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When you book an RV in Roanoke Rapids, you’ll be between the more metropolitan areas of Rocky Mount and Richmond, VA. You’ll also be able to enjoy the spectacular natural beauty of Roanoke Rapids Lake and the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. Roanoke Rapids is located on the Roanoke River at the eastern edge of the North Carolina Piedmont. It is situated at the fall line, which is where an upland region (continental bedrock) and a coastal plain (coastal alluvia) meet. Rapids often occur when a fall line crosses a river.

If you’d like to learn more about where you’ll be visiting with an RV rental in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, make sure to check out the City of Roanoke Rapids, the Halifax County Convention and Visitors Bureau, and the Roanoke Valley Chamber of Commerce for up-to-date information on area businesses, attractions, events, promotions, and visitors guides.

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The Great Outdoors

The Roanoke Canal Museum and Trail is well worth a visit with a motorhome rental from Roanoke Rapids. The 7.2-mile trail follows the canal’s original towpath. It, along with its structures, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. There are plenty of native birds, wildlife, and plant species to observe. The trail park features a 17-acre lake, picnic shelters, a playground, and sports and recreation fields. There is also a bicycle loaner program in operation.

Roanoke Rapids maintains a thriving parks and recreation department. Enjoy the community atmosphere and plenty of open green space at one of the many facilities. Emry Park provides playground equipment, a walking trail, a horseshoe pit, tennis courts, a covered picnic shelter, and restrooms. Southgate Park offers a modular play unit, swing set, and picnic tables. Rochelle Park features a lighted tennis court, modular play unit, swing set, wave slide, picnic shelters, and restrooms. Chockoyotte Park offers playground equipment and a walking trail.

Enjoy a day on the water with your Roanoke Rapids RV rental by owner at the Roanoke Rapids Lake Day Use Area. It covers 17 acres with nearly 50 miles of shorelines. The large, lovely lake features beaches, fishing, swimming, kayaking, disc golf, sand volleyball, and horseshoes. There are also wooded trails, a playground, picnic shelters and grills, restrooms, and concessions.

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The Lake Gaston RV & Camping Resort can be your temporary home with an RV rental near Roanoke Rapids. The resort offers swimming, fishing, boating, miniature golf, recreational opportunities, restrooms and showers, laundry facilities, a camp store, a snack bar, and Wi-Fi. RV sites feature full hookups.

You can also park the Roanoke RV trailer rental at the Medoc Mountain State Park. Recreational opportunities at this park include a fishing creek, ten miles of trails, and interpretive programs and hikes. Park amenities include restrooms and showers, a dump station, and drinking water. RV sites offer electrical hookups, picnic tables, and grills.

Park your travel trailer rental in Roanoke Rapids at the RV Resort at Carolina Crosswinds and enjoy your stay. Resort amenities include 24-hour security, paved roads, a swimming pool and hot tub, fire pits, a club area, restrooms and showers, laundry facilities, a camp store, and Wi-Fi. RV sites include full hookups and cable.

Walmart has long been known for its commitment to the RV community and may even permit RVers to sleep overnight in their lots, although you should always check in with store management before setting up for the night with an RV rental in Roanoke Rapids, NC.

Exploring the City

Visit the Halifax State Historic Site with your RV rental near Roanoke Rapids to experience living history and the lives of early revolutionaries. The Visitor Center features audiovisual presentations, exhibits and displays, and guided tours. Historic structures on the site include the Sally-Billy House (1808), the Burgess House (1808), the Halifax County Jail (1838), the Tap Room (1760), and the Owens House (1760). The Underground Railroad is also featured here. There is a spacious picnic area available.

The Roanoke Rapids Theatre is a 1,500-seat venue that hosts some of the biggest names and best acts on the East Coast. The diverse performances include rock, country, blues, beach, jazz, magic, comedy, murder mysteries, and more. Other events include evening shows with live entertainment and bistro fare. Check out what’s happening at the theater when you rent a motorhome in Roanoke Rapids.

You may want to plan your trip with the luxury RV rental in Roanoke Rapids to coincide with some of the special events that are held in the area every year. One of the highlights is the Sylvan Heights Bird Park Annual Fundraiser. Proceeds support conservation and education programs. The fundraiser features live entertainment, diverse and delicious food, and both live and silent auctions. Enjoy a wonderful evening for a wonderful cause and don’t forget to visit the bird park itself.

You might also need to refuel your tank during your stay. There are numerous service stations, convenience stores, and truck stops in the area, so you should have no difficulty finding either diesel fuel or gasoline as needed.

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