Coachella has issued a clear update on what’s allowed in the festival’s van camping spots — and the rules are stricter than many fans expected.
Spots must fit within a 10′ x 30′ footprint. A sink is allowed, but only if there is no running water — organizers specifically forbid any water that runs or any water sitting in a tank that is hooked up to run inside the vehicle.
Most notably, the note says a toilet is not permitted inside a vehicle under any circumstance. The message puts it bluntly: “A toilet cannot exist inside the van,” even if it isn’t hooked up, is boxed up, or is broken. Vans may carry a stove, but cooking inside the vehicle is expressly forbidden.
Reaction on the ground has been mixed. Plenty of fans understand the safety and sanitation rationale, but others are frustrated — pointing out accessibility concerns and wondering how the rule will be enforced in practice. Some commenters also compared Coachella’s stance to other desert festivals that allow RVs or camper vans with onboard toilets, raising questions about consistency across events.
Bottom line: if you’re rolling into the festival in a van, expect strict limits on plumbing and in-vehicle cooking. Plan accordingly — bring water containers that don’t feed sinks, use on-site facilities, and keep any stoves for outside use only.
Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/Coachella/comments/1pexeas/vans_response_from_coachella/