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Clarksville is a small community just outside of the city of Columbia, southwest of Baltimore. Clarksville is a typical example of a colonial American town, as it was founded by the Clark family who came from Belfast during the early 1800s. The Clark family eventually set up a postal stop in the village and gave their name to the town as a result.

If you're looking to rent an RV in Clarksville, you'll never be short of parks to explore and outdoor activities to try. Clarksville is surrounded by magnificent nature parks and a few lakes, ideal if you enjoy hiking or lazing by the water. Columbia and Baltimore are also within driving distance if you're looking to explore the big city.

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The Great Outdoors

Adjacent to Clarksville is one of the best nature parks in the region, the Middle Patuxent Environmental Area. With over five miles of trails comprised of forests and flood lands, there is much to explore with varied habitats and wildlife. Visitors might want to take a stroll by the Middle Patuxent River and partake in some nature and bird watching, with over 150 species of birds and 40 species of mammals to spot and appreciate. This park is right on your doorstep when you have a camper rental in Clarksville.

There are plenty of waterways around when you book an RV in Clarksville, and another great one to explore is Hawlings River Stream Valley Park. Close to the town of Brookeville, this park offers over 500 acres of woodlands to explore, dissected by the Hawlings River. While this park doesn't have much in the way of developed recreation activities, it is ideal for a quiet picnic or a walk along the river.

If you're looking for places to launch your boat or enjoy some fishing when you rent a motorhome in Clarksville, you might want to visit one of the six watersheds in the vicinity, including the T. Howard Duckett and Triadelphia Watersheds. These two watersheds contain over 16 miles of shoreline to explore, ideal if you're looking to do some fishing. These watersheds also have plenty of places where you can launch a boat or partake in other watersports. Some permits may be required for certain recreation activities including boating, so it is worth checking before planning a visit.

RV Parks

You may need to travel out of the city to find a place to park the motorhome rental near Clarksville. The surrounding big cities offer plenty of choices. If you'd like to be close to Washington D.C., then one of the best options is Cherry Hill Park. One of the closest campgrounds to the center of D.C., this park offers roughly 350 paved campsites. Each site comes fitted with a full hookup that supports 30 and 50 amp service. There's plenty of space for big rigs, and there are pull-through sites with space for slide-outs. Basic amenities are covered here, as well as recreation, with a hot tub and swimming pool on site.

If you'd prefer to be away from the city, nestled in nature when you rent an RV in Clarksville, you may take a look at Ramblin Pines Family Campground near Woodbine. This slightly smaller park offers roughly 200 gravel sites, each with full hookups and 30 and 50 amp electric. Big rigs and slide-outs are also supported here, with pull-through campsites. You can find all necessary amenities on site including a grocery store, and recreation includes a heated pool and a game room.

Exploring the City

While Clarksville is a small place, the essentials can still be found within the city limits including shops and restaurants. Anything else can be found in Columbia or Washington D.C, both of which are within driving distance. If you're looking for a nearby attraction when you have an RV trailer rental in Clarksville, then you might want to visit Robinson Nature Center. On the edge of the Middle Patuxent Environmental Area, this educational nature center offers lots of interactive exhibits designed to teach visitors about the area and how they can help preserve it. Exhibitions include a hand-painted floor map of the forest and photography by local photographers.

As Clarksville is surrounded by forest, it's the ideal place to experience zip lines. Adventurers can see the forest from high above while enjoying a thrilling ride. This is precisely what the adventure park near Sandy Spring is all about. This park consists of 15 trails of varying difficulties that include obstacle courses high up in the trees, complete with bridges, cables, and other unique obstacles to test your balance and endurance. This park is an excellent family-friendly destination, but maybe give it a pass if you're afraid of heights.

Another family-friendly activity to consider when you rent an RV in Clarksville is a visit to Clark's Elioak Farm in neighboring Columbia. This is one farm the kids are bound to enjoy with plenty of attractions aimed at children, including a petting zoo with goats and ponies. Other exciting attractions include a hayride and cow train. There's also the Enchanted Forest on site, a storybook-themed play-park which has been restored and is a magical place for kids of all ages.

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Popular nearby hiking trails and campgrounds


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  • Middle Patuxent Environmental Area Trails, MDClarksville, MD
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  • Gorman Stream Valley Trail, MDFulton, MD
  • Wilde Lake Loop, MDColumbia, MD
  • Lake Kittamaqundi to Wilde Lake Trail, MDColumbia, MD
  • Lake Kittamaqundi Trail, MDColumbia, MD
  • Centennial Park Trails, MDEllicott City, MD
  • Lake Kittamaqundi Trails, MDColumbia, MD
  • Middle Patuxent River Trail, MDLaurel, MD

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