Burning Man 2008

Reno / Tahoe Theme Camps


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Camps by Name

Camps by Location

Booby Bar

Controlled Burn

Labwerks

Mantis Project

Mohammeds Mini Martini and Erotica

Shiva Vista Project

Rhythmwave

My Burning Man Stories




So that you don't have to click through the Burning Man alphabet
to find your local friends, listed below are links or emails
from the official Burning Man theme camps list for the 45 camps
from the Reno / Tahoe area. Note playa placement at after hometown.

If I missed your camp or you wish to have info dropped,
please email a link or info to :

sudden (dot) net (at) gmail (dot) com



667:The Neighbors of the Beast
BRC Hellions unite, and set-up at the invitation of the Dark Lords of Terminal Village. Hothshot the Robot, d6 audio damage, Spectralcodec participant-controlled Video Screens return for the 9th year, movie nite, Jackbot, HU-go2:the Intruder Alert! Robot Centurion, and more await!
Hometown: Reno, NV Terminal City Allante & 3:00
URL: http://www.robotronia.com
Contact: d6 (at) robotronia (dot) com


Above The Limit
Cafe Kona's morning coffee, Deep South's Verandah Lounge, BeerGarden's 125 gallons of finest homebrew, SwagExchange Outpost, and exotic beverages in spectacular Crystal Cavern 40' dome bar lounge- we're the Beermerican Dream from sea to shining sea , entertaining friends new and old around the clock!
Hometown: Reno, NV 4:30 & Impala
URL: http://www.campabovethelimit.com
Contact: twilight (at) campabovethelimit (dot) com

APOKILIPTIIKA
Located as part of Terminal City, APOKILIPTIKA spins the “American Dream” theme into its “Freedoom and Doomocracy” sub-theme, with all sorts of light hearted (and some not so light) twists and jabs on American culture, politics, iconography, foreig n policy and more- all with that special APOKILIPTIKA style. We like art, and will have lots of it in and around the camp.
Hometown: Carson City, NV Terminal City Allante & 3:00
URL: http://www.apokiliptika.com
Contact: 4doobers (at) pyramid (dot) net

Black Rock Brews and Shoes
Home-Brews and Horse-shoes, the perfect summer combination. Come hang out and drink some cold delicious beer and play some horse-shoes; tournaments every afternoon.
Hometown: Reno, NV Bonneville & 3:00
URL: http://www.myspace.com/blackrockbrewsandshoes
Contact: melissajtest (at) yahoo (dot) com

Black Rock City Fallout Shelter
…strolling along the dusty streets of Black Rock City, you come upon an elevator. Above the elevator doors is the universal fallout shelter sign, to your right, a button with a down arrow. Press the button.
Hometown: Reno, NV Esplanade & 8:30
URL: http://georgepiccard.com/?page_id=84
Contact: gpickard (at) renoimage (dot) com

The Black Rock Fun Jet Camp
Spin the Wheel of Travel and see where it sends you. Maybe to Paris, maybe to Bedlam Hospital, maybe to Wisconsin...come travel the world. No passport required.
Hometown: Reno, NV 7 and Esplanade within snowflake village
Contact: Susieclue (at) Susieclue (dot) com

Bling Bling
Camp Bling Bling brings Arms Across the Playa to Burningman this year. Visit us at www.myspace.com/armsacrosstheplaya to find out more about our vision. Our camp offers fun and games to all; Bocce Ball Tournaments, Trampolines and more...
Hometown: Truckee, CA Dart & 4:30
URL: http://www.myspace.com/armsacrosstheplaya
Contact: dfagel (at) hotmail (dot) com

bmanbutton camp
bmanbutton camp is the place to make pin on buttons you make your own and have a photo one made too. from your own camera are we take a picture for you
Hometown: Sparks , NV 3:30 & Fairlane
URL: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BMANBUTTON
Contact: nicki56 (at) sbcglobal (dot) net

