One of Smithsburg's claims to fame is the arrival of then-sitting president Lyndon Johnson, who visited several times while vacationing at nearby Camp David. There is a local myth that during one visit, Mrs. Johnson instructed their driver to stop while she gave a piece of her mind to a junkyard owner whose lot was located along the highway. Mrs. Johnson felt the auto wrecking yard ruined the natural scenery. There is no documentation of the “discussion” although the president and his wife were in the area at the time; today the auto salvage yard still exists along the highway, located behind a row of pine trees and out of sight.

RV rentals in Washington County are your perfect choice for exploring this area, your own little “home on wheels.” There are some communities that are unique and worth having a look at while you are here. Hagerstown is nicknamed “The Hub City” due to its importance as a transportation center; its transportation network consists of two interstate highways, two railways, and a regional airport. Emmitsburg is the home of the National Emergency Training Center, which includes the Emergency Management Institute, the National Fire Academy, and the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial. Westminster is the site of one of the Gettysburg Campaign's battles, known as Corbit's Charge. Middletown opened its homes and churches during the Civil War to provide medical services to injured soldiers. New Market began as a settlement on the trade route between Frederick and Baltimore. Your Smithsburg travel trailer rental is your ticket to the history and culture of Smithsburg and Washington County.