RV Rental Cranford, NJ

Pick up your motorhome rental in Cranford and drive north to Nomahegan Park, which centers around the waters of Nomahegan Lake. There are plenty of scenic walking trails to explore and a children’s playground, as well as sporting fields and picnic tables. It lies adjacent to Lenape Park, which features a cycling path and model railroad club, as well as fishing opportunities in its lake and river.

A short drive west sprawls the Watchung Reservation, which is the largest nature reserve in Union County and is named after the word used by the Lenape Native Americans to describe the area’s mountains. There are numerous hiking and horseback riding trails to explore, and fishing and kayaking are permitted on the park’s ponds and Lake Surprise. At the center of the reservation is the Loop Playground and its surrounding picnic tables while the Trailside Nature & Science Center lies on the southern edge.

Continue west towards New Vernon, and you’ll arrive at the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, which encompasses almost 7,800 acres of varied habitats. It provides an important feeding and resting area for more than 244 species of bird species, many of which migrate along the eastern United States. Aside from the exceptional birdwatching, the refuge is also home to deer, fox, raccoons, and muskrats while acting as a natural ecological filter to improve water quality in the region.

Book a travel trailer rental in Cranford and drive east to the Liberty Harbor RV Park, which is the closest RV park to New York City. There are 50 sites to select from with NYC views and an on-site laundry room, as well as complimentary Wi-Fi and a restaurant/bar if you don’t feel like cooking.

If you’ve got a military ID, head south to the Navy Earle MWR RV Park, a small camp with just 15 sites that’s located within the base. There are 20, 30 and 50-amp service sites and complimentary Wi-Fi is available, together with picnic tables and grills that guests are welcome to use.

Park your RV rental near Cranford to explore its charming streets on foot and visit Droescher’s Mill, which is the oldest continuously operated commercial building in New Jersey. Experience what life was like in Cranford during the 18th century at the historic Crane-Phillips House Museum and witness the adjacent Falls at Hansel's Dam. You can rent a canoe or kayak to explore the town from the water or sample craft beers at one of the local breweries.

Cranford is also a great base for visiting Newark, which lies just 20 minutes’ drive to the northeast. Browse the American paintings and sculptures on display at the Newark Museum or step inside the soaring Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart that dates to 1898. You can take in a show at the iconic New Jersey Performing Arts Center or get active on the walking trails that wind through the picturesque Riverfront Park.

Cranford is also just 45 minutes by train from Manhattan Island for visitors wanting to explore New York City. Gaze up at the Empire State Building and neon-lit Times Square, then wander through the green oasis of Central Park or along the elevated linear park of the High Line. Aside from boasting some of the world’s most celebrated museums and a legendary theater district, New York City is also home to culturally-rich boroughs such as Brooklyn and Queens that deserve their own exploration.

Cranford is home to a couple of supermarkets where you can stock up on supplies, as well as plenty of fast food restaurants and eateries for dining out. There are also gas stations if you want to fill up your camper rental in Cranford or you can make the 10-minute drive into Union.

Whether you’re visiting Union County for its wildlife refuges or historical townships, book an RV in Cranford and start exploring!