It’s the final few days of the world famous King of the Hammers. The internationally recognized off-road rock crawl and race series draws thousands of participants and viewers from all over the United States
It takes place in the Johnson Valley OHV area, North of Joshua Tree and out near Landers.
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.
San Bernardino County Sheriff Shannon Dicus said, “I would like to remind all race fans to behave responsibly, fireworks are prohibited, and most importantly have fun and enjoy the sport of off-road racing with your family.”
The Sheriff’s Department also wants to remind attendees that DUI still applies to off-road vehicles. They remind everyone to pack it in and pack it out.
The last day of King of the Hammes is Saturday February 7. Expect heavier than usual traffic in Johnson Valley, Landers Yucca Valley, and Morongo Valley, especially on Old Woman Springs Road and Twentynine Palms Highway
As a reminder, the Johnson Valley Shared Use Area will be temporarily closed to the public on February 12 to the 26 for Marine Corps Training.
