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When you book an RV in Morehead, you’ll be between the big-city attractions and amenities of Lexington and Huntington, WV. You’ll also have easy access to the spectacular sights, sounds, and soul of the Daniel Boone National Forest and the Monongahela National Forest. Morehead was the focal point of the Rowan County War, is the county seat, and is home to Morehead State University so you will be able to take advantage of historical, cultural, and educational opportunities while you are here. Morehead’s sister cities are Yangshuo, Guangxi, China and Ballymena in Northern Ireland.

If you would like to learn more about the area that you will be visiting with an RV rental from Morehead, Kentucky, make sure to check out the City of Morehead, the Morehead Chamber of Commerce, and Morehead Tourism for updated information on area attractions, businesses, events, and promotions. The Morehead News is the local newspaper. W10BM features over 18 hours per week of local programming including the call-in show Buy a Dog, Sell a Hog. WMKY 90.3/Morehead State Public Radio is the local NPR flagship station with news, music, and other programming.

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The Great Outdoors

Take the best RV rental from Morehead to Cave Run Lake to experience the best of what the great outdoors has to offer. This is an 8,270-acre reservoir built by the Army Corps of Engineers to provide flood protection and water to the lower Licking River valley. Two marinas serve this lake. Recreational opportunities include beaches, swimming, boating, canoeing and kayaking, jet skiing, tubing, hiking, mountain biking, and more. The Zilpo Road scenic byway offers hiking trails and pioneer weapon hunting areas.

You can also access the Sheltowee Trace Trail with an RV rental near Morehead. This is a 323-mile National Recreation Trail that runs from the Burnt Mill Bridge Trail Head in the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area through Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, Natural Bridge State Resort Park, Cave Run Lake, Laurel Lake, and many wildlife management areas to northern Rowan County. The trail is multi-use and open to ATVs, mountain bikes, and horses.

The city also maintains a thriving park system that you can take advantage of with a Morehead RV rental by owner. There are four park properties throughout the city, and they include lighted sports and recreation fields, croquet and bocce ball courts, a skate park, playgrounds with equipment for all ages, shelters and picnic areas, and a forest trail. The parks and recreation department also puts on recreational programming and special events throughout the year.

RV Parks

Park your travel trailer rental near Morehead at the Outpost Campground and RV Park and enjoy your stay. Park amenities include restrooms and showers, laundry facilities, a camp store, and WiFi. RV sites feature full hookups, picnic tables, and fire rings. The campground is pet-friendly and family-friendly.

The Twin Knobs Campground in the Daniel Boone National Forest is another option. Recreational opportunities include a beach, boating, foot trails with scenic overlooks, and sports fields. The campground provides restrooms and showers, a dump station, and drinking water. RV sites include electric hookups, picnic tables, and fire rings/grills.

The 4 Guys RV Park can also be your temporary home with a motorhome rental from Morehead. The park offers a swimming pool, fishing, hiking, a playground, disc golf, restrooms and private showers, laundry facilities, a camp store, and WiFi. RV sites are angled with full hookups and picnic tables.

Walmart has long been a friend to the RV community and sometimes allows RVers to park in the lots overnight. You should always check in with store management before setting up for the night with an RV rental in Morehead, KY but the Walmart Supercenter in town may permit such an arrangement.

Exploring the City

Take your Morehead luxury RV rental to the Railroad Museum to learn about the history of Morehead, Rowan County, and Eastern Kentucky, including the six major railroads that ran in the county. Displays and exhibits include railroad artifacts, an antique tractor, a player piano, a blacksmith shop with tools, an authentic moonshine still taken in a raid, Native American artifacts, and model train displays. The museum hosts special events throughout the year including a bus tour and the Railroad Good Old Days Festival.

You may want to plan your trip with the camper rental in Morehead so that you can take part in some of the special events and festivals that are hosted here every year. The Poppy Mountain Bluegrass Festival is the largest of its kind in the world. It takes place on a 1,400-acre property and features over 100 bands in addition to auctions, vendors, food and drink, and trail rides. Camping and RV sites are available on the property.

The Kentucky Folk Art Center at Morehead State University preserves, promotes, and educates the public on visual folk art and traditional Appalachian music, storytelling, literature, dance, and crafts. Permanent and rotating exhibits include folk art, fine art, textiles, photography, and historical content. The unique gift shop offers a selection of original folk art, crafts, jewelry, books, toys, housewares, and much more. Cultural events and activities for all ages are held throughout the year.

Besides a place to park, you will also need to refill your tank. There are plenty of service stations, truck stops, and convenience stores in the area, so you will be able to find either gasoline or diesel fuel for the Morehead RV rental very easily.

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