Arriving @ Roo - A GA Comprehensive Guide

That sounds like a plan, because that is exactly how Tent Only works, I believe: find open ground, pitch tent. Then control your excitement and set up your tent, and camp within a stone's throw from the arch. (Anybody? Bueller?)

If you're coming from Nashville, stop in La Vergne (exit 64 has Pilot Truck Stop...do this...and get coffee and snacks), Smyrna, or Murfreesboro (exit 89 has Love's Truck stop).  If from the south on 24-North, stop in Monteagle (exit 135).

Making my way from MS as well. Went last year and gas was never really an issue and I don't recall filling up near Manchester. We also got in really late Wednesday night/Thursday morning.

no problem what part of MS you coming from?

So in 2012 my group left Iowa like at noon on wednesday, and when we got to roo there was no line, and were were able to get into the campsite really quickly.
In 2013 we left Iowa at 1pm wednesday, got to roo around 2am and all hell broke loose. We were stuck in line for 7hrs and didn't get to the campground tell around 10am Thursday.
Anyone know if that is the normal deal or if 2012 was just a fluke?

Just a reminder that when you do leave for Bonnaroo, DO NOT RUSH. The road trip is half the fun, ride in the right lane. You will get there when you get there. Plan ahead for traffic. You also have almost no say where you will be camped.

This. I think my first year is still the longest I waited, but I didn't mind because I was so into seeing all the people in line with me and the various goings on.

the coast. Pass Christian to be exact. Have some family that lives in your area.

We arrived in 2013 @9am Thursday morning. Sat in line for less than an hour and got into a site right away. We were in POd 8 which wasn't too terrible. Planning on getting there around 5-9pm Wednesday this year.

I'll be coming from Jackson as well! Leaving wed. around noon. I went last year for my first time and the line to get in wasn't too bad when I got in it at around 9:45 thurs. morning. I was setting up camp by 12:30ish from what I remember. I defiantly recommend filling up your gas tank before you get in line though if you are driving an SUV or truck.  

Last years wait was pretty fun for me, i unpacked all my squirt guns and me and friends had squirt gun fights from car to car and through out all the traffic. You also have time to meet some cool people that will probably be your neighbors

Thanks for the help! Strongly considering getting my rest in on Wednesday and heading over Wednesday night because I probably won't be able to sleep that night anyway like you said.

The Pod 1 quarantine is where they close off the exit to Pod 1 until sometime Thursday morning, so you would be stuck there until then unless you run through the woods like rdk.

I would recommend stopping in Murfreesboro depending on where you are traveling from. There are about 5 gas stations off both sides of the interstate and also wal-mart is right there if there is anything you have forgotten and need to pick up! I live about 30 minutes from the farm. I usually make it in within 4 hours or so but in 2010 it took about 8 and a half. All the exits near the bonnaroo exit are going to be blocked off with cops by them. You can pull off if you need gas just seems like a hassle. I have always taken the interstate until last year I took back roads and it only took me about two and a half hours to get in and set up my camp site. I will be taking that same route again this year!