How early can you start tailgating at Johnson Park

[knightsru]

The Rutgers website states: Parking lots are open five (5) hours prior to kickoff

But I feel like people definitely get in earlier than that. I remember for some of the big night games last season, the Johnson tailgate lot was almost full by 5 hours prior kickoff. What is the earliest I can actually begin tailgating for a night game?

 

[Upstream]

Dawn

 

[knightsru]

Dawn

In a perfect world this would be the case

 

[FELONIOUSMONK]

Now as long as you avoid the park rangers.

 

[Tango Two]

The Rutgers website states: Parking lots are open five (5) hours prior to kickoff

But I feel like people definitely get in earlier than that. I remember for some of the big night games last season, the Johnson tailgate lot was almost full by 5 hours prior kickoff. What is the earliest I can actually begin tailgating for a night game?

Middlessex County runs that lot not Rutgers.

Their rules can be different.

 

[WhiteBus]

In a perfect world this would be the case

You can park overnight at any of the Rutgers lots. No one is kicking you out.
But Johnson Park isn't run by RU. IIRC they opened around 2 for a night game

 

[FELONIOUSMONK]

Park in the bird sanctuary. Just bring some seed or they will peck your eyes out.