Frequently asked.

You can start here. The whole application takes about one minute.

After we receive your application, our memberships team will reach out to schedule an informal orientation call(online). On that call we walk you through how the camp works, share dues and logistics, and you get to ask anything you want — and we get to know each other a little.

After orientation you’ll have everything you need to make an informed decision about joining us.

We totally understand that camp dues are an important factor, but we don’t want anyone making a decision about joining based only on the dues amount. We try to stay aligned with Burning Man principles and keep the focus on participation, community, and contribution.

That said, we do work hard to keep dues as low as possible, and this year our dues are under $500.

If you’d like to learn more, please apply. During orientation, we’ll share all the details, including the exact dues amount, what the dues cover, and what being part of the camp looks like. After that, you can decide whether joining us feels like the right fit.

• Potable water delivery
• New tent shade we just purchased after the 2025 weather destroyed most of our equipment
• The gym we are bringing to the playa in 2026
• Showers and evaporation pond
• Communal shade
• USB and USB-C device charging
• Kitchen gear
• Camp décor and frontage
• Government fees
• Alcohol and ice for events
• Transportation and storage of gear

The camp will be 80–90 people, and we expect to be placed again in the 7:30 sector. We requested a 200×200 space (TBC by June).

This year, we’re bringing a compact, functional “playa gym” focused on bodyweight and functional training. Planned equipment includes:

• Squat rack
• Leg press machine
• Pull-up / knee-raise station
• Kettlebells
• 3–4 TRX systems
• Battle ropes
• Gym flooring (TBD)

We’re also activating the front of camp with a small sports area featuring a basketball hoop and a turf soccer goal.

An AI rendering of the 2026 camp plan will be added here once finalized.

We’re aiming for 80–90 people in 2026.

• You’re expected to join a team (teams will be announced soon) and work at least one 3-hour shift during the week. Once you’re confirmed, we’ll advise how to pick a shift.
• You’re expected to participate in strike (camp teardown) at the end of the event.
• If you must leave before Sunday at 5pm, please inform a camp lead in advance. We’ll assign you a project so you can contribute before your departure.

What meals are included and when are they served? For an additional cost (TBD), the camp will offer breakfast and dinner on Wednesday and Friday. Outside of those shared meals, you’ll be on your own for food.

Do I need to bring my own food and cooking setup? Yes. You should plan to bring enough food, snacks, water, and any cooking supplies you’ll need for the rest of the week. Radical self-reliance is the name of the game out there, so come prepared to fuel yourself beyond the camp meals.

What bathroom facilities does the camp provide? We don’t provide private camp bathrooms. You’ll be using the porto-potties or your RV, so plan accordingly and bring any personal supplies that help you stay clean and comfortable (hand sanitizer, wipes, etc.).

The kitchen is a 20×40 shade structure with:

• 2 microwaves
• 2 electric kettles
• Picnic tables
• Cleaning supplies
• Heavy-duty trash bags
• A stovetop
• No oven, fridge or cookware

You can bring your own: cookware and cleaning supplies.

Definitely bring: paper plates, wooden cutlery, mixing spoons, paper towels, and heavy-duty trash bags.

• One shower per day, max 4 gallons of water.
• No inviting outsiders — showers are for camp members only.

New this year:

• No need to bring solar shower bags.
• We provide buckets for measuring.
• A how-to-use guide will be available in the kitchen area.

It’s pretty basic, without walls (yes, no privacy). It’s set up on platforms inside the evaporation pond.

Reference photos coming soon — somewhere between the roughest playa setup and a luxury build, leaning toward simple and functional.

Yes — for USB, Lightning, Micro USB and USB-C devices only (phones, small power banks). No outlets for fans, laptops, or appliances.

You may bring your own:

• Solar generator
• Quiet gas generator

The camp will be illuminated in the front and inside the campground, around your shelter.

There might be a way to pitch in $ and get power for your RV from our neighbor camp. If you’re interested, please ask your camp leads.

P.S.We will have a regular outlet for mattress pumps during setup. Please don’t plug anything else into it.

We decided to go green and dramatically reduced our power demands this year. We’re experimenting with a solar power system and plan to keep increasing it year after year.

Burning Man happens in a harsh desert environment: no running water, no electrical grid, no stores, no deliveries. Everything we need is transported in, making costs and logistics high. There isn’t a Walmart, Costco, or Home Depot nearby.

We also don’t have a power expert in the camp who can own that project end-to-end. If you or someone you know is an electrician (or knows a lot about it) and wants to join the camp and volunteer on the project next year, we’d love to hear from you!

Yes, you can — but please check out Burning Man’s generator guidelines first.

Yes, you can also do that. Burning Man has strict guidelines for fuel storage — please review them on the BM site.

Just make sure you let your camp leads know — they’ll follow up if you’re planning on bringing your generator so we can align on fuel storage expectations.

No, we don’t offer RV hookups. Our camp follows the Ten Principles of Burning Man, which include Radical Self-Reliance and Communal Effort.

There might be a way to pitch in $ and get power for your RV from our neighbor camp. If you’re interested, please ask your camp leads.

This means:

• You’re responsible for your own non-survival needs (like power, water, and waste for your RV).
• Your community can help, but only if you take initiative and make the effort to participate and contribute.

If you need RV services on the playa:

• Pumping is available from vendors — you can flag them down.
• Prices typically start at $75 per service.
• Payment is cash only.

Note:we’ll place your RV on the camp map so that service trucks can reach it.

If you requested it early:

• Roof-only shade, no walls.
• You and your group set it up, take it down, and load it.
• The shade may already be set up when you arrive — just make sure to thank your campmates and help them take it down and store it in the trailer.

Burning Man happens in a harsh desert environment: no running water, no electrical grid, no stores, no deliveries. Everything we need is transported in, making costs and logistics high. There isn’t a Walmart, Costco, or Home Depot nearby.

Water delivery, power, and shade are expensive luxuries. There’s no sewage and gray water can’t go on the ground — so it must evaporate or be pumped out.

Limits ensure fairness and keep camp dues manageable. The more we try to offer, the more vendors we need to manage (Radical Self-Reliance and Leave No Trace). In other words, you can’t just “pay for all your services” at BM.

Absolutely — we’re at Burning Man (Radical Inclusion). Invite friends to our events or chill in communal spaces, just remember:

• You’re responsible for them and any trash they produce.
• They must follow Leave No Trace.

Notes: the Monday camp potluck is for Mudskippers only. Showers are for Mudskippers only.

We have several events open to the BRC community:

• Monday–Friday, 9am–11am: Yoga
• Monday–Friday, 10am–7pm: Pop Gym
• Wednesday, ~2pm: we transform into a bar and become a stop for the BRC Naked Bar Crawl
• Thursday, 3pm: Madonnapocalypse — our tribute to Madonna
• Saturday, 1pm:the Whitney Houston Tribute Party — our signature event, what we’re best known for

See the full 2026 schedule.