RV Rental Jacksonville, IL

When you book a camper rental in Jacksonville, there are plenty of sights to cover closer to the outskirts of the city, and in the midst of the beautiful outdoors. Drive your trailer rental to Emma Mae Leonhard Wildlife Sanctuary and Nature Trail. Located along Lake Mauvaisterre, the sanctuary is filled with nature trails that are perfect for biking, hiking or jogging, while checking out the vegetation of the area. The trees along the trail have identification signs that prove helpful to track where you are going.

It’s a great idea to set aside a day of fishing and take your Jacksonville motorhome rental to Lake Jacksonville, a 500-acre, man-made lake that abounds in bass, channel catfish, red-ear sunfish, and bluegill; its no wonder that the lake is considered one of the best spots for fishing in Illinois. Spend a day out by the lake boating, fishing and water skiing.

As you are driving your Jacksonville luxury motorhome rental around looking for a spot, consider checking out Sangchris Lake State Park, about 80 miles from town in southeast Springfield. For nature lovers, this state park is perfect. Covering over 3000 acres, the park is a paradise for hikers, anglers, equestrians, and hunters. Sangchris Lake is perfect for fishing and boating, while hikers enjoy scenic nature trails filled with maple, oak, butternut and persimmon forests. Bird watching is another great activity here.

Heading out of the city of Jacksonville in your rented RV will open up a number of options for RV Parks. Crazy Horse Campground in Ashland is about nine miles from Jacksonville. With over 100 spaces including big rig sites, full hookups, back-ins, and pull-through sizes, WiFi, restrooms and showers, laundry, an ATM, store, and a self-service RV wash, the park is well-equipped. Options for boat rentals are available too.

A drive of about seven miles out of the city in your camper rental will bring you to Buena Vista Farms, off Old US Highway 67. The park features full hookup sites, pull-thru sites, WiFi, restrooms, showers, big rig access, sewers, cell phone reception, propane, and a camp store. The park also offers fishing ponds, one of which can be used for kayaking, and plenty of wildlife.

Double J Campground is also located in Springfield, about 38 miles away. Located on historic Route 66, driving to this RV Park in your rental RV is an option to consider. Great for short term and long terms stays, the park has pull-through sites with fully equipped and safe hookups, fire rings, picnic tables, electricity, water, sewers, RV store, and cable TV. Also available are lots of outdoor activities like volleyball, swimming, basketball, a games room, giant outdoor checkerboard, and shuffleboard.

There is a lot to keep travelers busy in the Jacksonville area. Check out the historic sites that are abound in Jacksonville. Pick up a map at the Visitor’s Bureau Office, and head out on a self-guided tour of the fantastic sites available.

Head to the historic downtown area; filled with antique shops, restaurants, events, crafts, and artwork. Explore the interesting architecture in the area, including the Walldog Murals seen in different parts of downtown.

The Underground Railroad tour is another interesting activity. Drive by the homes that served as havens for hundreds who were trying to escape slavery. The tour ends at the Woodland Farm, which is the showcase homestead of the Underground Railroad network.

Once hunger sets in after all that exploring, there are plenty of choices for food. The famous Midwest appetite for roasts and stews are available in plenty through the city. Try out the restaurants in the downtown area that serve up great food in the midst of great surroundings.

If it's a charming Illinois town you are seeking, consider a camper rental in Jacksonville. Watch a sunrise, cruise around town and enjoy the scenery. Rent a travel trailer in Jacksonville, IL and see what all the state has to offer.