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Welcome to Hammertown

For two wild weeks every year, the dry lakebed of Johnson Valley transforms into something unreal — a full-blown, off-grid city in the middle of the California desert. We call it Hammertown, and it’s the beating heart of King of the Hammers. Built from trailers, tents, tools, and raw grit, Hammertown is where racers wrench, fans roam, brands launch, and the entire off-road world comes together to celebrate the hardest one-day race on the planet.

2026 HAMMERTOWN MAP

JOHNSON VALLEY, CALIFORNIA

HOW TO GET HERE

The Only Official Entry Point to King of the Hammers

Hammertown is located on the Means Dry Lakebed within the Johnson Valley OHV Area, accessed exclusively via Boone Road off Highway 247 (Old Woman Springs Road). This is the only official entry for all attendees — racers, fans, vendors, and media. All other routes will be closed or restricted during the event.

From I-15 (Victorville / Barstow):

Exit Bear Valley Road in Victorville and head east.
Bear Valley Road becomes Highway 247 (Old Woman Springs Road) — continue for approx. 55 miles.
In the town of Johnson Valley, turn left (north) onto Boone Road.
Continue on Boone Road — a graded dirt road — for approx. 5 miles to the entrance of Hammertown.

From I-10 (Palm Springs / Coachella Valley):

Exit Highway 62 toward Yucca Valley.
From Highway 62, connect to Highway 247 (Old Woman Springs Road) and head northwest.
After approx. 25 miles, in Johnson Valley, turn right onto Boone Road.
Continue on Boone Road to reach the entrance to Hammertown.

Important Notes:

Boone Road is the ONLY official access route to King of the Hammers.
Roads into the lakebed are graded dirt, suitable for most vehicles, trailers, and RVs — but may become rough in weather.
Do not attempt to enter from any unofficial access points or back roads — many of them cross active racecourse sections and are strictly off-limits during the event.
There is no physical street address for Hammertown — use Boone Road + GPS coordinates or follow marked signage during event week.

Please Note: All Spectators will receive a spectator area map at the front gate on Boone Rd. Spectating is only allowed in designated spectator areas during active race hours for all races that utilize the spectator viewing areas.

Johnson Valley & King of the Hammers

Protect the Desert. Protect the Culture. Respect the Hammers.

Every year, tens of thousands of fans descend on Johnson Valley for King of the Hammers. With that growth comes responsibility.

This land is shared — with racers, recreational riders, military boundaries, endangered wildlife, and everyone in between.Your behavior determines the future of this event.

The following rules are in place to keep everyone safe, legal, and respectful. Break them, and you don’t just risk your weekend -you risk all of our future access.

Johnson Valley OHV General Rules

These rules apply year-round within the Johnson Valley Off-Highway Vehicle Area:

Helmets are REQUIRED on all ATVs and UTVs. No passengers on single-rider ATVs.
All vehicles must have a spark arrestor or muffler, and must be street-legal or registered as an OHV.
Headlights and taillights are required at night.
Desert tortoises are federally protected. Do not touch, move, or disturb them.
Camping is allowed anywhere that doesn’t block a road and is limited to 14 consecutive days.

Fireworks are prohibited.
Glass beverage containers are not allowed.
Do not burn pallets or any wood containing nails.
RV wastewater dumping on the ground is illegal.
Speed limits:
- 15 MPH on Boone Road and in Hammertown
- 20 MPH at Remote Pit locations

King of the Hammers-Specific Rules (Race Week Only)

Whether it’s your first time at King of the Hammers or your 20th, these rules are here to keep you, the racers, and the future of the event safe. Please read carefully – failure to follow these may result in removal from the event or jeopardize future access.

Spectating & Course Safety

Stay at least 150 feet away from the racecourse at all times.

Never stand on the course, on the outside of a turn, or downhill from an obstacle.

Driving & Behavior

KOH is a “No Chase” race — no chasing or shadowing your race car outside designated pit zones.
Do not drive under the influence. DUI laws apply on AND off-road. There will be checkpoints.
Leave the fireworks, drones, and laser pointers at home. These are not permitted at any time.
All vehicles must have valid registration or temporary OHV permits. No exceptions.
Camp at least 200 feet from the racecourse.
Leash your dogs and keep children in safe areas at all times.

Speed limits:
- 15 MPH on Boone Road and within Hammertown
- 20 MPH at Remote Pit locations
Haul out your own trash. There is no garbage service — leave the lakebed better than you found it.
Stay out of open mine shafts. These are dangerous and scattered throughout the area.

This isn’t just a party — it’s a privilege.

#RespectTheHammers

is our commitment to protecting this land, this community, and this race for future generations. That means:

Driving responsibly
Respecting rules and racecourse boundaries

Cleaning up after yourself
Encouraging others to do the same

**If you see unsafe or disrespectful behavior, speak up. Culture is built by the people who show up — and you are the culture.**

Hammerking Productions, Inc. suggest each spectator vehicle be equipped with the following items, including but not limited to; Drinking water, GPS, Race band radio, Compass, Flashlight, course map, and should be in good working condition.