The first place to take your motorhome rental near Cranston is the Pachuag State Forest. It encompasses a total of six towns and covers an area of nearly 27,000 acres which is split into two main areas; the Chapman Area and the Green Falls Area. In both areas, there are many miles of drivable roads as well as numerous trails which are suitable for hiking, biking, horseback riding, snowmobiling, and motorbiking. The Chapman Area hosts a 58-mile motorbike trail which traverses the forest on public roads and woodland tracks. Popular hikes in The Green Falls Area are the Narragansett and Green Falls trails, plus the Nehantic and Pachuag trails which cover both areas of the state forest. There are swimming and boating facilities available in the Green Falls Area at Voluntown.
Snake Den State Park is just 11 miles from Cranston, in Johnston, and is an excellent spot for all the family to visit. The 1,000 acres of land which surround the property offers pleasant walks in charming gardens. The park sits next door to Dame Farm which is fully operational. Continuing farther northwest in your Cranston luxury RV rental you can visit the Douglas State Forest which straddles the border of Rhode Island and Connecticut. The park is open all year from sunrise to sunset and offers opportunities for boating, hiking, horseback riding, cross-country skiing and more. The park’s best feature is the boardwalk which passes through rare Atlantic White Cedar Swamp.
If you're ready for a long drive you can take your Cranston travel trailer rental 170 miles northwest to the Green Mountain National Forest in Vermont or 190 miles north to the White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire. Both offer a plethora of hiking, cycling, and horseback riding trails, as well as canoeing and kayaking, swimming, winter sports, and scenic byways. The parks also host sections of the long distance of the Appalachian Trail, plus multiple mountain peaks and protected wilderness areas. In the Green Mountain National Forest, Grout Pond Recreation Area is an excellent spot for paddling, camping, and hiking, however, some of the forestry roads are closed from mid-December through to May. White Mountain National Forest has three main driving routes. Weeks Act Legacy Driving Tour makes a 100-mile loop of the White Mountains region, stopping at 40 points of interest. Other popular routes with breathtaking views include the White Mountain Trail and the Kancamagus Scenic Byway.
