Top FAQs for Rocky Point Rally
Here’s a list of some of the top questions we generally get We look forward to seeing you all this November.
1. When is the next Rocky Point Rally? The 2024 Annual Rocky Point Rally will be November 7 – 10 2024!
2. Where is Rocky Point? It’s surprising to many how close Puerto Peñasco (Rocky Point), Sonora, is to the AZ border with just about a 1-hour ride down from the crossing at Lukeville (AZ Highway 85). Plus, the Coastal Highway to Rocky Point is an option when coming from the West (NOTE: possible sand dunes across road – careful with pot holes as well), making it easier for folks from CA and spots near Yuma to easily ride down to Rocky Point. Over the years, we have noted a lot of people do a loop from the West by riding in one way (Interstate 8 to Gila Bend, down AZ 85 to the border, and then to Rocky Point …returning by way of Coastal Highway up through Yuma).
Distances / time to Rocky Point
From either Phoenix or Tucson, AZ – approx 4 hours (just one hour from the AZ border Lukeville/Sonoyta crossing)
From San Luis Rio Colorado, Sonora (just south of Yuma, AZ) – approx 3.5 hrs
From San Diego, Ca – approx 6 hours
3. Passports? Yes, a passport or passport card is needed for reentering the US as per the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative of 2009. Accepted documents include:
- U.S. Passport
- U.S. passport card (only valid for travel by land and sea)
- Enhanced Driver’s License (EDL)
- Trusted Traveler Program cards: Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI or FAST
- Children under 16 arriving by land or sea my present an original or copy of birth certificate, Consular Report of Birth Abroad, or a Naturalization Certificate
- U.S. lawful permanent residents: Permanent resident card (Form I-551)
- U.S. Military: Valid U.S. Military identification card when traveling on official orders
4. Where to stay? We of course encourage folks to check out accommodations with our local sponsors as they help us keep doing what we do.
5. Helmet law? Yes, there is a helmet law in Mexico…as many long-time Rocky Point Rally goers can tell you, there is quite a bit of leniency particularly around Rally dates. Ride safe.
6. Safety? Puerto Peñasco is a top tourist destination throughout the year and has added a Tourist Assistance Unit as a complement to local efforts to ensure safety for residents and visitors alike. These folks are bilingual and able to help with questions about the area and general safety. NOTE: The U.S. State Department issues updates to travel advice periodically throughout the year, including Mexico. For the past years, tips on traveling to Rocky Point solely indicate “U.S. citizens visiting Puerto Peñasco should use the Lukeville, Arizona/Sonoyta, Sonora border crossing, and limit driving to daylight hours.” IMPORTANT: LUKEVILLE/SONOYTA BORDER CROSSING HOURS 6 am – 8 pm
7. Insurance? If you are driving/riding in Mexico you must have Mexican insurance, with liability insurance. It’s worth noting the majority of policies from the U.S. DO NOT cover you in Mexico – though some may extend 75 miles into the country (but CHECK to make sure you have liability insurance). You can get insurance online prior to the Rally, as well as over the phone or at various spots along the way. You need to have valid insurance for your entire stay, along with a valid driver’s license. We encourage you to check with our title sponsor Sanborn’s for rates.
8. Registration? The annual registration fee is a donation to a number of charity organizations that benefit from the event.
9. Meet up points to ride south with a group? While NOT sponsored rides, watch for meet up points as a good way to meet up with others headed to the Rocky Point Rally. Past meet up points: Chandler Harley Davidson (from Phoenix area), Bobby’s Territorial Harley Davidson in Yuma, AZ (from southern CA and spots west)
10. Events? Live music at sponsor venues, desert rides, Charity Poker Run in Rocky Point, traditional bike parade on Saturday, bike show, toy donation spot (for the January Toy Run around King’s Day), and more.
NOTE: This is a charitable event and all costs are solely covered by local sponsors, therefore we do not have a large band budget though we greatly appreciate good will, good times, and good attitudes from interested bands & musicians. GRACIAS!