Camp With BUI

Who We Are

Camp Burners Under the Influence (Camp BUI) is a group of people who value connection, participation, and showing up for one another.

We’re a long-standing Burning Man camp known for our front porch, strong sense of community, and traditions like Shot of the Day and Pineapple Upside Down Cake Thursday.

Our camp is grounded in the principles of Burning Man, with an emphasis on radical self-reliance balanced by a commitment to community, shared experience, and contribution.

We’re not just a place to stay — we’re a group of people building something together.

What We Offer

• A welcoming, social, and connected camp environment

• Shared gathering spaces and daily interaction

• Camp-hosted events and traditions

• A mix of experienced burners and new participants

• A culture that values participation over perfection

What We Expect

• Participation is expected — not optional

• Willingness to contribute to build, strike, and camp operations

• Engagement with camp events and the broader community

• Respect for others, shared spaces, and camp culture

We aim to create a space where everyone contributes in a way that supports the whole.

What We Don’t Offer

Plug-and-play or fully serviced camping

Passive participation

Full-service meals or ongoing support

A spectator experience

If you’re looking for ease without contribution, this likely isn’t the right fit.

Our Approach

New campers are typically supported by current camp members through a mentor-style approach.

This helps create stronger connections within camp, ensures alignment with expectations, and supports new campers as they integrate into the BUI culture. It also allows the camp to grow in a way that remains balanced and cohesive.

Camp Creed & Code of Conduct

All campmates are expected to align with our Code of Conduct, which reflects our shared values around respect, consent, participation, and accountability.

Camp Creed & Code of Conduct

Before You Apply

Before applying, please take a few minutes to review what Camp BUI offers — and what it doesn’t:

https://tinyurl.com/INFO-CampBUI

Apply to Camp BUI

If this resonates, we’d like to hear from you.

Please complete the application below. Each person must submit their own form.

After reviewing responses, someone from the camp will reach out to connect.

Prospective New Campmate Questionnaire

We look forward to meeting you.