Travel Tips & Tricks for Lost Lands
Something I’m noticing as a trend this year is that the Lost Lands team is making a lot of improvements! One of those improvements appears to be their routing/traffic control. With that being said, there are TONS of resources available to you all on Rave Hackers AND on their website when it comes to Lost Land travel. They’re even nice enough to give us turn by turn directions on the website.
Another thing to keep in mind, when looking at their new map, is the actual traffic pattern. Review the entrance locations so you can better understand what wait times may be like once you get in line. As a pro tip, always be ready to sit and wait for a while.
Something new, and note worthy, in 2023 is that music on Friday will start 2-hours earlier than it has in the past. This is in the hopes to better handle the foot traffic coming across the main road separating the campgrounds and festival entrance. Another worth while mention is there will also be the implementation of a foot bridge that goes over the main road to help with traffic and pedestrian flow.
West Bound Traffic
For those of us that are traveling from the East, we are going to be taking EXIT 132. This is awesome since it looks like this line is pretty short! However, I’m sure a large number of people will be going West Bound! Plan accordingly, people.
Where To Meet With Your Group
Gas Stations
Same deal- these are all great options to meet up, get last-minute things and squad up. Not to mention they’re close to the exit, well lit, and they’re easy to find!
- BP – 2455 W. Pike, Zanesville, OH 43701
- Shell – 2655 W. Pike, Zanesville, OH 43701
Food Supplies
Sadly, there aren’t a TON of really ‘convenient’ options in terms of Walmart/Kroger/etc. going through Zanesville. Of course, you can plan to pick one a little farther out and that would be totally fine! However, I did find two that were a little more off the beaten path that are close to Zanesville/still ‘sort of’ on the way!
- Walmart – 2850 Maysville Pike, Zanesville, OH 43701
- Walmart – 2850 Maple Ave., Zanesville, OH 43701
This is the map from 2019 as the 2021 flow hasn’t been released. However, assuming it will be similar this year!
East Bound Traffic
For those of you that are coming from the West, you’re going to be taking EXIT 129. Be aware- this exit is where ALL GA traffic is going to be routed through. If you’re camping in Jurassic Glamping, Easy-Close & Quiet Camping, you’re going to be in for a wait if you decide to take this exit.
My recommendation for those of you who picked those above three options: DO NOT GET OFF AT EXIT 129. If you drive about 10-15 minutes PAST Legend Valley continuing East, you’ll come to the OH-668/N. Brownsville Rd exit. TAKE IT AND TURN AROUND. This will position you going WEST, which, according to the above map, is likely going to have a MUCH lighter traffic flow than at Exit 129.
Where To Meet With Your Group
Gas Stations
Obviously, these aren’t the only gas stations you can stop at! However, I always like ones that are not only well lit, but are close to the exit so the detour doesn’t take a lot of ‘extra’ time. Plus, they’re way easier to find!
- BP – 10679 Lancaster Rd., Hebron, OH 43025
- Shell – 9702 Hazelton-Etna Rd. SW, Pataskala, OH 43062
Food/Supplies
When gearing up for a festival, I almost always need to stop and get some items. Whether that be extra zip ties, perishable foods, etc. Or, if you don’t want to meet at a gas station, a close Walmart/Kmart/etc. is another great option to suggest! (With usually more parking space too!)
- Walmart – 2793 Taylor Rd. Ext, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
You’re almost there fellow bass lovers! Lost Lands is almost here, which means it’s time to focus on preparing for an amazing event! Check out the rest of the Lost Lands Festival Guide to make sure you’re ready.
