RV rental South Portland, ME: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more

Thanks to the numerous railroads that once populated the landscapes of New England, there are a number of excellent rail trails open to cyclists and hikers. One of the best in the South Portland region is the Eastern Trail running between Saco and Scarborough for eight miles. The trail is unpaved but consists of packed dirt and gravel, so it’s an easy ride or walk regardless of your physical condition. Across the Fore River in Portland is Eastern Promenade Park, the city’s premier park overlooking Casco Bay. Built in the 19th century by the famous Olmstead brothers, it includes over two miles of walking paths that are popular with cyclists and joggers. East End Beach is also inside the park and serves as Portland’s only public beach. Kayak rentals are usually available from vendors there, so consider exploring the islands just a mile’s paddle away or skirting along the city’s coastline before heading up the Fore River. There’s also South Portland’s most famous green space, Bug Light Park. Centered on Bug Light, also called the Portland Breakwater Lighthouse, the nine-acre park has some great views of the Portland skyline and a few short trails skirting the coast. Many visitors who have their own kayak (or who rent them from stores in Portland) launch from the park’s boat ramp to paddle around the Casco Bay Islands.