Elephant Camp: Heart-Centered Village at Burning Man 2025

Tips for a Cool Burn

Camping Gear: Bring your usual camping essentials—tent, sleeping bag, toilet paper, and anything to make your tent cozy and fun. Traveling from afar, or otherwise don't own gear, then you can rent from the camp's stock of supplies here: Rental Gear
Personal Cup: Bring a reusable cup and plate for free food and drinks. Label it with your name in case it goes on its own adventure. We’ve got plates and utensils for in camp use, but you're going to need you're own stuff for tripping around town.
Light-Up Clothing: Illuminate yourself with glowing clothing or hats. The playa is pitch black at night so staying visible is key.
Tutu Tuesday: Don’t forget a tutu for Tutu Tuesday! Grab one on Amazon and join the fun.
Weather Gear: Be prepared for the extreme temps—cool nights and blazing days. Pack long sleeves, tank tops, white cotton, a brimmed hat, and your fabulous tutu.
Water: Bring plenty of water for drinking and showers—estimate about 2 gallons per shower. Hydration is crucial, so drink like a fish, especially during build week.
Noise: It's a party! So, there will be music and sound 24/7. Hopefully some of the music will be coming from you! But in the event, it gets to be too much, prepare to deflect the sound. Bringing a small speaker that can stream brown noise, or pink noise, or whatever color noise, really works great. Ear plugs---eh...but brown noise, YES!
Bike: A bike is essential for getting around. E-bikes are the best! Adorn your bike with lights so you're visible at night. Decorate it uniquely and attach something tall to help you spot it in the sea of bikes.
Foot Care: Spray your feet with a vinegar and water mix to combat the alkaline sand. Bring socks, Vaseline, waterproof shoes, or plastic bags and tape to protect your feet— just in case it rains. Calgon water softener also works great. Vinegar is cheaper.
Sand Protection: Pack coverings for your eyes, nose, and throat to guard against the dust.
RV Prep: If you’re bringing an RV, reflective coverings and painter's/gaffer’s tape are a must to reflect the scorching heat.
Creative Cards: Bring fun "business" cards with your name and number. You’ll meet the most amazing people and want to keep in touch.
Gifts: Share the love with little gifts. It doesn't have to be a material gift. It could be a hug, telling someone a joke.

The Burning Man organization absolutely adores us. This year we have been placed near the same location as the past two years -- on the corner of 4:30 and the Esplanade. Our camp is all about creating art, playing freely, and fostering a deeply connected community. We're grounded in Burning Man's core principles, which bind us together and help us navigate any adversity. Attachment B showcases last year's shining example of our unity.

Taking care of each other is what we're all about. And remember, if you see someone not having the best time, jump in and lift their spirits!

Welcome to the adventure! Get ready to have your mind blown!