RV Rental Factoryville, PA

Book a camper rental in Factoryville and make the short drive east to the Lackawanna State Park, which sprawls across 1,445 acres around Lake Lackawanna. It’s a hub for boating, canoeing, and fishing, with largemouth bass, trout, and pickerel all caught here, as well as being a popular ice fishing destination during the winter months. Around three miles of hiking-only trails wind through the forests and fields that surround the lake, with an additional 15 miles of multi-use trails for mountain biking and horseback riding.

Continue driving to the southeast, and you’ll arrive at the Dick and Nancy Eales Preserve at Moosic Mountain, which protects one of the largest intact ecosystems of scrub oak and heath that’s left in North America. It’s a popular birdwatching destination, with the fire-adapted plants and low-growing heath supporting myriad species, not to mention a wide variety of butterflies. If you prefer to explore by mountain bike, follow the Blueberry Trail that offers fantastic views across the Lackawanna Valley along its route.

Around an hour’s drive southwest from Factoryville will take you to the Ricketts Glen State Park, which is home to more than 20 waterfalls and one of the most picturesque natural areas in Pennsylvania. Follow one of the hiking trails that lead to the various cascades or go fishing and kayaking on the waters of Lake Jean. During the winter months, the park transforms into a winter wonderland, with cross-country skiing and ice fishing both popular activities.

Pick up your RV rental in Factoryville and make the short drive west to the Cozy Creek Family Campground in Tunkhannock. There is a range of full hookup sites with picnic tables and fire pits, as well as a children’s playground, recreation room, and camp store.

Alternatively, you can drive north to the Montrose Campground, which lies partway between Montrose and New Milford. There’s an in-ground swimming pool, miniature golf course, and a children’s playground, as well as a fishing pond where guests are welcome to cast a line.

Slightly farther away is The Camp at East Lake, a pet-friendly campground that offers a selection of full hookups with 30 or 50-amp services. There are sporting courts and a children’s playground to keep young guests entertained, as well as a 40-acre lake for fishing, swimming, and boating.

Or, you can make the 15-minute drive into Tunkhannock where you’ll find a Walmart where you may be able to set up for a night or two with the manager’s permission.

Park your RV rental near Factoryville and enjoy a stroll through the campus of Keystone College, which was founded in 1868 by Dr. John Howard Harris. Admire the historic architecture of Sickler Hall and learn about the degree programs in everything from fine arts to environmental resource management that are offered. The campus features picturesque hiking trails to explore, many of which follow the route of a freshwater stream.

Factoryville makes a good base for visiting Scranton, which is home to the Steamtown National Historic Site where you can get up close to old locomotives in a former rail yard. It centers around a working turntable and roundhouse, as well as numerous heritage-listed outbuildings that date from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Join a guided tour of the locomotive shop to see the restoration works in action or coincide your visit with one of the seasonal rail excursions in their historic Pullman coaches.

Also in Scranton is the Electric City Trolley Museum where beautifully restored trolleys and interurban electric streetcars are displayed, together with a modern train scene depicting Scranton. If you’re interested in the city’s industrial heritage, head to the Lackawanna Coal Mine where you can experience what life was like for the workers. Board a mine car to descend 250 feet down to the Clark Vein of coal where you’ll learn about the anthracite mining history of Pennsylvania in the now abandoned mine.

Factoryville is home to a supermarket where you can pick up supplies, as well as a couple of eateries if you prefer to dine out. There is also a gas station if you need to fill up your motorhome rental in Factoryville.

Whether you’re visiting Wyoming County for its industrial heritage or recreational parks, book an RV in Factoryville and start exploring!