RV Rental Jay, ME

Choosing a camper rental in Jay, Maine is all about enjoying the quiet beauty of the state’s rural landscapes. For an easy stroll through the woods, look no further than North Jay White Granite Park, a little way up the road from Jay. There’s a mile-long trail to a small pavilion that’s perfect for summer picnics. Since Jay isn’t exactly a tourist hot spot, there’s a good chance you’ll have the place all to yourself.

Got a set of two wheels? The best place to cycle when you get a travel trailer rental in Jay is the Whistle Stop Rail Trail just outside of town. It runs for about 15 miles between Jay and the town of Farmington, passing by some of Maine’s most beautiful landscapes. The trail can get rough in a few sections, so take care and walk your bike if necessary.

Maine is also famous for its numerous lakes, and if you want to get out on the water when you book an RV in Jay, one of the best places to do it is Wilson Lake, near the town of Wilton. The fishing’s great, and if you can snag a boat rental, the glassy waters are perfect for paddling.

Jay is a rather small community that doesn’t see much traffic, so you’ll need to broaden your camping horizons when you rent an RV here. There are no dedicated RV parks in town, and the closest campground, Honey Run Beach and Campground is about half an hour's drive away. It’s located on Worthley Pond and has a private beach for campers along with full hookups, laundry facilities, showers, and a dump station.

There’s also Pejepscook Campground near the town of Peru, which has water and electrical hookups along with boat rentals to use on the nearby Androscoggin River. If you really want to get away from it all with your Jay RV rental, this is certainly away from any sort of crowds.

If you’d prefer something a little closer to an urban area, Androscoggin Lake Campground is about halfway between Jay and Maine’s capital, Augusta. This is one of the more luxurious campgrounds in the Jay area, with full hookups and very spacious campsites, not to mention the amazing waterfront available to campers.

The nearest Walmart is located in Farmington and is another camping option nearby. You’ll want to call ahead and get the manager’s permission, but it could be a good place to camp if you don’t need amenities.

There’s not too much to do in the town of Jay, so consider it a jumping off point to explore this part of the state. Maine is renowned for its blueberry picking opportunities at the end of summer, making it a must-do activity when you get a motorhome rental in Jay. If you don’t have time to collect your own, there's a farm stand just a little south of town that carries loads of fresh produce, baked goods, and some of the most delicious jams in the state.

Speaking of agricultural products, if you’re interested in seeing how farming is done in The Pine Tree State, stop by the Wilton Farm and Home Museum when you have a camper rental in Jay. It’s housed in the former boarding house of the Bass Shoe Factory, and there are several exhibits focusing on the household and farming implements that would have been used in the 1800s. There are even a few life-sized dioramas depicting the daily life of Mainers living back then.

There’s also the Norlands History Museum near Livermore Falls, which features a number of animal exhibits along with staff members speaking and dressing in the character of a 19th-century aristocratic family. Maine is better known for its blue-collar occupations: lumberjacks, sailors, and shipbuilders, but the state also has a rich history involving the landing gentry that took their fortunes to country estates in the untamed wildernesses of the state. Alongside the living history exhibits, there’s also an Italianate mansion to explore, and cross-country ski trails and sleigh rides during the winter months.