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Located in the Black Hawk County in northeast Iowa, Cedar Falls is a popular weekend destination for a relaxing RV vacation. Located right on US Highway 20 and Iowa Highways 57 and 58, the city is not very far from its neighboring cities of Waterloo and La Porte City. Consider a quick stop in both these cities with your Cedar Falls RV rental.

Originally named Sturgis Falls after the city’s founder, William Sturgis, the city was rechristened when it merged with the neighboring Cedar City to the other side of the Cedar River, thus being named Cedar Falls.

Today, Cedar Falls offers travelers a great deal to do, be it any season of the year. From its historic downtown area to the its numerous trails and state parks, great shopping and food options, and of course, Cedar River, you’ll be spoilt when you drive your camper rental from Cedar Falls to the area.

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The Great Outdoors

A great way to spend time once you book a travel trailer rental in Cedar Falls is to explore the city’s stunning outdoors. The city, and the area offers a vast amount of activities for all outdoor enthusiasts.

Cedar Valley Trails consists of over 100 miles of a pristine trail network that’s open throughout the year for walking, hiking, biking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. There are six different trails to try out, including a new water trail. Drive in your luxury motorhome to a starting point, and enjoy the scenic surroundings that include lakes, open vistas, and forested banks. There are numerous kiosks and panels throughout the trail system that highlight the area’s natural and human history.

Drive out to the Seed Savers Exchange and Heritage Farm to the north of Decorah in your motorhome rental and spend a day in the midst of miles of hiking trails, gardens and historic orchards. Stop by the Lillian Goldman Visitors Center to get an idea of the location and how to go about navigating the area. Wander through apple orchards, poultry farms, walking trails, and display gardens. You can even pick up gardening supplies at the gift shop.

To experience the three distinct habitats of Cedar Falls made up of wetlands, forest and prairie, take a ride in your Cedar Falls travel trailer rental to the Hartman Reserve Nature Center. Home to a number of paved, unpaved and water trails all leading to the Cedar River, this makes for an interesting visit, especially if you want to find out about preservation and hands-on experiences like collecting sap for maple syrup.

RV Parks

Cedar Falls and its surrounding areas are home to quite a few RV parks that you are able to enjoy during your outdoor RV recreation adventure. Big Woods Lake Campground offers the best of both worlds, such as facilities in the midst of scenic natural surroundings. The grounds offer a number of full hookup sites for RVs, electricity, water, picnic tables, fire rings, and sewers. Close by; there are options for non-modern camping sites as well. The best part of the campground is that it overlooks the Big Wood Lake.

Drive your rented RV to Deerwood Campground and Park in neighboring Evansdale as you camp out for a few days. The site offers over 100 spaces, fire rings, showers and restroom facilities, with recreational activities available including swimming, hiking, snow sports (winter only), and fishing at nearby Cedar River.

Another option for camping with your trailer rental is Hickory Hills Park in La Porte City, about 22 miles from Cedar Falls. This site comes equipped with full hookups, side by side hookups, big rig sites, back-ins, laundry, restrooms, and showers; with Casey Lake nearby. There are options for swimming and fishing too.

Explore the City

When you rent a travel trailer rental in Cedar Falls, you will have an option to explore the historic downtown area of the city. The area offers a glimpse into buildings dating back to the 18th century and featuring Colonial Revival, Neo-Classical Revival, and Italian Renaissance architecture, among others. The city is a great spot if you enjoy checking out architecture. Downtown Cedar Falls is filled with antique shops, pubs and unique restaurants. When you are in town, try and catch a live show by local artists.

Cedar Falls is home to a few art galleries and centers that you can check out with your RV rental. The Hearst Center for Arts has galleries, classrooms, and a gift shop. Another popular attraction is the Hearst Sculpture Garden that sits under a canopy of trees.

Consider a visit to the Ice House Museum on Center Street. This unique museum tells the interesting story of how the Cedar River helped shape business, life, and culture in the area. The museum’s collections on ice harvesting archives and artifacts are interesting to go through.

If it's a charming Iowa town offering a great outdoors adventure, consider a motorhome rental in Cedar Falls. Watch a sunset, hang out by the river, and enjoy the scenery. Rent an RV in Cedar Falls, IA and set off on an adventure of the Hawkeye State.

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