Bohemian Lounge
Associated with Jub Jub's Plastic Circus
Hometown: Sparks , NV 3:30 and the Esplanade
Contact: georgette (at) bohocrush (dot) com

Brand-UR-Ass 'N More
Brand-UR-Ass 'N More will stimulate your entire being, from your mind to your ass. Bare your butt at the hitchin post and get a fun temporary brand, your soul to our Speedtherapist, your spirit at Moonbeam’s Reiki touch, and your thirst at the Mr. Roger’s Memorial Martini Bar. Y'all come and play!
Hometown: Sparks, NV
Contact: miss.cyndi (at) live (dot) com

Burner Hostel Staff retreat
After 10 successful years, Hagey and the crew of the Black rock International Burner Hostel are taking a siesta!!! Thats right - this year, our Dream is to kick back, drink mint duleps, and otherwise relax!!! As always, everyone is more than welcom e to call round, but we may be asleep! Finally!
Hometown: Sparks, NV no listing on playa?
Contact: bribh2007 (at) yahoo (dot) com

Camp Gallavant
Ahoy, we're The Pirates Of The Playa (infamous creators of the Mutant Vehicle, USS Nevada). We love to Gallavant across the playa spreading fun and adventure wherever we go! Visit us at Redirection Connection Village, the new "Loading Station" for the "Official Public Transit System" of BRC!
Hometown: Sparks, NV Redirection Connection Village Corvair & 3:00
URL: http://neworleans.servebeer.com
Contact: RICKSAX1 (at) aol (dot) com

Camp Green Zone
Camping for working journalists.
Hometown: Reno , NV Dart & 6:00
URL: http://campgreenzone.com
Contact: randyrmiler (at) gmail (dot) com

Camp Hanging Chad
Camp Hanging Chad is the Black Rock City Polling place. The camp will be outfitted with an official voting machine, polls open all hours for the election of the "village idiot". Camp Hanging Chad will also provide stripper poles (candidates requir ed to dance).
Hometown: Reno, NV Martini Village Dart & 4:30
Contact: szideck (at) tmcc (dot) edu

Camp Jello Shot
Camp Jello Shot-- Bringing you cool refreshments and cooler music since 2001.
Hometown: Reno, NV Dart & 6:30
URL: http://www.signaturedigital.net/jelloshot.html
Contact: chicago_todd (at) lycos (dot) com

Camp Welcome
Greetings and welcome to our camp! We cordially invite you to attend "American Icons Happy Hour" from 6-7 pm each evening, followed by "Open Mic Nightly" from 7-8pm, let's entertain BRC together! It gives us great pleasure knowing all visitors receive the utmost hospitality and leave with a feeling of gratitude.
Hometown: Reno, NV Wheel and 2:45
Contact: trl112 (at) yahoo (dot) com

Cave of the Echo People a` Trois
Cave of the Echo People are a band of nomads who exist to enhance the American open arms experience of the playa. "Kiddies will enjoy playa 'games under the guise of "Hell Yes! We're Open". Bask in the sights and sounds of Reflection... enjoy the comfort of the Cave.
Hometown: Reno, NV 3:00 Plaza at 8:30
URL: http://http:www.archnevada.com/echopeople
Contact: ericj (at) saturnnet (dot) com

Club Verboten
Club Verboten returns to serve the Popular Masses with retro electronica,some Gorilla Zoe and friends new electronica and a new mid-week afternoon program for those who know us only for Saturday nights.
Hometown: Reno, NV 4:30 & Edsel
Contact: thunter885 (at) aol (dot) com

E.Z.R.A. Presents: LIT UP
Somewhere in the night, far away from the bustle of the inner-city, lies a place where a new experience will be created.....WITH LIGHTS! In 2008, E.Z.R.A. Invites you to get LIT UP: A warm environment where you can interact socially with others; in a space to bring friends and make new ones. Abandon your boundaries and reinvent yourself here! This camp promises to be visually aesthetic and welcomes you home!! E.Z.R.A: Living the American Dream on the Playa since 2006.
Hometown: Reno, NV Gremlin & 9:00
Contact: bdeywoo (at) yahoo (dot) com

