RV rental Fort Abercrombie State Historical Park, AK: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more

When you book an RV in Kodiak, you will find a few places to stay in the area. Situated within the park is the Fort Abercrombie Campground. While there are some RV sites available, they are very tight and ideal for small motorhomes. Some amenities provided here include water, picnic tables, and toilets. This RV campground is also pet-friendly. Another RV campground to keep your travel trailer at is the Anchorage Ship Creek RV Park. About 20 minutes away from the local airport, this RV campground offers full-hookups, WiFi, showers, restrooms, and access to its laundry facility. There is also has over 120 miles of paved trails.

For those who might want to venture out into the surrounding area Kodiak area with their camper, there are a few places that might be of interest. In Kodiak, there’s the Baranov Museum. Created in 2011, the museum tells more about the island’s history through a handful of exhibits. This history museum is also home to a 26-foot baidarka, a type of ancient kayak. The museum is housed inside a former Russian building, which was built when the state was still part of this country giving visitors a unique insight into historic Russian architecture. In addition to the Baranov Museum, Kodiak is home to the Kodiak Maritime Museum. This museum also tells more behind the history of the area and is filled with old boats, photographs, and exhibits that describe the importance that fishing and crabbing has had on the state. During the holidays, the museum also hosts a boat light show where local boats are decked out in colorful lights and float down the Gulf of Alaska. Catch a flight to Anchorage to visit the Alaska Zoo. The zoo houses over 100 types of animals, many of which are native to Alaska, like polar bears, mountain goats, bears, bald eagles, and river otters. When you’re done exploring the zoo, stop by its gift shop or grab a snack and warm cup of coffee in its cafe. While in Anchorage, take a short drive over to Palmer with your RV to see the Independence Mine State Historical Park. Created in 1897, this state park was once a major gold mining spot. Visitors can take a tour of the mines and learn more about how gold was mined and about the workers who did this tough work. The park is also home to the Mine Manger’s House, which contains a visitor center and numerous exhibits.