable gear will be donated back into the local community and to unsheltered people in need throughout Chaffee County.
Respect the environment. We are committed to leaving no trace, and we are dedicated to clean up after ourselves. In this spirit, we expect that all who arrive at Field of Vision do their part to add to this collective mission so we can continue to enjoy this land deep into future generations. Pack in, pack out.
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We are grateful for the local support from Chaffee County Sheriff, EMS and Fire services. Medical staff will be available 24 hours a day to help in any situation, and they will not incriminate anyone. Do not hesitate to visit medical tents or reach out to any staff member or security member.
In the case of an emergency, please contact the nearest staff member for help. There are medics onsite who are fully equipped to deal with all situations.
Meadow Creek is outdoors. Please come prepared for any weather. This includes sun hats and sunscreen, sweaters, and raincoats.
Note location of exits, information points, first aid areas, and water refill stations when the map is released.
Please cooperate with staff, security, and police. They are there to help make sure that everyone has a good time.
Please drink alcohol responsibly.
Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water and electrolytes.
While there will be 24 hour security onsite, Meadow Creek is not responsible for lost or stolen items. When leaving camp, please take valuables with you and lock your car and tent.
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Once you purchase an Admission Wristband and a Car or RV Camping Pass, reach out to access@meadowcreekco.com. We have a dedicated ADA Campground, accessible restrooms & showers, power to charge mobility devices, and a main stage viewing platform (ADA Patron plus one (1) guest). Our ADA team will reach out to you closer to the event to make sure you have what you need to arrive smoothly and integrate into our ADA program.
Please note: The ADA Campground is limited to One (1) Vehicle per party.
Recognized and licensed service animals are welcome - please bring proof and register at the Box Office.
If you have additional questions regarding accessibility, please reach out to access@meadowcreekco.com
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There are no dogs or animals allowed anywhere in the venue or in the campgrounds. If you bring your dog to camp, you will be turned away.
Recognized and licensed service animals are welcome - please bring proof and register at the Box Office.
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All ages are welcome at Pretty Lights. All individual must have an Admission Wristband, except ages 5 and under are free and do not require an Admission Wristband. Ages 17 and younger must have a parent or guardian accompanying them at the event.
Please bring a government-issued photo ID. You must be 21 or older to buy, consume, carry, or bring alcohol into the event campgrounds. Proper Government IDs are needed.
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Bicycles are permitted in the campgrounds but we ask you ride responsibly and cautiously. Please wear a helmet and ride with awareness. Bicycles are not permitted in the venue and must be parked in the venue entrance bicycle lot. The event is not responsible for bicycle theft, so please lock up.
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This event will take place rain or shine. If we need to interrupt programming, stage announcements and social media will be used to advise on safety procedures.
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Meadow Creek will be offering work exchange opportunities closer to the event. Stay tuned for more details.
GENERAL INFO
Allowed & Prohibited Items
All vehicles entering the campgrounds will be subject to a security search. Any items confiscated of $50 value or more will be held and returned upon departure.
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Empty Reusable water bottles - please help us limit single-use plastics
Empty Hydration Packs
Single-compartment backpacks (maximum 12“ x 12“)
Purses (maximum 12“ x 12“)
Ear Plugs
Fanny packs
Makeup
Hand Sanitizer
Chapstick and lip balm
Lotion/Sunblock
Sealed Tampons
Eye drops
Wet Wipes
Cigarette Packs
Lighters
E-cig/Tobacco Vapes
Vape Juice in Plastic Bottles (Sealed)
Cameras (anything but pro equipment – GoPros OK)
Disposable cameras
Mobile Phones, external batteries and chargers
Totems (see Totem Rules below)
Kandi
LED Lights
Flow arts like hula hooping, poi, gloving, orbiting
Costumes are encouraged! Full face masks must be removed when going through security.
Bubbles (small sealed container)
WATER BOTTLES: In the interest of minimizing plastic waste, we highly encourage all fans to bring an empty reusable water bottle or an empty Hydration Pack with you inside the venue each day and take advantage of our free water stations located around the grounds.If you must bring a disposable plastic water bottle with you into the venue grounds, you may enter with a maximum of two (2) empty bottles.
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NO Illegal substances
NO Liquor. Each camper over 21 years old is allowed only 1 case of canned beer, 1 case of canned hard seltzer, or 1 box of wine permitted per person. See Campground Alcohol Policy below for more info
NO Glass of any kind except handheld and dressing mirrors
Regarding vending or selling of any products - Yahn Dawn will have a Vending Application (stay tuned). Only official approved vendors will be permitted to sell.
