For safety and space reasons we don’t allow cars where people are tenting. There are wagons, dollies and other devices available to help pack your stuff in. If you have a wagon, please bring it as it’s helpful in moving stuff around including from your campsite to one of the stages. 

Getting around with a scooter, walker or wheelchair is possible, however the trails and roads are made from packed earth, clay and sand which can be affected by rain. The beach stage has deep sand which also is difficult to navigate. 

In 2025, Access in Excess did audit of the festival and we are working on a number of the recommendations including creating a more acessible camping area and using the Community Care Hubs to access mobility rides on UTVs. 

To help us meet your needs please reach out ahead of the festival by emailing outreach@riverandsky.ca 

There is a mix of portable toilets and permanent outhouses. Porta-potties are serviced twice daily. 

There are no showers. Swimming and saunaing are the main ways of getting clean. When washing with soap try to rinse off on land as even most bio/aqua degradable soaps do affect the water. 

There is a free water refill station at the mainstage. In 2025, a boil water advisory meant R&S had to purchase  water for festival patrons. The water is tested multiple times leading up the the festival to make sure it is safe. 

Each year we have around 5-8 food vendors offering delectable snacks and meals. We’ll share who they are closer to the festival to help with your meal planning.

While  food is available for purchase, you can also bring your own. If you are cooking with propane on your own camp stove, please read the directions  carefully on using it and follow all the safety rules as there is the potential for explosion/fire. 

There’s lots of walking that happens in moving between stages and  your campsite – protect your feet! Foot injuries are the # 1 injury experienced at R&S due to uneven terrain, slipping on wet trails (which have high levels of clay) and poky sticks. Closed toe shoes/sandals, and those with good grips, work best. Flip flops do not offer much protection or grip. 

Bikes are welcome and a great way of saving some energy! A bell or horn helps let people know you are approaching and a light is needed for night.

Speaking of night. It is super dark. While we have some lighting, bringing a flashlight is a good idea. 

There is some poison ivy on the property — it is marked with signage and also identifiable by its leaves of three. But is best to keep to the trails to avoid contact.

Children are an important part of our audience and so is keeping them safe. 

Children need to be supervised by their parents and guardians throughout their festival experience, especially at the beach, where there is no life guard, in the sauna, where there is the danger of a hot stove, and around campfires.

Hearing protection is recommended during the evening shows, which tend to be a bit louder. 

We have workshops geared to children, and a new Children’s tent on the beach!

Absolutely! We have dog passes available for purchase. Keeping dogs on leashes is encouraged.  

In planning your festival with a pooch, think about how your dog will react to:

• large crowds
• other dogs
• loud music
• sleeping in a tent 
• being left unattended in your tent at night 

We have onsite paramedics available 24 hours a day who are able to address minor injuries. We are  also in close contact with Field First Response in the event of an emergency. 

Our partner Réseau Access Network does wellness night time patrols and offers harm reduction during the day at the Community Care Hubs. 

The closest emergency room is at the West Nipissing Hospital, 725 Coursol Rd., Sturgeon Falls. Turn right when you leave the property and follow the signs to Sturgeon — a 25 minute drive away. 

Campfires are permitted at campsites unless otherwise stated. Some campsites have low hanging branches where we cannot permit open fires. These campsites are clearly marked. 

Fires need to be contained in fire pits. As always, have water standing by in case you need to douse the fire.  

Please note that MNR fire bans apply to River & Sky. 

Yes! River & Sky is a BYOB festival – we don’t sell alcohol. Open alcohol at your campsite is ok. 

Please no glass ever! It is no fun to step on and hard to pick up. 

Both Field and River Valley have an LCBO. To get to Field turn right leaving the property and drive 6 kms. To get to River Valley, turn left and drive 8 kms. River Valley also has a gas station.