King of the Hammers 2027 (Race Week)
King of the Hammers 2027 — Race Week in Johnson Valley, 8 days of ultra4 + UTV + bike + EV races.
engines roaring on the brickyard, checkered flags and grandstands under may sun
2027 dates
Jan 30–Feb 6
Johnson Valley OHV Area (BLM, San Bernardino County, CA) · California
See RVs for these datesWhen is King of the Hammers 2027 (Race Week) — and where do RVers stay?
King of the Hammers 2027 (Race Week) runs Jan 30 – Feb 6, 2027 in Johnson Valley OHV Area (BLM, San Bernardino County, CA), California. Book an RV from a local California host about 18 weeks out and set up camp within an easy drive of Johnson Valley OHV Area (BLM, San Bernardino County, CA) — arrive a day early, leave a day late.
Plan your trip · Jan 30 – Feb 6, 2027 · Johnson Valley OHV Area (BLM, San Bernardino County, CA)
Rent an RV near King of the Hammers 2027 (Race Week)
Search opens on your Jan 30 – Feb 6, 2027 window with a one-day buffer on each side — arrive early, leave late. Book from local California hosts before the event weekend fills.
- Dates
- Jan 30 – Feb 6, 2027
- Days away
- 189
- Location
- Johnson Valley OHV Area (BLM, San Bernardino County, CA)
- Book ahead
- 18+ wk
- Demand window
- High-demand window
Hosting near Johnson Valley OHV Area (BLM, San Bernardino County, CA)? Event weekends book first — list your rig and fill the calendar.
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What you need to know
King of the Hammers 2027 Race Week runs January 30 - February 6 in the Johnson Valley OHV Area (BLM, San Bernardino County). Hammerking Productions stages the Ultra4 main event Saturday with preceding race classes for UTV, T1, EMC, and EV. Hammertown is a self-built city of 30,000+ — bring a fully self-contained rig (no hookups, no dump, no water, no trash service). BLM permit fees + day-use apply via the official Hammerking site. The closest fuel + grocery is Lucerne Valley (~25 mi south); the closest dump + water is Yucca Valley (~50 mi south). Cell service from Verizon + AT&T works from most of Hammertown.
Official source: ultra4racing.com/king-of-the-hammers
Safety + legal
Johnson Valley desert in early February runs 60°F day / 25°F night — pack for freezing overnights and shade-up for desert sun. Self-contained means SELF-CONTAINED: pack out 100% of trash (BLM Leave No Trace order), use only existing fire rings, and carry your own potable water (15+ gallons per person for the week). Generator hours posted by Hammerking; 10 PM to 7 AM quiet hours enforced.
Insider tip — what you won't find elsewhere
Arrive Saturday before Race Week (Jan 23, 2027) — Hammertown's main camping rings fill by Wednesday, and showing up Friday means you're parked a 30-minute walk from the main course. The Means Dry Lake bed itself is RV-flat with no rocks; rigs survive easily without leveling blocks.
Plan-ahead runway
Book early, arrive easy — the whole runway
Event weekends book first. Here is the honest runway from lock-your-rig to head-home, with a one-day buffer on each end.
Book by
~18 weeks out
Event weekends fill first — lock your rig early.
Arrive
Jan 29
Roll in a day early and set up camp.
Event
Jan 30–Feb 6
King of the Hammers 2027 (Race Week)
Head home
Feb 7
Leave a day late and skip the exodus.
What to bring
Best rigs for King of the Hammers 2027 (Race Week)
Off-road
Available for Jan 30-Feb 6
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RV
Available for Jan 30-Feb 6
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Trucks & vans
Available for Jan 30-Feb 6
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Questions & answers
Frequently asked about King of the Hammers 2027 (Race Week)
When is King of the Hammers 2027 (Race Week)?
King of the Hammers 2027 (Race Week) runs Jan 30 – Feb 6, 2027 in Johnson Valley OHV Area (BLM, San Bernardino County, CA), California.
Where is King of the Hammers 2027 (Race Week) held?
Johnson Valley OHV Area (BLM, San Bernardino County, CA), California.
What are the 2027 dates for King of the Hammers 2027 (Race Week)?
Jan 30 – Feb 6, 2027.
What RV should I rent for King of the Hammers 2027 (Race Week)?
Best categories: off-road, rv, trucks-vans. King of the Hammers 2027 Race Week runs January 30 - February 6 in the Johnson Valley OHV Area (BLM, San Bernardino County). Hammerking Productions stages the Ultra4 main event Saturday with preceding race classes for UTV, T1, EMC, and EV. Hammertown is a self-built city of 30,000+ — bring a fully self-contained rig (no hookups, no dump, no water, no trash service). BLM permit fees + day-use apply via the official Hammerking site. The closest fuel + grocery is Lucerne Valley (~25 mi south); the closest dump + water is Yucca Valley (~50 mi south). Cell service from Verizon + AT&T works from most of Hammertown.
How early should I book an RV for King of the Hammers 2027 (Race Week)?
Recommended lead time: 18 weeks. Event windows book up early, so search and lock your dates as soon as your plans firm up.
What safety + legal guidance applies for King of the Hammers 2027 (Race Week)?
Johnson Valley desert in early February runs 60°F day / 25°F night — pack for freezing overnights and shade-up for desert sun. Self-contained means SELF-CONTAINED: pack out 100% of trash (BLM Leave No Trace order), use only existing fire rings, and carry your own potable water (15+ gallons per person for the week). Generator hours posted by Hammerking; 10 PM to 7 AM quiet hours enforced.
What's an insider tip for King of the Hammers 2027 (Race Week)?
Arrive Saturday before Race Week (Jan 23, 2027) — Hammertown's main camping rings fill by Wednesday, and showing up Friday means you're parked a 30-minute walk from the main course. The Means Dry Lake bed itself is RV-flat with no rocks; rigs survive easily without leveling blocks.
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Before you rent in California — key local rules
Noncommercial Class B for motorhomes > 40 ft or > 3 axles
California requires a noncommercial Class B license for housecars over 40 ft OR with more than 3 axles. Standard Class C covers most rental motorhomes under that threshold (CA VC §12804.9, §12804.10). Out-of-state visitors must meet the same standard.
California Vehicle Code §12804 · verified 2026-05-24
California Boater Card mandatory by 2025 (all ages)
As of January 1, 2025, all motorized-vessel operators must carry the California Boater Card. The card is issued for life after passing a NASBLA-approved course administered by California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways.
California State Parks — Boater Card · verified 2026-05-24
Green sticker / red sticker required for OHV use on public land
California OHVs must display a current OHV registration sticker (green = year-round, red = restricted seasons for 2003-and-earlier 2-stroke) on any state-managed riding area. Issued by DMV; renewed every 2 years.
California State Parks OHMVR Division · verified 2026-05-24
0.08% BAC limit; open container prohibited in passenger area
Standard 0.08% BAC for drivers (0.04% for commercial). California enforces the federal open-container framework: alcoholic beverages must be sealed or stored in a non-passenger area (e.g., RV living-quarters separator closed) while the vehicle is on a public roadway.
California Vehicle Code §23222 · verified 2026-05-24
California rules · last verified 2026-05-10
- Rental tax
- 9.75%
- Min driver age
- 21+ std · 25+ Class A
- Gravel roads
- Permit required
- Generator quiet
- 22:00-06:00