RV rental Okemo State Forest, VT: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more

Okemo State Forest is a mix of hardwoods and sugar maple trees that creates a classic New England scene that draws leaf-peepers from around the world. The upper boreal forest region is especially robust, and several endangered and threatened birds have chosen to frequent these woods. Ornithologists and bird photographers often roam the grounds in hopes of spotting one of these elusive species. The summit of Okemo Mountain has one of the best views in southwestern Vermont. On a clear day, it’s said that people can see New Hampshire to the east and New York to the west. To improve the views, the watchtower at the top of the peak is open to the public. Adventurers have the choice between making the ascent via a four-mile-long hiking trail or a paved road, shared with bicycles and automobiles. The paved road is one of the few roads in the New England region that goes all the way up to the top of a mountain peak. This road is occasionally used for thrilling downhill auto and bicycle races, too. In wintertime, the fun doesn’t stop. Okemo State Park and several other neighboring parks are opened to snowmobiles. Vermont operates a Vermont Association of Snow Travelers (VAST) trail system. The trails are all interconnected to create an ultimate 4,700-mile trail system. The Okemo Mountain Resort, which leases a portion of the land from Okemo State Forest, opens as soon as the first snow touches the ground. The resort boasts over 120 trails, slopes, and glades. Have you ever dreamed of swimming under a waterfall? At Buttermilk Falls, this fantasy is possible. The waterfall drops three times. The pool beneath the first tier, which vaguely resembles a horsetail, is deep enough to completely submerge oneself. The second (middle) waterfall descends in a nearly perfect freefall into a large, deep pool. Accessing this pool can be difficult because the rock outcroppings are rugged and slick. The bottom fall meets a shallow bowl that’s only a couple feet deep, perfect for wading in on a hot day.