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Akron is a small town in Indiana, located one hour's drive west of Fort Wayne. Indianapolis and Chicago are big metropolitan cities approximately two hours' drive from Akron. Book an RV in Akron and explore this quiet region of Indiana.

Akron was founded in 1836 by Dr. Joseph Sippy who brought the first group of settlers. The town was originally named Newark, after the hometown of the first settlers to arrive here. In 1855, the name was changed to Akron. Rent an RV here if you want to see more rural parts of Indiana.

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The Great Outdoors

Mississinewa Reservoir is located a short drive south when you rent an RV in Akron. It is a beautiful scenic lake surrounded by natural parks with a lot of opportunities for outdoor activities, especially water sports. There are several swimming areas and beaches around the lake. You can also enjoy fishing, boating, and camping here. There are also many picnic shelters in parks and marinas on the shoreline.

Salamonie River State Forest is near the Mississinewa Reservoir. This forest covers almost 1,000 acres of woodland and is nestled by the Salamonie Lake. With an RV rental from Akron, Indiana, you can spend some time camping in this beautiful park. Here you can also go fishing, hiking, nature viewing, and hunting. There are two major hiking trails in the forest, Path to Waterfall and Fire Trails, and there are four different horse riding trails too. Around the Salamonie Lake, you can find many gorgeous beaches and swimming areas, or you can spend some time boating and fishing.

J. E. Roush Fish and Wildlife Area surrounds a very picturesque part of the Wabash River, where you can go when you rent a campervan in Akron. This 15-mile-long park covers over 7,000 acres of land and 900 acres of open water. It is a popular fishing and hunting location, close to the city of Hunting and Fort Wayne. This area is also known as Huntington Lake, and here you can fish for largemouth bass, bluegill, and redear sunfish.

RV Parks near Akron

There are many nice campgrounds nearby when you book a travel trailer rental in Akron, IN. Davis Lakeside Campground is less than an hour's drive away from Akron. It is located on the shore of Blue Lake, and you can catch nice scenic views of the lake from almost every corner of the park. The lake offers many water recreation opportunities, like fishing, swimming, floating, boating, or just relaxing while enjoying the view. The campground is open year-round, and it offers full hookups, fire rings, a marina, restrooms and showers, and much more.

Fireside Resort RV Park is an hour's drive from Akron, close to Fort Wayne. Here you'll have access to full hookups, pull-through sites, showers and restrooms, and a laundry facility. This park is open year-round, and it offers a nice and relaxing environment away from busy cities. Shopping centers are a short drive away, as well as local attractions.

Lost Acres Camping Resort is located by Lake Shafer and Indiana Beach. This family-oriented park offers many great kids' activities, with a swimming pool, a playground, proximity to the amusement park at Indiana Beach, and more. Other activities you can enjoy here include relaxing on the beach, swimming, fishing, and boating. They also offer full hookups, restrooms, showers, and so much more.

Exploring the Town

Akron is a charming little town where you can relax and enjoy peace and quiet in a friendly community. To see some interesting attractions, you can head to nearby cities like Fort Wayne, where you can tour the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo. This family-friendly zoo covers about 38 acres and has around 1,000 animals. Some of the animals you can see here include African lions, American alligators, California sea lions, Canada lynx, red pandas, zebras, giraffes, and many more.

In nearby Huntington, Sheets Wildlife Museum and Learning Center is dedicated to promoting and preserving the wildlife of the region and around the world. The museum shows exhibits highlighting the importance of animal life and habitat in nature. Through different lessons, tours, and projects, you can interactively learn more about topics you are interested in. They also have a 3D movie theater where they show documentaries about wildlife.

Historic Forks of the Wabash is a historic park in Huntington, and is committed to preserving the stories of the region's development. Learn about life in the 19th century, join events and educational programs, and tour the exhibits scattered throughout the site.

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