Frequently Asked Questions

Although the eligibility model year requirement is 1979 and older, special consideration will be given to exceptional vehicles manufactured after the 1979 model year. All vehicles are subject to the same standards for admission and acceptance.

Applications for the 2023 Copperstate Overland are available. Applications are due by Thursday, June 1, 2023.

The dates for the 2023 rally are October 7 – 11.

Although the eligibility model year requirement is 1979 and older, special consideration will be given to exceptional vehicles manufactured after the 1979 model year. All vehicles are subject to the same standards for admission and acceptance.

The entry fee for the 2023 Copperstate Overland is $12,875. The Copperstate Overland is the only event of its kind. The caliber of trails, scenery, overnight accommodations, first class amenities, exclusiveness, and hospitality found on the Copperstate Overland is unparalleled. Not to mention the sheer number of man hours it takes our volunteers to plan the adventure.

The 2023 route will be in northeastern Arizona varying from high desert to pine forests.

We will accept up to 25 vehicles depending on accommodation at our remote locations.

Applications are due on Thursday, June 1, 2023 and must be filled out online.

The Copperstate Overland is blessed to have the involvement of many dedicated people and organizations, and in no area is that dedication more apparent than when mechanical assistance is needed. We will travel with a team of specialized mechanics, as well as volunteers whose job it is to assist with any needed repairs.

Although we provide mechanical assistance on the road, a properly prepared vehicle is the responsibility of the driver. All accepted cars will be required to undergo a vehicle safety inspection prior to arrival. A certified mechanic is required to inspect your vehicle and sign-off that it is in rally ready condition.