RV rental Shenandoah National Park, VA: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more

Shenandoah National Park is a hiker’s paradise with over 500 miles of trails offering options for hikers of all ages and abilities. Its most well-known trail, the Appalachian Trail, traverses the park as hikers walk to Maine. The elite hikers can attempt Old Rag, the most popular trail in the park. This trail takes all day and can be dangerous, but the views are worth it. Shorter, easier hikes will take you to unique geological features, old barns, steep gorges, fantastic viewpoints, and waterfalls. Anglers will enjoy Shenandoah’s cool mountain streams, over 70 of them, while fishing for brook trout. Other wildlife enthusiasts can keep an eye out for white-tailed deer, bobcat, black bear, and over 190 species of birds. Rangers can lead you in wildlife viewing from certain visitors’ centers. Rangers are also active at night; Shenandoah is one of the best places on the East Coast to view the night sky. Big Meadows is where most of the stargazing occurs, and is home to the Night Sky Festival in the summer. Shenandoah National Park also hosts the Blue Ridge Parkway, which is to drivers what the Appalachian Trail is to hikers. Skyline Drive stretches just over 100 miles from north to south through the park. Be sure to pick up a brochure at one of the visitors’ centers, then keep an eye out for the mile marker posts. These will take you to points of interest, historical sites, and dozens upon dozens of viewpoints. Just be gentle if you’re taking a rental RV on these roads — they can be steep and winding. Take it slow and watch out for wildlife!