Gerlach Behavior

We’re all guests here. 

When in Gerlach, you are perceived as an official representative of Burning Man. 

Please conduct yourself in a professional and courteous manner.

Gerlach is not Black Rock City and it sure as hell ain’t Burning Man. Our neighbors are not necessarily DPW or “Burners.” We’re guests here in town, just passing through, so be mindful and respectful of the folks that make their home here all year long. Be mindful.

There are a lot of us in town and thousands of people have been passing through. We aim to minimize the impact of our presence in Gerlach.

Failure to follow these rules can result in the short term and/or long term termination of your participation with the DPW.

During the early pre-event work season we live at the Gerlach Estates where you can enjoy flushing toilets, showers, electricity, refrigerators, and all the thrill of living in a trailer park in a small town in the middle of nowhere.

Be friendly, cordial, and introduce yourself when you meet citizens of Gerlach. Smile and wave.

Some Gerlach Guidelines:

• DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE. Period.

• DO NOT SPEED– Main Street 25mph, Residential Streets 10-15mph Gerlach Estates and parking lots please drive at a SLOW CRAWL.

• All dogs must be kept on leashes at all times while walking anywhere in Gerlach.

• Keep noise down, especially at night. Gerlach’s quiet time is 10 pm.

• Gerlach is not Burning Man. Dress respectfully and appropriately - Shirts for men and women are required at all times in town.

• Be a responsible and respectful community member.

• Do not disturb our neighbors.

• Do not partake in the spreading rumors or causing drama. Gossip spreads like wildfire and often has hurtful and negative implications, regardless of the truth.

• Leave No Trace– Keep Gerlach beautiful.