RV Rental Havertown, PA

Pick up your travel trailer rental in Havertown and drive north to the Valley Forge National Historical Park, which is situated on the site of a Revolutionary War encampment. Its historic structures and landmarks are connected along a series of walking trails, with highlights including a stone house that was occupied by George Washington from 1777 to 1778. Witness the impressive National Memorial Arch and see the iconic Muhlenberg Brigade log huts and barracks that have been meticulously recreated.

A short drive west of Havertown takes you to the Ridley Creek State Park, which sprawls across more than 2,500 acres in Edgmont. Follow the five-mile-long cycling and walking trail or wander through the formal garden designed by the Olmsted Brothers before experiencing life on a pre-Revolutionary farm at the Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation. The Ridley Creek State Park also lies adjacent to the John J. Tyler Arboretum, which boasts an outstanding collection of plants and trees that can be explored along 17 miles of hiking trails.

Havertown is also a good base for visiting the French Creek State Park, which forms part of the Hopewell Big Woods. It’s a popular destination for bass fishing in Scotts Run Lake while being home to almost 40 miles of hiking and horseback riding trails, as well as technical mountain biking trails. Aside from its natural beauty, the park is historically significant as the site of the Hopewell Furnace, a cold blast furnace that has been carefully restored to its 1830s appearance.

After picking up your motorhome rental in Havertown, drive south to the Philadelphia South / Clarksboro KOA in neighboring New Jersey, which has a range of pull-through and back-in RV sites in a wooded setting. There’s a swimming pool, playground, and jumping pillow to keep young guests entertained, as well as an off-leash dog park where you can exercise your furry friends.

Or, head west to the Philadelphia / West Chester KOA in the Brandywine Valley. It’s positioned next to a meandering river that’s perfect for kayaking and fishing, as well as offering a swimming pool and a mini-golf course. Let your dogs run loose in the dog park or take advantage of the bicycle rentals to explore the area on two wheels.

You can make the short drive south to Springfield’s Walmart where you may be able to park for a night or two with the manager’s permission.

Park your RV rental near Havertown and opt to explore on foot, visiting the 1797 Federal School that serves as the first one-room school in Haverford Township. Take a step back in time to experience what it was like to attend a colonial school before continuing to the Nitre Hall Powder Mills that dates to 1810. Also of note is Lawrence Cabin, the oldest freestanding domestic building in Haverford Township which was built by a Welsh Quaker sometime between 1690 and 1710.

Not far from the Lawrence Cabin is the Grange Estate, a heritage-listed mansion that was constructed for Henry Lewis Junior during the mid-18th century. It’s a striking example of Gothic Revival style and surrounded by magnificent Victorian gardens. Join a guided tour through the period furnished rooms to learn about the mansion’s history and its former owners, which included Philadelphia patriot John Ross and the son of Washington aide, Manuel Eyre.

Havertown is an ideal base for exploring the sights of Philadelphia, including the famous Liberty Bell and Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were signed. Recreate Sylvester Stallone’s famous run outside the Philadelphia Museum of Art and visit the United States’ oldest farmers’ market at the Reading Terminal Market. If time allows, explore the outstanding museums along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway before feasting on the city’s most famous snack - Philly cheesesteak.

Havertown is home to some grocery stores where you can pick up supplies, as well as fast food eateries and restaurants for dining out. There are also gas stations if you want to fill up your camper rental in Havertown.

Whether you’re visiting Delaware County for its revolutionary history or proximity to Philadelphia, book an RV in Havertown and start exploring!