Off-road meet · Arizona
Overland Expo West 2027
May 14–16
Tell us your Arizona datesFlagstaff (Fort Tuthill County Park, AZ — elevation 6,910 ft) · Arizona · organizer listing
Dates confirmed on the organizer's site · checked Sep 24, 2026
- Start looking
- by Nov 27
- Arrive
- May 13
- Head home
- May 17
Overland Expo West 2027 — Fort Tuthill, Flagstaff, 4 days of overland rigs, training, gear.
What you need to know
Overland Expo West 2027 runs May 14–16, 2027, in Flagstaff, Arizona. 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.
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.
Safety rules and an insider tip
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.
Official source: overlandexpo.com
Where to sleep near Flagstaff
None of the Arizona campgrounds we verify lists Flagstaff as its nearest town.
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Frequently asked about Overland Expo West
When is Overland Expo West 2027?
Overland Expo West 2027 runs May 14–16, 2027, in Flagstaff, Arizona.
Where is Overland Expo West held?
Flagstaff, Arizona (Fort Tuthill County Park — elevation 6,910 ft).
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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Before you rent in Arizona — key local rules
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
0.08% BAC; open container banned in the passenger compartment (ARS §4-251) — Arizona Revised Statutes §4-251
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Arizona rules · last verified 2026-05-10
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- Min driver age
- 21+ std · 25+ Class A
- Gravel roads
- Allowed — no restriction
- Generator quiet
- 22:00-08:00