100 Years of the Mother Road — Do Route 66 Your Way
Turn the 2026 centennial into the road trip of a lifetime. Book a motorhome, follow the neon, and sleep where the history happened — with live availability from trusted rental partners.
Centennial Overview
Route 66 connects Chicago to the Santa Monica Pier, crossing eight states and a century of American stories. In 2026, towns along the route will host pop-ups, parades, and special exhibits. This is a perfect year to roll the Mother Road end-to-end.
Peak: Spring–Fall
Why Do Route 66 in a Motorhome?
Travel at your pace, sleep under starry desert skies, and keep your home comforts rolling from diner to neon motel sign.
- Freedom to pull over for murals, museums, and roadside icons
- Your own kitchen, bed, and bathroom — no nightly repacks
- Detour to parks like Petrified Forest & Grand Canyon
- Ideal for families & friends splitting costs
- One-way rentals make end-to-end trips easy
Camping & Overnight Options
Mix classic RV parks with scenic public lands:
- KOA & Route 66-themed parks
- Hookups, laundry, pools
- Wineries, farms, museums
- Great for unique overnights
- Petrified Forest, Grand Canyon detour
- Book peak-season months early
- Near big-city sights (Chicago, LA)
- Transit access & amenities
Overnighting rules vary by city/county — use legal campgrounds in metro areas.
Motorhome Pickup Locations
Start where it suits your itinerary — go end-to-end or sample a favorite stretch.
Eastern start
Gateway city
Mid-route hubs
Southwest base
Grand Canyon detour
Finish at the pier
Centennial demand will spike May–September 2026 — reserve early.
Search & Book — Live Availability
Compare Class B vans, family Class C RVs and more across multiple providers in one place.
- One-way options across multiple states
- Add-ons: solar, extra mileage, kitchen kits
- Support from booking to return
What to Pack
- Reusable water jugs & cooler/fridge space
- Camp chairs, shade canopy, outdoor mat
- Basic toolkit, tire gauge, roadside kit
- Paper maps or offline nav for dead zones
- Trash bags, wipes, compact broom
- Layers for desert heat & cool nights
Unmissable Stops & Detours
FAQs
Yes. Many providers allow one-way trips (e.g., Chicago → Los Angeles). Availability varies, so book early for summer dates.
Reserve popular parks and city RV parks ahead of time, especially in summer. You can keep some nights flexible between towns.
Some public lands in the Southwest allow dispersed camping, but urban areas usually prohibit it — use designated campgrounds near cities.