RV Rental Lower Lake, CA

The community of Lower Lake forms the southern border of Clear Lake, the largest natural freshwater lake wholly within the state of California and the oldest lake in North America. Affectionately known as the “Bass Capital of the West”, the lake boasts large populations of bass as well as crappie, bluegill, carp, and catfish. If you are an avid angler, renting an RV near Lower Lake gives you the chance to fish one of the country’s best lakes. Watersports are also popular on the lake, with many folks going there to swim, sail their boats, ride jet skis, wakeboards, and water skis.

On the other side of the lake, near Lucerne, is the southern end of the vast Mendocino National Forest. With nearly a million acres of pristine wilderness dominated by rolling hills, towering trees, and quaint lakes, ponds, and streams. There’s a wealth of opportunities to enjoy in the national forest when you rent a motorhome in Lower Lake. There are many trails through the southern half of the park, each with totally different experiences. Hike, bike, backpack or paraglide your way through one of California’s favorite preserves.

Head south with your Lake County RV rental to Boggs Mountain State Park. The beautiful forest, reclaimed many times after wildfires over the years, boasts a variety of weaving trails through the woodland hills. A vast amount of trails are enjoyed by hikers, bikers and horseback riders. Nearly all of the 3,493-acre forest is open to the public.

With several different campgrounds in the area, there’s plenty of places to camp your RV trailer rental near Lower Lake for the night. Clear Lake Campground is right along Cache Creek, the only outlet of Clear Lake, making it a convenient place to get onto the lake. The majority of sites have water, sewer, and electrical hookups for smaller RVs with a 30-foot maximum. Without even leaving the campground, you can go fishing, bird watch, or the park’s own rec hall games.

Outside of Lower Lake, the RV campground at Clearlake Resort is one of the best options in the area. With nearly a hundred spots to park your RV, the resort has both 30 and 50 amp hookups, water and sewer. Clearlake Resort is right on the lake so you’ll never have to go far to go fishing or launch your boat, kayak, canoe, or jet ski. This makes it one of the best sites in the area to truly take advantage of the lake which draws thousands of visitors every year. If you don’t have any of the equipment yourself, stores offer rentals all along the shore front for any water sporting goods you might need.

Another campground to consider for your Lower Lake luxury RV rental is Edgewater Resort on Soda Bay, towards Kelseyville. The resort has hookups for your RV and its 230-foot private pier is great for fishing. Additionally, the pet-friendly campground offers a boat ramp, general store, and club ramp.

Once you pick up your RV rental in Lower Lake, visit the Anderson Marsh State Historical Park right in town and walk through one of the region’s best parks with plenty of history. One of the largest groups of Californian indigenous peoples in Pre-Columbian America, the Southeastern Pomo Native Americans once lived in the park. Many of their descendants still do live here or in the area, and you can soak up the history with guided tours of the scenic park.

If you want to continue seeing the history of Lower Lake and the region, the historic schoolhouse and museum was built in 1877. Artifacts at the museum show the history of the original Native Americans in the area, the first pioneers to Lower Lake and rocks and minerals. The restored schoolroom and Victorian parlor bring visitors back in time.

Just like most of Lake County, Lower Lake is a part of the growing wine culture in the area. There are over 25 wineries and tasting rooms within a drive from Lower Lake. After spending a day riding through the county hills, you’ll see why the area is quickly becoming one of California’s premier wine regions.

If it's a taste of the warm California sunshine you are seeking, consider a camper rental in Lower Lake. Enjoy a few rounds at one of the many golf courses, savor some local cuisine, and take in the beautiful landscape of The Golden State!