I've done it last two years there, and it's usually a good turnout. The venue is a nice place. Hotel, RV park, restaurant, and decent parking if you're bringing a trailer. There plenty of places to explore, but the more challenging areas are in Truckhaven which is about 25 miles east of town. With the new relaxed format, it's hard to say how many people will shy away. That area of the desert is awesome that time of year. I'd recommend it, even though there won't be a raffle. The EBR people are great!
Mark