RV Rental Stanford, CA

Stanford is an ideal destination to rent an RV if you want to explore the Portola Redwoods State Park, which sprawls across 2,800 acres of immense coastal redwoods. There are 18 miles of hiking trails to explore, including a track that leads to the Tip Toe Falls - a pretty cascade that tumbles into a small pool fed by Fall Creek. If you’re interested in the local history, the park also features the site of a shingle mill named after William Page who was responsible for building the Page Mill Road.

For some of the best views in Santa Clara County, pick up your RV rental in Stanford and follow the hiking route that leads to the summit of Black Mountain (2,812 feet) for 360-degree panoramas. It forms part of the Santa Cruz Mountains and is one of the most challenging trails along the Skyline Ridge, with wooded sections opening out for sweeping views across Silicon Valley. If you’re after an easier walk, consider visiting the nearby Foothills Preserve and follow the grassy ridge-top trail to its scenic viewpoint overlooking the San Francisco Bay communities.

Pick up your motorhome rental in Stanford and drive north to the San Francisco RV Resort, which is within easy access of all the Bay Area attractions. It features laundry facilities, barbecues, and a clubhouse, as well as a convenience store where you can pick up supplies. Another nearby option is the Treasure Island RV Park, a primarily residential RV and mobile home community that has a handful of short-stay sites. There are laundry facilities, showers and restrooms, as well as a designated dog walking area.

Closer to Stanford is Trailer Villa in Redwood City, which is home to more than 100 full hook-up sites with easy freeway access and convenient bus connections. It’s pet-friendly if you’re traveling with a dog or cat, and the park also offers laundry facilities and a clubhouse. You can also pull in at the Sequoia Trailer Park, which offers modern bathrooms and a laundry room where you can catch up on your washing. If you need extra storage space, there’s also a secure on-site storage area with convenient access.

The area is home to an open-air shopping mall and supermarkets if you need to stock up on groceries, as well as numerous gas stations if you want to fill up your RV trailer rental in Stanford. A short drive south takes you to Mountain View which is home to a Walmart where you may be able to set up for a night or two with the manager’s permission.

Park your camper rental in Stanford and visit the campus of Stanford University on foot, with the option to join a guided tour or explore independently with the help of a self-guided tour map. Admire the Richardsonian Romanesque and California Mission Revival architecture that lines the Main Quad, then marvel at the innovative design of the Science and Engineering Quad. At the center of the campus stands the Stanford Memorial Church, which is one of the earliest interdenominational churches to be built in the United States.

Stanford University is home to numerous art museums, including the Cantor Arts Center, the Anderson Collection, and the Coulter Art Gallery which visitors are welcome to browse. There’s also a Rodin Sculpture Garden featuring works by this iconic French artist and a Papua New Guinea Sculpture Garden featuring wooden and stone artworks carved by two men from the Sepik River region. Large-scale outdoor works also dot the campus, so keep an eye out while exploring.

If you want to get a bird’s eye view of the campus, be sure to climb up to the Hoover Tower’s 285-foot-high observation platform. Adjacent lies the Hoover Memorial Exhibit Pavilion where a range of rotating temporary exhibitions are held. Another landmark not to miss is the historic Red Barn, which is one of only two buildings to have survived from the 19th-century Palo Alto Stock Farm and is now home to the Stanford Red Barn Equestrian Center.

Whether you’re visiting Santa Clara County for its mountainous trails or to explore its prestigious university, book an RV in Stanford and start exploring.