RV Rental Lake Accotink Park, MD

At times it's hard for avid fishermen and women to find fertile fishing spots so close to inner-city America, yet Lake Accotink is just that. After being re-stocked in recent years, the lake is now home to a wide variety of game fish, perfect for those who love a spot of angling during their camping trips. Lake Accotink park campers can try their hand at catching fish, including largemouth bass, bluegill, yellow bullhead, crappie, northern pike, and channel catfish. The variety in such a small lake shows the life and fertility of the lake, and keeping it this way means the visitors flood in every season.

Alongside the great fishing, Lake Accotink Park is also a dream come true for boaters. Home to several boat launch ramps that are dotted around the shores, accessing the water simple. The lake naturally lends itself to pontoon boating, kayaking, canoeing, or paddleboarding. Those motorhome camping without boats should not worry too much as the on-site marina rents out a long list of water-going vessels such as canoes, paddleboats, and even rowboats.

The bounty of recreation at Lake Accotink Park does not start and end with just the lake. The surrounding woods and greenery of the park offer a wonderland for hikers and cyclists. The park is crisscrossed with a vast network of hiking trails that take campers on loops around the lake and can be tackled by both amateur and experienced hikers. The park also boasts a miniature golf course for those wishing for a bit of friendly competition with the family.

Folks RV camping at Lake Accotink Park will find limited sites for camping directly within the park itself. There are RV parks within a short drive of Lake Accotink Park, and these can be used as a base for visiting the park. Fort Belvoir Travel and RV Camp sit just south of Lake Accotink Park and are the ideal place to set up base. Full hookups are provided here, alongside a dump station, flushing toilets, and shower blocks. Pets are welcome on-site but must be kept on a leash and supervised at all times.

Venture west to the more primitive offerings of Burke Lake Park Campground. Though you will find no hookups here, the RV park does provide campers with a dump station, flushing toilets, a shower block, fire rings, and a picnic table.

The nation’s capital, Washington DC, is only a short drive away from Lake Accotink Park and offers campers a plethora of day-trip and sight-seeing opportunities. Those with an interest in aviation and space travel should visit the National Air and Space Museum. This museum is one of the most visited museums in the world, and it's no surprise why. The museum has a wide range of ever-changing exhibitions that showcase the history of aviation and space travel in the USA. Displays include a history of aircraft used throughout the Cold War and showcases jet planes, spy planes, and much more. This museum is a fountain of knowledge for anyone with a love of things that fly, so set aside an entire day to explore this treasure trove of aerial delights.

For those with a taste for all things art and culture head to the National Gallery of Art in Washington. The gallery is home to a vast amount of artwork that spans across many eras and genres and includes the only painting by Leonardo da Vinci in the Americas. Visitors can take a guided tour of these magnificent buildings, which in themselves are architectural works of art. There is something here for everyone, whether you’re an expert art lover or new to the world of art.

The city of Fairfax, VA, is a lot closer to Lake Accotink Park and is full of fun and exciting outings for everyone. Don't forget to visit the National Firearms Museum in downtown Fairfax. The museum houses a wide range of exhibitions, showcasing seven centuries of firearms development and history. Covering 15,000 square feet, the museum holds two and a half thousand guns, covering all eras and areas of gun use. These range from hunting equipment and personal defense, to military firearms that were used during the American Revolution.