RV Rental Carbonado, WA

Situated just a few miles away, Mount Rainier National Park is a must-visit with your Carbonado camper rental. Enjoy sub-alpine meadows, ancient forests, and abundant wildlife in the park's spectacular scenery. Be sure to visit the aptly named Paradise Area for glorious views and the park's main visitor center where you can pick up information on climbing and hiking. Take the Stevens Canyon Road down to Reflection Lakes and you can get some stunning photos of Mount Rainier and its reflection in the lake water. The park boasts over 260 miles of maintained trails, making it a hiker's paradise. From short interpretive nature trails to long hikes out to waterfalls and up mountains, there is something for everyone to enjoy, no matter what level of skill or experience. If you're in the park's Longmire Area, check out the Trail of Shadows. This short hike takes you through meadows and forested areas. You can see a replica of an early homestead cabin and discover all about the plants and animals that live in the area. There is plenty more to see and do in this wonderful national park, including biking, climbing, and boating as well as discovering the area's traditional architecture, known as "National Park Service Rustic" which uses available nearby boulders and logs. The whole of the Longmire Area has been designated a National Historic District and the museum dedicated to the park's early days is well worth a visit.

Around an hour's drive in your Carbonado motorhome rental brings you to Rattlesnake Mountain Scenic Area. The park contains over 1,700 acres, making up a significant part of the southern mountainous ridge of the Snoqualmie Valley, facing Mount Si. Near to the city of North Bend, Rattlesnake Mountain Scenic Area offers some of the most scenic hikes available in the Cascade foothills. The 10-mile-long hiking trail along the ridge is easily accessible from I-90. Head out on the trail and even just a few miles will lead you to spectacular vistas of Mount Si, the Cascades, and the Upper Snoqualmie Valley at an elevation high point of 3,500 feet. You could also spend your time wildlife watching, biking on the quiet roads, or just enjoying the beautiful scenery from the comfort of your Carbonado luxury RV rental.

Wallace Falls State Park Management Area is less than a two-hour drive away in your Carbonado camper rental. This 1,380-acre park is home to the famous 265-foot waterfall and old-growth coniferous forests, rivers, and streams. Climb the Wallace Falls Trail to view the waterfall from the lower, middle, and upper viewpoints. Boating, fishing, and swimming are all popular park activities on the Skykomish River, while rock climbing is available at the Index Town Wall, just over 10 miles away from the falls. You could also visit Mount Pilchuck, around 50 miles north, featuring a historic fire lookout with several interpretive panels naming the visible peaks and the lookout's history. Go rafting or kayaking on the river and enjoy the scenic beauty of the surrounding area. Wherever you choose to visit with your Carbonado RV rental, you'll find there's a huge variety of activities to do and parks to visit in the area.

There are plenty of RV parks in the surrounding area just a short distance from Carbonado. You could look at parking your Carbonado motorhome rental somewhere nearby, such as Mounthaven Resort, around 13 miles away. The resort has a selection of heavily forested RV sites for that get-back-to-nature experience. Just on the edge of Mount Rainier National Park, the campground offers full hook-up, back-in sites complete with picnic tables and fire rings. Laundry facilities, restrooms, and showers are available on site.

You could also think about staying somewhere like South Prairie Creek RV Park, located around 15 miles away from Carbonado. This pet-friendly RV park is just a 10-minute drive away from numerous stores. All sites feature full hookups and the park has access to the Foothills Trail for hiking and biking. There's a convenience store that sells propane and other essentials, while showers, restrooms, and laundry facilities are also available on site.

Drive just a bit farther away and you'll have an increasingly large selection of campsites to choose from. Wherever you choose to visit in your Carbonado RV rental, you're sure to find plenty of RV parks nearby, whether it's for a night or two, or for the duration of your entire vacation.

When you're picking up or dropping off your motorhome rental in Carbonado, stop by and check out the town. Take a walk along Main Street and view the original historic company miners' houses. There are plenty of remnants of the town's mining days and it's an interesting way to spend a few hours walking around, viewing some of the architecture and features, such as the Carbonado Historical School District. You can also see the abandoned mines and the huge concrete monoliths that once held the cables for the mining carts.

The town is a lot quieter these days than it was in the past, making it an ideal location if you're looking for a tranquil vacation to recharge and relax. Carbonado's residents and visitors alike are drawn to the beauty of the area and its proximity to Mount Rainier National Park. While you're in town, you could take advantage of the opportunity to follow the Carbon River Road Trail into national parkland, in the Carbon Valley River section. It's an interesting day-hike that leads to the Chenuis Falls. Otherwise, there's plenty to see around the town; walk in any direction and you can spend hours admiring the scenery, wildlife spotting, or fishing on the river.

On your return to Carbonado, make the most of the town's tranquility, or stop at the local saloon for a meal or a beverage. There's not much in the way of choice in the town if you're looking to dine out. You can, however, get something to eat so you're ready to hit the road and go exploring. Wherever you choose to visit and whatever activities you enjoy, a Carbonado RV rental is a fantastic way to visit the area.