Bureau of Land Management - California State Office
12/17/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 12/17/2025 15:32
The BLM plans public safety measures for 2026 King of the Hammers race
Approximately 81,000 acres of the Johnson Valley Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area will be closed during the event, while 46,000 acres remain open to the public. The BLM approved a five-year closure for 10 days annually through 2027. During closures, the area is reserved exclusively for registered race participants, spectators, and officials.
Recreation areas nearby will remain open to the public including the Ord-Rodman Limited Use Area and Stoddard Valley Off-highway Vehicle Area. Information and a map of the closure area for the 2026 race event will be posted at the main entry points into the Johnson Valley Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area and available for viewing at the BLM's California Desert District Office and Barstow Field Office.
Anyone in violation of the temporary closure order may face fines, imprisonment, or both. State or local officials may also impose penalties for violations of California law.
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