Off-road guide · California

Off-road rentals for King of the Hammers 2028 (Race Week)

Feb 4–12

Johnson Valley OHV Area (BLM, San Bernardino County) · California

Starts Feb 4

Start looking: by Nov 12
Arrive: Feb 3
Head home: Feb 13

King of the Hammers Race Week — Ultra4 + UTV + EV racing inside a self-built desert RV city. Built for what is beyond the pavement.

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Sample · 350cc Enduro Dirt Bike — Pismo Beach

Pismo Beach, California · 1 seats · Advanced trail · Trailer incl.

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$185/day

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SAMPLEDirt bike

Trail 7/10

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Frequently asked about King of the Hammers (Race Week)

When is King of the Hammers 2028 (Race Week)?

King of the Hammers 2028 (Race Week) runs Feb 4–12, 2028 in Johnson Valley OHV Area (BLM, San Bernardino County), California. Check the organizer's site for the final schedule before you book.

Which rigs suit King of the Hammers (Race Week)?

The event's page recommends off-road, RVs and trucks & vans, in that order.

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Before you rent in California — key local rules

Noncommercial Class B for motorhomes > 40 ft or > 3 axles — California Vehicle Code §12804
California Boater Card mandatory by 2025 (all ages) — California State Parks — Boater Card
Green sticker / red sticker required for OHV use on public land — California State Parks OHMVR Division
0.08% BAC limit; open container prohibited in passenger area — California Vehicle Code §23222

Editorial summary, not legal advice. Verify with California DMV before relying. Reviewed in the last 5 months (as of 2026-05-24).

California rules · last verified 2026-05-10

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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