Steven Charles

Up and Coming Camps at Burning Man

Upon arriving at the gates of Burning Man, if it’s your first time or your twentieth you’ll always be greeted the same: “Welcome home!” For first timers this will be the moment to get out of your vehicle, finally stretch your legs, and promptly roll around in the dust, baptized in what will be your new home. Freshly dusted, equipped with your map and guide, it’s time to slow roll down one of the main streets to where camp will be. After the gravity of where you are sets in, you’ve unpacked and oriented yourself it’s time to venture out. Perhaps on foot, probably on a bike to check out the neighborhood and the playa. Exploring the labyrinth of streets, alleyways, villages, camps and everything in-between can be overwhelming for even the grizzled vets of Burning Man. This year being my sixth year on the playa I found a couple camps who eased that excitement, gave me a place to chill and most of all, knew how to party. These are my two up and coming Burning Man Camps you need to find next year.