Camp Reckoning: An Intimate Music Festival
Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing, near Roanoke, VA
MAY 16 - MAY 18 2025
🌟 This epic weekend features live music performances headlined by The Dead Reckoning, a Grateful Dead cover band that will have you dancing and singing along under the stars. With additional talented artists, the music lineup will keep the energy high and the vibes unmatched.
🏕️ Set on our stunning 500-acre property, Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing is the perfect blend of natural beauty and festival fun. Whether you camp beneath the starry sky or stay in our cozy lodging accommodations, you'll wake up to the sounds of nature, ready for another day of great music, food, drinks, and adventure.
✨ Camp Reckoning isn’t just about the music. It’s a chance to connect with fellow music lovers, explore the great outdoors, and enjoy activities like hiking, tubing, disc golf, and more—all amidst the beautiful backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Bring your tent, friends, and love of great music to Wilderness Adventure. From the timeless tunes of the Grateful Dead to the serenity of nature, this micro-festival is one you don't want to miss!
MUSIC
THE DEAD RECKONING
THE KIND THIEVES
RACHAEL HESTER & THE TENNESSEE WALKERS
JOSH DANIEL'S & THE LAST WALTZ
ACTIVITIES
FREE ACTIVITIES:
- GUIDED YOGA
- GROUP MOUNTAIN BIKING
- FLY CASTING & TYING
- GUIDED NATURE HIKES
- STAMPED METAL JEWELRY
- FELTED FLOWERS
- TEA TIME
- BLOCK PRINTING
- BEADED JEWELRY
- MAGNET MAKING
- BONFIRE
PAID ACTIVITIES:
- CREEK TUBING ($20)
- CANOE RENTALS ($40)
- WORLD PEACE DINNER ($55)
FOOD AND DRINK
World Peace Dinner!
We welcome all and celebrate diversity through food and drink. Come together with people from all walks of life to promote world peace and celebrate differences. Join us in this special event as we take a step towards a better world, one plate at a time.
World Peace Dinner tickets are available for purchase within our event ticketing platform.
The WAEL Outpost:
Our Outpost will be the heart of dining from Friday evening through Sunday lunch, offering a range of purchase options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Vegetatian options will be available. Our menu changes frequently, but you can expect burgers, tacos, french toast, omelets, pancakes, pizza, burrito bowls, and more.
A selection of beers and wines will also complement your meals, providing the perfect accompaniment to your dining experience.
Local Food Vendors:
Camp Reckoning brings together local food vendors to Wilderness Adventure to satisfy your cravings with savory bites, sweet treats, and more, all prepared by local food trucks and vendors. No music festival is complete without delicious food!
World Peace Dinner Menu: 5:30 - 7PM
$55 Set Menu:
Miso soup: Classic Japanese miso soup with mushroom, seaweed, tofu, and spices
Gyoza: Pork dumplings with vegetables. Served with Ajinomoto sauce
*Vegetarian option provided
Chirashi: Sushi rice topped with furikake, vegetables (tba), surimi, and sesame-seared ahi. Topped with unagi and shriracha mayo
*Vegetarian & pork option provided.
Matcha Panna Cotta: A rich, creamy custard made with Japanese green tea. Served with a raspberry tuile, fresh fruit, and shredded dark chocolate
*Includes themed cocktail specially crafted for World Peace Dinner
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ACCOMODATION
When purchasing your ticket, you will find the option to camp on our property or upgrade to a room in one of our lodges.
CAMPING
Every weekend pass includes access to communal camping sites! You can choose to upgrade your camping to a more private camp area when purchasing a ticket.
LODGING
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Whether you choose to camp or stay in our lodges, you'll have access to all the event facilities, including multiple bathrooms, a large common bathhouse, and shower house for all guests, ensuring your needs are met throughout the weekend.
Our accommodation options are designed to cater to a range of preferences, ensuring that every guest can enjoy Yoga Venture in comfort and style. Choose the option that best suits your needs and get ready for a weekend of relaxation and rejuvenation.
