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This page was last updated on July 16, 2006.

 

The Civilized Explorer Reno Supplies Shopping Page

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Area Code -- The area code for Reno is 775.

 

For people with a need to buy stuff on the way to Burning Man - either because they flew into Reno or they forgot to stop by Trader Joe's, here are some stores in Reno and Sparks. Also included is information about where to buy water, ice, clothes, camping supplies, and anything else that sounded interesting to us.

 

The second part of this page is Shopping by Freeway Exit, a list of stores at each freeway exit. My thought is that this can be printed out and used to identify one or two exits that will have everything you need. Let me know how this works for you!

 

MENU

 

Specific Stores of Burning Man Interest (Home Depot, K-Mart, Trader Joe's, Twin City Surplus, Melting Pot, Sierra Trading Post, REI, Harbor Freight Tools)

Specific Products (water, ice, dry ice, propane, locksmiths, photography, etc.)

General Fun Stuff

Groceries

Liquor Stores

Car Washes

Laundromats

Recycling

Bicycle Stuff

Outlet Stores

Shopping By Freeway Exit

Shopping By Casinos

 


 

Specific Stores of Burning Man Interest

 

Melting Pot

888 S. Virginia St 322-9445 - The Melting Pot closes during Burning Man so they can attend. Clearly an enlightened business, stop by if you have time before or after the event. They sell Burning Man tickets, incense, drums, hemp, tie dye, pipes, sarongs, masks, belly dancing apparel, bindis, henna, rugs, and Burning Man books. From Route 80, take Exit 14 (Wells Ave.), go south on Wells. The store is about 1.3 miles down on the left (4 blocks north of Vassar). From Route 395, take Exit 65 (Plumb Lane), go west on E. Plumb Lane, right onto S. Kietzke Lane, left onto Vassar, right onto S. Wells. (This trip is just under 2 miles from the Exit.)

 

Twin City Surplus

1675 E. 4th St. (888) 323-5630 - Local numbers 323-5630 - Open 8-6 Monday-Saturday and 10-4 Sunday. This "Big Red Barn" provides camping and military surplus supplies. This is a phenomenal place - it's huge and has the largest assortment of various surplus stuff I've ever seen. Fire suits, water barrels, gloves, tents, tarps, goggles, parachutes, military lip balm, etc. They have helped supply Burning Man for years and are accustomed to helping Europeans and other folks from outside the US supply their entire camp. This year, they've contributed gear worth $700 to a Reno radio station giveaway for Burning Man. It's almost worth going even if you don't need anything, just to talk to them and other Burners. We've also done our own web page of pictures from the Big Red Barn. To get there, get onto Route 80, take Exit 16 (Victorian Ave./E. 4th St.), turn right onto E. 4th and then go west 4 blocks.

 

Super K

4855 Summit Ridge Dr. 746-4700 - Open 24/7, with a grocery store. Quite visible from eastbound Route 80 as you approach Reno, this store is not as easy to get to as it looks. Take Exit 10 (Mc Carran Blvd.), bear right to go south onto S. Mc Carran Blvd., continue on the ramp and then bear right onto Summit Ridge Drive. Turn right at the stop sign and the Super K will be straight ahead to greet you!

 

 

Trader Joe's

5035 S. Mc Carran Blvd. 826-1621 - What would Burning Man be without at least 2 bags of groceries from Trader Joe's? Fortunately, Reno is also blessed with a store for those who remembered they forgot to get the Combat Juice Blend somewhere outside Truckee and for those who fly into town. Located in the Smithridge Plaza, next to Longs, across Mc Carran from the Meadowood Mall. Take Exit 63 (S. Virginia St. - Kietzke Lane), go east on Mc Carran. The mall is just east of Route 395. Claims to be open 9 am to 9 pm.

 

Home Depot

They've got 3 locations in Reno, thanks to good old American capitalism.

 

5125 Summit Ridge Ct 787-9690 - Route 80 - Exit 10, Mc Carran Blvd., bear right to go south onto S. Mc Carran Blvd., continue on the ramp and then bear right onto Summit Ridge Court. Go straight at the stop sign.

