Baltimore Motorhome Rental, Maryland USA
RV Rentals and Campervan Hire in Baltimore, MD
Baltimore is the largest city in the state of Maryland rising on the tidal portion of the Patapsco River. Its location on the arm of the Chesapeake Bay makes it one of the leading ports on the East Coast. An excellent starting point to see more of the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area is to book and compare Baltimore motorhome rental, RV rentals or campervan hire in Maryland, USA online.
You’ve just landed in the very best place to discover everything you need to know about hiring a campervan, motorhome or RV in Baltimore. The hard part is done; we’ll take it from here.
Hiring a motorhome (or campervan, or RV -we’ll get on to that shortly) can be a daunting prospect and we’ve all been there. Even we, at one point in the mists of time, had to square up to the challenge!
We understand your concerns, we appreciate the time and effort that’s potentially required to ensure that you’re driving off in the perfect motorhome rental, whether you’re travelling alone, with your family or your friends. But you needn’t worry, with years of experience we know how to cut all the corners, save you a bunch of time and effort to ensure you’re hiring the ideal motorhome, on budget, for all your needs, plus something money can’t always buy, peace of mind.
We’ll get the ball rolling with motorhome RV rental companies in Baltimore, Maryland, the best motorhome rental company and the best motorhome to suit all the needs of you and your fellow travelling companions. Believe it or not, we’ll cover all of that in a handful of words, before moving on to the best places to camp in Baltimore (did you even consider campgrounds?) and finally, the best things to see and do in the state of Maryland and beyond -with the odd scenic drive thrown in for good measure- all in a couple of handy pages.
El Monte RV Rentals in Baltimore, MD
You could spend tons of hours poring over the internet checking out all the top motorhome rental companies in Baltimore. But when all is said and done, you’re only looking to hire one top campervan, motorhome or RV for your Baltimore self-drive vacation, so why don’t we recommend just one top, guaranteed, motorhome rental in Baltimore?
El Monte has been in the business for over 50 years, and you don’t stay long in this game if you’re not 100% on it, and the Baltimore branch is within sniffing distance of Baltimore Washington International Airport supplying quality campervans, motorhomes and RV’s that are no more than two years old.
Instantly we’ve taken out all the hassle of price comparison, low excess vehicle insurance etc., and replaced it with that thing that money can’t buy, peace of mind, as cited above. And you can’t say fairer than that.
Class C
This is the class that you think of as a typical ‘campervan’ or ‘motorhome’ with the self-contained kitchen, bathroom, seating and sleeping arrangements (that usually extend over the cab -hence the ‘cabover’ terminology) attached onto a pre-existing chassis.
The Class C option is open to many variations, the size and, indeed, quality of both the living space and the donor vehicle can vary enormously. Thankfully, El Monte’s Class C Motorhome in Baltimore has enough space to comfortably sleep as many as 7 adults and that Ford/Chevy v10 6.8 litre power plant speaks for itself.
Class A
You could be forgiven that a Class A motorhome, more commonly referred to as an RV (Recreational Vehicle) is a small bus. This bespoke apartment-on-wheels is typified by El Monte’s Class A six 6 Motorhome.
This is the luxury-end of a self-drive holiday in Baltimore. Go on, treat yourselves…
Baltimore RV Rental Depot: El Monte RV Rentals, 1223 Dorsey Road, Glen Burnie, MD 21061, USA
Located about 5 miles/8 km from Baltimore Washington International Airport or 12 miles/19 km from downtown Baltimore.
El Monte Baltimore office hours:
- Monday to Friday: 9 am to 4 pm
- Pick Up: between 1 pm and 4 pm
- Drop off: between 8 am and 11 am
- Saturday & Sunday: Closed
Included with Standard Rate:
- 24-hour assistance
- 0-2 years old
Washington DC and Maryland
From the Washington, D.C. area you can drive your Baltimore motorhome rental south on Route 219 for 13 miles. This will bring you to Deep Creek Lake, an ideal location for swimming and other outdoor activities. The lake is the largest expanse of fresh water in Maryland with 65 miles of coast; which you can hike and bike to your heart’s content. Book a campervan rental in Maryland; you will be able to stay and enjoy the activities as long as you please.
Before your drop off your campervan hire in Baltimore; be sure to make a stop 11 miles west of Baltimore at Elliot City which is nestled in the hills above the Patapsco River. This is a historic area that consists of five blocks which were founded in 1772 and includes the oldest railroad station in the United States. Other sites of interest in this historical location are the Thomas Isaac log cabin (named after one of the early settlers of Elliot City) and the Howard County Historical Society Museum & Library.
Top 10 Natural Attractions near Baltimore, MD
Not the easiest list to put together if we’re honest. There are hundreds of places to visit, a thousand things to see in and around Baltimore, that whittling down a top 12 was always going to be a challenge.
We based our list on experience and local knowledge, with a range of interests designed to appeal to everyone on the motorhome vacation. We’ve taken into consideration romantic couples, a bunch of friends and excited families of all size and age, with a few scenic drives just for the designated driver. Finally, don’t forget to check out downtown Baltimore…
Annapolis
Better known as Maryland’s capital city, Annapolis with its beautiful 18th Century brick houses and period buildings dating back to the 1700s, is located on the stunning Chesapeake Bay. Park up your motorhome or RV Rental on the waterfront and let it all soak in.
St Michael’s Ministry of Brewing
Or, long version, St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church, was originally designed to serve the German immigrant community in 1852, before becoming a brewpub in 2020. Pause your self-drive vacation for a day or two and admire St Michael’s revivalist architecture with a craft beer (or two).
