Infrastructure
Showers
Spanky’s does have camp showers, and they’re pretty damn good.
Our camp shower system keeps improving each year. But, rumors of beautiful sexy “shower assistants” are not true. Please bring your own water for your showers (and your own sexy assistant). People average around 2-5 gallons per shower. Instructions are posted at the shower. Keep the shower area clean. Bring all of your stuff back to your camp when finished. See the WATER DELIVERY section below for more information for tent campers.
Grey water from our showers is collected in large “kiddie pools” under the shower decks. The pools are emptied every other day by the same company that pump our RVs.
RV servixes
Spanky’s welcomes RV campers. The Playa is hot, dusty, and filled with some of the coolest weirdos you will ever meet. Having a refuge from all of that is sometimes exactly what the Doctor ordered.
S.P.O.O.G.E. builds a fairly dependable power grid that can keep your AC and fridge cool, but be sure to sign up early, as space is sometimes limited!
The S.H.I.T. delivers pre-paid water to your RV.
RV Servixes oversees pump-outs for your gray and blackwater tanks.
Costs change from year to year, so consult The Paddler for current pricing.
See RV Tips for more information.
Power Grid AKA S.P.O.O.G.E.
Spanky’s Power Operations and Oversight of Generation Endeavour builds a power grid every year. The main purpose of this grid has always been to power the front-yard attractions and infrastructure. Tent campers should be within range of some shared 15 amp power drops that will allow you to charge your phone and headlamp, but that is about it. Tent campers will share each drop with other campers, so figure on only about 4 amps each. This power is included in your dues.
We also have a power grid for higher use. These services cost extra.
- If you need more dedicated power for an air conditioner in a yurt, sign up for the 20 amp power.
- If you need even more power for an air conditioner in an RV, sign up for 30 amp power.
- If you need even MORE power because you have two AC units in your RV, sign up for the 50 amp power.
Please refer to The Paddler for this year’s rates.
ICE RUNS aka d.e.i.
Every day at Spanky’s is a DEI day, Daily Enhancement of Ice. Order and pay for ice the day before, and our DEI crew will commandeer one of Spanky’s Mutant Vehicles and slip in the backdoor of Arctica and bring back ice for your cooler. Listen for the clarion call of “Ice Ice Baby!” and come collect your personal bag(s) of ice.
Spanky's Nummy And Tasty Chow House, or the S.N.A.T.C.H. aka "The Kitchen"
YES! We have a kitchen. NO! We don’t serve meals. During Build Week, our brave S.N.A.T.C.H. attendants have volunteered to feed the builders two nutritious meals per day. But once the camp is up and running, you are on your own. All Spankers can use the S.N.A.T.C.H., which includes stoves, grills, pots, pans, spices, utensils, coffee maker, some minor refrigeration space, and a dish washing station, with your own food.
Remember, this ain’t your mama’s S.N.A.T.C.H. so be sure to clean up afterwards. You know, don’t be a dick.
In past years, many Spankers have prepared meals to feed 20,30, or more. Feel free to gift your culinary talents to our fellow campers. Sadly, due to Nevada’s Health Laws, we CANNOT prepare food for the general public. Also, be sure to prepare any camp meals with proper sanitation so you don’t make everybody sick.
CHILLATORIUM
NEW! Spanky’s has acquired an air-conditioned military tent so that we can find a cool dark place to chill out, shoot the shit with your fellow campers, or maybe enjoy a cocktail or three. Day naps are encouraged. Sorry, no nighttime naps are allowed. That is why you brought a damned tent you know!
Internet and Communications
We have Internet and Wi-Fi in camp for our members and guests. The Wi-Fi Password for the Spanky’s member network will be in your welcome packet. The Guest Wi-Fi is open and does not require a password. Please tell our patrons about it! Wi-Fi coverage is best in the BASS. The Spanky’s member Wi-Fi is available in the Kitchen, Sanctuary, and the Chillatorium. It may not be available in tent/RV areas.
We also maintain radios for STAPH, security, and emergency communications
Tent shade
NEW! Yeah, it is hot. Mainly because of that great flaming ball of gas up in the sky that passes from east to west every damned day! So we have built some large flat aluminet tent shade complexes. Each Spanker that prefers to camp in a tent can sign up for a 10 x 10 space under the shade. Be aware that your tent must fit within the 10 x 10 space. If you have something bigger, say like a larger Shiftpod or Hexayurt, you will be exiled to the direct sunlight you lucky bastards!
water delivery aka THE S.H.I.T.
Spanky’s Hydration Insertion Team is here to serve you. However, you should bring YOUR OWN drinking water. But showers are important too. In the past, outside vendors have delivered water at outrageous prices to RVs in Black Rock City. But no more! Spanky’s has its own water department so you can order water for your RV in advance. Tent campers can order up to 10 gallons of potable water as well.