FAQs

The parking lot is approx 1 mile from the event space! The parking area has a gate that is closed and locked 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!

Shuttle Bus Hours:

• Wednesday, May 1st: Approved Artists and Theme Camps only: 3p–12a
• Thursday, May 2nd: 12p–12a
• Friday, May 3rd: 9a–12a
• Saturday, May 4th: 9a–12a
• Sunday, May 5th: 8a–5p

No camping in the off-site parking lot. Shuttle runs back and forth during gate hours and then some. For the safety of the event, town folk and participants, please DO NOT WALK ON THE HIGHWAY.

Shuttle Bus Hours:

• Wednesday, May 1st: Approved Artists and Theme Camps only: 3p–12a
• Thursday, May 2nd: 12p–12a
• Friday, May 3rd: 9a–12a
• Saturday, May 4th: 9a–12a
• Sunday, May 5th: 8a–5p

2024 Tickets will be on sale at NOON, December 15th on unscruz.org.

The event is mobility-impaired friendly, with pathways and accessible restrooms throughout the event.

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 extended shuttle service in 2024. You’ll be able to 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. YOU MUST HAVE A WRISTBAND ON TO BOARD THE SHUTTLE BUS.

Shuttle Bus Hours:

Wednesday: Approved Artists and Theme Camps only: 3p–12a
Thursday: May 2nd: 12p–12a
Friday: May 3rd; 9a–12a
Saturday: May 4th: 9a–12a
Sunday: May 5th: 8a–5p

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 that minor 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. 

Please review our child policy and sign our waiver. You will be directed to our Minor Policy Waiver when you purchase your tickets or you can fill out the waiver now.

Yes.

• Children 5 and under are free
• Ages 6 through 12: $100 + shipping
• Ages 13-17 must pay full price ($200 + shipping) for a ticket and be with a legal guardian who has completed the Minor Policy Waiver.

The deadline for Creativity Grants is closed for 2024. This is the Creativity Grant  mission.

Volunteer Sign-Ups will be available and posted on our social media pages closer to the event. The descriptions and links will also be on unSCruz.org. Keep your eyes peeled. We will announce the launch date prior to launching the sign-up forms.

Placement for art or theme camp is closed for 2024.

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 and have a visible, up to date fire extinguisher present.

• Wood and other combustibles may only be burned in OFFICIAL unSCruz burn barrels, BBQs, and BBQ pit. ABSOLUTELY NO WOOD FIRES ALLOWED OUTSIDE OF DESIGNATED OFFICIAL unSCruz burn barrels, BBQs and BBq Pits.

Yes. There are porto-potties and fixed restrooms available throughout the event site. There will be a map included in your ticketing envelope.

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 pre registered, leashed and wear a service vest at all times per fairground regulations.If you and your service dog are not in compliance at all times, you risk possible eviction.

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 pre registered, leashed 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. DGS RV tickets will be available for placed art/theme camps.

• 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 slot. Be sure to have your RV/Vehicle hang tag displayed and your wristbands on prior to arrival. Explanations and instructions will be included in your ticket envelope that you’ll receive by mail.

No vehicles are allowed in the tent camping areas. However, you may purchase an RV/Vehicle pass which will give you a dedicated slot 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 gift ice at Off-Playa Info who will distribute the ice during posted daytime hours throughout the event.

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