Off-road meet · Virginia
Overland Expo East 2026
Oct 9–11
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Overland Expo's East Coast show on the Blue Ridge doorstep, timed to peak Virginia fall color.
What you need to know
Overland Expo East 2026 ran Oct 9–11, 2026. Its next dates are not on our calendar yet.
Overland Expo East 2026 runs a mid-October weekend at the Oak Ridge Estate in Arrington, near the Blue Ridge Parkway and Shenandoah.
The exhibitor hall, training classes, and on-site camping draw East Coast overlanders, and the timing lines up with peak fall foliage along the Parkway — a strong reason to base out of a rig rather than chase scarce lodging.
Safety rules and an insider tip
Safety + legal. Blue Ridge Parkway has length and weight limits and no fuel — check your rig's clearance and tank before touring. Fall mountain nights drop near freezing; pack for cold camping.
Insider tip. On-site Oak Ridge camping books out first; nearby Crabtree Falls and James River State Park sites are the foliage-season fallback and keep you close to the Parkway entrances.
Official source: overlandexpo.com
Where to sleep in Virginia
None of the Virginia campgrounds we verify is matched to this event's town.
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Frequently asked about Overland Expo East
When is Overland Expo East 2026?
Overland Expo East 2026 runs Oct 9–11, 2026, in Oak Ridge Estate, Arrington, Virginia.
Where is Overland Expo East held?
Oak Ridge Estate, Arrington, Virginia.
What are the exact 2026 dates?
Oct 9–11, 2026.
What RV should I rent for Overland Expo East?
Best categories: off-road, rv, trucks-vans. Overland Expo East 2026 runs a mid-October weekend at the Oak Ridge Estate in Arrington, near the Blue Ridge Parkway and Shenandoah. The exhibitor hall, training classes, and on-site camping draw East Coast overlanders, and the timing lines up with peak fall foliage along the Parkway — a strong reason to base out of a rig rather than chase scarce lodging.
How early should I book an RV?
Recommended lead time: 8 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?
Blue Ridge Parkway has length and weight limits and no fuel — check your rig's clearance and tank before touring. Fall mountain nights drop near freezing; pack for cold camping.
What's an insider tip?
On-site Oak Ridge camping books out first; nearby Crabtree Falls and James River State Park sites are the foliage-season fallback and keep you close to the Parkway entrances.
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Before you rent in Virginia — key local rules
No CDL is needed for motorhomes under 26,001 lbs — Virginia DMV
Boating Safety Education Certificate required (phased rollout complete) — VA DWR — Boating Safety Education
Spearhead Trails connects to Hatfield-McCoy, but permits do not transfer — Hatfield-McCoy Regional Recreation Authority — Trails connection announcement
0.08% BAC; driver may not drink — no passenger open-container ban — Va. Code §18.2-323.1 — Drinking while driving
Editorial summary, not legal advice. Verify with Virginia DMV before relying. Reviewed in the last 5 months (as of 2026-05-24).
Virginia 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