how to get a camp site

waterkat · Post by **waterkat** » Thu Jan 20, 2005 12:01 am

Newbies here......... we got tickets.. then .. how to get a camp site? do we need to pay for that or??

please advice next step.....

and think.. we not getting a RV..so we just drive our suv and park outside then ride bicycle in, or walk in... bring our camping gear and food water............... ( is it possible?? )

please advice what should we do.......

thanks..

Dork · Post by **Dork** » Thu Jan 20, 2005 12:16 am

You give the nice gate crew member your ticket, talk to the perky greeter, then drive to where you want to camp. If you really want to camp away from your car there is a walk-in camping area, but most people set up where they park. Some areas are set aside for theme camps and such, the rest is first-come first-serve. Find an open spot, talk to the people already set up nearby to make sure they weren't hoping to save that spot for a friend and that they aren't complete psychos, then set up. If you look through the pictures of the Burning Man site you'll get an idea for how this works.

You have plenty of time to start reading and figure out the rest.

blueniteowl · Post by **blueniteowl** » Thu Jan 20, 2005 12:18 am

Hi, I think your first step would be to take a better look around this website. There are lots of helpful advice already posted. You should also read the first timers guide here http://www.burningman.com/first_timers/ and the survival guide http://www.burningman.com/preparation/e ... index.html The Eplaya and the Burning Man website even have search engines. Then if you have questions try places like the Bar, get to know some people.

DVD Burner · Post by **DVD Burner** » Thu Jan 20, 2005 12:29 am

This is gonna be the best Burningman ever.......for real.

seriously.

Man....I'm gonna hate life tomorrow.

geekster · Post by **geekster** » Thu Jan 20, 2005 8:56 am

First thing I would suggest is to find and connect with a regional burner group, if there is one. Our regional group has a camp every year. It doesn't cost anything to camp with them but there isn't a lot of infrastructure to have to pay for save the generator. Rather than having lots of individual generators, they pitch in and get one large, very quiet unit and run a power grid in the camp. You pitch in for power. Bring all your own food and water and you are responsible for your own experiance.

It isn't hard to find a spot to camp if you don't need a lot of infrastructure support. If you want a meal plan, use an RV shower, etc. etc. yeah, you might have to pitch in some of the cost of it. And sadly there are camps that charge people simply to camp in their space.

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Thu Jan 20, 2005 11:17 am

geekster wrote: And sadly there are camps that charge people simply to camp in their space.

Those are, of course, the coolest camps. Except for the ones that have long waiting lists of Badger wannabees and the ones that insist on your first born or your soul as payment. That's where the action is.

zorro sings · Post by **zorro sings** » Thu Jan 20, 2005 3:14 pm

"This is gonna be the best Burningman ever......."

That's what Liz Wiz said last year.

Tiahaar · Post by **Tiahaar** » Thu Jan 20, 2005 9:24 pm

So my saying for camp spots is...you can either choose your neighbors or have them choose you.

I've so far gone with the latter just because I've not tried to squeeze into the fast filling inner streets (even arriving midday Monday...though others have said spots can be found) and instead opted for the 8th row, where I can easily park and set up with lots of open space.

Then people who think I'm friendly and look nice to camp next to come and fill in around. (beware the new wind turbine of the Starship...last year it was REALLY humming in the high winds!)

The genius of the layout is that you can be clear out on the VERY VERY last row and still walk into the Esplanade in like 15 minutes, less if by bike. All camp spots are close to action of some kind : )

Blonde Iguana · Post by **Blonde Iguana** » Sun Jan 23, 2005 8:23 am

Yes, camping in the outer streets is quieter and more spacious, and you are still close enough to be able to trudge to Center Camp on foot...but as an addendum to that, as a person who pees a lot and didn't feel like having a bucket full of pee sitting around I found it convenient to pinpoint the Portapottie locations on the map prior to arriving, and then to camp pretty close to them (but not TOO close!).

dragonfly Jafe · Post by **dragonfly Jafe** » Sun Jan 23, 2005 8:36 am

Blonde Iguana wrote:I found it convenient to pinpoint the Portapottie locations on the map prior to arriving, and then to camp pretty close to them (but not TOO close!).

