First-year camp · 2026
A regulation-size pickleball court in Black Rock City. A bar that slings picklebacks. Shade, showers, portos, kitchen, generator — and about forty good people building something that's never been done out here.
What's at camp
You came to play, not to fight your camp. We handle the infrastructure so you can focus on the court — and everything else the playa is for.
Regulation-size, built on the playa. Paddles and balls available. Open play and friendly tournaments.
Whiskey + pickle brine, served all week. Open camp, not gifting limited — bring your cup.
Substantial shade over court, lounge, and dining. Built to take the wind.
Solar-warmed showers with gray-water containment. Stay reasonably presentable.
Serviced regularly. No event-line walks at 3am.
Camp-wide grid powers the bar, kitchen, and shared spaces — and your tent, if you want to plug in.
Stoves, prep space, fridges, dish station. Meals are BYO — the kitchen is yours.
Limited fleet, first come first serve. Request one on your application — rental rates published closer to event.
Meals are BYO. Bring a cooler, a meal plan, or buddy up with campmates — the kitchen is yours.
Who's running this
The founders have spent 10+ years in BRC running camps and pushing art cars. We know how the playa breaks plans, what infrastructure actually holds up in a whiteout, and how to build a camp where the vibe is set on day one.
What we hadn't built yet was a court worth playing on. That's what this is.
Camp investment
Dues cover everything that makes camp camp — court, bar, shade, kitchen, water, power, portos. RV slots are extra because hookups cost real money. There's also room to give beyond dues if you want this thing to be more than just fine.
Includes how to contribute beyond dues.
Apply to camp
Roster is capped at about forty. We pick for skill mix, vibe fit, and what people bring beyond dues. Five minutes, no commitment.