off-site parking & shuttles

*No attendee VEHICLE entry after 9 PM, for everyone's safety. Attendees welcome after 9 PM via new off-site shuttle fleet. Arrive early and plan for traffic!

we’ve got you!

Welcome to Northern Nights 2026. We have been working hard all year to make your arrival smoother than ever. This year we have more than doubled our shuttle fleet and added dedicated cargo vans and a school bus, shaded waiting areas with wifi, and an off-site shuttle app just for you. We hear you, and we will be there to streamline every step and get you and your gear in with ease. Here are the important things to remember.

WHAT’S NEW
THIS YEAR:

2x SHUTTLE FLEET SIZE

DEDICATED CARGO VANS

SCHOOL BUS ADDED

SHADED WAIT AREAS

WI-FI AVAILABLE

OFF-SITE SHUTTLE APP

Passenger vans, dedicated cargo vans, stakebeds, pickups, and a school bus - all working together to get you and your gear in with ease.

SHUTTLES PICK UP AT ONE LOG:

705 US Highway 101, Garberville, CA 95542

We have made a major shaded upgrade to the shuttle waiting area to keep you cool and comfortable while we expedite you and your gear to the festival.

Shuttles circulate between the off-site lots and the festival grounds before, during, and after the event.

ROUTE: ONE LOG (SHUTTLE PICKUP) → FESTIVAL GROUNDS (DROP-OFF)

ONE LOG LOTS & STOPS

ARRIVING LATE AT NIGHT:

Gates are a hard close at 9 PM, and it is not safe to drive into the festival after dark.

Late-night shuttles run until 4 AM to get you and your gear where you need to be.

The shuttle also runs back out, so you can return for your car the next day during gate hours.

BEFORE YOU ROLL UP

Have your wristband on and your parking pass ready to scan.

Gates are open Thursday through Sunday from 10 AM to 9 PM. Thursday and Friday mornings are our busiest arrival periods. Plan to arrive early and allow extra time for check-in during these peak hours.urs.

Allow extra time for your drive. Seasonal road construction, traffic, and festival arrival lines can add to your travel time.

Please be patient on arrival and follow staff directions at all times.