Fire Camp 2026 Placement

​Hey!  Some of you are real dusty already, some are about to get dusty real soon.  Hooray!  It's time to pack all the objects.  Quick note- if you are helping with build and you are going to take advantage of the preevent meals for camp helpers- please note: pre event meal service will not begin until Thursday am of build week (we just don't have even of a glimmer of a kitchen before that to work with).  So make sure you prepare to feed yourself up until then.  Ok- so catch up on all those camp emails on our fabulous website https://www.firecamp3.com and make sure you're signed up to volunteer. Ok ready... set... placement!  

ps- you have my contact info below.  If something comes up and you need assistance- text me! ❤️-s

​Placement Email 2026:  THIS IS A BIG ONE! And your last email before we see you in the dust.
 
PLACEMENT
 
Why? Getting all the things to the playa and setting up your home is your first Burning Man stress test. Whether you’re a feng shui artist or just want to park your butt and your beer bong wherever, we aim to minimize that stress.
 
MAP LOGIC
 
Instead of placing on a strict grid (ugh), we make neighborhoods out of groups of friends with new-to-camp folks mixed in. Check your email for the attachments showing camper list and neighborhood map to find yours.
 
To make the ‘hoods, we consider your attitude toward raw onions, personal requests, power, services, arrival and departure dates. Larger rigs and early arrivals help define the spaces. Tents and later arrivals fill in. If you’ve ordered services or are departing early, you’re near a street. If you’ve ordered power, you’re near a source… kinda duh.

POWER
 
Our fabulous generator influences placement. A lot. Those of you on camp power see your Generator email. You’re responsible for bringing cables (heavy duty!) to plug into our system, and for having connectors on blocks in case of rain.
 
Regarding placement, 15-ampers, see the camper list for spider box assignment (SB1, SB2, SB3, SB4, SB5, SB6). On the map, your names are clustered around those boxes, so please locate in those areas. 30-ampers, you’ll share your line via a Y-end and your partner is the next closest purple name. Your distance from power is determined by the length of cable that you brought.
 
Be aware that Team Generator (Kyler and friends) may ask you to move or plug into a different box, so please be courteous as we make sure you have access to the power you paid for.

ARRIVAL AND CHECK-IN

When you arrive, take a breath. Stretch your legs. Get some hugs. Placement peeps (Lorraine and friends) can help you find your spot and you’ll have plenty of time to unload and set up. Please take up just the space you need with consideration for those who are yet to arrive. If you arrive in the middle of the night you can chill anywhere until morning. We’ll move you to your permaspot as needed.
 
Please check in at the Camp Info table located next to the kitchen. We’ll mark off that you’ve arrived, give you your meal bracelet, share the happenings, and check your volunteer hours. All questions answered!

VEHICLES

Camp is not a parking lot. We get dinged by the org if we look like a camp o’ cars. If your vehicle isn’t part of your sleeping infrastructure, you’ll move it to a staff parking lot specifically for this purpose (it’s cool that we get to use staff parking!). It’s located at 5:30 out past L.
 
Plan to drop it off right after you’ve set up your camp (ride your bike back… guarantee you’ll have adventures on the way!). Place a sign on your dash with your name and “ESD Camp 3” on it. Placement can help you with this.
 
Regarding the inner road, it must be kept clear. And please avoid driving over power lines and lights. Duh. If you’re asked to move yer f’ing truck, it’s because something needs to happen in that spot for real (like poop pumpout!).
 
SPEAKING OF POOP
 
Services access is important. If you’ve ordered pumpout, please leave a path to your poop chute and orient your structures so it’s accessible. When you check in at Camp Info, you will receive a sign to tape to your rig to ensure the truck can find you.
 
WELCOME
 
Our camp is special and you’re a part of the amazingness. Be welcoming to all who wander around camp and enjoy getting to know your new fam. We have a ton of fun new people this year, so veterans, please share your camp culture wisdom.
 
FINALLY
 
As we said above, things change. No one can predict what camp will really look like, so as we build our beautiful space, we adjust. Burning Man is an evolving adventure and our simple goal is to make space for everyone in all ways! Awwwww. 

The Placement clipboard will be trotting around camp starting 8/23. If you can’t find me, I may be working (or napping) --- just keep looking. And if you have questions, please email [email protected].
 
Safe travels and much love,
Camp Cor (this one from Lorraine ❤)