Shady Acres Campground

The Great Outdoors

When you book an RV in Plymouth County, you'll have easy access to the Myles Standish State Forest. This massive forest is ideal for a variety of fun activities. Hikers will feel right at home exploring the 13 miles of trails that lead through the dense forest. If you're visiting during the summer, you'll want to stop at College Pond. This pond is a favorite spot for locals and visitors and is ideal for swimming, canoeing, and fishing. If you're looking to take it easy, there are lots of picnic tables by the pond where you can enjoy a scenic bite to eat. Winter visitors can try cross-country skiing and snowmobiling.Alternatively, you may want to visit the coast during your Carver campervan rental vacation. There are lots of great parks to visit by the sea, and one of the most popular is Pilgrim Memorial State Park. This state park is popular due to the presence of Plymouth Rock, which is where the Mayflower is said to have landed. Visitors can see the rock firsthand and visit the scenic viewing areas that overlook the harbor. There's also the Mayflower II Museum to visit if you want to delve into the history of the park and a 30-minute guided tour where you can learn more about the harbor and Plymouth Rock.If you'd prefer to explore the area near Providence and Taunton, consider a trip to Dighton Rock State Park. This 85-acre state park features pastures and woodlands along the banks of the Taunton River. The trees and views of the river make this the perfect spot for a picnic. Visitors can take a hike along the river, and even engage in some watersports, including fishing, canoeing, and kayaking. The park features a museum where you can learn about enigmatic and ancient carvings in Dighton Rock.

Exploring the City

While camping near Carver, you'll no doubt want to visit Providence. Providence is Rhode Island's capital and features an array of fun activities for all ages. The Roger Williams Zoo features roughly 150 animals from every continent. The zoo is the third oldest in the country and has been open since the 1870s. There are many unusual creatures on display, such as giant anteaters, binturong, and babirusa. Many of these creatures are rare, and such a unique collection is well worth seeing when you're RV camping at Shady Acres Campground.Providence also contains a lot of great museums. The RISD Museum is affiliated with the Rhode Island School of Design and features over 100,000 individual pieces of art, making it one of the largest art museums in the country. Some of the pieces on display date back thousands of years, including a fantastic collection of quality ancient Greek coins. There are historical and famous pieces of art on display including pottery by Paul Revere, a collection of work by Edouard Manet, and a painting by Rene Magritte.If you're looking for some history during your visit, consider a trip to the Rhode Island State House. This state house was built at the turn of the 20th century and contains one of the biggest unsupported marble domes in the world. Visitors can request a tour of this impressive statehouse and learn about its history. There's also a visitor center full of artifacts and memorabilia relating to Rhode Island's past.