Earth Guardians
Earth Guardians inspire our community to embrace LNT /Green principles. Hug the playa, then go beyond no trace and Green Your Burn. Join us for daily yoga, MOOPing, nature walks, hotspring patrol, classes and happy hour. Rest by our bar and expand your mind with our enviromental library and movies.
Hometown: Incline Village, NV The Wheel at 1:15
URL: http://www.earthguardians.net/
Contact: karina (at) burningman (dot) com

FALLOUT SHELTER
Fallout Shelter is going full tilt again this year with large tent, couches, large over stuffed pillows, carpet Den like atmosphere, with rock & Roll music, more colored lights, bar, indoor and outdoor relaxation. Outdoor large screen rock videos a nd or shawdow dancing. take a break, come on by.
Hometown: Sparks, NV 4:30 Plaza at 4:00
Contact: loside (at) charter (dot) net

The Get Lit Asylum
Burner Vets and Virgins Alike: Come Get Lit at the Get Lit Asylum! Stay visible to art cars, mobile art and drunken bikers! Come kick it, we will get you decked in some awesome glo wear and maybe (if yer lucky) you will even catch some live music b y Reno band Sinicle! Remember:Don't get hit, get lit!
Hometown: Reno, NV Allante & 3:00
Contact: blackrosepunk (at) hotmail (dot) com

Get Nailed Salon
Our goal is to add color to peoples lives through their nails. We know how grimey everyone's nails get out on the playa during Burning Man. We would like to beautify hands throughout Black Rock City by offering nail painting. We will be open Tuesda y through Friday from 5-6p (Saturday 4-5p).
Hometown: Reno, NV 10:00 & Bonneville
Contact: jamied2 (at) yahoo (dot) com

Hedonic Sensuous Massage
Your ultimate pleasure is receiving a sensual spritz shower and sponge bath followed by lustful, arousing massage. Several male and female luxury-loving massage therapists serve your every desire. An etherereal experience under 40 x 60 tent with gentle breezes, tranquil music, melodious waterfall.
Hometown: Reno, NV Gremlin & 4:30
Contact: slshp (at) hotmail (dot) com

Hokey Pokey Sunshine Hotel
Hokey Pokey Camp -Dance the Hokey Pokey everyday at noon and turn yourself around. Everyone welcome. Friends of Bill W. Meeting Everday at 5. This a 24 hour camp of clean and sober people. Everyone welcome to come by and adjust or just hang out. Dance on Friday night.
Hometown: Gardnerville, NV 3:00 Plaza at 2:00
Contact: marvo03 (at) hughes (dot) net

HOT WHEELZ CAMP
Here at HOT WHEELZ CAMP, we offer the gift of mobility to fellow Burners who might have difficulty traveling to the far reaches of Black Rock City. It is our goal to expand and enhance the opportunities of our Themecamp guests to PARTICIPATE!
Hometown: Reno, NV Center Camp at 7:00
URL: http://groups.msn.com/HotWheelzCamp
Contact: westernskys (at) gmail (dot) com

Jub Jub's Plastic Circus
Aren't all dreams fashioned from the mind that conceives them? What does a monkey dream? What monkey-business will brew up out of his primordial subconscious for you to experience. Jub Jub, the truly American of Monkeys, awaits to inform you.
Hometown: Reno, NV Esplanade & 3:30
Contact: archideaz (at) aol (dot) com

Lenny Camp
Come visit Pope Lenninions as they wreak havoc in the friendly confines of Lenny Camp, now situated within the new Redirection Connection Village. We're the secret substance that holds it all together.....come see how!
Hometown: Sparks, NV Redirection Connection Village Corvair & 3:00
URL: http://hometown.aol.com/ricksax1/LennyCamp.html
Contact: RICKSAX1 (at) aol (dot) com

