RV Rental Kemper Park, VA

One of the most popular activities for those that are motorhome camping in the Kemper Park area is to take a walk on the Saunders-Monticello Trail. On the trail, you'll pass stunning native hardwood forests and deep ravines, all with a backdrop of the Blueridge Mountains. It is a very manageable 4 miles long and is mostly flat the whole way, so you don't have to be an experienced hiker to tackle the trail, plus it is accessible to cyclists and those in a wheelchair.

The pond within Kemper Park is one of the main points of interest and has a spur trail that circles it all the way around. It is a bird watching hot spot, as many species of water-loving birds frequent the site such as blue and green herons, Canada goose, and ducks. It is a beautiful place to walk and enjoy, with the shores full of native wetland trees and shrubs, and plenty of indigenous species of fish to spot.

The arboretum within the park is a lovely place to take a walk and enjoy nature. It was designed to showcase the trees and shrubs that are native to Albemarle County. There are three main rooms to enjoy, the Spring Flower Room, Fall Color Room, and Edible and Useful Plant Room. Rent a camper near Kemper Park, get up early, and have this beautiful area of nature all to yourself.

One of the most well-known places to go camping with an RV near the city and Kemper Park is Charlottesville KOA. Make use of the large pool, sports field, games room, and pedal karts, as well as a whole range of regular, organized activities. There is a range of campsites to choose from depending on what type of RV rental you have, but all have 50 max amp, WiFi, and cable TV.

Misty Mountain Camp Resort is another good option. The 50-acre site offers plenty of private sites that are nestled within the trees if you need some alone time, plus a large recreational building for when you are ready to get out and about and socialize. There are nature trails, a few different playgrounds, volleyball and horseshoe courts, a general store, and many other amenities that will keep you entertained during your stay.

Kemper Park lies just outside of Charlottesville, meaning there is plenty to do. The Historic Downtown Mall should be one of your first stops. It is a beautifully maintained, pedestrian shopping, dining, and entertainment mall in the very heart of the city. There are over 120 shops and over 30 restaurants to choose from, all housed in historic buildings along tree-lined streets. During the summer months, the outside seating areas are packed, and there are some beautiful fountains to see in the area as well.

Another main attraction in the city is Thomas Jefferson's Monticello. It was the home of Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the US. The 5000-acre plantation was once used to grow tobacco, and the house itself sits on a hill overlooking it all. It was built in a neoclassic design, and today is a US National Historic Landmark. It is a fantastic place to visit not only for the architectural elements and European touches but is also a great place to learn more about the area.

Art enthusiasts should pay a visit to the Fralin Museum of Art at the University of Virginia when renting a Charlottesville camper rental. Inside you'll find a huge collection of over 13,000 pieces of art dating back to ancient times and all the way up to the present day. There are Americans painting as well as work from all over the world made up of sculptures, paintings, photos, Native American art, and much more. In addition to the permanent exhibits, there is also a rotating collection, so there is always something new to see.