Burning Man’s famous Orgy Dome launches fundraiser after storm damage
Burning Man’s Orgy Dome (GoFundMe)
One of Burning Man’s most well-known camps is asking the community for help after severe weather damaged its infrastructure.
The Orgy Dome, operated by nonprofit group Consensuality Inc., has launched a GoFundMe campaign seeking $30,000 to rebuild ahead of Burning Man 2026.
Detailing the destruction, Consensuality Inc. wrote in a GoFundMe, saying: “The winds came hard this year, and they took down one of Burning Man’s most beloved landmarks: our Dome… That meant no cool, air-conditioned oasis. No lessons in enthusiastic consent. No wild, tender, sweaty, joyous gathering of humans of every gender, body, ethnicity, ability, and story.”
According to organisers, powerful dust storms and wind gusts reaching 50mph tore through Black Rock City during the 2025 event, causing irreparable damage to the interconnected carport structures that house the Orgy Dome.
The camp, which has operated for more than 20 years, typically attracts between 8,000 and 10,000 attendees each year, as reported by SF Gate, and relies on a large volunteer team to run its operations.
The fundraising campaign outlines plans to replace the damaged setup with new weather-resistant structures, including a 50-foot geodesic dome, circus tents for orientation and workshops, and upgraded sound and weatherproofing systems. Organisers said other expenses – including laundry, safer sex supplies, and operational costs – will continue to be covered by camp members as detailed in a post by Orgy Dome to Reddit on 23 May.
Organisers also leaned into the camp’s cheeky reputation, joking: “Let’s get this thing properly erected.”
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