THE BIG THING

FAQ’s

Everything You Didn't Want to Ask in the Group Chat

Depends on how much time you spend with us! Day passes are available for Friday and Saturday if you aren't able to camp. Otherwise, we have weekend passes that can be purchased per person. Click HERE to purchase tickets.
Check-in for all campsites is between 1-5 pm on Thursday, July 8th, and check-out is 12 pm on Sunday, July 11th.
Yes — child passes are available, but you'll need to add an adult pass to your cart first; the child pass option appears once you do.
We are proud to offer a 15% discount to active duty military, veterans, first responders, law enforcement and frontline medical professionals (nurses and physicians). Please email [email protected] with a photo of your ID or professional badge to receive a discount code.
Big things happen. We get it! Check out our refund policies for attendees and brands.
Head to account.webconnex.com, select "claim my account," and update the attendee info with the new person's details. They'll fill out a fresh waiver under their own name.

Open flames are not permitted at any campsite during this event. We will have community campfires available at the Hub. Propane fire pits are ok.
Only one vehicle is permitted per campsite.
Please refrain from using generators at your campsite. Solar is allowed and encouraged. Your neighbors will thank you.
Quiet hours each day start at 11:00 pm and end at 7:00 am.
Yes! We have water stations throughout the camping areas. Locations will be designed on the event map.
Yes! Porta potties will be available throughout the property.
Negative ghost-rider. Bring your off-grid solar setups. No generators allowed, for everyone else's sanity.
No — you can find one locally in Three Forks, Manhattan, and Belgrade.
No! Time to develop those remote travel hygiene skills — or take a dip in the lake.
Sadly, we cannot. We asked the railroad to move the track and they said no.
We handle this case-by-case — reach out to us with your setup (vehicle + trailer length, RTT, awning, etc.) and we'll help make sure you're set up with a site that fits.
We have a limited number of partial-shade sites in a treed area. Email us and we'll do our best to get you switched over — just know it's partial shade, not full coverage.

There will be food trucks on-site for lunch and dinner on Friday and Saturday, but you'll want to be sure to pack food and snacks for your arrival and departure days.
Well, kinda. The Land of Magic (steak) is 20 minutes away, and Bridger Brewing and others are in Three Forks and Manhattan.
There is no cell signal or public wifi at the ranch!! Starlink is encouraged if you want to stay connected! Rumor has it that T-Mobile is getting a bar, but we can neither confirm nor deny this rumor.
Negative. Commercial fuel is available in Three Forks and Manhattan — roughly 25 miles away.
Depends on which way you’re coming from so drop in the address in Google Maps and let it fly.
XOVERLAND Ranch
9700 Clarkston Rd
Three Forks, MT 59752
Nope. Rental cars are available at the airport.
Negative but reach out to Hatch Adventures and see if they have a vehicle available. Great option if you’re flying in to explore.
Overland Collective and The Big Thing are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all participants. We strive to ensure that individuals with disabilities have equal opportunity to access and participate in our event experiences. Please read our full Accessibility and Inclusion Policy HERE. Send all accessibility requests to [email protected].

Yes! Well behaved dogs are welcome to join you. We just ask that they remain on a leash and, as owners, you pick up after them. There will be dog waste receptacles onsite. (Also — heads up, there's a $100 fine for not picking up. No really, please.)
Dogs are not permitted in any of the buildings except the Lab (classroom).
Service animals, as defined by the ADA, are permitted at The Big Thing and in all buildings. Due to the presence of vehicles, wildlife, and outdoor hazards, handlers are responsible for maintaining control of service animals at all times.
Emotional support animals and pets are subject to general event pet policies.
Nope nope nope. Any unattended children will be given sugar and taught swear words.
They can, but that's highly unlikely. Please keep your campground free of trash so your dog and small children don't go missing.

We describe overlanding right here. Debate at will: https://www.xoverland.com/overlanding-blog/what-is-overlanding-to-xo/
Don't overthink it! Overlanding is really just about self-sufficient travel and exploration — you don't need a fully-built rig to get going, just a reliable vehicle, some basic recovery gear, and a sense of adventure. Want the deep dive? Here's our full take on what overlanding means to us: https://www.xoverland.com/overlanding-blog/what-is-overlanding-to-xo/. And honestly, one of the best ways to dive in headfirst is to come experience it in person at The Big Thing — we'll have training partners running hands-on classes on everything from recovery basics to trail navigation, plus a whole camp full of overlanders at every level who love nothing more than swapping tips around the fire.