I think the space size is the same, but I'm betting you can find some folks to camp near that wouldn't mind you overlapping into their spot. Can't speak for anyone, but it seems like a logical friendly assumption. Campers with more people have more space, but they might not need it all.
No, the camping cook spaces will still be centralized due to extreme dry grass conditions.
There will be water available to fill water jugs and such. I think you'll have to go off site for an ice run, but other folks will be doing the same so I'm sure you can coordinate with someone.

Ready for some heat? Man, oh man, you can HAVE it! We've had a week of 100 degree temps and I'm ready for cooler weather again, please!

About 4), there are slightly modified camping rules and regs posted on Faerieworlds.com. Actually it's a link to a PDF file you can download . Enter www.faerieworlds.com/camping2009.pdf in your browser and that'll set up the download. Foxit Reader or Adobe Reader will allow you to view it and print out.

If you printed out the rules before the site change was announced, the major changes are that RV, bus and van camping is now possible, plus item #9 about noise was changed, but it's mostly rewording. The other big change, which doesn't exactly appear in the rules, is that there will be an area for late night revelers, a quiet with kids zone and a quiet with no kids zone.

Another Question Please :)

Will that wonderful wine be sold on-site again this year? It was AMAZING, and we have been looking forward to it again...

S

Oh, getting back to Steve's original question about camping: The camping areas are being laid out in 20 x 20 foot squares (well, approximately squares and approximately 20 x 20). Each "pod" can have up to 12 people in it. With that arrangement, there's probably plenty of wiggle room to accommodate a tent that's a bit larger, so I'd say the 10 x 13 tent would be OK. I'd suggest arriving early on Friday to be among the first in line.

Before I volunteered in order to be able to camp Thursday night, I was planning on being in line by 9 a.m. Friday for admission to the camping area. That's probably ridiculously early, but I tend to do that. I've often been among the first in line when I've attended FW. Last year on Saturday, people thought I was "official" because I was first in line at the gate and was sitting in my camp chair. I did answer some questions, but I also let people know I was just another attendee who just happened to be first in line.

If I recall correctly from Wednesday evening's work party, there will be 120 pods in the party area in the large field to the NW of the stage & vendor field, and 60 pods in the quiet area to the North of the main parking. That would mean a maximum of 1,440 people in the party area and 720 in the quiet area. Of course, not every pod will have 12 people since there are many single people (like me) and couples without kids, so some pods might only have 4-6 people.

Offhand, I'd say showing up early on Friday for camping is a good strategy. Bring books, instruments, etc., get to know others waiting, get pictures of other folks in costume, whatever it takes to pass the time until camping opens up.

What about swimming in the river?