RV Rental Gambrills, MD

Pick up your RV rental in Gambrills and head north to the Severn Run Natural Environment Area, a 1,600-acre park that sprawls around the Severn Run. It’s a popular spot for hikers wanting to escape the crowds, with plenty of remote walking trails through the natural woodlands. It’s also frequented by anglers looking to try their luck at catching trout and yellow perch in the Severn Run.

If you’re traveling with kids, drive south to Whitemarsh Park, which is packed with recreational facilities and a children’s playground. Take advantage of the ballfields or stretch your legs along the miles of forested hiking and biking trails. It’s also home to the Bowie Playhouse where you can get a cultural fix while watching a musical, comedy or British murder mystery.

To the west of Gambrills sprawls the Patuxent Research Refuge, which was established specifically to support wildlife research in the United States. The on-site National Wildlife Visitor Center provides a wealth of information about global issues affecting wildlife and natural habitats and is an ideal first stop before hitting one of the hiking trails through the surrounding woodlands. White-tailed deer, beavers, and great blue herons are all regularly spotted in the refuge, as are migratory neotropical birds that flock to the refuge in the winter.

Pick up your camper rental in Gambrills and make the short trip east to the Washington DC/Capitol KOA. This family-friendly campground features an outdoor pool, basketball court, and a jumping pillow that will appeal to kids, as well as offering daily shuttles into Washington, D.C.

Another close option is the Camp Meade RV Park inFort Meade, which caters to military members and offers full hookups and has three sites designed specifically for handicap access. Kids will love the on-site playground, games room, and ball fields, and there’s a convenient laundry facility where you can catch up on your washing.

Or, drive west to Cherry Hill Park in College Park, a pet-friendly RV park that offers a range of back-in and pull-through full hookup sites. There are two outdoor pools and a hot tub where you can relax at the end of the day, as well as a splash park, children’s playground, and a mini-golf course.

There’s a Walmart in nearby Severn where you may be able to set up for a night or two with the manager’s permission.

Pick up your RV trailer rental in Gambrills and discover the region’s fascinating human history along the Baltimore and Annapolis Trail. Extending from Boulter’s Way in Arnold to the Baltimore Light Rail’s Cromwell Station in Glen Burnie, it follows the route of the Baltimore & Annapolis Railroad while delving into the region’s history. Read the interpretive signs to learn about the impact of the railroad’s development on the local communities and take note of the old switch boxes that line the route.

Spend a day exploring the historic town of Odenton on foot, including a visit to the Arts and Crafts-style Epiphany Chapel and Church House, which played a role in the mobilization of the U.S. military during World War I. Another popular local attraction is Kinder Farm Park, which celebrates the agricultural heritage of the region. Browse the vintage farming tools and machinery on display at the visitor center, then stroll to the beautifully restored farmhouse that was built by the Kinder family in 1925.

Gambrills makes an ideal base for visiting both Baltimore to the north and Washington, D.C. to the south, with both around a 40-minute drive away. Spend a day visiting the world-class museums and art galleries of Baltimore or discover the Smithsonian Museums of Washington, D.C. The U.S. capital is also home to a number of significant national landmarks, such as the Lincoln Memorial and the White House that should be on every American’s “bucket list.”

Gambrills is home to a general store and small grocers where you can pick up basic supplies, as well as a gas station if you want to fill up your motorhome rental in Gambrills. Odenton is just five minutes’ drive away and has a good selection of fast-food eateries and restaurants for dining out.

Whether you’re visiting Anne Arundel County for its agricultural history or wildlife refuges, book an RV in Gambrills and start exploring.