Chesapeake Bay
The Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay is Maryland’s main attraction with historic towns and nice beaches you can get to on a campervan hire or RV rentals vacation. While the bay’s productivity has declined in recent years; you can still enjoy estuary-grown or farmed oysters in the many restaurants surrounding the area.
On top of these cultural and natural draws; there is also the NASA Goddard’s Visitor Center just 30 minutes away by Baltimore motorhome rental. Here children can try on kid-sized spacesuits and the family can climb inside a model of the Gemini Space capsule. If you time your visit right, you may be able to catch their monthly model rocket launch.
Driving your campervan rental to Upper Marlboro; you will be able to spend time in Six Flags America where there are no less than 100 rides for the family to enjoy. There is also a large water park that features the biggest wave pool in the country. In 2014, a new Mardi Gras section will open featuring yet another new roller coaster, the park’s 9th.
Another fine reason to park up the motorhome rental and take it all in, meander on the Chesapeake Beach Railway and Heritage Trails, have a splash around with the kids in the Municipal Water Park or just drift around enjoying perfect spots for a drink or a bite to eat.
Cherrystone Resort has pull-through and back-in campsites for even the largest luxury Baltimore RV rental. This family friendly park has water, sewer and electric hook-ups suitable for campervan hire, motorhome and RV rentals of all sizes. Cherrystone Resort has everything you could want from its own general store, cafe, laundry and swimming pools; to golf cart hire and fishing tackle shop.
Washington DC
Your Baltimore motorhome rental will allow you the drive along the Potomac River towards Washington, DC, to view the White House, the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, and the Smithsonian Institution, among the many attractions that make the U.S. capital a tourist magnet.
If you come in spring; the rows of blooming Japanese cherry trees along the Tidal Basin will make you want to explore District of Columbia’s outdoors which are surprisingly leafy. You can also climb the Capital Wheel which allows bird’s eye views of the capital.
Afterwards you could head downtown and check out some bars and restaurants in an area renown as a haven for foodies. Leave the RV Rental behind etc.
Antietam National Battlefield
One of the best things about hiring a motorhome in Baltimore is that it allows you to see things at your own pace.
Take the Antietam National Battlefield, if you’re pressed for time, consider a government-sanctioned driving tour from Dunker Church via Bloody Lane to the Cemetery itself.
Frederick
Frederick is home to three fascinating museums that, if you’re not in the know, can be easily bypassed.
The Schifferstadt Architectural Museum and Rose Hill Manor Park and Museums are historic homes, but it’s the National Museum of Civil War Medicine that stays with you as you hit the highway.
Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Discover the best of the Ohio Canal National Historic Park, that extends from Cumberland, MD to Hagerstown, MD. It has plenty of spots to park up your motorhome rental to explore the waterways by canoe, kayak or powerboat; or jump on a bike and get stuck into the beautiful landscape.
Gunpowder Falls State Park
Which translates as 18,000 acres in Harford and Baltimore Counties of eye-popping topography taking in woodland and wetlands.
To see Gunpowder Falls State Park at its best you need to park up the RV rental and set out by foot, bike or even by boat at Dundee Creek Marina.
Fort McHenry National Monument
The fort in question marks the area where the British Navy tried to attack Baltimore Harbour in 1812.
But perhaps Fort McHenry National Monument is better known as the source of Francis Scott Key’s words that became the U.S. national anthem. One of America’s original heartlands.
Mount Vernon
The residence and burial place of George Washington, America’s first president and his wife, Martha, overshadowed by the abhorrence of slavery.
Mount Vernon provides a profound conclusion to an established scenic drive that begins (or ends) in Charles Village via the Baltimore Washington Parkway.
Best Campgrounds & RV Parks near Baltimore
This section surprises first-time motorhome or RV renters, especially those that have taken the trouble to hire motorhomes or RV’s with a bathroom.
Let’s get a couple of things straight, just like in your hometown, you can’t park where you feel like it and, more aptly, the water you use in the bathroom of your Baltimore motorhome rental doesn’t just change itself. Used water needs to be disposed of properly and you’re going to need a place to re-charge your gas and electricity too.
Top campgrounds, like the ones we’ve handpicked below, are great places for some friendly, local advice too!
Washington DC/Capitol KOA
768 Cecil Avenue North, Millersville, MD 21108
Set in a woody, shady landscape with plenty of space for the largest motorhomes or RV’s, Washington DC/Capitol KOA has a pool, a jumping pillow for the kids, pavilion and dog park (its pet friendly!) as standard. With excellent ratings from travellers, this is a campground worth checking out.
Bayshore Campground
4228 Eastern Neck Road, Rock Hall, MD 21661
If you’re after breathtaking sunsets over the seascape (and who isn’t!) Bayshore Campground should be on the top of your list. In addition to full hook-ups, utility blocks and a game room, there is a pool and two ball courts, but this one is all about that amazing view.
Ramblin’ Pines Campground
801 Hoods Mill Road, Woodbine, MD 21797
Pool, ball courts, gym, pet park, jumping pillows, and that’s just for starters. Ramblin’ Pines Campground is a family orientated destination in a quiet, peaceful wooded setting and a great spot to kick-back. It benefits further from 190 spaces with full hooks-ups catering for every size of motorhome or RV.
Bar Harbor RV Park & Marina
4228 Birch Avenue, Abingdon, MD 21009
We may have saved the best until last. This one is all about that wooden peninsula that reaches into the Bush River, plus a pool, a playground for the kids, plus 93 sites with full hookups. Bar Harbor RV Park and Marina is both picturesque and peaceful.