We provide a variety of clean and convenient bathroom facilities to suit all our guests. Each lodge comes equipped with multiple bathrooms exclusively for lodge guests. For broader accessibility, a large common bathhouse and shower house are available to all attendees. Additionally, we have strategically placed port-o-johns near the campgrounds for those camping or exploring the grounds.
What to Bring to Camp Reckoning
To ensure you have the best experience at Wilderness Adventure, here's a list of essentials and recommended items to bring along:
Appropriate Clothing:
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Bathing Suit: For any water-based activities or just relaxing by the creek.
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Comfortable Shoes: Suitable for walking or hiking around the property.
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Rain Jacket: Be prepared to stay comfortable and dry for any unexpected showers.
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Water Shoes: Ideal for creek time or any water activities.
Towels:
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Beach Towel: Bring one for drying off after creek time or lounging outdoors. (Note: Shower towels will be provided for lodge guests.)
Personal Items:
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Musical Instruments: Feel free to bring your instrument for impromptu music sessions or personal enjoyment.
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Sun Protection: Including sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses.
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Insect Repellent: To keep the bugs at bay, especially in the evenings.
Hydration and Snacks:
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Water Bottle: Stay hydrated throughout the day. Reusable bottles are recommended for environmental friendliness. Water bottles and other items are available for purchase in our camp store!
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Snacks: Pack some healthy snacks for energy boosts between meals.
Miscellaneous:
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Mountain Bike: To explore our awesome trail system or to get around the property!
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Folding Chair: For listening to music and sitting in the creek!
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Personal Toiletries: Include any essential personal care items you might need.
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A Small Backpack or Daypack: Handy for carrying your items around the property.
Camp Reckoning – Know Before You Go
🎉 Festival Rules
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Rain or Shine: Camp Reckoning is fun in the rain...
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Search & Entry: All guests and vehicles will be subject to search. Wristbands must be worn at all times.
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Alcohol:
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Beer and wine available for purchase (PBR, Parkway Brewery and more, wine by the glass or bottle).
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No outside alcohol is allowed anywhere on the festival grounds - vehicles will be searched upon entry
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Outside food is only allowed in the camping areas — not in the music field.
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Bring a valid ID if you plan to drink (21+ only).
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Prohibited Items:
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No drugs
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No weapons
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No fireworks
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No pets (including parking areas and campgrounds)
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Fires:
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Open-air fires are allowed in established fire rings only.
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Small gas stoves are permitted.
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No tiki torches.
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🎵 Main Stage Guidelines
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Allowed:
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Blankets and low-back chairs
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Small umbrellas
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Pop-up tents or shade structures in designated areas only
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Not Allowed: Outside alcohol.
💧 Water, Showers & Facilities
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Potable Water: Free spigots located throughout basecamp
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Water Bottles: Refillable bottles are encouraged — yes, you can bring them to the music field
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Showers: Yes! 4 stalls for men, 4 for women — bring your own towel
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Cell Service: None available, but free (slow) Wi-Fi is near the main lodge — enough for calls and messages
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First Aid: Located at The Outpost, near the food ordering line
🏕 Festival Access & Re-Entry
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Guests can go back and forth between the concert site and campgrounds freely.
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Exit and reentry is No Problem, Please reenter through the Security Check Point.
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You must have a wristband and may not bring outside food or drinks into the concert area
🚴♂️ Activities
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Hiking & Biking: Enjoy miles of unguided trails
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Bikes: Available for rent (first-come, first-served)
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Climbing Wall & Canoeing: Passes required — available for purchase at the office
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Swimming/Boating: Pond is closed
🚗 Arrival & Departure
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Arrival: You may arrive as early as 12 PM on Friday
Departure: All guests must leave by Sunday evening
(You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!)
⛺ Camping Options
1. Communal Tent Camping (Included with Admission)
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Camp near your car (car is parked a few yards away)
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Close to the music field and main lodge
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One wristband required per person
2. Meadows Camping, Wall Field Car Camping, or Open Field RV/Car Camping
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Camp next to your vehicle
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Space to set up tents, canopies, hammocks, etc.
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Primitive sites (boondocking): No dumping stations
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Water is available — if you are in a camper/RV - bring a full tank