Filled with history, dozens of interesting small towns and a wealth of outdoor recreation opportunities, Northern California is a fantastic place to rent an RV. The little community of Auburn, 30 miles north of California’s capital of Sacramento, might be one of the best towns to start your RV rental adventure. It has retained much of its small-town charm, even in the face of California’s rapid growth. Founded in 1848 as a gold mining camp on the Auburn Ravine, it became the center of California’s gold rush, as the precious metal could be easily extracted from the nearby streams. Today that history is on full display, with many of the landmarks and buildings from the period being preserved for contemporary enjoyment.