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Adventure Travelers & Music Lovers

Fort Desolation Fest is Utah’s premier outdoor music festival. Spend three unforgettable nights enjoying an incredible lineup of Americana artists in one of the most iconic landscapes in the American West.

Dates
Sept 24–26, 2026
Location
Cougar Ridge Resort, Torrey, UT
Presented by The State Room, Built Ford Proud, and Black Feather
LODGING OPTIONS

STAY CLOSE TO THE MUSIC

Here are all the great ways you can stay right on the festival grounds. 
Or explore hotels, cabins and other options in the surrounding area.

Campers and RVs at the Fort Desolation campground at dusk

Campground

Reserve a spacious on-site camping spot to experience the festival in its full glory, including after-hours jams with festival artists. Each site fits up to 6 people so the more the merrier.

View campground map →
A Springbar canvas tent pitched on grass in red rock country

Camp Springbar

New to camping? No tent? NO PROBLEM! Buy a Springbar Bundle and your campsite comes with a Compact or Vagabond Tent. Springbar staff will even help you set it up.

Learn more →
Interior of a furnished glamping bell tent with a made bed

Luxury Glamping

Reserve a fully furnished canvas suite by Pine & Dew, including a cozy foam mattress, plus perks like fresh morning coffee, concierge services, 2 passes to the Oasis Pool & Fitness Center and more.

Glamping details →
Exterior of an on-site luxury villa overlooking the campground

Villas & Suites

If you prefer overlooking the campground to staying on it, rent one of the limited on-site luxury villas or suites just a short walk from the main festival area.

Villa & suite details →
Fort Desolation Fest 2026 lineup poster listing all performing artists
artists

the 2026 lineup

“This was such an amazing event ... one of the best times of my life. I’m in from here on out!”

Tickets & more

Ways to enjoy the fest

Fort Desolation is all about the music, but how you enjoy it and spend your days is up to you!

General Admission

GA access to all 3 nights of music, food vendors and bar area (21+), plus free parking a short walk from the festival.

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VIP

VIP access to all 3 nights of music, food vendors and VIP bar area (21+), with VIP viewing area, vehicle entrance and parking.

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Camping bundles

Bundle your campsite and festival passes. All bundles include ONE campsite (up to 6 people) and 2 Passes.

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Fondo

We’ve teamed up with Utah Gravel Series to bring you 2 days of cycling through Capitol Reef National Park.

Oasis Pool & Spa

We got a pool! Purchase an Oasis add-on to enjoy a swim, sauna, showers and more before the music starts.

bring your bike

Cycle by day – music by night

Whether you're new to gravel riding or a seasoned racer, join the Fort Desolation Fondo, presented by Utah Gravel Series! Two days of gravel and mixed-surface riding through Capitol Reef country, and three nights of camping and live music under the stars.

Packages include two festival passes, a 30' × 30' camping spot with the Fondo crew and both days of riding for one person. Gravel or mountain bike required.

“Best overall music festival I’ve been to in a long time. Perfect atmosphere and venue.”

adventures

Explore the area by day

Fort Desolation sits right outside Capitol Reef National Park, so there's a lot to do here!

Create your own adventures

Hike, mountain bike, overland, rock climb or fly-fish in the red rocks of southern Utah—Capitol Reef is right outside the festival.

Explore adventures

The Oasis pool & fitness center

Cool off in the pool, recharge in the hot tub, sauna or steam room—even challenge a friend to pickleball—just outside the campground.

Oasis details

GET TO KNOW TORREY, UT

A small town ready for big adventures. Here's where to eat, shop and hang before and after the music.

Support local businesses

“Fantastic event. We loved it. Well run. Laid back. The music was great.”

Friends of the fest