Indianapolis 500 — 111th Running (2027)
Indy 500 2027 — Memorial Day Sunday, the world's largest single-day sporting event.
Engines roar on the Brickyard, and checkered flags fly over the grandstands in the May sun.
Days to go
273days · May 30, 2027
Where to sleep in Indiana
Indiana campgrounds we keep verified — rig limits, fees and booking windows straight from the operator. Distances to Speedway, IN (Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval) vary, so check the map before you commit.
- Dunewood Campground (Indiana Dunes NP)Nearest town: Beverly Shores · National Park Service$25/nightRigs to 35 ftBooks 6 months ahead via recreation.gov
- Brown County State Park CampgroundNearest town: Nashville · State Park / State Forest$25–$45/nightRigs to 50 ftBooks 6 months ahead via in dnr portal
- Turkey Run State Park CampgroundNearest town: Marshall · State Park / State Forest$22–$38/nightRigs to 50 ftBooks 6 months ahead via in dnr portal
- Hardin Ridge Recreation Area (Hoosier NF)Nearest town: Heltonville · US Forest Service$22–$32/nightRigs to 45 ftBooks 6 months ahead via recreation.gov
Going to Indy 500 2027? Tell us the nights.
Local owners list their own rigs here. You get a single email when one is listed for your window.
What you need to know
The 111th running of the Indianapolis 500 lands on Sunday, May 30, 2027 (Memorial Day weekend). IMS sells RV camping in numbered lots — Coke Lot, Lot 1B, Lot 7 — through the official IMS account; the wait-list lottery for premium infield spots opens the prior September. Race-week traffic on 16th Street and Crawfordsville Road locks down by Friday afternoon. Off-track alternatives: Indianapolis KOA Holiday (~30 mi north, full hookups), Lake Haven Retreat Mooresville (~25 mi southwest), Whitewater Memorial State Park (~70 mi east). Verify the 2027 race-day road closures via the City of Speedway notices the week of.
Official source: indianapolismotorspeedway.com
Safety + legal
Coke Lot is alcohol-saturated by design — IMPD adds DUI checkpoints at 16th Street / Georgetown Road from Friday onward. Indianapolis late-May average highs hit the mid-80s F with humidity; check rig AC + 50-amp pedestal compatibility before the trip. Helmet mandatory on bicycles inside infield lots per IMS rules.
Insider tip
If the Coke Lot lottery doesn't hit, the Speedway High School lot ($95/spot, lights-out by 11 PM) is the underrated walk-up alternative — half a mile to Gate 6 and far quieter than the infield.
Plan your trip · May 30, 2027 · Speedway, IN (Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval)
Rent an RV near Indy 500 2027
Search runs on your May 30, 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 Indiana hosts have posted, so the campsite plan below is worth locking either way.
- Dates
- May 30, 2027
- Days away
- 273
- Location
- Speedway, IN (Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval)
- Book ahead
- 38+ weeks
- Planning window
- Start earliest
- Est. attendance
- ~300,000
Hosting near Speedway, IN (Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval)? 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
~38 weeks out
Give yourself ~38 weeks to line up a rig and a campsite.
Arrive
May 29
Roll in a day early and set up camp.
Event
May 30
Indianapolis 500 — 111th Running (2027)
Head home
May 31
Leave a day late and skip the exodus.
Best rigs for Indy 500 2027
First pick first — each row opens a search for May 30, already filtered to the class.
Plan it by rig
Each class above has its own planning page for Indy 500 2027 — class fit and booking guidance in one place.
Frequently asked about Indy 500 2027
When is Indianapolis 500 — 111th Running (2027)?
Indianapolis 500 — 111th Running (2027) takes place on May 30, 2027 in Speedway, IN (Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval), Indiana.
Where is Indy 500 2027 held?
Speedway, IN (Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval), Indiana.
What are the exact 2027 dates?
May 30, 2027 (single-day event).
What RV should I rent for Indy 500 2027?
Best categories: rv, trucks-vans. The 111th running of the Indianapolis 500 lands on Sunday, May 30, 2027 (Memorial Day weekend). IMS sells RV camping in numbered lots — Coke Lot, Lot 1B, Lot 7 — through the official IMS account; the wait-list lottery for premium infield spots opens the prior September. Race-week traffic on 16th Street and Crawfordsville Road locks down by Friday afternoon. Off-track alternatives: Indianapolis KOA Holiday (~30 mi north, full hookups), Lake Haven Retreat Mooresville (~25 mi southwest), Whitewater Memorial State Park (~70 mi east). Verify the 2027 race-day road closures via the City of Speedway notices the week of.
How early should I book an RV?
Recommended lead time: 38 weeks. Event windows book up early, so search and lock your dates as soon as your plans firm up.
What safety and legal guidance applies?
Coke Lot is alcohol-saturated by design — IMPD adds DUI checkpoints at 16th Street / Georgetown Road from Friday onward. Indianapolis late-May average highs hit the mid-80s F with humidity; check rig AC + 50-amp pedestal compatibility before the trip. Helmet mandatory on bicycles inside infield lots per IMS rules.
What's an insider tip?
If the Coke Lot lottery doesn't hit, the Speedway High School lot ($95/spot, lights-out by 11 PM) is the underrated walk-up alternative — half a mile to Gate 6 and far quieter than the infield.
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Important: travel + safety + insurance disclaimer
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Before you rent in Indiana — key local rules
CDL rules start at 26,001 lbs — below that the standard license applies — Indiana BMV
Driver's license — or age 15+ with a boater education card — for over 10 hp — IN.gov FAQ — At what age may a person operate a motorboat
Hoosier National Forest bans OHVs; ride Redbird or Interlake state areas — USFS — Hoosier National Forest: Highway Vehicles & OHV
Indiana BAC 0.08%; open container in passenger area prohibited — Indiana Code §9-30-5
Editorial summary, not legal advice. Verify with Indiana BMV before relying. Reviewed in the last 3 months (as of 2026-05-24).
Indiana rules · last verified 2026-05-10
- State rental tax
- 7% · not collected by PickRV
- Min driver age
- 21+ std · 25+ Class A
- Gravel roads
- Allowed — disclosure required
- Generator quiet
- 22:00-07:00