Preakness Stakes 2027 (152nd)
Preakness 2027 — second jewel of the Triple Crown, two weeks after the Derby at Pimlico.
Days to go
252days · May 15, 2027
Where to sleep in Maryland
Maryland campgrounds we keep verified — rig limits, fees and booking windows straight from the operator. Distances to Baltimore (Pimlico Race Course, MD) vary, so check the map before you commit.
- Bayside Campground (Assateague Island NS)Nearest town: Berlin · National Park Service$30/nightRigs to 35 ftBooks 6 months ahead via recreation.gov
- Assateague State Park CampgroundNearest town: Berlin · State Park / State Forest$35–$65/nightRigs to 40 ftBooks 12 months ahead via md parks portal
- Swallow Falls State Park CampgroundNearest town: Oakland · State Park / State Forest$30–$55/nightRigs to 40 ftBooks 12 months ahead via md parks portal
- Elk Neck State Park CampgroundNearest town: North East · State Park / State Forest$30–$55/nightRigs to 40 ftBooks 12 months ahead via md parks portal
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What you need to know
The 152nd Preakness Stakes runs Saturday May 15, 2027 at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore's Park Heights neighborhood. Pimlico's renovation timeline (Maryland Stadium Authority approved the rebuild in 2024) may move the 2027 running off-site — verify the venue via preakness.com closer to the date. RV travelers base outside the city: Capitol KOA (Millersville, ~25 mi southwest), Bar Harbor RV Park (Abingdon, ~25 mi northeast), Cherry Hill Park (College Park, ~32 mi south, MARC train access). Baltimore Penn Station MARC + Light Rail access via the Rogers Avenue stop drops within 1.5 mi of the Pimlico clubhouse on race day.
Official source: preakness.com
Safety + legal
Park Heights neighborhood traffic and pedestrian density spike on race day; Baltimore City DOT typically closes Northern Parkway eastbound from Pimlico Road. Infield allows BYOB but bans glass, drones, and coolers >14x14x14. Late May Baltimore averages 75°F + 60% humidity — sun-shield rig windows when parked off-site.
Insider tip
Cherry Hill Park (College Park, MD) sits 0.4 mi from the College Park MARC station — take MARC's Camden Line direct to Baltimore Penn, transfer to Light Rail Rogers Avenue, walk 15 minutes to the gate. Total transit ~75 min, beats I-95 Saturday traffic.
Plan your trip · May 15, 2027 · Baltimore (Pimlico Race Course, MD)
Rent an RV near Preakness Stakes (152nd)
Search runs on your May 15, 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 Maryland hosts have posted, so the campsite plan below is worth locking either way.
- Dates
- May 15, 2027
- Days away
- 252
- Location
- Baltimore (Pimlico Race Course, MD)
- Book ahead
- 22+ weeks
- Planning window
- Start early
Hosting near Baltimore (Pimlico Race Course, MD)? 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
~22 weeks out
Give yourself ~22 weeks to line up a rig and a campsite.
Arrive
May 14
Roll in a day early and set up camp.
Event
May 15
Preakness Stakes 2027 (152nd)
Head home
May 16
Leave a day late and skip the exodus.
Best rigs for Preakness Stakes (152nd)
First pick first — each row opens a search for May 15, already filtered to the class.
Plan it by rig
Each class above has its own planning page for Preakness Stakes (152nd) — class fit and booking guidance in one place.
Frequently asked about Preakness Stakes (152nd)
When is Preakness Stakes 2027 (152nd)?
Preakness Stakes 2027 (152nd) takes place on May 15, 2027 in Baltimore (Pimlico Race Course, MD), Maryland.
Where is Preakness Stakes (152nd) held?
Baltimore (Pimlico Race Course, MD), Maryland.
What are the exact 2027 dates?
May 15, 2027 (single-day event).
What RV should I rent for Preakness Stakes (152nd)?
Best categories: rv, trucks-vans. The 152nd Preakness Stakes runs Saturday May 15, 2027 at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore's Park Heights neighborhood. Pimlico's renovation timeline (Maryland Stadium Authority approved the rebuild in 2024) may move the 2027 running off-site — verify the venue via preakness.com closer to the date. RV travelers base outside the city: Capitol KOA (Millersville, ~25 mi southwest), Bar Harbor RV Park (Abingdon, ~25 mi northeast), Cherry Hill Park (College Park, ~32 mi south, MARC train access). Baltimore Penn Station MARC + Light Rail access via the Rogers Avenue stop drops within 1.5 mi of the Pimlico clubhouse on race day.
How early should I book an RV?
Recommended lead time: 22 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?
Park Heights neighborhood traffic and pedestrian density spike on race day; Baltimore City DOT typically closes Northern Parkway eastbound from Pimlico Road. Infield allows BYOB but bans glass, drones, and coolers >14x14x14. Late May Baltimore averages 75°F + 60% humidity — sun-shield rig windows when parked off-site.
What's an insider tip?
Cherry Hill Park (College Park, MD) sits 0.4 mi from the College Park MARC station — take MARC's Camden Line direct to Baltimore Penn, transfer to Light Rail Rogers Avenue, walk 15 minutes to the gate. Total transit ~75 min, beats I-95 Saturday traffic.
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Before you rent in Maryland — key local rules
Personal motorhomes under 26,001 lbs need no special license — Maryland MVA
Boating Safety Education Certificate required for operators born after 1972 — MD DNR — Boating Safety
Wolf Den Run State Park + western state forests carry the ORV trails — Maryland DNR — ORV Trails
0.08% BAC; only the driver is barred from drinking in the vehicle — Maryland Transportation Code §21-903
Editorial summary, not legal advice. Verify with Maryland MVA before relying. Reviewed in the last 4 months (as of 2026-05-24).
Maryland 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