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Watchung is a small borough located on the outskirts of Newark in New Jersey. When you're considering an RV rental in Watchung, you'll find the town to be close to big cities, as Newark and New York are within easy driving distance. Travelers will also be close to many nature reserves, giving visitors the right balance between the city and the outdoors.

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The Great Outdoors

Despite being so close to one of the most densely populated areas in the country, Watchung is close to some great natural wonders. One nearby is the Watchung Reservation. Closer to the city of Summit than Watchung, this reservation is the largest nature reserve in Union County. This park has plenty of trails for avid hikers, with different lengths ranging from under a mile to over 10 miles long. There is also an abandoned historical village called Feltville to explore in the park if you're feeling adventurous.

RV Parks

There a few campgrounds where you can stay with the RV rental from Watchung. If you're looking for something in the heart of Newark, then consider Liberty Harbor RV Resort in Jersey City. This campground offers roughly 70 paved or gravel sites complete with water and electrical hookups. All sites are back-in and provide room for slide-outs. Uniquely, campers will have a view of the Manhattan skyline when staying here, and this campground could be ideal if you're looking for easy access to New York City.

Exploring the City

With two huge cities on your doorstep, there's plenty to do when you rent an RV in Watchung. All the essentials such as groceries and gas can be found in Watchung, while anything else can be found in Newark, which is under 30 miles away. If you want to experience a slice of American history, then you should visit the Thomas Edison National Historical Park. Visitors can tour the home of famous inventor Thomas Edison, including his laboratory, which is a fantastic experience for the whole family. There are lots of ways to experience Edison's mansion, including a cell phone and audio tour. The tour contains many artifacts owned by Edison as well as a peek into his personal life, which makes this an ideal experience if you want to learn more about one of the most important inventors in modern times.

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Popular nearby hiking trails and campgrounds

  • Hiking TrailLocation
  • Glenhurst Nature Trail, NJWarren, NJ
  • Spring Lake Park Trail, NJSouth Plainfield, NJ
  • Great Swamp Wilderness - Orange Trail, NJGreat Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, NJ
  • Watchung Reservation Trails, NJMountainside, NJ
  • Watchung Reservation History Trail, NJMountainside, NJ
  • Watchung Sierra Sampler, NJBerkeley Heights, NJ
  • The Great Swamp - Red Trail, NJBernardsville, NJ
  • Bird-Blinds Loop, NJGreat Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, NJ
  • Lake Surprise Trail, NJSummit, NJ
  • Songbird Trail to Dismal Swamp, NJSouth Plainfield, NJ

Recent RV rental reviews in Watchung

Montserrat P.

September, 2025

Wonderful experience and great service!
Heath T.

September, 2025

Amazing Host, rode great, slept very well. Fully loaded with amenities as well. Would definitely recommend
Irene S.

September, 2025

The best parts of my trip was looking back at my van next to my hammock while I sat by the fire in the woods. First solo trip and having a van with a sink, bed, and portable toilet made it so much easier. Plus being able to connect with support team when I was learning to use the electric stove was such a relief. I would highly recommend this company and service for the future. I will definitely use this service again! Thank you!

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