Rates & pricing.
Day, camping, and festival pricing — fair and straightforward. Ages 0–3 always free.
Non-festival days
Day passes.
Valid 9 AM to 8 PM. Swimming hours 10 AM to 7 PM, Memorial Day through Labor Day, weather-dependent (must be sunny and at least 70°F). Available at the gate upon entry.
- Waivers required. All guests must sign the NLQP waiver upon entry. Read & sign the waiver →
- Legal guardian present. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian with valid state-issued photo ID.
- Swimming hours. 10 AM to 7 PM, Memorial Day through Labor Day. Weather-dependent — must be sunny and at least 70°F.
| Pass | Ages 0–3 | Ages 4–14 | Ages 15+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekday Day Pass | Free | $5 | $12 |
| Weekend Day Pass | Free | $6 | $15 |
Non-festival camping
Overnight.
Camping includes full access to the park's features. Passes cover the same hours as day passes.
- Important — pass windows. Camping passes are valid from 9 AM on day of arrival until 8 PM on day of departure. If you purchase a camping pass after already buying a day pass, the day-pass cost is not credited toward the camping pass.
- Waivers required. All overnight guests must sign the NLQP waiver upon entry. Read & sign the waiver →
- Legal guardian present. You must be 18 or older to camp at Nelson Ledges unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian with custody papers and state-issued photo ID. See full park rules →
- Swimming hours. 10 AM to 7 PM, Memorial Day through Labor Day. Weather-dependent — must be sunny and at least 70°F.
| Pass | Ages 0–3 | Ages 4–14 | Ages 15+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekday Camping (per night) | Free | $10 | $25 |
| Weekend Camping (per night) | Free | $12 | $30 |
| Weekend Camping (all weekend) | Free | $12 | $55 |
Festival weekends
Tickets & extras.
Festival tickets include camping. RV and camper add-ons are flat weekend fees on top of your festival ticket.
- Waivers required. All festival attendees must sign the NLQP waiver upon entry. Read & sign the waiver →
- Legal guardian present. Minors at festivals must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian with valid state-issued photo ID.
- Festival tickets: vary by event. Camping included with multi-day passes. See all events →
- Pop-up tent all-weekend: $50 add-on.
- Camper all-weekend: $75.
- RV all-weekend: $100.
- Solo-rider fee: $10 per single-occupancy vehicle at festivals. Please carpool.
- Firewood: $25 per wheelbarrow at the gate. Bring your own if seasoned and dry, stacked no more than 2ft high and 3ft wide.
Ready to book?
Non-festival days are pay-at-the-gate. Festival weekends have their own event pages with tickets and lineups. Pre-sign the waiver online to breeze through entry.