Lollipop Shot Camp
Lollipop Shot Camp - Have a shot and a treat! A lollipop shot is where you can experience a shot of Vodka with your very own lollipop flavor and shot glass - reusable, renewable and it glows in the dark! This is "living your dream!" Part of the new Martini Village.
Hometown: Reno, NV Martini Village Dart & 4:30
Contact: crowther (at) unr (dot) edu

Martini Village
Welcome to the next step of entertainment! Emerging from Martini camp, is Martini Village! Stop by for a multitude of enjoyment with Martini Lunches and Cocktail Parties, Lollipop-Alcohol Adventures, F.U.N. Comedy and Lots of Music! Please check th e What, When, Where for more information.
Hometown: Reno, NV Dart & 4:30
Contact: aadams1997 (at) yahoo (dot) com

Moonshine Tavern
We are one of the coolest bars on the playa with the addition of our new stage featuring live bands, DJs and misc. performances! Come on by and EARN this year's Burning Man shot glass to add to your growing collection!
Hometown: Reno, NV 9:00 Plaza at 3:30
URL: http://www.moonshinetavern.com
Contact: creddin1 (at) hotmail (dot) com

Necropolis
A fat head from the dead.
Hometown: Reno, NV Edsel & 3:00
Contact: tilghman6six (at) yahoo (dot) com

nevada barbarians
we are zany at best. we are a group of locals who love the desert and love to have fun. our camp welcomes everyone with opon arms to come hang out and party like a barbarian. anyone who can drink can come chill and play with us 24/7 if u can hang.. ..so come see what we are all about.
Hometown: Reno, NV Terminal Village Allante & 3:30
Contact: burning_man_girl (at) yahoo (dot) com

picasso camp
Picasso Camp is back! We've got fresh paint, fresh canvasses, and fresh vibes for the playa. Always a participant's best friend, our camp provides Burners a place to express their ideas on two huge canvasses 24/7. Our FUBAR is stocked and ready to serve and our crew of eclectic DJs set the mood. Our chill domes provide the space to create and collaborate!
Hometown: Reno, NV Center Camp Portal West
URL: http://picassocamp.org
Contact: dobyns.jessica (at) yahoo (dot) com

Playaball Hoops Madness
Full court basketball on the playa. Pick up games day and night. Everyone welcome. 3 hoops. Balls provided.
Hometown: So. Lake Tahoe, CA Edsel & 9:00
Contact: alameww (at) yahoo (dot) com

PYRAMID SCHEME
SOCIAL CLIMBERS & SWINGERS WELCOME TO THE PYRAMID SCHEME. IT'S A 3 SIDED PYRAMID, 40' TALL WITH A PENDULUM SWING SUSPENDED FROM THE CENTER. IT'S A MAGNIFICANT BEACON ON THE PLAYA!
Hometown: Reno, NV 7:30 Plaza at 2:00
Contact: danahickman19 (at) aol (dot) com

Redirection Connection
Welcome to Redirection Connection, the new conglomerate of well-known, established and FUN Theme Camps! Drop in for a ride on one of our many Mutant Vehicles at the new hub/loading station for the Official Public Transit System of Black Rock City a nd get Connected for Redirection to another location!
Hometown: Sparks, NV Corvair & 3:00
URL: http://hometown.aol.com/ricksax1/Village.html
Contact: RICKSAX1 (at) aol (dot) com

The Reno Housewives
Helping dress BRC since 1998. If you need bridesmaids for your playa wedding, ask us! (References upon request)
Hometown: Reno, NV 9:00 & Fairlane
URL: http://N/A
Contact: renohousewives (at) gmail (dot) com

Risa
RISA is just like the resort planet from Star Trek, renowned for its breezes and easy-going, uninhibited sexuality. Our main attraction at Risa this year is the Dancing Peahen and Peacock Shuttle. Look for Risa and the Shuttle within Redirection Co nnection Village!
Hometown: Carson City, NV Redirection Connection Corvair & 3:00
URL: http://brc-risa.com/
Contact: brcrogman (at) yahoo (dot) com

