RV Rental Ione, CA

When you decide to plan your next big adventure in central California, there is an overwhelming number of incredible parks and forests to add to your list. There are quite a few natural lakeside recreation areas nearby, like Pardee Lake Recreation on Pardee Reservoir or Camanche South Shore Recreation Area on the Camanche Reservoir. Both recreation areas in the Sierra Nevada foothills have magnificent scenery and ample space to swim, boat, water ski, or go fishing for an assortment of different freshwater fish. Pardee Lake Recreation even has two swimming pools for people who don’t like swimming in lakes in addition to a bevy of hiking and biking trails. There are, of course, plenty of campsites for you to post up in your Ione RV rental when you visit these recreation areas.

Folsom Lake is a short ride to the north when you rent an RV in Ione and is one of the most popular summertime recreation destinations in Northern California. The lake is lined with different campgrounds and parks much like the Camanche and Pardee Reservoirs. Folsom Lake State Recreation Area is the busiest and biggest of the Folsom Lake parks, with 20,000 acres of gorgeous lakefront forest and over two million visitors a year. Guests can camp along the shore in accommodating campsites in tents or in their Ione RV rentals.

An hour's drive east yields memorable adventures and unimaginable beauty, with a wide range of national forests in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. El Dorado National Forest is a majestic wilderness area that was once part of neighboring Tahoe National Forest. This half-million-acre paradise is known for its majestic mountain peaks and brilliant rivers and lakes. Lake Tahoe is partially located within the forest and is one of the deepest and clearest lakes in the world. Lake Tahoe is also a hub for recreation activities, most notably winter sports like skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing.

It would be a complete tragedy to miss out on Yosemite National Park when you have a motorhome rental in Ione, as it is one of the country’s most popular and beloved parks. There are plenty of campgrounds to utilize whether you enjoy backcountry primitive camping or comfortable accommodation in your Ione RV rental by owner. Countless miles of hiking trails connect the different regions of the park, from the stunning meadows to the darkest canyons of the park, to the cascading waterfalls careening over the edge of high up precipices. The park is especially famous for rock climbing, with El Capitan, an iconic rock face known for its beauty and treachery.

When it comes to campgrounds and RV parks, choices are abundant near Ione, California. The Pardee Lake and Camanche Lake campgrounds mentioned before are two of the closest and coziest parks to town, leaving visitors in nature with few distractions and amenities. Lake Amador Resort is where you might want to head if you need a dose of luxury when you camp. This charming lakeside resort has excellent fishing, a large game room, a beer bar, and many other things to occupy your time.

49ers Village RV Resort is open all year round, with spacious sites that can accommodate even the largest RVs. The park has its own swimming pool, a hot tub, basketball and volleyball courts, an on-site convenience store, and a clubhouse. There are also plenty of other park and campground options around the area.

Ione is not necessarily known for its epic city life and attractions as it is more of a small, peaceful community off the beaten path. One of the region’s claims to fame is its propensity for growing grapes and making delicious wines in the many vineyards nearby. There are plenty of wine tasting rooms and wineries in and around the town to sample the best selections from these local vineyards and figure out for yourself which ones you like best.

The area’s other claim to fame is its history of mining so there are a few old mines you can explore in neighboring towns, with guided tours and a wealth of information. Miners’ Bend Historical Gold Mining Park maintains an impressive collection of tools and artifacts from Amador County’s hay day as a mining powerhouse. The museum is entirely outdoors, and a pleasure to visit. Preston Castle is perhaps the most famous sites in all of Ione and is home to one of the nation’s oldest reform schools. The old school building is no longer in use but features some spectacular Romanesque Revival style architecture.