RV Rental Fairfield, PA

Book an RV rental in Fairfield and make the short drive east to the Gettysburg National Military Park, which protects the land on which the 1863 Battle of Gettysburg took place. Learn about the American Civil War while browsing the artifacts on display at the Gettysburg Museum and Visitor Center, then pay your respects as the Gettysburg National Cemetery. If you’re traveling with kids, they can let off some steam at the Gettysburg Recreational Park where you’ll find playgrounds, recreational courts, and a skate park.

Alternatively, head north to the Caledonia State Park, a 1,125-acre reserve that’s named for the Caledonia Furnace that was established by Thaddeus Stevens in the 1830s. Follow part of the famous Appalachian Trail or explore the old millrace dating back to the days of the iron furnace along the Ramble Trail. The park is also home to the Totem Pole Playhouse, a summer theater that presents a variety of performances during the warmer months.

Just to the north of the Caledonia State Park sprawls the Michaux State Forest, which is named after a French botanist who was dispatched here in 1785 by King Louis XVI to gather plants for the Royal Gardens. Aside from numerous hiking and mountain biking trails through its secondary growth woodlands, it’s also traversed by the Appalachian Trail and home to a nine-hole golf course. Keep an eye out for the large grassy meadows in the middle of the forest, which are a lasting legacy of the kilns that burned here during the charcoal days.

Pick up your travel trailer rental in Fairfield and pull into the Granite Hill Camping Resort, which is situated on a 150-acre Civil War-era farm amidst rolling hills. There’s an outdoor swimming pool and four playgrounds to keep young visitors entertained, as well as a range of recreational courts and a three-acre bass fishing lake.

Also nearby is the Gettysburg Campground where you can select from shady or sunny RV sites along their meandering creek. There’s an on-site RV repair facility if you’ve got any mechanical issues, as well as a well-equipped games room, a miniature golf course, a swimming pool, and a children’s playground.

If you want to be on the actual grounds of the Union Artillery Reserve of the Gettysburg Campaign, book a site at the Artillery Ridge Campground. There are large playgrounds, recreational courts, and a heated outdoor pool, as well as complimentary Wi-Fi and a movie room.

Park your RV rental near Fairfield and head out on foot to explore the Fairfield Historic District. It includes more than 100 buildings in the central business district and surrounding residential streets, with most dating from the late 18th to mid-19th centuries. Admire the Greek Revival architecture of the Musselman Farmhouse and the John Miller Manor House, then wander past the historic Lutheran and Roman Catholic churches that are also heritage listed.

Spend a day visiting the Civil War museums of Gettysburg, including the Seminary Ridge Museum whose interactive exhibits detail the historic battle. Browse the more than 4,000 artifacts on display at the Gettysburg Museum of History and visit the Rupp House History Center to learn about civilian life during the period. If you believe in ghosts, join an evening walking tour to explore some of Gettysburg's haunted landmarks.

The rural landscapes surrounding Fairfield are dotted with wineries where you can sample the region’s famous drops. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the oldest winery in Pennsylvania, and enjoy a tasting or two. If cider’s more your thing, head to the winery and orchard in Ortanna where there’s both a tasting room and a cider house.

Fairfield is home to a small supermarket where you can pick up basic supplies, and there are a couple of restaurants if you want to dine out. There is also a gas station if you want to fill up your motorhome rental in Fairfield or you can make the 20-minute drive into Waynesboro where there’s a more extensive choice of services.

Whether you’re visiting Adams County for its Civil War history or to hike the Appalachian Trail, book an RV in Fairfield and start exploring.