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When you book an RV in Shelbyville, you’ll find yourself between the metropolitan areas of Chattanooga and Nashville. You’ll also be near the sights, sounds, smells, and soul of the Savage Gulf State Natural Area, the Bark Camp Barrens near Manchester, and the Catoosa Wildlife Management Area. Shelbyville is known as the Walking Horse Capital of the World and is also known as the Pencil City for its significance in the writing utensil manufacturing industry. Sharpies are produced here in Shelbyville.

If you’d like to learn more about where you’ll be visiting with a motorhome rental in Shelbyville, make sure to check out the City of Shelbyville, Tennessee and the Shelbyville Bedford County Chamber of Commerce for up-to-date information on area attractions, events, businesses, and promotions.

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The Great Outdoors

When you want to explore the great outdoors with an RV rental in Shelbyville, Tennessee, the city-owned H.V. Griffin Park is a great place to start. It covers 84 acres and includes a picnic area, a batting cage, a skate park, an aquatic center, tennis courts, a playground, a dog park, and concessions and restrooms. There’s something for everyone to enjoy here and plenty of open green space. The city is also developing a complex greenway system linking community facilities, government offices, recreational sites, schools, commercial establishments, and other transportation corridors.

You can also take your motorhome rental from Shelbyville to Fisherman’s Park whether you plan to catch fish or not. This park centers around the dam on the Duck River. Fishing is, of course, a very popular option. It also offers swimming, strolling, nature and wildlife viewing opportunities, a beach, a picnic area, and much more.

Visit a 150-acre horse farm to meet the horses and learn to ride them. Group lessons start in the indoor arena and then venture out onto trails for a guided walk. Beginners are welcome, and there are options for more experienced equestrians too. This is a lovely place to visit with your luxury RV rental in Shelbyville, and you’ll enjoy having a chance to check out a different mode of transportation for your scenic tour around the countryside.

RV Parks

You’ll need a place to park your RV trailer rental in Shelbyville, and you can start at the Whispering Oaks Campground at Whispering Woods. This campground is open all year round, and campground amenities include a swimming pool in season, sports fields, a game room, a playground, picnic tables, restrooms and showers, and Wi-Fi. Sites are shaded with full hookups.

You can also call the Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park your temporary home when you rent a motorhome in Shelbyville. The Old Stone Fort is 1,500-2,000 years old, and the park provides interpretive displays as well as outdoor recreational opportunities. The campground offers dump stations, restrooms, and showers in season. RV sites are heavily wooded and separated with hard surface pads, water and electric hookups, grills, and picnic tables.

It’s well known in the RV community that Walmart can be welcoming to RVers and may even allow RVs to park in their lots overnight. The Walmart Supercenter in Shelbyville is one that might agree to such an arrangement, although you should be sure to check in with store management before setting up for the night with the Shelbyville camper rental.

Exploring the City

You may want to plan your trip with the Shelbyville RV rental by owner to see some or all of the annual Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration. This 11-day event culminates in the crowning of the World Grand Champion. There is also a Fun Show, a Mule & Donkey Show, unique vendors, food and drink, live entertainment, and plenty of other activities to educate and entertain guests of all ages throughout the event.

For a completely different kind of culture, visit The Fly Arts Center with the best RV rental in Shelbyville. This unique venue is comprised of an art film theater, a museum, a gallery, a gift shop, and an event hall. Events include a monthly potluck, live performances of plays, and live bands and dancing. This cultural center showcases diverse offerings and the best of the local arts scene.

The former Shelbyville Post Office has been nominated as a Historic Landmark by the Shelbyville Zoning Commission. It is currently in use as a “antiques and uniques” mall-style shop with numerous vendors and is well worth a visit when you rent a motorhome in Shelbyville. Items that you can admire and purchase include collectibles, home decor, pop culture items, fossils, minerals, gems, crystals, Indian artifacts, and more. There is also an ice cream stand/shop.

This is an area that is also very vehicle-friendly, and there are numerous service stations, truck stops, and convenience stores where you can find both gasoline and diesel fuel as needed.

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