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Newport News is an independent city, located on a peninsula near Richmond, VA. As an independent city, it does not belong to any county. Officially, it is 120 square miles in size, although 51 square miles of that is underwater, making it unofficially 69 square miles. Its main industry is, and has been for some time, shipbuilding; today it also relies heavily on military contracts to support its economy. The North End of Newport News is an assortment of homes and building constructed between 1900 and 1935; these homes are now listed on the National Register of Historic Places, due to their diverse and interesting architectural styles.

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The Great Outdoors

When you book an RV in Newport News, you’ll find that there aren’t many national parklands in the area; the nearest large forested area is George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, but that is roughly a three-hour drive from Newport News, in each direction. Closer to home, adventure buffs can check out Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. Don't be fooled by the name, though, as the refuge offers some great hiking and biking trails, in addition to hunting in specific zones. It is also a good destination for bird watchers and photography enthusiasts. Keep your Newport News luxury RV rental

RV Parks

Nearby RV resorts of interest are The Colonies RV & Travel Park, Williamsburg / Busch Gardens Area KOA and Anvil Campground. The Colonies is a smaller RV park; some sites have full hookups while the remaining sites have only water and electric (no sewer). It has a convenience store carrying most basic necessary supplies, and also features barbecue grills, a pavilion, and recreation such as pickleball, horseshoes, volleyball, tennis courts and bicycle rentals.

Exploring The City

Within Newport News, there is actually quite a bit to see and do. Five notable museums worth checking out are the Mariners Museum & Park, the Virginia Living Museum, the Virginia War Museum, U.S. Army Transportation Museum and The Newsome House.

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Popular nearby hiking trails and campgrounds

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  • Big Beech Loop Trail, VAHampton, VA
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  • Red Fox Loop Trail, VAHampton, VA
  • Otey Shelton Trail and Trillium Trail Loop, VAHampton, VA
  • Osprey Point Trail, VAHampton, VA

Recent RV rental reviews in Newport News

Ben D.

January, 2025

This was our first time using this service. The hosts made our experience super easy and enjoyable with their service and communication. Additionally, their van was amazing and perfect for our trip. We would recommend them all around.
Brenda F.

December, 2024

Communication with James was great! The RV was clean and comfortable. It was the perfect first time experience for our family. James made the experience super easy for us!
Anne R.

December, 2024

We had a stationary trip. We were able to enjoy our daughters family for Thanksgiving. With four children in a three bedroom house, bed space is tight. This RV was a perfect extra bedroom. We were able to enjoy our grandkids without stressing out the household.

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