Camping in a tent is easily my LEAST favorite thing about WF's every year. Last year I put an EZ up above my tent with tarps surrounding it and 12" fans inside and it's still unbearable in the middle of the day - we ended up renting a house this year with a camp site in group area to practice at the light house.
1) You're in the middle of the desert - it's hot and dry, expect sunburns by the end of the day.
2) Vendor alley is dead during the week days. Maybe 5 booths open during the week, everything else is generally closed until the weekend.
3) Body beach is always packed with racers & freestylers - some freestylers ride at the Crazy horse light house each night as well.
4) Body Beach is the place to be Monday after pro weekend.
5) Get to the grand stands early to get a seat for Pro Freestyle, it is ALWAYS full for the main event.
On a side note, not sure if many people saw, but Pro Freestyle is getting a night-time event under the London Bridge on Saturday night. Qualifying Saturday noon, Rd. 2 Saturday Night, Main Event Sunday Noon - Overall score determined by average score of the 3 events.