You do not want to camp next to the potties, even if it does get you a few rows closer to Esplanade...trust me!

Post by **AntiM** » Sun Jan 23, 2005 9:30 am

I dunno, last year we were within one campsite of the potties and I never found them to be either smelly or noisy, not even JOTS early in the ayem bothered me. We were that close because of the Hushville layout that year, but I didn't mind. The art car traffic up and down 5:00 bothered me more.

ThePikey · Post by **ThePikey** » Wed Jan 26, 2005 10:12 pm

We were right across the street from them, the convenience ruled and the smell wasn't noticeable at all.

Until the honeytrucks pulled up. THEN it was noticeable. Ugh. (But not for long.)

All in all, I'd camp that close again without any reservations.

vic · Post by **vic** » Sun Jan 30, 2005 9:16 am

Other than the theme camp area on the first couple of blocks in from the Esplanade, you can camp anywhere you can find a space between the roads. That is, you can have as much space as you want, and just about any shape you want - circular, square, triangular, whatever. When you find the right spot, just start aranging your camp. Your cars, trucks, space ships and wagons go right into your camp. Don't stake out more space than you can use, but use what you need. More important than space, do what you can to make your camp interesting - add some art, build it around some art, build in an interesting interactive feature for visitors, add to the community.

robotland · Post by **robotland** » Mon Jan 31, 2005 9:10 am

What I kept stupidly forgetting was that the distance between radial streets get A LOT longer as you venture out from Esplanade....Somehow, my mind wanted to impose a symmetrical grid onto the layout and I'd expect to be back in camp in 5 minutes when it'd actually be an hour's walk!

safetythird · Post by **safetythird** » Tue Feb 01, 2005 9:01 am

We were camped near the JOTS and I don't remember any big smell issue. We also situated our living spaces away from the bank o potties.

To reserve your camping space:

1. Call Reserve America -Dial 800-444-7275 on your phone.
2. Tell the agent that you would like to reserve an overnight camping permit for Black Rock Desert Recreational Area for the length of time you will be there.
3. If they ask you why you are camping in the desert tell them "For my off-road recreation".
4. Give them your credit card information and email address.
5. Ask for your confirmation number, (it's important to save this info).

S3

Tiahaar · Post by **Tiahaar** » Tue Feb 01, 2005 10:50 pm

heeheeheee : ) plus if you reserve early they say you can be closer to the tennis courts and golf course, such as they are.

p.s. I got the biggest kick out of finding the one-lane bowling alley last year...truly!!!

Ranger Genius · Post by **Ranger Genius** » Tue Feb 01, 2005 10:56 pm

I found one in 2002 that economized space by having pins at both ends. And bowlers at both ends. It was a very different sport.

geekster · Post by **geekster** » Wed Feb 02, 2005 12:15 am

It was easy last year. You pull up to the gate and the parking valet meets you. You turn over your keys, collect your goods, walk over to the concierge where you can scan through the Who What Where and make reservations for the activities at various camps. Then someone will arrive in a golf cart to wisk you and your luggage to your luxury accomodations at Burning Man.

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Wed Feb 02, 2005 10:56 am

Tiahaar wrote:heeheeheee : ) plus if you reserve early they say you can be closer to the tennis courts and golf course, such as they are.

p.s. I got the biggest kick out of finding the one-lane bowling alley last year...truly!!!

I know someonw from that camp! I'll pass it on!

Renie · Post by **Renie** » Wed Feb 16, 2005 4:29 am

Because it is easiest to anchor shade to a vehicle and use the vehicle for storage, most will camp with their vehicle. Plus it makes things handy.
If you decide not camp with your car, parking is generally outside the last street, between the road to the airport and the road to the DPW compound.
But if you choose to do this check your vehicle regularly and leave contact information (name and where you are camped) in a visible spot.

If you park outside the event you will get ticketed and towed. Plus you will have to pay $20 every time you leave the city at the exit gate in order to return.

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