NO Glass vape juice bottles, plastic only
NO Glass lighting. Plastic tipped Christmas-style lights OK
NO Large sound systems (if neighbors ask you to turn it down please respect their wishes). See sound system Policy below
NO Weapons of any kind
NO Knives (including cooking and steak knives)
NO Pepper Spray or Mace
NO Generators (RV onboard generators OK, no external generators)
NO Selfie Sticks
NO Tanks of compressed air, helium, nitrous, etc.
NO Aerosol products/cans except Sunscreen and Bug Spray
NO Bonfires
NO Fireworks or any kind of explosives
NO full-sized propane grill, charcoal, butane or fires of any kind (small propane grill ok)
NO Tiki Torches
NO Sky Lanterns
NO Animals of any kind
NO Laser Pointers
NO Drones
NO Golf carts, dune buggies, segways, off-road motorcycles
NO Large metal key chains
NO Spray paint
NO Paint markers
NO Stickers
NO Flyers
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NO Illegal substances
NO Alcohol may be brought into the venue
NO Open containers (empty reusable water bottles & empty hydration packs OKAY)
NO Glass of any kind
NO Weapons
NO Knives
NO Pepper Spray or Mace
NO Tanks of compressed air, helium, nitrous, etc.
NO Aerosol products/cans except Sunscreen and Bug Spray
NO Fireworks or any kind of explosives
NO Open Flames or Charcoal Grill
NO Tiki Torches
NO Sky Lanterns
NO Animals of any kind
NO Professional cameras/GoPro attachments, unless you have an official Photo Pass (application coming soon)
NO Selfie Sticks, unless you have an official Photo Pass (application coming soon)
NO Tripods, unless you have an official Photo Pass (application coming soon)
NO Laser Pointers
NO Drones
NO Large speaker systems
NO Frozen water bottles
NO Excessively large/long metal key chains
NO Large purses or bags (Max 12″×12″)
NO Stickers
NO Flyers
NO Beach Balls
NO Markers, pens, spray paint
NO Paint markers
NO Strollers/Skateboards/bicycles/one wheels
NO Folding chairs and/or camping chairs
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We love your totems, we promise. But we also love being able to see the stage, allowing all guests to view the show and take great photos and videos, and above all else, keeping everyone safe. We ask that everyone please follow these guidelines as they will be enforced at the security checkpoint:
Maximum height including pole: 7 feet. Combining multiple poles to create extra long totems will result in security asking you to return it to your campsite or surrender it.
Poles must be less than 1-inch diameter
No extendable poles
No extra poles
No wood, aluminum or metal (use something light like PVC)
No Inflatables
Nothing that can poke, stab or fall causing injury
NO hate speech, negativity or illegal activities. Security reserves the right to deny entry to totems they deem unacceptable.
Totem Heads: Will be limited to 2′ measured diagonally. Must have artwork on all sides. Highly creative totem heads will be more flexible on size, but please keep it reasonable. Originality is encouraged!
Flags may be 3’x5’ or no more than 4’ measured diagonally.
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Each camper over 21 years old is allowed only 1 case of canned beer, 1 case of canned hard seltzer, or 1 box of wine permitted per person.
You cannot bring any liquor, glass bottles or kegs.
If security deems an excessive amount of alcohol is being brought into the campgrounds, they may confiscate the excess amount of alcohol.
If you plan to bring alcohol (a reasonable amount of beer or wine) into your campsite and have campers under the age of 21, you may only bring enough alcohol for those 21 and over. Furnishing alcohol to minors is a FELONY and local/state law enforcement will be present in the campgrounds. Please drink responsibly.
Please do not put your alcohol into coolers before arriving as this will slow down your entry search.
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If a campground neighbor asks you to turn down your music, please respect their wishes.
Only USB powered personal/portable speakers allowed
No speakers larger than 11 x 5 x 5 inches are allowed. Small handheld bluetooth speakers will be allowed. As a general rule of thumb, if your speaker has a carry handle it is too big.
No externally amplified sound
No large speaker systems
No playing car audio systems loudly
Meadow Creek reserves the right to remove sound systems that do not follow guidelines. Repeat offenders of noise complaints are subject to removal from the campground.
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Prescription medication is permitted as long as it is in its original pharmacy-labeled container which states the prescription, dosage, and patient name.
Please contact info@meadowcreekco.com if you have any questions.

FAQs
INFORMATIONAL FAQ’s
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The Box Office will open at 12pm noon on Thursday, June 26th for those with Thursday Early Arrival passes, and at 8am on Friday, June 27th for those with Camping, RV, and Weekend Parking Passes. We recommend Thursday Early Arrival to get the best campsites.
