RV Rentals at Burning Man

ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT

Burning Man is not a festival! It’s a city wherein almost everything that happens is created entirely by its citizens, who are active participants in the experience.

ON-SITE AMENITIES

Camp store with drinks and some snacks.

The on-site amenities for Burning Man are very limited. Part of the experience in la playa is to practice self reliance and self-sufficiency, meaning you have to bring with you everything that you need.

And don't forget to pack it out. A big focus of the event is Leave No Trace; whatever you bring must leave with you!

LOCATION

For 2024, Burning Man will take place in the Black Rock Desert in Nevada. The setting is known as Black Rock City, a temporary town located 100 miles northeast of Reno.

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Once a year, tens of thousands of people gather in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert to create Black Rock City, a temporary metropolis dedicated to community, art, self-expression, and self-reliance. In this crucible of creativity, all are welcome.

RVING AT THE EVENT

A large percentage of the attendees will be showing up in some sort of recreational vehicle. Because there are no hotels and very few public services anywhere in or near the event, having an RV is smart, especially if you plan on sticking around for a few days.

Because it's the desert, you've got the real possibility of both dust and rainstorms. Even when it's not storming, there will still be dust everywhere thanks to the tens of thousands of people moving about.

Ever tried cooking in a dust storm? The resulting meal is not the greatest culinary feat, unless, of course, you fancy a little grit with your dish. In an RV, you'll be able to cook, shower, and just hang out, safe and sound from the elements when you need a break.

The organizers insist that you come in an RV that's ready to handle up to a week without needing to be repaired. The following list will help make sure you won't get into dire situations out there and will also help you be a conscientious RVer who leaves no trace.

 • Fresh water: Aside from the generosity of others, there's nowhere in the event to get potable water. Therefore, you should make sure your tanks are full and that you have a few 5-gallon water bottles on hand. After filling your tanks, make sure they aren't leaking and that the RV plumbing is producing fresh water.

 • Grey water: Be sure to fill your grey water tank by running water in your sink. Doing so will let you know if there's a leak. If there isn't, then empty the tank and try not to use it until you get to the event.

 • Black water: Flush your toilet a few times to fill your black water tank. You want to make sure that there are no leaks. If there are, then you must remedy this before the event.

 • RV fluids: If you've got an older RV, then you might have a leak. If so, determine where the leak is coming from and try to have it fixed before arriving. If you can't, then have an adequate receptacle, such as an oil pan, to catch your fluid and a safe place to contain it for your drive out.

If you really want to be sure you show up in a great RV but don't have one, then check out RVshare. You'll be able to find lots of RVs you can rent that are in fantastic condition. 

If your tanks get full, don't fear: RV servicing is available for your grey and black water tanks.

WHERE TO STAY

Once you park your RV, you can decide to stay in it, or you can head over to walk-in camping and set up a tent.

HOW TO GET THERE

It's easy to get to Burning Man since there's really only one road in to the event. Whether you're coming in from the east or west, you'll probably either be on Interstate 80 or Highway 50. If so, you'll want to head to the town of Fernley. Once there, you'll take Exit #46 and then head north on Highway 445, which will take you to Wadsworth. Take a right on Highway 447 and head 76 miles north to Gerlach and then 10 miles north on State Route 34 to Burning Man.

PARKING

If you want to drive your RV or any other car to Burning Man, then you'll have to get a separate parking pass, which will run you $150 plus tax. The steep price is to encourage carpooling in order to cut down on traffic and the burning of fossil fuels.

Once inside, you can park your RV inside the event. Click here for more information.

TICKETS & PRICING

Ticket prices vary depending on the activities you choose to participate in. For more information, click here.

WRAP UP

Having an RV at Burning Man is a fine convenience that comes with a lot of responsibility—the event has a Leave No Trace rule that's strictly enforced. When you get there, be sure to take lots of photos and send some to [email protected] so that they can be featured on the RVshare blog or social media sites.

Check out @burningman on Twitter, @burningman on Instagram, and Burning Man Project on Facebook to stay up to date on all the Burning Man 2024 action.

Please note, this is not the official source of the event information. While we try to be as comprehensive as possible, some details may have changed since the time this article was written. Please confirm final details with the official event page.

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