"ING"
Just a camp at TTITD
WHO?
Welcome to Camp ING, an ephemeral sanctuary conjured into existence annually by a passionate group of friends from all corners of the globe. Embracing what we feel is the essence of the ethos, we build, sweat, laugh, play and bask in the wonder of the playa, while seeking those moments that leave us in awe...Radical Participation is key. No sherpas No spectat-ING!See you in the dust!
What?
We created a Theme Camp as our primary contribution to the community of Black Rock City.
For the better part of a decade we were the PlayaNauts...meaning roughly: "explorers of the playa" in 2018 while still of a similar mindset, we completely physically re-structured and refocused and became a camp called "ING" (camp-ING)
WHERE?
Our address is
"ING"
Black Rock City, NV, 89412!For the 2025 event we have been officially placed at 8:30 + F!
Happy Hour events from around
3:33-5:55pm daily
The Last Decade
Every camp is different, here's our history
should I be Camp-ING?
To join a Theme Camp or not?
Do you roll in solo with just a tent and a dream?
Or do you join forces with a crew of seasoned burners ready to welcome you into a camp full of shade, support, and shenanigans?Remember that the only facilities provided to the public at Burning Man are porta-potties, roads, and ice
...and you have to buy the iceEverything else to survive a week in the middle of nowhere? That’s on you unless, of course, you join a group of fellow burners to help lighten the load!PLACEMENT:
You'll know where you're living and sleeping months before you arrive on playa, so you can tell your friends and start mapping out your adventures.SHADE:
You get to share our 1,200 sqft shaded common area for relaxing, dancing, or staying out of the sun, we have recently upgraded to high quality aluminet, the perfect blend of breeze and sun deflection.We also have a few shaded carports for our kitchen, tea house, and dining area.Please note: While limited shade IS available for camping beneath, you'll be in a desert climate. We strongly recommend bringing your own personal shade structure in addition to your tent.
For ideas, click hereKITCHEN:
We provide a fully stocked area where you can prepare your own food... tables for cutting, washing, cooking, and spots to sit down and enjoy a meal with campmates.We do not provide communal meals, just the setup (stove, pots, gas, etc). That said, communal meals happen organically and you're welcome to organize one.
Ask about our Taco & Tequila meet and greet!SHOWERS:
We build a camp-use, solar-heated shower bag enclosure on a platform with a proper greywater system.
This is essentially a private stall for rinsing off and freshening up nothing luxurious!
Bring your own water. Pack it in, pack it out.LIGHTS:
Camp will be lit with ambient lighting inside structures and along pathways.
Plus, we’ve got our glowing “ING” sign on the tower and a 10’ tall ING landmark at camp entrance.MUSIC:
We’re not a large-scale sound camp, but we’ll have a daily music setup that’s perfect for pop-up dance parties and vibes all week long. (but it is burning man, do not expect silence at any point outside the temple burn)VIEW:
Since 2022, we’ve had a tower with a view for chill time, sunrises, and sunsets.
Climb at your own risk and enjoy the view!COMMUNITY:
We’re a global group of long returning and first-time burners, and we welcome new faces every year.
If you’re coming solo, you’re in good company.We host pre-playa group chats and virtual meetings to get aligned. Got questions or want to help organize something? Just reach out. we are very open format, if you'd like throw a party event of any sort, speak up and we can help.EVENTS:
We host a variety of camp-led events throughout the week, including things like:- Mobile pop-up bar
- TuTu Taco Tuesday
- My Tie MaiTai-ING Thursday
- ArtING sessions
- blINGo on Friday
- Aerial and kinky yoga
- Self-defense classes (maybe)
- Group outings to the Man and Temple Burn (optional, no pressure)We post happenings in the What Where When guide and on our camp schedule board.NEXT YEAR:This year you settle in and find your crew.
Next year, you’re a vet, and this is your home.Camp ING is a blank canvas. Want to host something? Go for it!What is Expected From EVERY Participant in Camp ING:
-this part we take seriously, so please read-Read the official Burning Man Survival Guide
Click here to read it.Know the 10 Principles
Click here to read them.LNT LNT LNT LNT...... LNFT.....LEAVE.NO.FUCKING.TRACE
No snark, no joke, you make a mess you clean it up period. your mom isn't here. (...and if she is she's busy and will NOT be cleaning up after you!)Leave the drama and ego at home
The desert is intense. If conflict comes up, go to a camp lead. We’ve got you!Ask questions
If you don’t know...just ask. Participation starts with communication. There might be snark but we are a seasoned crew and if we can't answer we'll get you to someone who can.PARTICIPATE!
We don’t spectate. We help build. We contribute. We show up.