6590 S Virginia St 851-9600 - Route 395 - Exit 62, Del Monte Lane. Left onto Del Monte, right onto S. Virginia.

2955 Northtowne Ln 674-2900 - Route 80 - Exit 15, Route 395 North. Immediately after exiting, merge one lane left (the lane you're in will exit onto Oddie Blvd). Take the North Mc Carren Exit, #70. Go Right. You will see a shopping center on the right with Wal-Mart and Winco Foods. Glance left... hey, there's Home Depot!

 

B&C Builder's Supply

543 Overmyer Rd. in Sparks (Exit 19 - go south on S. Mc Carran, left onto E. Glendale, right onto Bergin Way, left onto Overmyer) 359-7373 Open Monday to Friday 7 am to 5 pm

 

High Sierra Lumber

333 Glendale Blvd in Sparks 358-9900

 

Harrison Building Products

4750 Longley Ln #108 324-7113

 

Supply One

150 E Peckham Ln 689-8188

 

Big Lots

Home of the battery powered Christmas lights, this institution is always part of my Burning Man shopping. If you've left home without the lights, there are some stores along the way.

In Reno: 5017 S Mc Carran Blvd 826-5565 From Route 395, take Exit 63 (S. Virginia/Kietzke Lane), left onto S. Virginia, left onto S. Mc Carran, right to Meadowood Mall. Note, this is close to The Party Market and Gordon's Photo Service.

In Sparks: 650 E Prater Way 356-6188 Closer to Route 80, you may prefer this location. From Route 80, take Exit 19 (E. Mc Carran Blvd.), left onto S. Mc Carran Blvd. left onto E. Prater Way.

 

Sierra Trading Post

6865 Sierra Center Parkway, Sierra Town Center 828-8050!!!

Sierra Trading Post has a catalog outlet store in Reno for your last minute outdoor clothes needs. From Route 80, take Route 395 south toward the airport; take Exit 62, Del Monte Lane, go east on Del Monte. Go right onto S. Virginia, the shopping center is about a quarter mile on the left. Turn left at the first light onto Sierra Center Parkway. Our info says they are open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm, and 11:00 am to 5:00 pm on Sunday. We shop here every year after Burning Man to begin stocking up for the next year. In 2004, the Reno Tahoe Visitor magazine had a discount coupon for Sierra Trading Post.

 

Dollar Tree

 

There are several locations in Reno and Sparks, so you can easily stock up on cheap toilet paper, Santa hats, water, cookies, and other essential stuff.

 

450 Keystone Ave 323-4998 - From Route 80, take Exit 12 (Keystone Ave.), go south on Keystone, the store is about a block on your left. This is one of our favorite stores because of it's location - it's close to Simply Water and Crystal Ice Co.

95 W Plumb Ln (near the intersection with S. Virginia, in Lakeside Plaza near Albertson's and Sav-On) 329-2700 - From Route 80, take Exit 13 (Virginia St.), go south on Virginia 2 miles, turn right onto Plumb Lane. From Route 395, take Exit 65 (Plumb Lane), go west on Plumb Lane about a mile.

2225 Oddie Blvd. Sparks 358-3110 Take Exit 16, Victorian Ave/E 4th St, from I-80. Go north on Prater Way, north on Sullivan, west on Oddie.

9760 S Virginia St 852-5004 at S. Meadows Parkway

 

REI

 

2225 Harvard Way Home of Body Glide, LED flashlights, and Nalgene bottles, REI is conveniently located behind Costco, close to the airport.

 

Harbor Freight Tools

Located at Peckham Square, near the corner of S. Kietzke Lane and Peckham Lane. 3800 S. Kietzke Ln 331-1375

 

Specific Products

 

Water

 

Simply Water 411 Keystone Ave. 337-8111 A Burning Man friendly business in the same shopping center as Albertson's at the Keystone Blvd. Exit off Rt 80.

Twin City Surplus will fill your water containers. In 2004, they charged $12 to fill a 55 gallon barrel, $7 for 30 gallons, $6 for 20 gallons, and $5 for 15 gallons.

