Promo · California
Memorial Day Weekend 2027
May 29–31
Tell us your California datesAll US (peak demand) · California
Starts May 29
- Start looking
- by Mar 6
- Arrive
- May 28
- Head home
- Jun 1
Memorial Day weekend — first big RV-rental peak of the year.
What you need to know
Memorial Day Weekend 2027 runs May 29–31, 2027, across the US. Mid-week pickup (Tue-Wed) instead of Friday saves $150-300/trip during this weekend.
Memorial Day Weekend 2027. National park entry surges, RV demand peaks ~3.5×. Book 8-12 weeks ahead.
Safety rules and an insider tip
Safety + legal. Honor service members. Many parks host respectful flag ceremonies. Driving fatalities peak — designated driver always.
Insider tip. Mid-week pickup (Tue-Wed) instead of Friday saves $150-300/trip during this weekend.
Official source: va.gov
Where to sleep in California
None of the California campgrounds we verify is matched to this event's town.
Going to Memorial Day Weekend? Tell us the nights.
Local owners list their own rigs here. You get a single email when one is listed for your window.
Around Memorial Day Weekend
Frequently asked about Memorial Day Weekend
When is Memorial Day Weekend 2027?
Memorial Day Weekend 2027 runs May 29–31, 2027, across the US.
Where is Memorial Day Weekend held?
Across the US.
What are the exact 2027 dates?
May 29–31, 2027.
What RV should I rent for Memorial Day Weekend?
Best categories: rv, trucks-vans. Memorial Day Weekend 2027. National park entry surges, RV demand peaks ~3.5×. Book 8-12 weeks ahead.
How early should I book an RV?
Recommended lead time: 12 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?
Honor service members. Many parks host respectful flag ceremonies. Driving fatalities peak — designated driver always.
What's an insider tip?
Mid-week pickup (Tue-Wed) instead of Friday saves $150-300/trip during this weekend.
Keep Memorial Day Weekend on your list
- Save a rig search for California, for its dates, to your account.
- Your trips and host messages, in one place.
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Important: travel + safety + insurance disclaimer
This guide is provided for general informational purposes only. PickRV is not an insurer, legal advisor, or vehicle-safety authority. Trip planning, route selection, rig suitability, weather, and emergency decisions are the renter's responsibility. Always consult the rig manufacturer's owner's manual, your insurance provider, the U.S. National Park Service (nps.gov), NOAA / NWS weather alerts (weather.gov), state and local emergency-management agencies, and current local regulations before and during travel. Cost figures, season windows, road conditions, and fee references on this page are estimates as of May 2026 and vary by season, location, rig, carrier, and operator. Mentions of brand names, state-tourism marks, national-park feature names, or third-party programs are informational only and do not imply affiliation, sponsorship, or endorsement.
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