Overland Expo West 2027
Overland Expo West 2027 — Fort Tuthill, Flagstaff, 4 days of overland rigs, training, gear.
Days to go
251days · May 14–16, 2027
2027 dates
May 14–16
Flagstaff (Fort Tuthill County Park, AZ — elevation 6,910 ft) · Arizona
Search RVs for these datesWhere to sleep in Arizona
We have no campground verified inside Flagstaff itself, so these are the Arizona campgrounds we do have on file — rig limits, fees and booking windows straight from the operator.
- Mather Campground (Grand Canyon NP · South Rim)Nearest town: Tusayan · National Park Service$18/nightRigs to 30 ftBooks 6 months ahead exact-date via recreation.gov
- North Rim Campground (Grand Canyon NP)Nearest town: Jacob Lake · National Park Service$18–$25/nightRigs to 27 ftBooks 6 months ahead via recreation.gov
- Manning Camp Backcountry (Saguaro NP)Nearest town: Tucson · National Park Service$8/nightTent onlyBooks permit required · book via recreation.gov 2 months ahead
- Painted Desert Wilderness Backcountry (Petrified Forest NP)Nearest town: Holbrook · National Park Service$0/nightTent onlyBooks free permits — same-day at visitor center
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What you need to know
Overland Expo West 2027 runs May 13-16 at Fort Tuthill County Park, 7 miles south of Flagstaff. Roam Media stages Overland Expo's flagship Western event with 400+ exhibitors, 200+ training classes (rigging, recovery, navigation), and ~30,000 attendees per Roam Media's 2024 post-event report. On-site camping is available via Overland Expo's reservation system; off-site bases include Munds Park RV Resort (~20 mi south on I-17, full hookups), Black Bart's Steakhouse + RV Park (Flagstaff, full hookups), and Coconino NF dispersed sites along FR-300 (Mormon Lake area, free, no services). Flagstaff sits at 7,000 ft; acclimate for the altitude.
Official source: overlandexpo.com
Safety + legal
Fort Tuthill at 6,910 ft means cold nights even in May — pack for 30°F overnight lows and afternoon thunderstorms (Flagstaff monsoon shoulder). Coconino NF dispersed camping has bear-aware food-storage requirements per the Coconino NF food-storage order. I-17 Schnebly Hill grade is RV-restricted; use I-40 from the west or US-89A from Sedona for big-rig approaches.
Insider tip
Coconino NF dispersed camping along FR-300 (Mormon Lake / Stoneman Lake Road) is free, primitive, and 25 minutes from Fort Tuthill — perfect base for self-contained rigs that want to skip the on-site $90+ camping fee. Pack 30 gallons of water and ride bikes to the gate.
Plan your trip · May 14–16, 2027 · Flagstaff (Fort Tuthill County Park, AZ — elevation 6,910 ft)
Rent an RV near Overland Expo West
Search runs on your May 14–16, 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 Arizona hosts have posted, so the campsite plan below is worth locking either way.
- Dates
- May 14–16, 2027
- Days away
- 251
- Location
- Flagstaff (Fort Tuthill County Park, AZ — elevation 6,910 ft)
- Book ahead
- 24+ weeks
- Planning window
- Start early
Hosting near Flagstaff (Fort Tuthill County Park, AZ — elevation 6,910 ft)? 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
~24 weeks out
Give yourself ~24 weeks to line up a rig and a campsite.
Arrive
May 13
Roll in a day early and set up camp.
Event
May 14–16
Overland Expo West 2027
Head home
May 17
Leave a day late and skip the exodus.
Best rigs for Overland Expo West
First pick first — each row opens a search for May 14-16, already filtered to the class.
Plan it by rig
Each class above has its own planning page for Overland Expo West — class fit and booking guidance in one place.
Frequently asked about Overland Expo West
When is Overland Expo West 2027?
Overland Expo West 2027 runs May 14–16, 2027 in Flagstaff (Fort Tuthill County Park, AZ — elevation 6,910 ft), Arizona.
Where is Overland Expo West held?
Flagstaff (Fort Tuthill County Park, AZ — elevation 6,910 ft), Arizona.
What are the exact 2027 dates?
May 14–16, 2027.
What RV should I rent for Overland Expo West?
Best categories: off-road, rv, trucks-vans. Overland Expo West 2027 runs May 13-16 at Fort Tuthill County Park, 7 miles south of Flagstaff. Roam Media stages Overland Expo's flagship Western event with 400+ exhibitors, 200+ training classes (rigging, recovery, navigation), and ~30,000 attendees per Roam Media's 2024 post-event report. On-site camping is available via Overland Expo's reservation system; off-site bases include Munds Park RV Resort (~20 mi south on I-17, full hookups), Black Bart's Steakhouse + RV Park (Flagstaff, full hookups), and Coconino NF dispersed sites along FR-300 (Mormon Lake area, free, no services). Flagstaff sits at 7,000 ft; acclimate for the altitude.
How early should I book an RV?
Recommended lead time: 24 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?
Fort Tuthill at 6,910 ft means cold nights even in May — pack for 30°F overnight lows and afternoon thunderstorms (Flagstaff monsoon shoulder). Coconino NF dispersed camping has bear-aware food-storage requirements per the Coconino NF food-storage order. I-17 Schnebly Hill grade is RV-restricted; use I-40 from the west or US-89A from Sedona for big-rig approaches.
What's an insider tip?
Coconino NF dispersed camping along FR-300 (Mormon Lake / Stoneman Lake Road) is free, primitive, and 25 minutes from Fort Tuthill — perfect base for self-contained rigs that want to skip the on-site $90+ camping fee. Pack 30 gallons of water and ride bikes to the gate.
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Class D operator license covers personal motorhomes under 26,001 lbs — Arizona Revised Statutes §28-3101
No mandatory state boater education (USCG rules apply) — Arizona Game & Fish — Boating
Arizona OHV Decal mandatory ($25/yr) on most OHVs — ADOT — OHV Decal
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- 8.3% · not collected by PickRV
- Min driver age
- 21+ std · 25+ Class A
- Gravel roads
- Allowed — no restriction
- Generator quiet
- 22:00-08:00