RV Rental Decatur, IN

A 752-acre state park surrounding the scenic Clifton Gorge, John Bryan State Park dramatically depicts the geologic story of western Ohio when it was covered by warm, shallow seas and gouged by tons of slow-moving glacial ice. Because of its varied past, the park features some of the most diverse trees, shrubs, and wildflowers one can find in this corner of the state within two and a half hours’ drive by motorhome rental from Decatur. Fish the Little Miami River for smallmouth and rock bass, see the rocks up close on a rock climbing adventure, or simply follow the trails through majestic woodlands or along the scenic river gorge.

Combine time spent in southwest Ohio's ancient forest and a chance to spot fossils at Hueston Woods State Park. This part of Ohio was also once under a shallow sea, and the lime that recrystallized into limestone bedrock bears a bounty of ancient marine animals embedded into the dolomite. The park also harbors the last remaining stand of Ohio's beech and sugar maple that has been converted into a 200-acre natural preserve. Bring your travel trailer rental from Decatur here and hike through the woodlands to reconnect with nature, or launch a boat on Acton Lake for a haul of crappie, bluegill, and largemouth bass.

Much closer but no less grand, Ouabache State Park is where you can spy America's national mammal graze at the park grounds. The bison has long been the main attraction at the park, and nowadays you can join bison hikes and feedings for a more interactive experience, or simply watch them play. For the more active visitor, several hiking and paved biking trails can be found in the park, and most are easy to moderate and generally flat.

Ouabache State Park is the closest camping option you have for an RV rental near Decatur, Indiana. While you won’t have access to a sewer connection, you’ll have electric and water sites and a dump station. Take advantage of the park’s other amenities including restrooms, showers, and a swimming pool.

Farther out, you’ll have camping options in Geneva, Fort Wayne and Van Wert (Ohio). Most have full hookup sites, restrooms, and showers. Before leaving town, make sure you’re refueled at one of the dozen gas stations in Decatur. If you wish to stay in town and can forgo amenities, pull up at the local Walmart parking lot with your camper rental in Decatur for a night or two. Be sure, however, to get approval from the store manager to ensure a pleasant stay.

Decatur is rightly proud of its heritage, and the elegant Victorian-style County Courthouse is a testament to it. Built in 1873, the courthouse still houses the county government. Other buildings of significance that are on the National Register of Historic Places include the John S. Bowers House built at the turn of the 20th century in the Queen Anne style, the Charles Dugan House which serves as the Adams County Historical Society Museum, and the Tudor Revival-style Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad or "Pennsy" Depot.

The Adams County Historical Society Museum is a wonderful place to visit to orient yourself with the city and the county's history. Designed by the local banker’s wife and built in 1902, the museum provides glimpses not only into the life of the Dugan family but also relics from the Civil War, furnishings popular during the era, and almost seven decades of local memorabilia encompassing sports, journals, and old photos.

For a taste of Bavaria, plan your travels around late August and rent a motorhome in Decatur to join in the revelry of Germanfest. Enjoy live music, sample traditional German food like bratwurst and sauerkraut, and learn to dance the polka. Locals love to put on their best lederhosen and dirndls this time of the year, lending the event a near authentic Bavarian atmosphere.

American comfort food, Mexican quick bites, and Chinese cuisine are all served in Decatur. Fast food options are also abundant along with a few places that serve grill fare. Expand your menu from the farmers’ market downtown and the handful of grocery and convenience stores found throughout Decatur. The farmers’ market is held every Thursday from mid-May to mid-October.

Let your journey to Decatur be the start of your Midwest adventure. You have huge ground to cover, so search for a campervan rental in Decatur today and just go!