Dead&Co × Hipcamp: 2023 Road Trip Guide

Dead & Company has partnered with Hipcamp to pair music and camping for a nature-filled summer tour.

It felt like a natural fit to share Hipcamp—an app that makes it simple to discover and book unique camping experiences—with Deadheads road-tripping with the band around the US this summer.

With a collection of options from private tent camping sites to glamping spots and one-of-a-kind RV spots, Hipcamp is here to help roadtripping Deadheads find places to camp along the tour route, all while supporting local habitats and landowners.

So for each leg of the Dead&Co tour route, we’ve created maps that highlight the very best state parks, campsites, and public land treasures along the way—including a selection of Grateful Dead-themed Hipcamp lands where you can stay the night before heading off on the road again.

With Dead&Co’s work to offset their tours’ environmental impact and Hipcamp’s commitment to protecting our natural places, our values align in a special way, and our shared aim is to get everyone along the tour having a great time in nature before and after each show. Folks who join the Hipcamp community will also get $10 off their first stay, which can be used at any Hipcamp on tour.

Explore the tour

Take some time to explore the maps below, and you might just discover your new favorite spot. Just remember, these routes are only suggestions, so feel free to go your own way. And always check on road closures and traffic conditions—we don’t want you missing the show! Now let’s get out there.

🔍 You just gotta poke around. Click into the map, then zoom in to explore all tour stops, Hipcamps (orange dots), public parks to visit (green dots), and more outdoor recommendations along the tour route. Look for the yellow hearts to see Hipcamps with special Grateful Dead elements. Note: To respect Hosts’ privacy, precise Hipcamp addresses will be provided after bookings are made.

Guide 1. Los Angeles to Phoenix: Interactive Map
Guide 2. Phoenix to Dallas to Atlanta:  Interactive Map
Guide 3. Atlanta to Charlotte to Raleigh to Bristow: Interactive Map
Guide 4. Bristow to Burgettstown to St. Louis to Chicago: Interactive Map
Guide 5. Chicago to Cincinnati to Philadelphia to Saratoga Springs: Interactive Map
Guide 6. Saratoga Springs to New York to Boston: Interactive Map
Guide 7. Boston to Noblesville to Boulder: Interactive Map
Guide 8. Boulder to The Gorge to San Francisco: Interactive Map

Things to know before hitting the road

Reacquaint yourself with the 7 Principles of Leave No Trace below, and check out our detailed guide for more info on how to get outside responsibly.

1. Plan Ahead & Prepare
2. Travel & Camp on Durable Surfaces
3. Dispose of Waste Properly
4. Leave What You Find
5. Minimize Campfire Impacts
6. Respect Wildlife
7. Be Considerate of Others

Need more inspiration?

Maybe maps don’t get you jazzed. That’s fine. How about mushroom farms, animal sanctuaries, treehouses, and solitude? Poke play below for some tunes as you scroll through photos of 20 featured Hipcamps along the tour. For even more outdoor stay options, head on over to the Hipcamp website or download the Hipcamp app.