RV Rental Washington, CA

When you pick up your Washington camper rental, you will find yourself smack dab in the heart of Northern California’s famous wilderness areas. There are a number of parks and recreation areas near town that you can check out, like Donner Memorial State Park to the east. This park on Donner Lake is known as a National Historic Landmark, paying homage to the ill-fated Donner settler party that was lost in the mountains during wintertime. There is a museum and visitor center that guests may tour while exploring the park, as well as a monument, a few camping areas, and a network of trails.

South Yuba River State Park is another excellent place to visit with your Washington RV rental, with amazing granite rock formations and historic bridges that span the Yuba River. Venture off into the woods to stumble on hidden swimming holes with lovely waterfalls, or mountain bike the rugged terrain surrounding the river. The Independence Trail is a great hiking trail you can utilize while at the park, and it is even wheelchair accessible.

Both Tahoe National Forest and Eldorado National Forest encompass the small town of Washington on either side, so you’ll have more wilderness area to explore than you could possibly know what to do with. Tahoe National Forest has countless acres of old-growth forest and gigantic sequoia trees that rank among the largest on the planet. You can explore winding river canyons and scenic mountain passes when you walk a portion of the Pacific Crest Trail, a 2,600-mile trekking route popular with outdoor enthusiasts. Lake Tahoe is perhaps the central feature to either national forest and is where most people spend a great deal of their time. This stunning lake has been around for over two million years and was created by massive glaciers. There are plenty of places to camp out in the forest or on the lake with the Washington camper rental, and there's no shortage of jaw-dropping, high-mountain scenery.

Though it may be lacking in attractions, camping spots are exceptionally easy to find when you rent an RV in Washington. In fact, there are two campgrounds located right in town. River Rest Resort is one of the campgrounds nearby and offers riverfront camping spots. There is a playground and also a bar and restaurant on site so you can have your fix of food during your stay.

Gene's Pineaire Campground has a quiet atmosphere for those hoping to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. There are extraordinary views of the mountains and forests, and there's a camp store on site where you can pick up firewood and ice.

Dutch Flat RV Resort is in Gold Run and has quite a few amenities for you to take advantage of should you choose to stay overnight, like an in-ground pool, gold panning, a clubhouse, and a convenience store.

There isn't much going on in the town of Washington, as it is primarily a one-road town with a few stores and campgrounds. A quick ride over to Nevada City is the closest place to find city amenities and attractions. There are a variety of historic buildings you can see and photograph in Nevada City, like the old county hospital, the Chamber of Commerce, and the old Firehouse Museum. The Firehouse Museum is housed in a charming building and now serves as the main history museum in town. This small stop has indigenous art and beadwork, artifacts from Chinese railroad builders, and many more fascinating items. The Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum also houses an impressive amount of information regarding the town’s history, especially pertaining to the importance of the first railways built in town. The best part is you can ride a classic old train maintained by the center.

Empire Mine State Historic Park highlights the significance of mining during the gold rush that brought countless settlers to the Golden State throughout the 19th century. You can tour one of the West’s most lucrative gold mines or see the spectacular Bourne Mansion where the mine’s owner once resided. There are plenty of other places to see in the area when you bring your Washington motorhome rental for a day trip to Nevada City, so do a little bit of research beforehand to tailor your trip to your preferred activities.