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About Black Rock City

Black Rock City is not a traditional venue. It’s a temporary metropolis created each year in the Black Rock Desert for Burning Man. Spanning vast desert spaces near Gerlach, Nevada, this immersive event draws tens of thousands of attendees to experience art installations, the ceremonial Man burn, and a culture of community. Read on to understand how to plan your visit, where to stay nearby, and how to move around safely and efficiently during the festival.

Because Black Rock City is dismantled after the event, there isn’t a fixed street address or long-term infrastructure. Plan with flexibility, secure your lodging early, and rely on official transport options like Burner Express to minimize driving in the desert. We’ve got you with practical details, trusted lodging suggestions, and insider tips to help you secure your experience without the hassle. Remember: the city is ephemeral, but your memories don’t have to be.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location: Black Rock Desert, near Gerlach, Nevada; no fixed street address.
  • Venue type: a temporary metropolis created annually for Burning Man; not a traditional venue.
  • Capacity: official counts have ranged around 70,000–80,000 attendees (e.g., 2019 official attendance: 78,850).
  • Parking: there is no dedicated off-site parking; each camp must accommodate parking; personal vehicles are not driven inside the city except for allowed Mutant Vehicles.
  • Transit: official Burner Express Bus and Burner Express Air transport attendees from Reno and the San Francisco Bay Area; gates include dedicated lanes for these services.
  • Nearby hotels/lodging: in Gerlach, Bruno's Country Club Motel & RV Park; Iveson Ranch; Planet X Pottery; Fly Ranch nearby; Reno also serves as a lodging base.
  • Notable events: Burning Man's annual festival, including the ceremonial Man burn and large-scale art installations; Black Rock City serves as the event's main venue.
  • Demolished/renamed: Black Rock City is ephemeral; the city and installations are dismantled at the end of the week and do not persist as a permanent venue.