Are you craving a unique, community-centric adventure at Burning Man? Join Camp HellVetica, a collective of 25-35 individuals passionate about contributing to this temporary city in the desert. Camp HellVetica features a mesmerizing flame effect and welcoming bar as its central interactivities. We love the smell of propane in the evening - and wash it down with a delicious drink.
HellVetica is a rigorous, well-organised undertaking operating out of two shipping containers that are transported to and from Playa. Citizens are expected to participate in build and strike, and attend camp events (3 hours starting at sunset on Monday/Wednesday/Friday, as the flame effect runs). They contribute to the costs of the operation via camp fee (the 2026 fee is USD 700), and enjoy shade, meals, water, drinks, and snacks.
Notice of change: Since 2025, HellVetica has been an adult-only (21+) camp, and we no longer invite families with children to camp with us. Children are welcome to visit during our events and are excited to see the flame effects.
Are you aligned with the ten principles and want to enjoy this unforgettable week as part of a small circle of enthusiastic Burners? Sing up for the info session!
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Sun Apr 19 12pm PDT / 21:00 CEST | Info session. Mandatory for first-time applicants. Signup here! |
| Mon Apr 20 - full | HellVetica Applications open. |
| Rolling | Camp leads reach out to applicants regarding participation. |
| Sun Jun 28 12pm PDT / 21:00 CEST | Mandatory Camp Logistics Call #1 |
| Fri Aug 7 | Camp fees due. |
| Sun Aug 16 12pm PDT / 21:00 CEST | Mandatory Camp Logistics Call #2 |
| Fri Aug 28 | Build day one |
| Sat Aug 29 | Build day two |
| Sun Aug 30 | Build day three, 18:00 Welcome dinner |
| Mon Aug 31 18:00 | Optional dinner |
| Mon Aug 31 20:00 | Flame Effect & Bar |
| Wed Sep 2 18:00 | Optional dinner |
| Wed Sep 2 20:00 | Flame Effect & Bar |
| Fri Sep 4 18:00 | Optional dinner |
| Fri Sep 4 20:00 | Flame Effect & Bar |
| Sat Sep 5 06:00 | Strike |
| Sun Sep 6 08:00 | Everything cleaned up, ready to roll. |