When should I arrive?

Hatfield is correct, the winds do tend to pick up in the afternoon, So, if ya can arrive early morning then ya can usually get set up before the heat sets in,

But, IF you are not accustomed to the heat ya may want to arrive later in the day, just so ya can set up towards evening and then have your first day on the playa begin evening time so ya can get a goods night sleep and not be as tired from driving

its really difficult to get a nap mid day if its really hot, and being worn out the first day can make it difficult to catch up to yourself...

for some people it takes 2-3 days to acclimate.... unless ya already live in High Altitude Desert Clime..

I''m a flatland girl, so it's takes me a good day and a good sleep to get acclimated..

whatever time ya get there. I am sure you'll be diggin it and runnin on adrenaline at least for a few hours...

Bare

I really wish I had gotten this advice last year on my first trip last year. Arriving in mayhem and waiting around not knowing what was going on by myself wasn't so grand. also just sleeping 2 hours that first night wasn't so great either. Good thing the rest of the week was awesome!

I'm definitely planning to arrive Monday morning around 5-6am this year!

NO NEW SALES AT GATE! Do not expect to show up at the event and buy tickets this year. They have already made it very clear that there will be no new ticket sales at the gat!

Thanks! Are you limited on the size of your camp? And can you park your vehicle in your camp area, to deflect wind for your tent ot setup?

when you arrive look for space that doesnt say "reserved for themecamps" any area that isn't reserved is open for your camping,

it's a good idea that once you find a spot, park and go meet your neighbors BEFORE setting up, ask them if it's ok to camp there, sometimes there are camps that are expecting more people, and though we are not really supposed to "landgrab" it is usual that some camps will be holding some extra space for others that may be joining them later in the week,,

Many times your neighbors will say its cool for ya to camp there, then ya can go about setting up. again, as long as it doesnt say "reserved" The map will also help you see what area is reserved.. anything that is not marked as reserved can be used by non themecamps

If you arrive at night, it may be best to just set up a tent for the night, in case you cant tell if its an "open" camp area, then in daylight ya can figure it out...

use as much land as ya need in the open area, themecamps are subject to specific area size, but open camping is not subject to the same rule, but, use what ya need and try not to spread out too excessively

early in the week there is LOTS of room, but as the week goes on space tightens up some.. and ya have to share your are a bit more...

trust me, there is plenty of space....

if ya have ANY doubts or questions, look for the "Camp Placement" team, it's NOT DPW.... anyone with a golfcart and a radio can point you in the direction of the placement team if ya should need them...

my bet is you'll be just fine when ya get there...

my only suggestion to you, YES!, be sure to use your vehicles as "wind breaks" the winds come from all directions, but, most usually the winds come from the south-south west, moving across the playa to the north.... (correct me if I am wrong on that)

YES, you can park your vehicles in your camp, but, after Wednesday you can't drive in the city unless you are leaving the city..

(FYI, there is a $20.00 per person to go in and out of the city, but if ya need to go into town for anythng there is a bus that goes and I think the fee for that is $5.00 per person)

We always have our domes front door opening towards the morning sun...... and place our vehicles behind the domes closest to the gate entrance...

but again, hear it loud and clear, NOTHING stops the dust or winds... and they come from every direction...

have a great time...

Bare