RV Rental La Puente, CA

When you rent a motorhome in La Puente you can start your outdoor adventure in the Angeles National Forest. This diverse natural forest covers an area of over 700,000 acres, with elevations of up to 10,064 feet and rugged mountain slopes which are thick with fir and pine trees. The national park encompasses both the San Gabriel Mountain Range and the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument. When you take your La Puente RV rental by owner into the Angeles National Forest, you’ll be able to take advantage of the 73 miles of recreational trails. That includes the 176-mile-long section of the famous Pacific Crest Trail which passes between the borders of the national forest.

For those looking for a day hike, the Bear Creek Trail in San Gabriel Wilderness Area is a great place to begin. The trail starts from Valley of the Moon, 5.5 miles from Highway 39, and traverses 10.2 miles reaching the West Fork of the San Gabriel River. Angeles National Forest offers a plethora of other recreational activities too, from mountain biking and horseback riding to wildlife spotting and scenic camping. Visitors can even enjoy swimming and non-motorized boating from spring to autumn and downhill skiing during the winter months.

Another fantastic place to take your RV rental near La Puente is the Topanga State Park which covers an area of 14,000 acres and hosts over 36 miles of hiking trails. Most visitors head first to Trippet Ranch which is where many hiking trails begin. This includes the 4.5-mile Eagle Spring Loop Trail which awards hikers with breathtaking panoramic views of the area from Eagles Rock. Aside from the wild hiking trails, Topanga State Park displays a rich geological history. Visitors with a keen eye will be able to spot ancient marine fossils, volcanic rock formations, and even earthquake fault lines. Although Topanga State Park is technically situated within the city limits of Los Angeles, its raw landscape and wild activities can make visitors feel worlds away from skyscrapers and civilization.

If you’re willing to take your RV a little farther inland, you can head to the San Bernardino National Forest. This immense national forest covers more than 672,000 acres and encompasses both the San Bernardino and San Jacinto Mountain Ranges. It hosts the highest peak in Southern California, San Gorgonio, and one of the largest rotating aerial tramway cars in the world in Palm Springs. The forest is divided into recreational areas including Big Bear Lake and hosts a total of eight designated wilderness area. Around the San Bernardino National Forest, you’ll find plenty of remote spots for tent camping as well as a number of RV Parks.

There are plenty of places to park an RV rental near La Puente, CA, while you rest up for another day of exploring. Due to its location on the southern edge of Angeles National Forest, the East Shore RV Park in San Dimas could be a practical camping option. The campground has over 500 paved sites with full hookups, cable TV, and sewage connections. Guests can feel safe at all times thanks to the campgrounds 24-hour ranger service. In addition to the usual laundry, restrooms, and shower facilities, East Shore RV Park also has an on-site swimming pool and children’s playground.

If you prefer to take your La Puente RV rental a little farther away from the city then there are two campgrounds suitable for RV camping within the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument: Coldbrook Campground and Manker Campground. These campgrounds are open from spring to fall and provide basic facilities including vault toilets.

Don’t forget to leave a day of your vacation free for exploring in and around the city. La Puente hosts a variety of sights and attractions including modern shopping centers, charming urban parks, and a handful of historic sights. In the city center, you can also find two public libraries, a youth learning activity center, and a nature education park.

To learn about the history of the region surrounding La Puente, visit the Workman and Temple Family Homestead Museum on Don Julian Road. The museum is set inside a former Mexican rancho and tells the tales of the region's previous residents from the 1800s, when the land belonged to Mexico, to the 1900s. Visitors can tour the historic home of the Temple Family and visit the family cemetery.

Aside from the local golf course, active travelers can burn some energy at La Puente City Park. This recreational space has lovely green spaces where you can enjoy a picnic with the family. Alternatively, you compete against each other on the basketball courts. Meanwhile, the little ones can make friends and have fun in the playground.