The Pilot Travel Center in Fernley can also be used to fill-up water containers. Fernley is 2 miles north of the exit for Burning Man (Rt.447) off Rt. 80. Take Exit 48. 575-5115

Crystal Springs Water Co 901 S Center St 323-4710

H2o Drop Inc 1435 Celese Ln 851-1722

 

Dry Ice and Ice

Brief instructions for use in cooling and freezing are available.

 

Albertson's, Raley's (89 cents a pound in 2000), Scolari's, and Safeway stores in Reno, Sparks, and Fernley sell dry ice. We have found that many sell out just before Burning Man; the Scolari's in Fernley had dry ice when no other grocery store did. Now we stop at Crystal Ice, they have tons of ice. For people coming from the south, The Water Mart in Sparks may be more convenient. I don't know of any ice companies along Route 395 in Reno.

 

Crystal Ice 1345 W. 4th St. Reno 323-5145 - Conveniently located off the Keystone exit - turn South, then right at the 2nd light onto 4th St. Crystal Ice is on the right just after the Keystone RV Park (about 2 blocks). You can back up to the loading dock - what could be more convenient? They are open 7 days a week; 7 am - 5 pm Mon - Sat and 8 am - 3 pm Sunday. We paid 80 cents a pound in 2003 - cash only.

 

The Water Mart 1249 Baring Blvd 702-358-2500 Sparks (corner of Sparks and Baring - use exit 20 off Route 80, go north 2 miles to Baring Blvd). In the Baring Village Shopping Center, they are open 10 am to 7 pm Monday through Friday, and 10 am to 5 pm Saturday, Sunday and holidays. They will stay open late on request. Their ice is made from purified water and costs 89 cents for an 8 pound bag, $1.99 for 20 pounds and $4.49 for 50 pounds. Baring Village Shopping Center is anchored by a Smith's Supermarket (where you can get Dry Ice).

 

Propane

 

A map of propane suppliers.

 

If you need to get your propane tank refilled, your best bet is Baldini's Sports Casino in Sparks. You can pump your own at their gas station - in July 2005, propane was $1.99 a gallon. 1055 S. Rock Blvd, Sparks 358-7400

 

U-Haul stores also sell propane.

 

1790 Silverado Blvd 359-9202 - Located between Reno and Sparks. From Route 80, take Exit 15 (Route 395). Go south on Route 395, take the first exit (Exit 69, Oddie Blvd.). Go east on Oddie, the U-Haul is at the intersection of Oddie and Silverado.

3411 S. Virginia 825-4445 - From Route 395, take Exit 64 (Moana Lane), go west on Moana, right onto S. Virginia. The U-Haul is immediately on your left, after the Walgreen's.

10400 S. Virginia 851-4030 - From northbound Route 395, just north of Steamboat is an interchange with Routes 431 and 341 (Mt. Rose Highway & Comstock Highway). About 1/4 mile after that, Route 395 veers to the right while the road that continues straight is S. Virginia. You want to go straight onto S. Virginia, the U-Haul is about 2 miles up the road. To get back to Route 395, continue north on S. Virginia and look for signs.

 

Amerigas is a good supplier for Burning Man. They are at 720 Glendale Ave in Sparks. 358-5246 Other businesses with Amerigas filling stations are:

 

Reno-Sparks R.V. & Auto Service 2795 Vassar St. 323-1277

Car Quest 2505 Mill St. 323-2751

ACE Hardware 1299 Baring Blvd in Sparks 323-2750

 

Batteries

A-1 Battery 2825 Kietzke Lane 826-0866 - From 395, take Exit 64 (Moana Lane). Go west on Moana 0.2 miles to Kietzke Lane. Turn right onto Kietzke, A-1 is a quarter mile up the road.

 

Batteries Plus - 4898 S Virginia St 825-0566

 

Fabric

 

$2 Fabric in the shopping center at Plumb Lane and Kietzke Blvd. 900 E. Plumb Lane 826-0203 - If you need cheap fabric, fake oriental rugs, or pillows, this is a great place. The $2 a yard fabric is in back; the selection is good. They even had some stretch sequined fabric at that price in 2002. More expensive fabric is up front, and it's still not too pricey.

