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Famed for its prestigious university, Stanford, CA, lies adjacent to the city of Palo Alto at the base of the Santa Cruz Mountains. In addition to the campus buildings of Stanford University, it also encompasses an open-air shopping mall and the small residential neighborhood of College Terrace whose streets are named after famous universities around the globe.

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The Great Outdoors

Stanford is an ideal destination to rent an RV if you want to explore the Portola Redwoods State Park, which sprawls across 2,800 acres of immense coastal redwoods. There are 18 miles of hiking trails to explore, including a track that leads to the Tip Toe Falls - a pretty cascade that tumbles into a small pool fed by Fall Creek. If you’re interested in the local history, the park also features the site of a shingle mill named after William Page who was responsible for building the Page Mill Road.

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Pick up your motorhome rental in Stanford and drive north to the San Francisco RV Resort, which is within easy access of all the Bay Area attractions. It features laundry facilities, barbecues, and a clubhouse, as well as a convenience store where you can pick up supplies. Another nearby option is the Treasure Island RV Park, a primarily residential RV and mobile home community that has a handful of short-stay sites. There are laundry facilities, showers and restrooms, as well as a designated dog walking area.

Exploring the City

Park your camper rental in Stanford and visit the campus of Stanford University on foot, with the option to join a guided tour or explore independently with the help of a self-guided tour map. Admire the Richardsonian Romanesque and California Mission Revival architecture that lines the Main Quad, then marvel at the innovative design of the Science and Engineering Quad. At the center of the campus stands the Stanford Memorial Church, which is one of the earliest interdenominational churches to be built in the United States.

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Recent RV rental reviews in Stanford

Sean T.

October, 2025

Jake’s Beast Mode van was exactly what we needed to get the most out of our trip. Couldn’t ask for a better host or van. Pickup and drop off was a breeze and we were shown all important features. Easily ran a couple days off grid and was able to handle all driving conditions with ease. Can’t wait to take another trip with it.
Xiang F.

October, 2025

Amazing trip with the RV. Host was super helpful and the vehicle was in great shape. Would definitely rent again in the future!
William W.

October, 2025

Incredible van with the best hosts. We got a careful, thorough walk through before we left. Once on the road, the van drove great and had everything we needed for camping. Highly recommend renting this van!

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