RV rental Hensley Lake, CA: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more

Hensley Lake is extremely convenient when you want to camp in an RV near Fresno while avoiding city crowds. The main campground at the lake is Hidden View, which has over 50 sites that can accommodate RVs. There are also two group camping sites, so when you are traveling with a large party, be sure to call ahead and reserve these after you sort your RV rental details out. The majority of campsites at this campground require you to back in with your RV, though a few are pull through. Visitors in RVs camping here will have access to electric and water hookups, and all campsites are within easy walking distance of the lake and boat ramp. At each campsite, you’ll find fire rings, picnic tables, and grills, and throughout the campground, there are pavilions, a dumping station, and bathrooms with hot showers and flushing toilets. Many of the campsites have lantern posts, and paved parking areas are available for everyone staying here.

One of the nearest decent sized towns to Hensley Lake, Madera, is located southwest and is only a short drive away. This is one of the easiest places to find fuel for your RV, as this town has a decent sized selection of gas stations of varying sizes. When camp food just isn’t cutting it, Madera is also a convenient place to eat out, and a selection of American, Chinese, Mexican, Italian, and home-style restaurants will keep everyone fed. For more attractions, you’ll want to head south to Fresno, which is far larger than Madera. Fresno is home to the Veterans Memorial Museum, which commemorates veterans and US military history in general. This museum has many exhibits about past wars with artifacts to help increase the impact of what you are learning about. Some of the images and concepts in this museum may not be appropriate for children, so parental discretion is advised. A destination that is certainly family-friendly, however, is the African American Museum. It is located just northwest of downtown and is home to a large collection of exhibits that focus on the history, culture, and the struggle of African Americans in the San Joaquin Valley. This museum will give you a true sense of what it means to be African American in this part of the country. Near this museum is city hall and its surrounding neighborhood that is filled with historic buildings, so when you are looking for a place to stretch your legs check out downtown Fresno.