Jo-ann Fabrics & Crafts 3750 Kietzke Lane

Mill End Fabrics 1745 Kuenzli (@ Kietzke Lane) 322-5844 - We've not been here, but they advertise upholstery, foam, vinyl, bolt ends, 15,000 square feet of stuff and FREE PARKING!

 

Locksmith

 

Ever since we "lost" the only key for our rental van at Burning Man, we've gotten an extra key made. Here is a map of locksmiths in Reno.

 

Keystone West Locksmith 836 W. 5th St. 329-5010 - From Route 80, take Exit 12 (Keystone Ave.), go south on Keystone, left onto W. 5th St.

 

A-1 Security 734 Spice Island Dr., Sparks 828-5625 - From Route 80, take Exit 19 (Mc Carran Blvd.), go south on Mc Carran Blvd. 0.8 mile, turn left onto E. Greg St, right onto Spice Islands Dr. 0.7 mile

 

Desert Locksmiths provides mobile service 24/7 call 747-7861

 

Andy's Lock and Key has a drive up window! It has the same address as Park Lane Locksmith, hmm.

 

Park Lane Locksmith 199 E. Plumb Lane 322-8588, take Exit 65B off Route 395 (Plumb Lane), go west on Plumb Lane about a mile. Look behind the IHOP.

 

Dunseath Key Co. 75 W. Arroyo St. 323-4372 A local Reno business since 1930!

 

K D Products 1925 Prosperity St. 324-5397

 

Lock Shop 825 S. Kietzke Lane, #4 323-6688

 

A & J Locksmiths 7675 S. Virginia St. 826-9312

 

ABC Locksmiths 1700 Victorian Ave. Sparks 331-5307

 

 

Photography

Here is a map of photography/camera stores.

 

Gordon's Photo Service - If you need something more than the developing machine at Longs, try Gordon's Photo Service. They provide amateur and professional supplies with same day film processing. They claim to be open Monday to Saturday, 10-6. They are at 5067 S Mc Carran Blvd (just east of Route 395) 826-6488. From Route 395, take Exit 63 (S. Virginia/Kietzke Lane) go south on S. Virginia, then east on S. Mc Carran Blvd. Note, this is close to Big Lots, The Party Market, and Meadowood Mall.

 

Other camera shops are

 

Camera Clinic at 295 Gentry Way, Suite 9. 829-2244. They are open only on weekdays from 10-5:30. From Route 395, take Exit 64 (Moana Lane), go west on Moana, right onto Yori Ave, left onto Gentry.

Nevada Camera Repair at 1170 S. Wells (1 block north of Vassar) 786-9559. From Route 80, take Exit 14 (Wells Ave.), go south on N. Wells, continue to S. Wells Ave. (total of 1.5 miles from Route 80).

Reno Color Lab at 1117 California Ave. (Village Shopping Center) 324-1499 - From Route 80, take Exit 12 (Keystone Ave.), go south on Keystone 1 mile, right onto California.

1 Fast Photo 490 E. Plumb Lane 827-5200

 

Thrift Stores

 

If you have the time for shopping for appropriate BM attire, we have the following list of consignment and thrift shops for your perusal and

browsal. Here is an overview map showing stores in Reno. And stores in Sparks.

 

Assistance League of Reno-Sparks Resale Shop, 1701 Vassar, 329-6658, 10am-4pm Tues-Sat - clothing, furniture, household items, jewelry, books, records, electronics From Route 395, exit 65 (E. Plumb Lane), go west on E. Plumb Lane, right onto S. Kietzke Lane, right onto Vassar St.

 

Auntie V's Thrift Store and More, 309 Kietzke Lane, 323-2278 or 772-9480, 8 am-6 pm Tues-Sat and 9-5 Sunday. Closed Monday

 

Bag-A-Bargain, 1090 S. Wells, 323-7769 - clothing, furniture. From Route 395, exit 65 (E. Plumb Lane), go west on E. Plumb Lane, right onto S. Kietzke Lane, left onto Vassar St., right onto S. Wells Ave.

