RV arrival guide · California
Arriving in Monterey, CA with a rented RV
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Arrival briefing · CA
What we know about arriving in Monterey
The rule that bites
RVs prohibited from on-street parking in Cannery Row and Old Town districts; commercial vehicles restricted overnight
Monterey Code Sec. 30-9
Where the rig sleeps
Marina Dunes RV Park
8 mi out · Full hookups on 65 sites · rigs to 55 ft
Where you dump
Marina Dunes RV
$10 · potable water on site
Where you refill
U-Haul of Monterey
Propane refill, RV onboard tanks
Check before you drive it
17-Mile Drive (private toll road)
Seasonal closures apply — confirm it is open on your dates.
The dump station most rigs use is Marina Dunes RV ($10); propane refill at U-Haul of Monterey (2150 N Fremont St, Monterey, CA 93940). The local-calendar tripwire is AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am (first week of February) — all monterey peninsula lodging at 200% over base. Best stays land in April through June and September through October; the season to avoid is July through August.
The mistake the local visitor bureau warns about is driving 17-mile drive in any RV class — 17-mile drive prohibits all vehicles over 21 ft length; toll booth turn-away. For renters coming from out of state, California's broader RV-rule playbook starts with this municipal context: Monterey Code Sec. 30-9 reads in tandem with the state's commercial-vehicle and rest-area policies. On the trip-planning side, Monterey anchors the Pacific Coast Highway midpoint between SF and Big Sur.
California scenery
Timing your trip
When should I plan my trip to Monterey?
Best season to come
April through June and September through October — Monterey Peninsula shoulder season with low coastal fog.
Season to skip
July through August — peak coastal fog and tourism congestion; CA-1 closures possible.
Read before you park
Parking ordinances that bite RVs
RVs prohibited from on-street parking in Cannery Row and Old Town districts; commercial vehicles restricted overnight
Citation: Monterey Code Sec. 30-9
Tanks + water
Where can I dump tanks in Monterey?
Fuel + propane
Where do I top up propane and diesel?
U-Haul of Monterey
2150 N Fremont St, Monterey, CA 93940
Offers: Propane refill, RV onboard tanks
Where to sleep
Which campgrounds actually take RVs?
Marina Dunes RV Park
Independent
Full hookups on 65 sites
Operator sitePublic-land hubs near this city
State parks, National Forests, and NPS units around the city are the anchors for an RV or boat trip — check each unit's official site for current access, fees, and seasonal rules before you go.
On the road in California
Plan around the crowds
Which local events will move Monterey RV supply?
AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am
All Monterey Peninsula lodging at 200% over base
Event sourceThe mistake renters make
Avoid this trap
Driving 17-Mile Drive in any RV class
17-Mile Drive prohibits all vehicles over 21 ft length; toll booth turn-away
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How we know — the sources we checked
- Monterey Municipal Code(opens in new tab)
- California State Parks(opens in new tab)
- Independent(opens in new tab)
- AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am official(opens in new tab)
- NWS forecast office(opens in new tab)
Guide compiled 2026-06-04. Every figure above traces to one of these sources — where a source is silent, this guide is too.
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- State rental tax
- 9.75% · not collected by PickRV
- Min driver age
- 21+ std · 25+ Class A
- Gravel roads
- Permit required
- Generator quiet
- 22:00-06:00
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