NOTE: We will begin lining up cars at 11:30am on Thursday and again at 7:30am on Friday prior to the Box Office opening. Please do not arrive earlier as you will be turned away.
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Yahn Dawn offers the following Official Shuttles to and from Meadow Creek:
Denver International Airport
Downtown Denver
Dropoffs will be scheduled for Thursday or Friday (depending on your arrival plan), and return shuttles will depart from Meadow Creek on Monday.
A local shuttle will also be available for transport between Meadow Creek and Downtown Buena Vista and South Main. Pick up points are:
The Surf Hotel, South Main
Railroad Ave. parking lot in downtown Buena Vista
Yahn Dawn Box Office
The shuttle will run Friday & Saturday from 11am-2am. Please find street parking for the Surf Hotel location, and use the Railroad Ave parking lot for shuttle pickups. Please abide by all street signs and city policies. For additional local taxi options call 719-699-Taxi.
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Yes. A detailed event schedule will be available closer to the event dates
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It will be beautiful during the day, and chilly at night. June weather in Buena Vista can be warm (in the 80s) during the day, and cool (into the 40s) at night. Please be prepared with layers and plan for possible rain.
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Those interested in applying as an Official Craft Vendor can submit an application - please stay tuned for this to be announced. No unauthorized selling will be permitted.
Please reach out to info@meadowcreekco.com with any questions.
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The box office is open Thursday 12pm - 11:59pm, Friday and Saturday from 8am - 8pm, and Sunday from 9am - 6pm.
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The main box office is located just inside the Meadow Creek Main Entrance off of CO Road 350.
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Campgrounds close at 4pm on Sunday, June 29th.
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No. Everyone inside the campgrounds and venue must have a valid Admission Wristband.
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Lost and Found will be located at the Lost and Found and Info tent next to the Campground Medical Tent, which is in the East Campgrounds near the Marketplace.
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The event is cashless. All credit cards and apple and google pay will be accepted at all vendors.
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Yes, we encourage all attendees to check out the downtown area and visit the local shops. Take the free shuttle from the Box Office and it will drop and pick you up at the Railroad parking lot or at the Surf Hotel. Please find street parking for the Surf Hotel location, and use the Railroad Ave parking lot for shuttle pickups. Please abide by all street signs and city policies. Please do not drive there once you are parked in the Campgrounds.
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You can, however, it is unsafe to be driving vehicles in and out during high traffic hours. Please review our official parking in and out policy.
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If you have an Admission Wristband and do not plan to arrive with a vehicle, you do not need to purchase a Parking Pass. Only patrons arriving with a vehicle must purchase a Parking Pass, and Parking Passes are per vehicle, not per person. Everyone on site must have an Admission Wristband.
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No. You must have an Admission Wristband in order to enter the campgrounds and the venue.
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No. Only Weekend Camping Passes are available.
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Children 0-5 are free and do not require an Admission Wristband. 5+ require an Admission Wristband. All ages are welcome at Yahn Dawn. All individuals (ages 5+) must have an Admission Wristband. Ages 17 and younger must have a parent or guardian accompanying them at the event.
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A Weekend Parking Pass allows a vehicle (not including RV’s) to park in the Weekend Parking lot. There is no camping allowed in the Weekend Parking lot.
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Yes. However, bikes will not be allowed into the venue. Look for a designated bicycle parking lot near the venue entrance.
Pedal-assisted E-bikes are allowed but the speed limit is 5mph. No electric dirt bikes, motorcycles, mopeds, ATVs, golf carts, etc. will be allowed in the campgrounds.
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There are no dogs or animals allowed anywhere in the venue or in the campgrounds. If you bring your dog to camp, you will be turned away. Recognized and licensed service animals are welcome - please bring proof and register at the Box Office.
CAMPING FAQ’s
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No, camping must be purchased separately (except for the Total Fascination VIP Package). All Parking, Camping, and RV Passes are per vehicle, not per person.
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Yes, showers will be available for purchase across the campgrounds for $10 per shower. The event is cashless, please bring a card for all purchases.
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Absolutely no fires are allowed. Small propane camp stoves are permitted.
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Yes, outside food and beverage is permitted in the campgrounds. However, all vehicles are subject to search and no glass is permitted.
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No. We cannot allow any guest without event credentials into the campgrounds for safety reasons.
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No, companion vehicles will need a Weekend Vehicle Parking Pass and must park in the Weekend Parking lot.
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No. RVs may not leave and return once parked.
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Although we ask that you take the shuttle to get to town, you can leave and return in your car. However, there is no re-entry for camping vehicles during the peak entrance times. If you leave in your car, on your return you will be subject to Vehicle Toll search procedures, and may be required to park in the Weekend Parking Lot during that busy time.