 

Big John's Bargain & Thrift Shop 1312 S. Wells 337-9423

 

Easter Seal's Thrift Store 1270 E. Plumb Lane 825-7774 - From Route 395, exit 65 (E. Plumb Lane), go west on E. Plumb Lane

 

Labels Consignment Boutique, 3350 Lakeside Drive, 825-6000 - From Route 395, take exit 64 (Moana Lane), go west on Moana, right onto Lakeside Dr, right onto Lakeside Court

 

Nearly New Thrift Shoppe 405 W. 5th St. 323-2980 near Keystone Shopping Center

 

Ottie's Thrift Store 2164 Victorian Blvd., Sparks 355-9222

 

Reno-Sparks Gospel Mission Thrift Depot 575 E. 4th St. 786-4499

 

Reno Thrift 1400 E. Peckham Lane 827-8632

 

Salvation Army has 3 locations, 560 Gentry Way, 689-2240, 1/2 block west of Kietzke Lane 1925 Sutro, 688-4588 642 E. 4th St., 688-4572

 

St. Vincent's Thrift Shop, 500 E. Fourth, 322-9824 - clothing, furniture, appliances, kitchenware - open Monday - Saturday.From Route 80, exit 14 (N. Wells Ave.), go south on N. Wells, right onto E. 4th St.

 

Saver's has a store in Reno and one in Sparks 2350 Oddie Blvd. Sparks 359-4244 - From 395, take Exit 69 (Oddie Blvd.) Go east on Oddie, the store is about 1/2 down on the left. Peckham Square It is on the corner of S. Keitzke Blvd. and Peckham Lane. Take Moana Lane west, go south on S. Kietzke Blvd to Peckham Lane.

 

SPCA of Northern Nevada Thrift Store and Adoption Services 840 E. 5th St. 324-7776

 

Thrift Depot has 3 locations 575 E. 4th 786-4499 1075 North Hills Blvd. 972-3831 640 Greenbrae Dr. Sparks 331-5020

 

Washoe ARC Thrift and Gift (WARC) has 4 locations

*201 Keystone & 2nd, just south of E. 4th St. 324-1992

*790 Sutro just south of 9th St. 333-8262

*570 Gentry @ Kietzke Lane 825-1972

*580 E. Prater Sparks 351-1117

 

Wizdom Thrift Store 630 Gentry Way (just east of Kietzke Blvd), 829-4483 or 829-4482 - open 7 days a week. From Route 395, take exit 64 (Moana Lane), go west on Moana, right onto S. Kietzke, right onto Gentry Way

 

Western Wear (Boots, Cowboy Hats and such)

 

There are still real cowboys in Nevada, and some of them shop in Reno. You can find stores that sell stuff from western wedding dresses to stores that have dozens of saddles in stock. Phil got a great cowboy hat in Reno and it was steamed into a perfect fit on the spot. Stop by at least one of these stores and say Howdy! Here is a map of all of 'em.

 

D Bar M - 1020 E. 4th St. (across the street from the Lucky Motel, with a giant horse) 329-9107 - From Route 80, take Exit 14 (Wells Ave.), go south on Wells, turn left onto E. 5th St., right onto Morrill Ave., then left onto E. 4th. This place is GREAT, geared toward people who actually ride horses! Owned by Jack and Judy Bassett, their motto is, "Where the cowboys shop" since 1964. Phil got his cowboy hat here, and they've got enough stuff to peruse for an hour or so. Jack said he's been thinking of going to Burning Man, but has a difficult time getting away from the store. They are also the official Cowboy purveyor of the Reno Rodeo Cattle Drive!

Shepler's Western Wear - 255 E Plumb Ln 322-9797 - From Route 395, take Exit 65 (Plumb Lane), go west on Plumb Lane. Shepler's is in a small shopping mall, across the street from Park Lane Mall.

American Boot Co. - 697 E. Moana Lane 827-2668 (in Pioneer Plaza, near Kietzke and Moana Lane intersection) This store even has a bridal section, something I could never have imagined on my own. From Route 395, take Exit 64 (Moana Lane), go west on Moana Lane. Open 10-6 Monday-Friday, 10-5 Saturday, 11-4 Sunday

Corral West Ranchwear 3345 Kietzke Ln. 825-0666 Ranch wear - jeans, shirts, hats, boots. This chain is also the official western wear retailer of the National High School Rodeo Association! From Route 395, take Exit 64 (Moana Lane), go west on Moana, left onto Kietzke. The store is at the intersection of Kietzke and Moana.

