Nelson Ledges Quarry Park FAQs

NLQP Disclaimer- Form Campsite User Agreement- Form

General FAQS

What should I do in case of emergency? Expand

Contact one of the the safety stations that are posted throughout the park during festivals, go to the front gate, or call the gate at 440-548-2716.

What should I expect when I arrive for camping and/or a festival? Expand

If you’re camping when there is no festival, you’ll purchase your tickets at the gate upon entry. If you purchased festival passes online, please have them ready upon arrival.

To camp or attend an event, all patrons must present a valid photo ID at the gate. You’ll also need a screenshot of the confirmation page for the NLQP waiver.

All vehicles that enter the gate with just one person will be assessed a carpool fee of $10 per vehicle.

Please be aware that we allow no glass bottles, hatchets, machetes, saws, or weapons of any kind.

What do day passes, camping passes, and festival passes include? Expand

While day passes include everything from hiking and biking to swimming and cliff diving, camping passes include camping as well. Festival passes include all of these things plus live entertainment.

How do I secure a campsite for a music festival? Expand

Secure your admission and a campsite by purchasing a Single Pass or a Group Pass at ticketquarry.com. It’s that simple!

How do I secure a campsite on a non-festival day? Expand

Just show up and pay upon entry. We have more than 800 campsites to choose from, and they’re typically only crowded during events.

How do I secure a day pass for hiking and swimming? Expand

Just show up and pay upon entry. If it’s not hot and sunny in peak summer months or there’s no festival going on, we typically have room for all!

What are your hours of operation for camping, swimming, and the gate? Expand

The gate opens for admission at 8am on weekends, 10am on weekdays. The water is open from 10am to 7pm weather permitting. Day passes are good until 8pm, camping passes are good until 8pm on the day of your departure. Gate is open 24 hours on weekends, but the cutoff time to avoid paying for the night before for camping is 8am.

Can I have a campfire at my site? Expand

Yes, a fire ring should be provided at each campsite and the fire must be limited in size to the confines of that ring.

What are we allowed to burn? Expand

All patrons must burn seasoned firewood ONLY, stacked no larger than 2 feet high and 3 feet wide. No wet or unseasoned wood, no treated wood, no garbage, no plastic.

Do you sell firewood? Expand

Yes, it’s $15 per wheelbarrow load.

Can I bring my own firewood and/or ice? Expand

Yes, but your firewood MUST be both seasoned and dry, stacked no more than 2 feet high and 3 feet wide. Please do NOT burn wet, unseasoned, treated wood, or garbage

Do you have a lost and found? I lost my phone/Identification/wallet ect. Expand

Yes we do. It’s at the front gate. You will need to prove the object is yours. Call (440) 548-2716

Are there showers? Expand

Yes, There are two public showers up by the main gate.

Is there a water refilling station? Expand

Yes, It’s located near the showers at the front gate

Do I get to choose my campsite? Expand

If you’re attending a festival and buy a Group Pass with a reserved site (at ticketquarry.com), you can choose your own campsite. All other sites are first-come-first-serve, so you may want to arrive early to get a prime spot.

Do you have a compressor for me to fill up my raft? I’m getting lightheadded! Expand

Yes, it’s Its in the green Quonset hut by the front gate.

How many tents can we have per campsite? Expand

You’re allowed 3 tents, which must be 5 feet apart and 10 feet away from the fire.

Can we park our cars next to our campsite & if so, how many? Expand

Yes, you can have 2 vehicles at the typical site, depending on how much room there is available. We ask that you please do not encroach upon either the roadway or other people’s sites.

Can I sleep in my car? Expand

Anyone camping must bring or have access to proper camping gear, including a tent, an RV, a camper, or a van. Sleeping in actual cars is not permitted by law.

Is there a separate area for RV’s and/or electricity? Expand

Yes, we have an RV section designated for pull-behinds and RV’s. It has a dump station, and many of the sites have electricity, which is first-come-first-serve.

Is there a separate charge for campers ad RV’s? Expand

In addition to paying regular admission, all parties bringing a camper or RV to a festival must purchase one of the following: an All-Weekend Pop-Up Pass for $50, an All-Weekend Camper Pass for $75, or an All-Weekend RV Pass for $100. Please also note that parking is often limited at our larger shows especially, so if you are bringing a camper or RV we suggest purchasing Camper & RV Pass at ticketquarry.com to guarantee your entry.

How much are day passes when there’s a festival & when there’s not? Expand

Day passes aren’t typically sold for our larger festivals especially, unless it’s the last day of a festival and there are no live acts.

To see our Day Pass prices, click here: Rates

Do you offer day passes for swimming, hiking, etc. during festivals? Expand

We only offer day passes during the smallest festivals, of which there are merely a few per year. Day passes are typically limited to both weekdays & weekends when there are no festivals.

Do you offer one day tickets during festivals? Expand

Only on the second-to-last day of the festival, typically a Saturday, good for one night of camping.

Do you allow minors in the park? Expand

No one under 18 can camp or attend music festivals unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. This does not include day passes for swimming and hiking.

Do you allow dogs in the park? Expand

We allow dogs from Oct 1 – May 1.  To gain entry for your dog, you’ll need $10 and a rabies-vaccination tag that is clearly displayed on your dog’s collar throughout the duration of your stay.

Registered service animals are permitted in the park year round.

Emotional support animals, or comfort animals, are not considered service animals under the ADA.

Can I leave the park and come back? Expand

Patrons can leave and re-enter during normal hours of operation unless there’s a festival going on. There’s also no re-entry from midnight to 8am on non-festival days.

If you have an emergency, need to work, or have sleeping accommodations elsewhere, you must always sign out at the gate upon your exit(s) so an exception can be made for you to return.

Are lifeguards on duty every day? Expand

Yes, weather permitting the water is open from 10 AM to 7 PM every day from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. The general rule is that if it’s at least 70 degrees and sunny, the water is open.

Is there an ATM at Nelson Ledges? Expand

Yes, there is an ATM in the game room near the main stage.

12001 Nelson Ledge Rd, Garrettsville, OH 44231

NO ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES ARE PERMITTED. NO ONE UNDER 21 IS PERMITTED TO EITHER POSSESS OR CONSUME ALCOHOL. THE EXCESSIVE USE OF ALCOHOL IS PROHIBITED.

NO DOGS FROM MAY 18-OCT 1 (Service dogs only). All dogs must have proof of rabies vaccine to gain entry to the park.