Schaweet and Noice
Camp Schweet and Noice is an eclectic mix of circus and live music. The home-base of VigilantiUp! Stilt brigade and Dooki Doodle, the best band to ever sing about poo.
Hometown: Reno, NV Corvair & 7:30
URL: http://www.vigilantiup.org
Contact: mtgordy (at) yahoo (dot) com

Sex Filth Avenue Boutique
SEX FILTH AVENUE is an interactive Boutique. We will be giving away 1000+ Naughty sexy costumes. Your active participation is needed and encouraged. Costumes are a large part of the Burning Man Experience. Some say that Burning Man is a cult of "Radical Self Expression".
Hometown: Carson City, NV Terminal City Allante & 3:00
URL: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S_e_x_Filth_Ave/
Contact: mikebrisbin (at) yahoo (dot) com

Sore Nipple Camp
Come spin the wheel of enjoyment (maybe), ride the Sibian, have a drink and enjoy some games. Try to beat last years record of 9 C.D.'s on your nipple.(We will supply the ice) Get a tramp stamp, or come by to get a flogging. Beware!!! We are the people that your parents warned you about.
Hometown: Sparks, NV Terminal City Allante & 3:00
Contact: dbell2317 (at) sbcglobal (dot) net

Terminal City
Terminal City — Your Sub-Culture Suburbia, and defenders of Freedoom and Doomocracy. Terminal City’s theme camp districts include APOKILIPTIKA, Espresso Camp, MASH 4207th, The Booby Bar, Herring Camp, Shuttle Base Galileo, 667-Nieghbors of the Beas t, Sex Filth Avenue and Diva Den of Desire.
Hometown: Carson City, NV Allante & 3:00
URL: http://www.apokiliptika.com/terminal_city_page.htm
Contact: 4doobers (at) pyramid (dot) net

The Twenty-first Amendment
The Twenty-first Amendment to the United States Constitution repealed the Eighteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which had mandated nationwide Prohibition.
Hometown: Reno, NV 3:00 & Gremlin
Contact: clymensb (at) charter (dot) net

Unicornios Satanicos
Wouldn't Satanism be a lot better if it had more pink? Unicornios Satanicos is a gay-friendly Satanic ministry designed to put the fun back in heresy. Take a bounce on our pink fuzzy crucifix too!
Hometown: Reno, NV Gremlin & 9:00
URL: http://groups.google.com/group/GayFriendlyGasStationOfSatan
Contact: jrtillett (at) gmail (dot) com

VAMP CAMP
Come by and enjoy the outdoor Vamp Camp lounge and try some vamp juice. You will find a relaxing setting with friendly vampers and burners. Also for your use and enjoyment partake in BRC only fully functional bidet.
Hometown: Gardnerville, NV 7:30 Plaza at 1:00
Contact: pshipley (at) sppc (dot) com

Voted Best Camp
Nothing complicated here folks. Nightly Punk Rock mayhem drenched in beer and whiskey with amazing displays of skateboarding. We have a bar, a stage, and an halfpipe; everything else is just dress up. Please be advised that when night falls we are rated R and the kiddies should stay back at camp.
Hometown: Reno, NV 2:00 & Jeep
URL: http://myspace.com/votedbestcamp
Contact: votedbestcamp (at) yahoo (dot) com

The Wanderer's Camp aka PreBurners
Our Camp is an oasis on the playa offering information about the Black Rock's early inhabitants/explorers, provided on a kiosk for all to enjoy. This year is dedicated to Jeff Wenner aka "The Wanderer", longtime Burner who wandered into the spirit world. We are having a sunrise ceremony in his honor.
Hometown: Reno, NV Fairlane & 3:00
Contact: bodie992000 (at) yahoo (dot) com