RV rental Athens, TN: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more
RV rental Athens, TN: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more
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Part way between Knoxville and Chattanooga, Athens is the seat of McMinn County in eastern Tennessee. It was founded in 1822 near the Cherokee village of Pumpkintown and named Athens due to its topographical similarities to its namesake in Greece.
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The Great Outdoors
Athens serves as a gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, which sprawls across more than 500,000 acres along the border between Tennessee and North Carolina. It’s been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is traversed by the legendary Appalachian Trail, which can be explored on short day walks or multi-day treks. Gain an insight into life in Southern Appalachia while exploring the preserved historic buildings of Cades Cove or trek to the 6,593-foot-high peak of Mount Le Conte to take in the sweeping views across the surrounding wilderness.
RV Parks
Pick up your RV rental in Athens and pull into one of the 16 RV sites at the Overniter RV Park, which lies around 10 minutes’ drive north. There are full hookups with 20, 30, or 50-amp service, as well as a laundry room and a small fitness center with a treadmill and cross-trainer bike.
Exploring the City
Park your RV rental near Athens and head to the McMinn County Living Heritage Museum, which explores the culture and history of the region from the 18th century. It houses more than 10,000 artifacts in 30 permanent exhibits that include displays about the county’s Native American cultures and an impressive collection of quilts. Browse the memorabilia from the Civil War and the Spanish-American War, learn about the region’s African American history, and discover the Battle of Athens that took place on August 1, 1946.
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Popular nearby hiking trails and campgrounds
- Hiking TrailLocation
- Eureka Trail , TNAthens, TN
- Athens Regional Park Trail, TNAthens, TN
- Starr Mountain Trail, TNTellico Plains, TN
- Gee Creek Trail, TNBenton, TN
- Chestnut Moutain Trail to Iron Gap, TNBenton, TN
- Oswald Dome Trail via Lowery Cove Trail, TNBenton, TN
- Lowry Falls Trail, TNBenton, TN
- Ivy Trail, TNTellico Plains, TN
- Conasauga Falls Trail, TNTellico Plains, TN
- John Muir National Recreation Trail: Hiwassee River Segment, TNTurtletown, TN
- CampgroundsLocation
- Sweetwater / I-75 / Exit 62 KOA, TNLoudon County, TN
- Hornsby Hollow Campground, TNMeigs County, TN
- Chilhowee Campground, TNPolk County, TN
- Toqua Campground, TNMonroe County, TN
- Notchy Creek Campground, TNMonroe County, TN
- Parksville Lake Rv Campground, TNPolk County, TN
- Thunder Rock Campground, TNPolk County, TN
- Riley Creek Campground, TNRoane County, TN
- Mcnabb Creek Group Campground, TNMonroe County, TN
- Indian Boundary Recreation Area, TNMonroe County, TN
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Recent RV rental reviews in Athens
Justin T.
July, 2025
Steven was a great host! Very personable, realistic and a pleasure to correspond with. The RV was in very good shape and well maintained. Everything worked as planned. They included so many extras, some of which we left at our house because it was simply too much great camping gear, we just had our own already! This is a great RV choice for a couple or family who is just starting out in the RV world. Just bring your clothes and food. They have everything else - literally! Will rent from again in the future.
Chris Z.
July, 2025
Steven was excellent and made everything super easy for our first ever RV adventure! We highly recommend him and this RV.
Jason K.
July, 2025
Easy to pull. Well equipped. Communication was good. Rental went without problems
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