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The village of Swanton is a rural community in northern Ohio and only 25 miles separate Swanton from its large neighboring city, Toledo, on the Maumee River. Named for nearby Swan Creek, Swanton is a lovely little town off I-90, which takes visitors to and from town with ease.

When you search for an RV in Swanton, many of the region’s marvelous, parks, forests, and even the shores of the Great Lakes are within driving distance. Its small, village-like feel, while being in the metropolitan area of Toledo, means that an RV rental in Swanton gives you the charming small town feel while still being close to all the amenities and attractions of a big city.

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Explore the Outdoors

There are a couple of smaller parks in the village of Swanton, but the vast majority of outdoor opportunities will be found outside the town limits. That being said, Memorial Park in Swanton is an excellent place to unwind and enjoy beautiful weather. Soccer fields, baseball diamonds, and basketball courts will keep the whole family busy and picnic pavilions are available to use for lunch. Rotary Park and Pillod Park have delightful walkways and peaceful gazebos for you to sit at and read a book, and in wintertime, they are decorated with Christmas lights making it look like a winter wonderland.

Oak Openings Preserve Metropark is the largest park in the municipality of Toledo. Nearly 200 rare species of plants and animals can be found in this park, as well as sand dunes and over 50 miles of natural trails. The Buehner Center, a unique interactive nature center, educates and enlightens people about the rare species found here. Maumee State Forest is a few miles south and a great place to visit after you rent a motorhome in Swanton. This 3000-acre arboretum is a hot spot for ATV riding and mountain biking through the woods.

On the shores of Lake Erie, Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge and Cedar Point National Wildlife Refuge are fabulous places to check out in your Swanton camper rental. The refuges are ideal areas to spot rare migratory birds like Bald Eagles, or fish in the marshlands and ponds near the lake. Maumee Bay State Park is close to Toledo and is known for its amazing recreation activities. In addition to camping here in your Swanton luxury motorhome rental, you can go golfing, hiking, and hunting. Water activities abound too and visitors can be seen fishing, boating, and swimming.

Wayne National Forest, southeast of the state capital, Columbus, has over 200,000 acres of forested land, with plenty of camping areas for you to use with your Swanton RV rental by owner. It’s located in the Unglaciated Allegheny Plateau and is the only national forest in Ohio.

There’s also Cuyahoga Valley National Park located about half an hour south of Cleveland. A journey here in your Swanton, OH RV rental will take about two hours but you’ll be glad you made the trip. It’s the only national park to be upgraded from a recreation area and has a breathtaking collection of streams, waterfalls, and rivers. There are over 125 miles of hiking trails and even a train you can take to view the fall foliage.

RV Parks

You and your Swanton RV rental are in good hands when you book your vacation in northwestern Ohio. Consider Sunny’s Campground in Wauseon, which can be reached in less than half an hour. The full hookup sites here let you camp along a scenic lake or in the shade of the forest. There’s Wi-Fi, a games room, and pets are allowed.

In Swanton, you’ll find the Big Sandy Campground. Two on-site lakes for fishing will keep anglers busy and one of them can be used for swimming too. Kids will enjoy the playground and children-specific weekend activities like crafts, outdoor movies, and bingo. The RV sites have water and electricity and guests can use the restrooms and showers.

Just down the road in your Swanton motorhome rental, you’ll come across the Twin Acres Campground in Whitehouse. The fishing pond and sports courts will be hours of fun for the kids. There’s Wi-Fi on the full hookup sites as well as bathrooms and hot showers. Staying here gives you access to some local attractions like the Historic Sauder Village and the Butterfly House.

City Sightseeing

Swanton is quite a small village so, beyond the restaurants, farmers market, and local stores, there isn’t much to do. Fortunately, Toledo is only a short drive away. In Toledo, check out the National Museum of the Great Lakes. It’s a lovely place to spend the afternoon and learn a thing or two. With incredible exhibits, a museum ship that can be toured, and a maritime park, you can learn everything there is to know about the rich history of the Great Lakes.

Toledo Botanical Garden, decorated with gorgeous sculptures and beautiful landscapes, is a museum of plants. The plants surround walking paths for ease of exploration and relaxation. Also in Toledo is the Toledo Zoo which is home to over five hundred exotic wildlife species including a penguin park, and an underwater hippo tank. The Toledo Museum of Art is truly a treasure to behold, featuring rare art from around the world and a variety of time periods. Delight at the rare gems of Renoir paintings and Calder’s famed sculptures hanging from the ceiling.

Happy travels will be had by all when you choose an RV rental in Swanton, Ohio for your next vacation. The ease of getting around, history and natural attractions will keep you coming back for more for years to come.

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