FAQs

The parking lot is approx 1 mile from the event space! The parking area has a gate that is closed after hours! There is a caretaker who lives next to the gate who will be keeping an eye on things! Event staff will be patrolling each night to make sure folks aren’t doing anything they shouldn’t be in the parking lot. The parking lot will be lit all night long. Since camping in the parking lot is not allowed, wristbands will be removed from anyone caught camping in the parking lot! DON’T LEAVE VALUABLES IN YOUR CAR! BE SMART! We’re not advertising where the parking lot is for safety/security reasons!

Absolutely no camping in the off-site parking lot. Shuttle runs back and forth during gate hours, no walking on the highway allowed.

2023 is sold out. Ticket holders should have their tickets by now. They went out at the beginning of the month (April). Buy and sell tickets for face value. We recommend doing the exchange in person. Please exchange from friends or friends of friends… scalping and ripping people off happens.

The event is mobility-impaired friendly, with pathways and accessible restrooms throughout the event. In addition, we have a designated mobility-impaired camping area for those who are tent camping. Please be sure to indicate your needs when purchasing your ticket.

Gate Hours

Wednesday: (PLACED CAMPS & ART ONLY) 8a—10p
Thursday: Noon—10p
Friday: 9a—10p
Saturday: 9a—8p
Sunday:  Not staffed, open for exodus @ 9a cleared out by 7p

The event ends at 5 pm on Sunday. Everyone must be cleared out by 7 pm.

No.

Parking in the designated Fairgrounds Parking Area is FREE.

We will be offering shuttle service in 2023. You’ll be able drive into the event to unload all the things before returning your car to the designated Fairgrounds parking area. Then you can shuttle back in, unencumbered. Pedestrian ticket holders may exit and re-enter the event through the main gate throughout the event.

No, the ticket price includes admission for tent camping and all 4 days/3 nights of unSCruz. If you decide to leave, you may return if you are still wearing your wristband.

Yes, we embrace radical inclusion at unSCruz. The legal guardian of any minor at the event is responsible for them at all times. You are the filter for what your children see and hear, which includes all adult behaviors at the event and life in general. You will be directed to our Minor Policy Waiver when you purchase your tickets or you can fill out the waiver now.

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Children under 12 are free. Ages 12 to 17 must pay for a ticket and be with a legal guardian who has completed the Minor Policy Form.

Yes! We would love it if you would apply for a creativity grant. Check out our mission & guidelines.

Read our volunteer descriptions! When sign-ups begin the position titles will turn into links, when slots are filled the links will no longer be active. Request Theme Camp and Art Installation placement.

NO RENEGADE SOUND IS PERMITTED

Fairground policy states sound is allowed during the following hours

Indoors: 11a – 11p
Outdoors: 11a – 10p

Sound levels are not to exceed 95 decibels, 100 feet from the sound source during these hours.

Silent Disco will run during the evening quiet hours thru sunrise.

YES

• Small propane BBQs are allowed

• Wood and other combustibles may only be burned in OFFICIAL unSCruz burn barrels, BBQs, and BBQ pit

NO

• OPEN FLAME

There are no dumpsters or public trash cans at unSCruz.

This is a Burning Man event, we abide by all 10 principles.

LEAVE NO TRACE (LNT) is one of the principles.

• Pack your trash
• Pack it in, pack it out
• Pack out whatever you brought in
• Pick up any trash, paper, feathery bits, etc. even if you did not create the Matter Out Of Place (MOOP)

Propane fire pits are allowed and must be supervised by a camp member at all times when in use.

• Wood and other combustibles may only be burned in OFFICIAL unSCruz burn barrels, BBQs, and BBQ pit

Yes.

NO PETS. Not only dogs and cats, NO PETS includes birds (geese, roosters, ducks, etc.)!

Service dogs are welcome. You will be directed to a waiver form when you purchase your tickets or fill out the waiver now.

All service dogs must be preregistered and wear a service vest at all times per fairground regulations.

Service dogs are welcome. You will be directed to a waiver form when you purchase your tickets or fill out the waiver now.

All service dogs must be preregistered and wear a service vest at all times per fairground regulations.

A limited number of RV/Vehicle Passes will be available on a first come, first serve basis or within an approved theme camp footprint.

• RV/Vehicle Passes DO NOT include Hook-ups
• You can run generators in RV/Vehicle spots
• In and out privileges are for sentient beings only

Enter through the Fairground’s main gate and Placement will guide all RVs/Vehicles to the designated camping area. Be sure to have your RV/Vehicle Pass ticket available along with your event tickets when you arrive at the gate.

No vehicles are allowed in the tent camping areas. However, you may purchase an RV/Vehicle pass which will give you a dedicated space for 1 vehicle and a tent. Please know that there must be a 10′ clear perimeter around your car to comply with CalFire mandates.

Tent campers will be allowed to enter the event to drop off all the things. Placement will give you direction upon arrival.

Don’t spend money where you don’t have to. You can park your vehicle in the FREE lot, and as long as you keep your wristband on, you may come and go as you please.

No. Nothing can be bought or sold at the event. –>Gifting Principle

No. If you want it, bring it. –>Radical Self Reliance.

We do offer free ice at Off-Playa Info during posted daytime hours throughout the event.

Food, water, costumes, camping gear, whatever you need to survive the weekend.