RV rental Raleigh, NC: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more

When you rent an RV in Raleigh, NC, finding the perfect outdoor spot to explore may be a little difficult--because there are so many to choose from, you’ll want to go to them all! Raleigh and the surrounding area are home to several of North Carolina’s best state and recreation parks. Start your search for an RV in Raleigh and plan the ultimate outdoor adventure! If you want to stay in and around Raleigh, there are many great options to choose from. In the northwest section of town, William B. Umstead State Park offers visitors a relaxing hiking trail. Pott’s Branch Trail along the streams that flow through the park or the Sal’s Branch Trail that runs along Big Lake. Canoe and kayak rentals are also available to visitors, just be sure to watch up for the fisherman! This is the perfect park to take your camper rental in Raleigh. If you want something a little more low-key, but perhaps more educational, Durant Nature Preserve in the northeast section of Raleigh is the perfect place. While you cannot camp there with your RV rental, it is still a great way to spend the day. You can rent a backpack filled with informative guides about the bird, insect, and water wildlife. These backpacks also come with insect catching containers and a fishing net so you can get up close and personal to these little creatures before releasing them back into the wild. You can also visit the Bird Garden and Butterfly Garden in the hopes of catching a glimpse of some North Carolina natives. If you want to get a little out of town, but still stay close to Raleigh, the Falls Lake State Recreation Area is the perfect getaway. Falls Lake is home to five swim beaches on a 12,000-acre reservoir, almost 15 miles of hiking trails, and over 300 campsites. You can soak up the sun on a rented kayak or on a towel on the beach and enjoy the sound of the waves as you spend the day at the lake. If you’re willing to venture away from Raleigh, there are many great places to explore within a reasonable driving distance. About an hour and a half southwest of Raleigh, Uwharrie National Forest sits in the Uwharrie Mountains, offering some potentially challenging hikes. If you want easier hikes, you can go on one of the many trails around the lakes. You can truly feel as though you’ve retreated back to nature and get lost in the pine and oak forests of the Uwharrie National Forest. If you want to experience something a little more coastal, you can travel just shy of 3 hours to the Croatan National Forest . Located along the Atlantic Ocean, you can spend a day at the beach, hike on any of the 21 miles of trails through the pine forests and swamps. The most popular most popular forest trail is the Island Creek Forest Walk and the marsh trail is the Cedar Point Tideland Trail. Who knows, you may even get lucky and see a rare alligator and black bear (from afar, of course).