We make this world real through action, and you are part of that.Our community is committed to a radically participatory ethic. "We believe that transformative change, whether in the individual or in society, can occur only through the medium of deeply personal participation. We achieve being through doing. Everyone is invited to work. Everyone is invited to play. We make the world real through actions that open the heart" (right from the 10 Principles)THIS ALL SOUNDS GREAT SIGN ME UP!!!---THIS ALL SOUNDS GREAT What's Next?!!!Click the man to continue
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Join-ING us on playa
So You Wanna Join ING?First and foremost, our camp is what it is because of the dedicated (slightly insane) group of friends, both old and new, who work hard and play harder every year to make that week-ish in the desert one to remember.On the other hand, it also takes some financial backing to make it all happen.Shade structures, shower and kitchen facilities, generators, transport, and storage unfortunately don’t grow on trees. We’ve elected to use camp dues as a way to share the financial responsibilities of running a functional theme camp.---Due Structure for 2025For 2025, the camp dues will be a non-refundable $200 per person (details TBA).
The sooner after you're accepted that you send your dues, the sooner you lock in your spot in camp.If paid after August 15th, the camp member will be charged a slacker fee of an additional $50, making the total $250.00 per person.This deadline is in place so that we can allocate funds in time for pre-playa planning. Dues are NEVER for profit or "fun money." They allow us to buy, build, and repair the stuff that makes camp possible. Most of those expenses hit months before we arrive on playa.Please note: When you send in dues, you are committing to being a part of Camp ING. Your dues hold your space and prevent someone else from joining. Therefore, dues are non-refundable.However, we understand that life happens. If your plans change early enough, let us know and we’ll try to work something out, like helping you find someone to take your spot.More Words
When you go car-camping, you usually pay a nominal fee for a pre-assigned space, maybe a BBQ grill, parking, and if you’re lucky, showers.
At Burning Man, you’re joining one of the most unique temporary communities in the world. You’re not just paying for a space, you’re choosing to join this specific group of humans who all share the costs evenly to bring this thing to life.
(Budget ÷ Total campers = Your dues)$175.00-$225 is a safe and affordable estimate. The actual cost per camper is much higher, but dues help cover the essentials and let us maintain infrastructure for future years. That means more communal shade, amplified music, lighting, art and decor, a solid generator setup, transport, and year-round storage.---Where the Due Money Goes (in some detail):- Storage: Shared subsidized unit, year-round.
- Transport: Currently handled by core crew with personal vehicles sometimes a rented trailer or two... minimal dollars but lots of work.
- Generators: We own three parallel-capable gennies. Funds cover gas, oil, and maintenance. charge your devices and runs camp music and lights, but not enough for your AC unit, that's a huge draw.
- Shade Structures: Upkeep and repair of Aluminet roofs (2022 upgrade cost ~$2k 2025 another $1,200)
- Showers: BYO water system with a pump and solar shower bags. You haul out your greywater
- Kitchen: Communal area with stoves, tables, griddle, and four 5-gal propane canisters
- Bar Supplies: Campers bring personal booze. Happy hours are funded via dues, (campers welcome to all HH/party drinks just don't plan on that being your main source)
- Lights: LED lighting for common space, upgraded ING signs (tower and 10’ version)
- Gas: Fuel for generators and stoves, use as needed.
- Seating: Hammocks, cushions, and PlayaTech benches for the chill zone and tea tent.We’re also a placed theme camp, which doesn’t cost anything, but it means you’ll know your camp’s location ahead of time and can share that with your friends.---
If you have any questions about dues or how funds are used, just reach out. We’re happy to share the budget.---HOW DO I JOIN?Step 1: Fill out the camper application form.
Click here to apply. * if it doesn’t work, email us.)*Step 2: Wait for a response.
You’ll get an email or text with instructions on how to send dues.
Please don’t send payment until you receive the official dues link.Step 3: Start connecting.
We’ll invite you to the WhatsApp group chat, Facebook group, or website thread so you can meet fellow campers.Lastly:
Come to Burning Man!---Email us at CampcalledING@gmail.com for the 2025 application.
We’re likely full if it’s after July 4th
Origin story
Way back in the day, a few of us from Eugene, Oregon, folks who cut our teeth at Oregon Country Fair (IYKYK), stumbled onto this wild thing called Burning Man.Some of us joined a coolFuckinCamp for a few years and loved it. But eventually, we wanted to branch off and bring our own brand of dusty debauchery to the playa.We experimented with a couple versions over the last decade, and today we are ING.
Camp ING.On the spectrum of camp types, we lean toward radical self-reliance.
We throw great parties. We host a legendary daily happy hour.
But more than that, we’ve built a truly amazING playa family made up of people from every corner of the globe and every walk of life.We welcome you to swing by, play some games, have a drink, and burn with us.
If you’re looking for a camp to call home, follow the link below for more details.ONE OF US ONE OF US
We are pretty much full for 2025 but please...
Come Visit us right on the corner of at 8:30 and F!!!
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