RV Rental Clayton, CA

When you rent a motorhome in Clayton you may need to branch out a bit to park it. There are quite a few long-term parks in the area, but not a huge variety of parks offering campsites on a nightly basis. Expand your search and you’ll find the rural and suburban landscapes of Contra Costa County are ideal for RV travel.

The Fairpark RV at the Alameda County Fairgrounds is one of the options, with full hookups available. It’s about 45 minutes from Clayton, however, it’s also closer to some of the cities in the southern section of the Bay Area like Fremont.

If you’ve forgotten anything for your Clayton camper rental vacation, the nearest Walmart is about 15 minutes north of Clayton in Pittsburg. Most of the big truck stops in the area are located on I-5, about an hour to the east. It’d be a good idea to fill up at one of these if you’re coming from anywhere besides the Bay Area, as you’ll probably pass by them on your way to Clayton.

While most of the interesting things to do here involve venturing outside the city limits, your Clayton motorhome rental should still involve some time spent wandering its beautiful streets. To get a sense of the history of the town, your first stop should probably be the Clayton Historical Society Museum. It’s not very big, but it does have some interesting exhibits highlighting the area’s agricultural past and present.

If visiting during the fall and you like great beer, you’ll need to pencil the Clayton Oktoberfest into your schedule. In addition to the biergarten tent, with its long wooden tables and several brews on tap, there’s also traditional Bavarian dancing and a carnival to enjoy. The Clayton Arts and Wine Festival in early May is another great festival, bringing some of the best vino and culture from nearby Napa Valley.

The neighboring town of Walnut Creek also has some interesting cultural attractions including the Lesher Center for the Arts, Ruth Bancroft Garden, and Lindsay Wildlife Museum. Also close by is the Concord Pavillion, which plays hosts to some great concerts and comedy shows during the summer; check their website for a schedule.

If your Clayton rental RV involves traveling with kids, you might want to check out Pixie Lands in nearby Concord. The mini-amusement park has tiny rollercoasters, batting cages, a train ride, and all sorts of carnival games to keep the little ones entertained. Small World Park in Pittsburg is another good option for them with merry-go-rounds, slides, and plenty of shady spots for a family picnic.

Renting a travel trailer in Clayton gives you plenty of options when it comes to outdoor pursuits, and fortunately, you won’t need to travel far to find some of the best hiking and biking spots in Northern California.

One of the most popular places for hiking is Mount Diablo State Park on the southern edge of town, with most visitors heading straight for its peak at 3,849 feet. If you brought a bicycle or are just looking for another trail to hike, Mitchell Canyon is one of the best for it. Additionally, there’s a visitor’s center at the summit explaining the cultural and natural history of the park.

Another great place to enjoy nature is the Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve, a few miles to the east of town. Not only are there fantastic trails to wander and a beautiful lake to fish in, there’s also a fascinating mine tour that takes about 90 minutes to explore the underground caverns beneath the park.