RV rental Vaughan Woods State Park, ME: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more

Vaughan Woods State Parks is home to one of the last few untouched groves of old-growth trees that are centuries old. Walking underneath the massive boughs of the towering pine trees is a magical experience. Overhead, the green branches reach out to one another, knitting together to form a lacy canopy that filters sunlight in hazy beams. In the background, nearby Salmon Falls River gurgles and burbles, accompanied by the merry chirps of songbirds in the shrubs and trees. Though the trails are short, they’re no less scenic. One trail runs parallel to the dramatic Salmon Falls River, winding and weaving through thick groves of trees. On a quiet morning, hikers may find fishermen plying their trade from the banks, patiently waiting for trout and bass to bite. Another trail meanders through the heart of the Vaughan Woods State Park, crossing small gullies that are made passable by bridges constructed out of hand-hewn logs. To either side of a trail, poison ivy, ferns, mosses, and other woodland plants blanket the forest floor in verdant, lush green. Note that hikers are cautioned to check for ticks; they run rampant in this part of Maine. On a hot day, head over to the swim beach that lines the Salmon Falls River. Fish in Salmon Falls River from the banks anywhere away from the beach. Fishermen can expect to catch rainbow and brook trout and a couple of other less-common trout species. Surrounding Vaughan Woods State Parks are acres upon acres of state forests, state parks, preserves, and other types of wilderness parks. Nearby Belknap Mountain Range boasts a wide range of outdoor recreational activities for hikers, adventurers, and explorers to engage in. Hike, horseback ride, fish, or swim. In wintertime, the fun doesn’t stop. As soon as snow blankets the region hit the transformed woods on a pair of cross-country skis, snowshoes, or snowmobile. Drill holes with large augurs into the ice that lid lakes and ponds to catch fish that lurk in the dark, chilly water down below.