I'm trying to make it next year as well.
I did a little research and called around for Hotel rooms. It might be better camping out if you can carry the gear on your bike, as all the Hotels in a 100 mile radius are already booked for next year
I'll keep checking though and post back. If you find out anything let me know and I'll definitely make it. Got a couple of other friends who would like to make it also. We're mainly from the Beaumont, Texas area (SE Texas).