RV rental Silver Spring, MD: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more

There are plenty of fantastic state and national parks in the surrounding area just waiting to be discovered with your Silver Springs motorhome rental. Less than half an hour's drive brings you to the picturesque, 800-acre Great Falls Park. A popular stop on the George Washington Memorial Parkway, Great Falls Park is an ideal place to study the area's history and nature. Home to Great Falls, where the Potomac River cascades over sharp rocks down into narrow Mather Gorge, and the historic Patowmack Canal, the park offers a wealth of activities and points of interest. View the falls from one of the three overlooks, or take the River Trail. Other activities include cycling on the five miles of dedicated trails, climbing or whitewater boating for the more adventurous. Fishing, bird watching, and hiking are also favorite pastimes, and the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail also runs through the part in addition to the park's 15 miles of hiking trails. Be sure to view the park film and museum exhibits down at the visitor center to really make the most of your visit. Just over an hour's drive in your Silver Spring luxury RV rental and you'll arrive at Catoctin Mountain Park, with its scenic vistas and rugged ridges. With 25 miles of hiking trails, there's plenty to choose from with trails to suit all abilities. Hike one of the East Side trails for stunning views, Cunningham Falls access, and historical and interpretive exhibits. Or try out a West Side trail for a wilder, more natural experience, including the Catoctin National Recreation Trail which runs for over 26 miles along the eastern ridge of Frederick County's Blue Ridge Mountains. The trail spans some four parks, skirting several lakes, historic districts, and some prehistorical archaeological resources, as well as some stunning vistas. Stop by at the visitor center to view exhibits on the park's history and wildlife. There is also some great trout fishing available, two orienteering courses, and rock climbing at Wolf Rock. Shenandoah National Park is just an hour and a half away in your Silver Spring camper rental. With over 200,000 acres of protected lands and more than 500 miles of trails, Shenandoah is the place to head when you truly want to get away from it all. Make the most of your Silver Springs luxury RV rental and take in the beauty of the park with a drive down the park's Skyline Drive. On a clear day, it takes approximately three hours to complete the drive that covers 105 miles along the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Skyline Drive features almost 70 scenic viewpoints with incredible vistas. Visit one or all of the park's three visitor centers for exhibits and information. There are also a number of dining facilities open in the park for when you work up an appetite out on the trail. Besides hiking, other popular park activities include fishing, biking down Skyline Drive, and wildlife viewing. As over 40% of the park are designated wilderness areas, there's a wide variety of wildlife, with 50 species of mammals and over 190 types of birds present in the park. If you enjoy learning about the past as well as experiencing the great outdoors, take your Silver Spring RV rental down to Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, just under two hours' drive away. Combine views, hiking, and history in this unique park. Visit a living history workshop or hike out along Civil War skirmish lines. Living history event weekends are scheduled throughout the year, ranging from artillery demonstrations to 19th-century farming, so be sure to check out what's going on around the dates of your Silver Spring RV rental vacation. Visit Lower Town Harpers Ferry and stroll down its historical streets or take a guided park tour. Harpers Ferry is the mid-point of the Appalachian Trail as well as providing access to the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park which connects with the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail. The park's 20 miles of trails range from short riverside strolls to the difficult Loudoun Heights Trail.