 

General Fun Stuff

 

The Melting Pot closes during Burning Man so they can attend. Clearly an enlightened business, stop by if you have time before or after the event. They sell Burning Man tickets, incense, drums, hemp, tie dye, pipes, sarongs, masks, belly dancing apparel, bindis, henna, rugs, and Burning Man books. 888 S. Wells Ave. (4 blocks north of Vassar) 322-9445

 

Party America sells plastic champagne glasses, wigs, paper cups and plates, and glow sticks, if you find you have an inadequate supply of these items as you are driving past Truckee. It is a little out of the way in that it isn't close to a freeway off-ramp, but when you need a pink wig and champagne glasses, it's one stop shopping! 5925 S. Virginia 800-729-1438 or 825-0825. Open 7 days a week. There are 2 locations:

Reno - 5925 S. Virginia St. From Route 395, take Exit 63 (S. Virginia/Kietzke Lane). Go left on S. Virginia half a mile and the store is in a little shopping center on the right. It's at the rear of the parking lot. Note, this is close to Big Lots and Gordon's Photo Service.

Sparks - 635 E. Prater Way in the Iron Horse Shopping Center 331-3112.

 

 

Tuesday Morning features Lauren Bacall in its ads, so it must be good. Lots of discounted housewares and linens, but some tacky garden stuff and kitchen tools too. 3702 S. Virginia St., in the Sierra Marketplace, on the southeast corner of S. Virginia and Moana Lane.

 

Butler's Uniforms has police, fire, postal, security, corrections, and industrial uniforms. I'm just sayin... Open Monday - Saturday 235 Keystone Ave. 323-4452

 

Fantasy Faire advertises lingerie, lovers' playthings, and leather. 1298 S. Virginia 323-6969

 

Romantic Sensations 1065 S. Virginia 322-1884

 

Adult Theater and Bookstore 1052 S. Virginia 329-9953 - Open 24 hours, advertises bodysuits, corsets, garters, queensize, exotic mean's wear

 

Venus Envy a "unique clothing boutique". Next to Java Jungle at 246 W. First St. 329-2030

 

Chocolate Walrus 1041 S. Virginia St. 825-2267 - The Reno News and Review says this about the store:

Despite the name, The Chocolate Walrus isn't so much a chocolate shop as a sex shop with lingerie, fetish gear, vibrators, movies, sex books, games and more. But it also sells chocolate body spreads and makes some distinctive chocolate treats on-site--including a chocolate-and-almond confection intended to resemble fecal matter and a wide variety of chocolate genitalia. I picked out a large, erect, apparently cream-filled and rather graphically overflowing red-headed penis. In a further display of puerile confectioners' humor, the figurative nuts contain literal ones. I bought the candy schlong and the doo-doo dessert for Danielle, but she has not yet, for whatever reason, eaten either. As I was making my purchase, the woman behind the counter told me, "We're working on our Valentine's special, a little chocolate cupid with his little penis hanging out.

 

From I-395, take Exit 66, Mill St. Go west on Mill St, south on S. Kietzke Lane, west on Vassar, and then north onto S. Virginia. From I-80, take Exit 13, Downtown Reno/Virginia St. and go south about 1.5 miles.

 

Sierra Mountaineer 949 W. Moana Ln 829-1542

 

JC Penny Outlet was not at the top of our list for Burning Man supplies, but then we stopped by and learned otherwise! This store could be especially useful for people flying into Reno because it has a broad assortment of stuff. In 2004, we found large sizes in women's dresses for $15-$25, a cordless drill set for $10, large size women's shoes (even some black platform boots), rugs, outerwear, underwear, kitchen stuff, etc. 190 E. Glendale Ave. in Sparks (1 block south of Rt.80 at the Mc Carran Blvd. East Exit 19). Open Monday to Saturday 9am to 7 pm and Sunday 10 am to 5 pm.

 

Reno Prospectors Supply -

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