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Just 20 miles east of Sacramento, along Jackson Road (Highway 16), Sloughhouse is an unincorporated community which sits in the shadow of California’s most impressive mountain range; the Sierra Nevada. Due to its low-lying and fertile lands, the community of Sloughhouse has largely depended on agriculture since the first settlers arrived in the 1800s.

Visiting local orchards, trekking through mountainous forests, and rafting on fast flowing rivers are just a few activities to keep you entertained when you rent an RV in Sloughhouse. The community is well connected to the nearby cities of Stockton and Modesto via Interstate 5 and California Highway 99. With a travel trailer rental in Sloughhouse, you’ll also be just a scenic drive away from some of the nation’s most remarkable parks.

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The Great Outdoors

Just outside of Sloughhouse, Folsom Lake State Recreational Area makes a pleasant day trip with your Sloughhouse RV rental by owner. Granite Bay, on the northwest side of Folsom Lake, is set up with picnic areas for daytime visitors and the park also hosts a number of multi-use trails for walking, cycling, and horseback riding. This recreational area connects other county parks and Old Sacramento using a network of designated cycle trails. Or, you can explore the area by paddling from Folsom Lake to Lake Natoma.

Instead of returning to the city, take your RV rental east into the rugged mountains of El Dorado National Forest. This rich natural area is in the heart of California’s Sierra Nevada Mountain range and offers more than a few scenic viewpoints. Freel Peak is located on the boundary of El Dorado and Alpine County at 10,881 feet above sea level; it’s the highest peak in the El Dorado National Forest. Hikers can reach the summit between summer and fall via a tough climb from the trailhead of Fountain Place Road. There are also several easy to moderate hiking trails and skiing routes threaded throughout the park.

Continue driving south on Highway 49 and you’ll soon come to Stanislaus National Forest which covers an area of nearly 900,000 acres. Inside this protected natural area there are a plethora of adventurous activities to keep you and all the family busy. Choose from canoeing on alpine lakes, swimming from sandy beaches, or rafting on the Tuolumne River. Alternatively, keep your feet dry by biking on off-road tracks or trekking into remote backcountry. Stanislaus National Forest is home to two designated wilderness areas and boasts hundreds of miles of trails and waterways. You can even rent a motorhome in Sloughhouse and set up camp in a rustic campsite.

The last stop on your vacation with the RV rental in Sloughhouse, CA should definitely be to Yosemite National Park. You can choose to start exploring the park from Yosemite Valley or the Tuolumne Meadows, both areas are the starting points for many recreational activities. From mid-May to October/November, visitors can reach the Tuolumne Meadows via the Tioga Road Scenic Byway which traverses the park from east to west via the Tuolumne Pass. Both areas host multi-use trails of varying difficulties and there are a number of basic campsites which are suitable for RV camping. Meanwhile, Crane Flat Recreational Area is the best spot for skiing, tubing, and other snow sports. After a few fun days of exploring you can hop onto Highway 120 and follow Highway 99 back to Sloughhouse.

RV Parks

There are many locations to set up camp with one of the RV rentals in Sloughhouse. There are RV parks in a variety of settings too. If you’d like to spend the night in foothills of the stunning Sierra Nevada then drive your motorhome southeast to Jackson Rancheria RV Resort in Jackson. This pet-friendly campground offers guests a range of modern facilities including full hookups, Wi-Fi, and cable TV. There is also an on-site grocery store, shared clubhouse with cooking and BBQ facilities, and a year-round heated swimming pool.

If you prefer to stay in the heart of the city, Cal Expo RV Park is just minutes from downtown Sacramento. The campground is located on the banks of the American River so cyclists can hop onto the American River Bike Trail. The campground is equipped with full hook-ups, Wi-Fi, and laundry facilities.

Loomis RV Park could be a nice compromise; it's only minutes from Folsom Lake and a short drive to both Sacramento downtown and El Dorado National Forest. This RV park provides sites for a variety of vehicle sizes as well as 30/50 amp hookups, a swimming pool, and a children’s playground.

Explore the City

The community of Sloughhouse is a roadside community based around a post office, a pioneer cemetery, and a country-style local restaurant. The community was awarded its name by a Mr. Jarod Sheldon, who in the 1850s, constructed a roadhouse for the community. The name Sloughhouse, however, comes from one of Mr. Sheldon’s earlier nearby constructions. The roads leading to this rural community are beautifully lined with trees and orchards and it’s worth taking a day of your vacation to explore with your Sloughhouse RV rental.

Nearby there are a number of independent farmyards and ranches, some of which are open to visitors and sell homegrown fruit and vegetable produce. You can pick up some fresh supplies before heading into the wild with your RV rental near Sloughhouse. You might also want to stop by a nearby equestrian center to help with grooming and feeding or jump into the saddle yourself.

Just minutes from Sloughhouse is Deer Creek Hills Preserve which aims to protect the natural beauty and wildlife of Sacramento Valley. There are several multi-use trails for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, or trail running. As a functioning cattle ranch, you’ll also have the chance to teach your kids about real country farming.

There’s certainly no shortage of options when you pick up an RV rental by owner in Sloughhouse, California.

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