Open Roads Fest (Vanlife + Overland Festival)
Van builds, overland rigs and community under the Wasatch
Where to sleep in Utah
Utah campgrounds we keep verified — rig limits, fees and booking windows straight from the operator. Distances to Wasatch Front, UT 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
A festival weekend built around van conversions, overland setups and outdoor workshops. Rent an adventure van to camp on-site and tour the rig builds before committing to your own.
Concluded · May 15–17, 2026
Open Roads Fest (Vanlife + Overland Festival) has ended
This edition ran May 15–17, 2026. Next year's dates have not been published yet. Nothing on this page can be booked for the dates above any more.
- Dates
- May 15–17, 2026
- Status
- Concluded
- Location
- Wasatch Front, UT
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Best rigs for Open Roads Fest (Vanlife + Overland Festival)
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Each class above has its own planning page for Open Roads Fest (Vanlife + Overland Festival) — class fit and booking guidance in one place.
Frequently asked about Open Roads Fest (Vanlife + Overland Festival)
When is Open Roads Fest (Vanlife + Overland Festival)?
Open Roads Fest (Vanlife + Overland Festival) runs May 15–17, 2026 in Wasatch Front, UT, Utah.
Where is Open Roads Fest (Vanlife + Overland Festival) held?
Wasatch Front, UT, Utah.
What are the exact 2026 dates?
May 15–17, 2026.
What RV should I rent for Open Roads Fest (Vanlife + Overland Festival)?
Best categories: trucks-vans, off-road, rv. A festival weekend built around van conversions, overland setups and outdoor workshops. Rent an adventure van to camp on-site and tour the rig builds before committing to your own.
How early should I book an RV?
Recommended lead time: 6 weeks. Event windows book up early, so search and lock your dates as soon as your plans firm up.
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State rules, safety and legalLicence + towing rules, insurance basics and the non-affiliation notice.
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 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
Editorial summary, not legal advice. Verify with Utah Driver License Division before relying. Reviewed in the last 3 months (as of 2026-05-24).
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