Bonneville Speed Week 2027
Land-speed racing on the salt — hot rods chasing 300+ mph on a lakebed like nowhere else on Earth.
Expected dates
Aug 7–13
Bonneville Salt Flats (near Wendover) · Utah
These dates are awaiting official confirmation, so check the event's site before booking.
Search RVs for these datesWhere to sleep in Utah
Utah campgrounds we keep verified — rig limits, fees and booking windows straight from the operator. Distances to Bonneville Salt Flats (near Wendover) vary, so check the map before you commit.
- Watchman Campground (Zion NP)Nearest town: Springdale · National Park Service$20–$30/nightRigs to 40 ftBooks 6 months ahead via recreation.gov
- South Campground (Zion NP)Nearest town: Springdale · National Park Service$20/nightRigs to 40 ftBooks 14 days ahead via recreation.gov
- Devils Garden Campground (Arches NP)Nearest town: Moab · National Park Service$25/nightRigs to 30 ftBooks 6 months ahead via recreation.gov
- Squaw Flat Campground (Canyonlands NP · Needles)Nearest town: Monticello · National Park Service$20/nightRigs to 28 ftBooks 6 months ahead via recreation.gov
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What you need to know
Speed Week, organized by the Southern California Timing Association, brings hundreds of land-speed cars and motorcycles to the Bonneville Salt Flats each August — typically starting the second weekend of the month, with exact 2027 dates announced by the SCTA. Honest caveat baked into every Bonneville plan: the event depends on salt and weather conditions, and editions have been shortened or cancelled when the lakebed flooded, so build refund flexibility into your booking. There are no services on the salt — spectators drive out for the day and base in Wendover on the Utah-Nevada line, where the Wendover KOA offers full hookups, or in dispersed BLM camping off the access road. An RV is close to essential here: shade, water, and a kitchen in a place with brutal sun and one small town. August desert demand is moderate, but Wendover's limited pads fill during race week — 6-8 weeks lead is smart.
Official source: scta-bni.org
Safety + legal
The salt reflects sun from below — double sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat are mandatory, and salt destroys vehicle undercarriages: rinse the rig's underside promptly after driving on the flats.
Insider tip
Spectators can drive onto the salt and park along the spectator line — arrive before 7am when the salt is coolest and record runs happen in the dense morning air.
Plan your trip · Aug 7–13, 2027 · Bonneville Salt Flats (near Wendover)
Rent an RV near Speed Week 2027
Search runs on your Aug 7–13, 2027 window with a one-day buffer on each side — arrive early, leave late. Whether an RV is listed for those dates depends on what Utah hosts have posted, so the campsite plan below is worth locking either way.
- Expected dates
- Aug 7–13, 2027
- Days away
- 336
- Location
- Bonneville Salt Flats (near Wendover)
- Book ahead
- 7+ weeks
- Planning window
- Plan ahead
Hosting near Bonneville Salt Flats (near Wendover)? List your rig and put your calendar in front of event travellers.
List your rig →Start early, arrive easy — the whole runway
The honest runway from start-looking to head-home, with a one-day buffer on each end.
Start
~7 weeks out
Give yourself ~7 weeks to line up a rig and a campsite.
Arrive
Aug 6
Roll in a day early and set up camp.
Event
Expected window
Bonneville Speed Week 2027
Head home
Aug 14
Leave a day late and skip the exodus.
Best rigs for Speed Week 2027
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Plan it by rig
Each class above has its own planning page for Speed Week 2027 — class fit and booking guidance in one place.
Frequently asked about Speed Week 2027
When is Bonneville Speed Week 2027?
Bonneville Speed Week 2027 is expected to run Aug 7–13, 2027 in Bonneville Salt Flats (near Wendover), Utah. Official dates are not confirmed yet — verify on the event's official site before booking.
Where is Speed Week 2027 held?
Bonneville Salt Flats (near Wendover), Utah.
What are the exact 2027 dates?
Aug 7–13, 2027. These dates are provisional until officially announced.
What RV should I rent for Speed Week 2027?
Best categories: rv, towable, trucks-vans. Speed Week, organized by the Southern California Timing Association, brings hundreds of land-speed cars and motorcycles to the Bonneville Salt Flats each August — typically starting the second weekend of the month, with exact 2027 dates announced by the SCTA. Honest caveat baked into every Bonneville plan: the event depends on salt and weather conditions, and editions have been shortened or cancelled when the lakebed flooded, so build refund flexibility into your booking. There are no services on the salt — spectators drive out for the day and base in Wendover on the Utah-Nevada line, where the Wendover KOA offers full hookups, or in dispersed BLM camping off the access road. An RV is close to essential here: shade, water, and a kitchen in a place with brutal sun and one small town. August desert demand is moderate, but Wendover's limited pads fill during race week — 6-8 weeks lead is smart.
How early should I book an RV?
Recommended lead time: 7 weeks. Event windows book up early, so search and lock your dates as soon as your plans firm up.
Can you camp on the Bonneville Salt Flats during Speed Week?
Not on the salt itself — there are no services and overnight stays on the racing surface aren't part of the event. Base in Wendover at the KOA or in dispersed BLM camping nearby and drive out each morning.
Are Speed Week dates guaranteed?
No — the SCTA announces dates annually (typically starting the second weekend of August), and the event is genuinely weather-dependent: standing water on the lakebed has shortened or cancelled past editions. Book with flexible cancellation.
Why take an RV to Speed Week instead of a hotel?
Wendover is a small town with limited rooms, and the salt has zero shade, water, or food. A rig gives you climate control and a kitchen 15 minutes from the start line — the difference between a brutal day and a great one.
What safety and legal guidance applies?
The salt reflects sun from below — double sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat are mandatory, and salt destroys vehicle undercarriages: rinse the rig's underside promptly after driving on the flats.
What's an insider tip?
Spectators can drive onto the salt and park along the spectator line — arrive before 7am when the salt is coolest and record runs happen in the dense morning air.
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Before you rent in Utah — key local rules
Class D covers personal motorhomes; commercial threshold 26,001 lbs — Utah Code §53-3-102
Boating course required for PWC operators 12-17; no PWC under 12 — Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation — Boating Education
Utah OHV Registration + helmet under 18; Mighty 5 access tight — Utah State Parks — OHV
0.05% BAC (lowest in nation); open container prohibited — Utah Code §41-6a-502
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Utah rules · last verified 2026-05-10
- State rental tax
- 7.6% · not collected by PickRV
- Min driver age
- 18+ std · 21+ Class A
- Gravel roads
- Allowed — no restriction
- Generator quiet
- 22:00-08:00