RV Rental Ellicott City, MD

Ellicott City is home to Patapsco Valley State Park. Covering 16,043 acres with the Patapsco River running parallel to the park for 32 miles, the outdoor recreation area is a haven for hikers, kayakers, anglers, and everyone in between. The park boasts approximately 200 miles of multi-purpose trails which meander through dense woodlands, along rushing water, and around exposed rocks. Visit the park when you book a camper rental in Ellicott City. It’s the ideal place to get away from the distractions of the modern world while still staying close to the heart of the city.

Centennial Park is another place to check out when you book an RV in Howard County. The park covers 337 acres and is divided into four distinct sections, each with its own entrance. Throughout the park, you’ll find playgrounds, horseshoe pits, restrooms, basketball courts, picnic areas, and ball fields. There’s also the park’s namesake, Centennial Lake, which covers 54 acres. You can rent a boat at the park or bring your own, and cast for tiger muskies, sunfish, bass, and trout. Or, if you prefer, enjoy the lake via the 2.4-mile loop trail which encircles the lake. There are 7.3 miles of trails that connect the park to the surrounding neighborhoods too.

If you are traveling with children when you book an RV rental in Ellicott City, a stop by Clark’s Elioak Farm might be in order. At the farm, there’s a petting zoo with pony rides, hay rides, a cow train, a seasonal pumpkin patch, and educational tours. There’s also an Enchanted Forest featuring characters from countless fairy tales including Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Rapunzel, Cinderella, and others. At this historic, family-friendly farm, you can also stock up on its quality meat and produce products.

There are many places you can park your travel trailer rental in Ellicott City and the surrounding areas. One place to consider when you rent an RV is Ramblin Pines Campground in Woodbine. The RV park has 200 campsites; 190 of those sites have full hookups, including cable TV hookups. And when you get out and explore the grounds, you’ll find a swimming pool, a catch-and-release pond, washrooms with hot showers, an exercise facility, a laundromat, a jumping pillow, a dog park, a game room, and other amenities.

There’s also the Washington DC/Capitol KOA in Millersville when you rent a motorhome in Ellicott City. The wooded campground stretches across 50 acres and includes a host of amenities, such as a jumping pillow, a seasonal swimming pool, outdoor billiards, ping pong tables, basketball courts, bike rentals, and a dog park. And rest assured that there’s a site to accommodate you regardless of which kind of RV you decide to rent. There are full hookups, partial hookups, back-ins, and pull-thru sites.

After a long day checking out the sites of the city, settle down with a burger and a brew at the brewery in town. Situated in the downtown area, the brewery was established in 1997 and has been producing craft beer since. In addition to their beverages, the brewery serves up an array of unique dishes, including Cajun Alligator and Australian Wild Boar Goulash. If you prefer something more traditional, there are steaks, shrimp, chicken tenders, and more.

Old Ellicott City is home to over 65 museums, restaurants, salons, galleries, and shops. Thriving since 1772, you are bound to find something unique and exciting when you visit. Whether you’re into antiques, looking for something modern, or just in the mood for some homemade, farm-to-table fares, come and see what’s going on in the historic district.

Another historical place to check out is the Ellicott Firehouse Museum. Once an operational firehouse, the museum houses firefighter memorabilia, numerous displays, uniforms of past generations of firefighters, and photographs of firefighters and Ellicott City locales. In the heart of downtown, the Firehouse Museum explores the difficulties of fighting fire in Ellicott City.