RV Rental Elk Rapids, MI

Elk Rapids has stunning landscapes; therefore it is perfect for spending time in the outdoors. Book an RV in Elk Rapids, load up the family and hit the road on a quest to explore the glorious outdoors.

A short drive outside the village of Elk Rapids on South Bayshore Drive will bring you to Elk Rapid’s Day Park on Grand Traverse Bay. The park offers a number of hiking trails worth checking out. You can enjoy a picnic or go swimming too. Facilities like picnic tables and grills and a bathhouse are available. Check out the ‘Walk of Art’ that has become popular inside the park.

Consider a drive in your Elk Rapids motorhome rental to Glacial Hills Pathway and Natural Area, which covers a massive 814 acres. Great for hiking and mountain biking, the area is known to be home to over 100 species of birds, making it perfect for bird watching too.

Spend a day out fishing on Elk Lake. With a depth of about 200 feet, the lake abounds with lake trout. About nine miles in length, and 1.5 miles wide, the lake is home to smallmouth bass, walleye, crappie, rainbow trout, and rock bass. The marina is equipped with fishing essentials, so all you need to do is drive in your Elk Rapids travel trailer rental and park it for the day. If fishing isn’t your thing, try kayaking or canoeing down the lake.

A drive of about 23 miles from Elk Rapids will get you to Holiday Park Campground. It’s a big site with plenty of amenities available, including full hookups for your RV, restrooms, and showers, laundry, RV supplies and service, fishing supplies and metered LP gas. Nature trails, fishing, boating, and swimming are a few of the outdoor activities available at this site.

Honcho Rest Campground is on the Cairn Highway in Elk Rapids, and a good choice if you wish to be closer to the village. It’s a popular RV Parking site so your Elk Rapids luxury motorhome rental will fit right in. The campground is equipped with full hookups, showers and restrooms, WiFi, fire rings, and a self-service RV wash. Within a 10-mile radius of the site, there are options for boating, kayaking, and other water sports.

Consider driving your Elk Rapids RV rental to Lake Leelanau RV Park, less than 45 miles from Elk Rapids in Leelanau County. With plenty of full hookup sites, fire rings, WiFi, laundry facilities, restrooms, and showers, this is a popular RV site. Nearby Lake Leelanau offers boating, fishing, and kayaking along with other water sports.

When you rent a camper in Elk Rapids, you will have an array of locations to explore. If you enjoy art, take a look at the Mullaly’s 128 Studio and Gallery, home to fine art of over 400 North American artists. This 22 year-old-gallery exhibits artworks made up of paintings, pottery, jewelry, glass, and wood.

For antique lovers, a visit to the Elk Rapids Vintage Flea Market is a great way to spend time hunting for antiques. From vintage finds to repurposed items, barn finds to antiques; this would make a great way to spend the day during your outdoor adventure.

History buffs will love the chance to check out the Elk Rapids Historical Society and Museum where they may get an understanding of the unique history of this area through various exhibits, including a replica of the Township Hall’s old jail.

For a day of fun out in the sun, head to the Veteran’s Memorial Park located on the west side of the village. It’s a good spot for picnicking, outdoor games like tennis and basketball, and there is 100 feet of shoreline should you wish to take a dip in Grand Traverse Bay.

While on your outdoor recreational vacation in Elk Rapids, try out the local food in the village. With such close proximity to the Bay, expect fresh seafood in abundance. The village is home to a few popular distilleries that are worth checking out too.

If it's a Michigan village by the bay you are seeking, consider a travel trailer rental in Elk Rapids. Walk along the shoreline, watch a sunset, and enjoy the landscape. Rent a motorhome in Elk Rapids, MI and see what all The Wolverine State has to offer.