Welcome to the intersection between nerds,artists, and cat people in the Venn diagram of the Internet. 🙂 We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that makes tools and programs to make awesome things. Plus we make people eat bugs at Burning Man.
Twitchy? Introverted? Like cats? You might have found a new home on the playa with other weirdos like you. We’re from all over, speak lots of languages, are all ages, and like you just the way you are.
We usually do have placed art – and we encourage campers to help with it (it’s a lot of work tbh).
We are a world wide camp – with many of us based around the Gulf coast of the US. If you are flying in from outside the US we can help with logistics or ride shares into the playa. We do have a lending library of used camping gear available for free (gasp) if you need it.
In general – we not accepting people who want to park on our lot and not be part of camp just because we are responsible for cleaning up after you unless we know who you are.
We are very much an unprofit – but we do ask a contribution for the water, fuel, and transport if you can afford it. Costs is estimated a few months before based on the estimates we get from vendors and current fuel costs in the area. The cost is generally around $400 USD – if you are a new camper you must pay in advance unless arranged in advance.
Important Notes
When you come to the playa – do not expect to leave any gear in storage with us unless you have already made arrangements. We have plenty of bikes and gear to lend. If anyone misses a year and has not made arrangements, all stored gear goes to the litter box/library or will be donated unless you let us know what’s going on.
Take out whatever you bring. This includes your snacks and food. Do not expect to leave your hamster jerky in the kitchen or in camp. Do not overbuy – you will not eat everything you bring likely.
If you are using the Burner Express – you won’t need the water, but you will need the trash bag. Take out some trash (please) – keep in your tent and put your personal trash in it and take it out.
If you are stuck with an urgent cat related issue contact us at idiots @ thatcatcamp.com. Otherwise – apply at this handy Google form.
Camp 'Features'
Shady AF! We got 2500 square feet of wonderful shade that is never enough!
Get wet with us! We bulk buy water and gray water (and potties most years)
We do have two storage containers and one unit. Repeat offenders can keep their stuff with us!
We have group meals at night, and a cooking area!
Dues include 'stuff' we all need as well - the kitchen has an open pantry of things to eat if you miss a meal.
Burning Man 'showers' are a mixed bag at best, ours won't win any design awards but you won't be stinky.
Planned Events for 2026!
Dirty Henna! What could be better than semi-permanent markings from drunken degenerates!
The Toxoplasmosis Bar is always open! Or at least some of us are always drinking.
THE LITTER BOX! Like digging through resale shops? Rummage through dusty bins of weird clothes we store in our vermin ridden garages and or leave whatever. You might make a new friend!
