RV Rental Mayo Lake, NC

Many of Mayo Lake’s visitors come for one thing, its incredible fishing. Set against the backdrop of rolling hills and idyllic farmland, there is no better place to sit and wait for those fish to bite. The lake is home to a range of fish species, most popular and abundant are the bass. Varieties of bass include largemouth bass, black bass, and striped bass. Mayo Lake’s successful fishing has lead to the ‘Mayo Park Bass Classic’ fishing tournament being held here every year. Alongside the bass, there are also high numbers of bluegill, catfish, crappie, pike, and sunfish - plenty of fish to keep Mayo Lake campers occupied.

For those who are not content at fishing or standing idle at the side of the lake, why not take to the lake with a spot of boating. Endless jot can be had from sailing down this picturesque lake, taking in the natural beauty of the untouched shoreline. Regulations don’t allow any permanent docks to be built, but Mayo Lake does have a handful of boat launching sites around the shore - this makes accessing the water a breeze. Those motorhome camping without their own boats can head to Mayo Lake Park on the southern end of the lake. Here, campers can rent a boat for the day, ideal for exploring the lake from a kayak or canoe.

Mayo Lake Park and much of the surrounding area offers campers a fantastic landscape full of hiking and walking trails. During the summer months, the official Mayo Lake Park provides campers with guided tours and nature hikes. These hikes take campers through the park, identifying the different fauna and flora. Hike a little further out of the lakeside parks, and you will arrive on the rolling hills of Person County, although much of the land is farmland, hikers can find many trails that will take them on exciting loops of the surrounding free land.

Those camping with an RV at Mayo Lake have limited choice when it comes to camping directly on the lake’s shores. This being said, there are a number of campgrounds within a short drive of Mayo Lake, ideal for RV camping. ‘Shady RV Park’ is a little northwest of Mayo Lake and offers an ideal place to set up camp. Full hookups are provided here, including 20, 30, 50 amp electric, water, and sewer. Facilities at this site include a dump station, flushing toilets, and shower blocks. Many of the sites at Shady RV Park are pull-thru sites, meaning all sizes of rigs are welcomed here.

‘Jones Station RV Park’ is just south of Mayo Lake and again offers a wide range of amenities and facilities for RV campers. Full hookups are provided here and include electric, water, and sewer. Facilities include a dump station, shower blocks, free WiFi, and flushing toilets. Pets are welcome at Jones Station RV Park but must be kept on a leash at all times.

The city of Durham is only a short drive south of Mayo Lake and offers a range of day-tripping opportunities for the whole family. The ‘Museum of Life and Science’ is a must-see when in the city of Durham and offers an educating yet fun-filled day out. The museum boasts a wide range of exhibits showcasing a verity of subjects. These range from scientific exhibits covering maths, weather, sound, heath, and engineering, right through to displays on nature and farmyard animals. This vast museum will keep visitors engaged right through the entire visit, a unique experience for everybody.

The ‘Nasher Museum of Art’ is another museum not to be overlooked when in the city of Durham. This museum houses over thirteen-thousand pieces of individual art, spanning across many eras and genres of art. The museum’s ethos is to champion art from artists that are, in most cases, underrepresented in their field. The museum’s highlight has to be the collection of pre-Columbian art, particularly the Mayan ceramics and Peruvian textiles it houses. This museum is a gem for both art lovers and those new to the world of art.

North Carolina’s capital Raleigh is also short drive south from the shores of Mayo Lake, and it too offers a plethora of sight-seeing spots. The ‘North Carolina Museum of History’ is a must-see for anyone with an interest in history. The museum was born out of one ‘Frederick Augustus Olds,’ who made it his duty to collect a wide range of artifacts from the many counties of North Carolina. Along with the artifacts, he also collected the stories to go with them - an ethos the museum still holds to this day. A few of the must-see pieces are the death mask of Confederate General Robert Hoke and a shoe buckle owned by James Iredell.