RV Rental Cooksville, MD

A short drive east of Cooksville and a stopping point if you’re also looking to explore Baltimore is the Patapsco Valley State Park in Ellicott City. Patapsco Valley is home to more than 200 miles of hiking and biking trails that are just waiting to be explored. You’ll get a true sense of Maryland wilderness as you head out on the various trailheads. If you’d rather see the park from the valley point of view, you can get your hands on a canoe and set your course along the Patapsco River that cuts through most of the park.

An easy drive to the southeast is the Patuxent Research Refuge in Bowie. At Patuxent, you will be able to enjoy the wonders and variety of Maryland’s local and migratory wildlife. The 13,000-acre refuge is laced with a network of trails that allow you to enjoy every side of the park, from forests and lakes to marshes and meadows. With so many ecosystems to explore, you are sure to see many unique critters, such as foxes, beavers, and an endless array of waterfowl and songbirds.

If you are looking to do some serious mountain hiking, then head northwest to the South Mountain State Park near Myersville. This 40-mile stretch of park through the South Mountain Range is a great place for those more experienced hikers to flex their muscles. Simply pull your Cooksville campervan rental off on the side of the road and then head into the park on foot to fully enjoy the varied beauty of Maryland. Those who are even a little bit more daring can enjoy some low-intensity rock climbing along some of the mountain faces.

Just like every RV excursion, when you secure an RV rental in Cooksville, make sure you find yourself an RV park or campground to call your home away from home. Luckily enough, there are several options around town worth considering.

Just north of Cooksville is the Ramblin’ Pines Campground. At Ramblin’ Pines, guests can expect access to full hookups, restroom and shower facilities, and laundry facilities. Guests will also have access to an on-site pool.

A short drive southwest of town will take you to the Little Bennett Campground. At Little Bennett, guests will have access to full hookup sites, restroom and shower facilities, and a dump station. Guests can also use the nature trails that wind through and around the campground.

After your days of exploring the Howard County area, turn your Cooksville RV rental by owner back to town and explore the local area. There is so much to learn about the local area and so many new experiences to try that you are sure to enjoy your “rest" days just as much as your adventuring days.

History buffs may want to consider spending part of a day at the Howard County Living Farm Heritage Museum. Near the east side of town, you can explore this living museum as it works to preserve not only the agricultural history of the local region but also the agricultural history of the eastern seaboard. You’ll be able to see farming equipment throughout the ages, including large tractors and tillers.

One doesn’t need to be religious to appreciate The Shrine of St. Anthony, paying homage to the patron saint of the lost. The shrine is located just southeast of town, and there, you can explore the beautifully manicured gardens and well-maintained buildings, learn about the Franciscan friars who work here, and also see the only relic in the United States of St. Anthony himself.

For those traveling with little ones, finding something to please everybody can be a challenge. However, just southwest of town at the Clark’s Elioak Farm, you just might manage to achieve that goal. At the Farm, you can enjoy a petting zoo filled with barnyard animals, hay and pony rides, and even an amusement park filled with storybook and fairytale creatures. You can also enjoy an on-site farmers market and sample some local produce.

When you find yourself in Maryland, the quintessential Mid-Atlantic state, make sure to treat yourself to some of the local delicacies of the sea. Even though you’ll be in the countryside, you still aren’t too far from the ocean, so you can enjoy some fresh Maryland crab seasoned with the famed local Old Bay seasoning.

Every trip comes with pit stops. When you need to restock and refuel your RV rental in Cooksville, your best bets will be to travel along I-70 running east and west, just north of town.