RV rental Taft, CA: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more
RV rental Taft, CA: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more
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Originally named Moron, this California town was officially founded in 1900. At the time, the word, moron, didn’t have any negative connotations (it was officially coined in 1910 by a psychologist) and was randomly chosen by the local railroad. A few years later, a fire took out much of the town. The residents rebuilt and renamed the town as a part of their revitalization efforts. Taft was chosen in honor of the 27th president of the United States, William Howard Taft.
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The Great Outdoors
Forgo the hotels and get closer to your inner wild self by renting an RV. The Los Padres National Forest is one of the most mountainous parks in California, covering nearly two million acres of mountains and valleys. Hikers will need to be in good condition to tackle several trails that climb and descend at steep rates. Many endangered animals make their home in Los Padres. The best known is the California Condor, which was on the brink of extinction in the late 80s with only 27 remaining adults at one point. It has slowly been making a comeback, and many birders and nature lovers will appreciate spotting one of these majestic, though perhaps not beautiful, creatures in the wild. Other species include bobcats, mountain cats, and black bears. All visitors to this park should familiarize themselves with the proper response should they encounter one of these animals, particularly in springtime when they might have youngsters nearby. Los Padre alone has well over 1,200 miles of trails and 11 campgrounds, several of which have hookups for RVs and campers. Bring your travel trailer, and you’ll be in good company.
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When you book an RV in Taft, CA, be sure to figure out where you’ll park overnight or while you explore the outdoors. Many of the backcountry roads are narrow, making it difficult to pull over for a spontaneous overnight stay. However, there are several campgrounds in the area. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) oversees a large stretch of land northwest of Taft, and camping is generally allowed anywhere on BLM lands, though there are a handful of developed sites. Even at these developed campgrounds, restrooms and running water will be scarce. Be sure to bring extra water in preparation for the arid desert environment.
Exploring the City
Out in oil country where towns are few and far in between, it’s almost a requirement to rent a motorhome. With a little patience and time, there’s plenty of places to see and adventures to be hand. Taft, in spite of being a tiny oil town, has several attractions. Share the skies with the California Condors at Skydive Taft, a premier skydiving facility. Skydivers gain a unique perspective of the California mountains and valleys from two miles above. Novice jumpers will safely jump in tandem with an experienced, certified instructor. This facility has one of the top safety records in the country and has earned awards for their efforts. A camper rental will be welcomed here. It frequently opens their property to skydiving customers who roll up in a camper. Though no hookups are provided, showers and restrooms are available.
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