What RV Renters Know
- Historic Route 66: the original alignment through Kingman is intact, including Hackberry General Store 24 miles east
- Hualapai Mountain Park: Mojave County park at 8,000 ft — cool summer camping 12 miles from Kingman
- Oatman: old mining town with free-roaming wild burros that beg for crackers along the main street
- Powerhouse Visitor Center: Route 66 Museum and EV charging — surprisingly good museum
- Beale Road: historic Mormon Battalion wagon road visible at multiple points near Kingman
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hackberry General Store?
Hackberry General Store is a 1934 gas station and trading post on the original Route 66 alignment east of Kingman — the archetypal roadside stop, packed with vintage signs, old Corvettes, and Route 66 memorabilia. It is privately operated and open daily. The owner collects and displays relics from the original highway era. If you're driving the Arizona Route 66 alignment, this is the mandatory stop.
Are the Oatman burros real wild animals?
The Oatman burros are feral — descended from pack animals used by gold miners in the early 1900s that were released when the mines closed. They roam freely through the town and surrounding desert, and they do approach cars and people for food. Bring crackers — they're accustomed to being fed. The surrounding Oatman area is BLM land. The annual Oatman Bed Races and Gold Camp Days (February) draw visitors from across the Southwest.
What is Hualapai Mountain Park?
Hualapai Mountain Park is a Mojave County park 14 miles south of Kingman rising from 3,300 ft desert to 8,417 ft at Hualapai Peak. The park has 10 miles of trails and a developed campground at 6,000 ft with pine forest — a genuine cool-weather escape from Kingman's summer heat. The park road is paved but steep, accessible to most RVs under 35 feet. No hookups, but water is available at the campground.