As far as getting to and from Black Rock City is concerned, if there’s one thing (ok, eight things) you take away, let it be these:

  1. Check the BRC Dashboard before you leave for BRC and as you are traveling to BRC for updated weather or traffic information.
  2. Have your tickets for everyone in the vehicle, Vehicle pass, and other scannables organized and ready for Gate staff. Keep the traffic flowing (and avoid a trip to D-Lot). 
  3. You will be driving through Tribal lands, school zones, and residential areas along HWY 447 from Wadsworth to Gerlach. Please drive slowly and respectfully.
  4. Don’t drive sleepy or under the influence of intoxicants. 
  5. Don’t speed. You will get stopped and issued a ticket (or worse).
  6. Never pass cars on the very narrow Highway 447 or even narrower County Road 34. It’s too dangerous. The few minutes you might save getting to the playa aren’t worth the risk of a head-on collision or trip off the side of the road.
  7. Don’t park or pull over on the sides of 447 or 34. This has the potential to create a traffic hazard. 
  8. If traffic stops, stay in your car. Don’t get out and stand in the road.
  9. Don’t wait in Empire or Gerlach for the Gate to open. This puts too much pressure on local residents.
  10. Secure your loads so they don’t fly off your vehicle and become a hazard. Do your part to prevent flyaway trash

We want you to arrive in Black Rock City safely, and return to your other home the same way.

Wadsworth Bypass

The Wadsworth Bypass is now open! This new road offers a direct route from SR 427 to SR 447, just east of the I-80 Smoke Shop & Gas Station, making your journey to Black Rock City faster and easier. It also helps reduce traffic and disruption through the Tribal town of Wadsworth, which is especially important during Burning Man’s heavy traffic periods. You’ll see clear signs pointing the way.