RV rental Atherton, CA: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more
RV rental Atherton, CA: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more
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Atherton is a small affluent town in Northern California between the cities of San Jose and San Francisco. The town was first settled in 1866, back when it was still known as Fair Oaks. The name was later changed to honor Faxon Dean Atherton, a wealthy businessman who bought up much of the land in Atherton to build a massive estate.
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Outdoors Adventures
Part of the allure of getting an Atherton motorhome rental for your trip is the prospect of visiting several parks, forests, and beaches without worrying about transportation or finding a hotel to stay at. In fact, the entire area between Atherton and the coast is packed with every kind of park, nature preserve, and recreation area imaginable. Portola Redwoods State Park is a fine place to start your Atherton RV rental road trip, where you can hike beneath the majestic mighty redwoods. These towering iconic giants are an attraction on their own and are among the largest trees on the planet. There are plenty of streams and creeks to fish or canoe, 18 miles of hiking trails, and several campgrounds to house you when you rent an RV and need a place to stay. Big Basin Redwoods State Park is also known for its groves of redwood trees and immense open space. The park is attached to the West Waddell Creek State Wilderness, together forming a sizable wilderness area rife with wildlife and lush scenery. If you are lucky, you will see some of the hidden waterfalls within the park, or find a spring to bathe in.
RV Parks to Visit
There aren’t too many places to camp near Atherton, but savvy travelers can do a bit of research and find some suitable places to stay when they rent an RV. Trailer Villa RV Park is a place to stay nearby, with spacious sites and a location right off of the highway. Sequoia Trailer Park can accommodate both short- and long-term stays, with all the normal amenities you would come to expect in an RV park.
City Sightseeing
The city of Atherton is blessed with a wealth of attractions nearby, contributing to its reputation as a fabulous vacation destination. The San Mateo County History Museum offers visitors an insight into the local history, painting a detailed picture of how the local towns were settled and formed. The building it is housed in is arguably the best part, a true feat of architectural prowess. A lofty glass dome sits atop the building, with elegant Greek-style pillars adorning the front facade. The Computer History Museum pays homage to Silicon Valley and the importance of computers in day to day life. Lots of rare, old computer models are on display, telling the story of how these devices have shaped the world.
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Popular nearby hiking trails and campgrounds
- Hiking TrailLocation
- Stanford Campus Walk, CAStanford, CA
- Bedwell Bayfront Park Trail, CAMenlo Park, CA
- Bair Island Reserve & Corkscrew Slough, CARedwood City, CA
- Stanford Dish Loop Trail, CAStanford, CA
- Cooley Landing Via Bay Trail, CAPalo Alto, CA
- Big Canyon Trail, CARedwood City, CA
- Bol Park Bike Path , CAPalo Alto, CA
- Sylvan Loop Trail, CARedwood City, CA
- Edgewood Trail Loop, CARedwood City, CA
- Serpentine Trail, CARedwood City, CA
- CampgroundsLocation
- Pelican Point RV Park, CASan Mateo County, CA
- San Francisco RV Resort, CASan Mateo County, CA
- Anthony Chabot Regional Park, CAAlameda County, CA
- Santa Cruz North / Costanoa KOA, CASan Mateo County, CA
- Del Valle Family Campground, CAAlameda County, CA
- Santa Cruz Harbor RV Park, CASanta Cruz County, CA
- Santa Cruz / Monterey Bay KOA, CASanta Cruz County, CA
- Moss Landing KOA Express, CAMonterey County, CA
- Olema Campground, CAMarin County, CA
- Salinas / Monterey KOA, CAMonterey County, CA
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Recent RV rental reviews in Atherton
Jasmin B.
August, 2025
We had an amazing weeklong trip to Yellowstone in Kelvin's van! He was super easy to communicate with and explained all the details of how to use everything in the van. A++! We would definitely rent again!
Lauren L.
August, 2025
This campervan was immaculately clean when we picked it up. Everything felt well taken care of inside. There were a couple minor issues with the rig that did not impede our trip at all, but it was apparent that our hosts would take care of fixing them right away. The kids loved having a view out of the pop up. We loved having the solar power and generator. Pick up and drop off were efficient and easy. Thanks for a great trip!
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