RV Rental Herbert Hoover National Historic Site, IA

One of the historical attractions that you can see while you're here is the blacksmith shop owned and operated by Hoover's father, Jesse. Hoover's parents were Quakers, and their honesty and work ethic helped to shape the man who would become president. Another of the historic buildings is the Friends Meetinghouse, which was, in fact, a chapel of sorts but one that reflected their unusual style of devotion. As you explore the site on foot, you'll come across the House of the Maples area; today, this area contains a single maple tree, but it was once the site of Hoover's second childhood home.

Continue on, and you will see the site's first schoolhouse, a one-room building that was constructed in 1853 by the townsfolk and was also used as a Quaker meetinghouse (the town's first). Education was important to Quaker society and to Hoover's parents, his mom becoming the town's first teacher. You'll also see in the historic site a statue of the Egyptian god Isis, which represents life's mysteries and today sits facing Hoover's birth cottage. It was a gift from Belgium who had been the recipient of much famine relief effort during World War I (the famine relief was arranged by Hoover).

When you first arrive in the West Branch camper rental, you should begin by stopping at the Visitor Center before carrying onward. The center has a short film explaining Hoover's childhood and his motivation and efforts to establish the park. If you have kids in tow, they can pick up a Junior Rangers activity booklet to complete as they make their way through the site.

Book an RV in Cedar County to begin your exploration of Herbert Hoover National Historic Site in style and in comfort. There aren't any campgrounds on the Herbert Hoover National Historic Site, but there are several a short distance away. West Overlook Campground is located near the Coralville Dam, just north of Iowa City. This pet-friendly campground is open seasonally from approximately early May to mid-October each year and has modern restrooms and showers, a playground, volleyball court, and horseshoe pitch.

Tailwater East Campground is located across the Iowa River from West Overlook Campground and has a heavily wooded area just behind it with a variety of wildlife residing in the woods, such as white-tailed deer, songbirds, waterfowl, and more. Its campsites have either full or partial hookups for your travel trailer rental, and there is a boat ramp where you can access the river and a fish cleaning station for when you return. There are modern restrooms with shower facilities and the park also has some tent camping sites.

Camping near Herbert Hoover National Historic Site is your introduction to the history and culture of this region, so you should make the most of it while you're here. Tipton is a small town with an aquatic center where you can cool off on a hot day, a local winery where you can sample wines in an open garden, and a nightlife scene you can enjoy once the sun has gone down. You can also take in a round of golf or venture out to the town's county raceway to enjoy some stock car action.

The town is a good destination if you need to gas up your vehicle or stock up on supplies; you also have the option of dining out and letting someone else do the cooking. If this sounds like heaven, it is, and it's also what renting an RV near Herbert Hoover National Historic Site is all about.