RV rental Tahoe National Forest, CA: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more

Unsurprisingly, one of the main reasons people choose to rent a camper near Tahoe National Forest is to enjoy hiking, biking, or horseback riding holidays. Over 100 trails wind through this vast state park, leading to hidden waterfalls, historic landmarks, and vast reservoirs. It's well worth visiting one of the many visitor centers that are dotted around the forest, especially the substantial center in Nevada City, where the staff will be more than happy to help you to find the perfect trail for your wants and needs. We can't talk about hiking in the Tahoe National Forest without mentioning the Sierra Buttes Trail. Best suited for intermediate and experienced hikers, the trail climbs the Sierra Buttes Mountains for five miles, rising around 1,450 feet, before opening up to stunning views of the Northern Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. Water-based recreation is another popular way to pass the time while camping at Tahoe National Forest. Boca Reservoir is one of the largest bodies of water in the forest and should be your first port of call if you're looking for a handy location to spend the day. With around 980 acres of space to play with, its perfect for anyone motorhome camping with their own water-ski, speed boat, or other types of watercraft. In fact, there are little to no limitations on speed limits so that you can go until your heart's content. If kayaking and canoeing are more your styles, you'll want to head to a tributary of the Truckee, American, or Yuba Rivers. When you can't get enough of the water, make sure you bring your best fishing tackle with you during your Tahoe National Forest camping trip. Whether you stick to the shores of Bowman Lake or venture into the depths of Boca Reservoir, you're guaranteed to leave with a healthy catch of rainbow, brook or brown trout. Avid anglers will also be pleased to know that fishing isn't just reserved for the warmer months. When the lakes freeze over, and visitors disappear, ice-fishing become a hugely popular sport for anyone RV camping at Tahoe National Forest.