Roadtrip with RVshare Savannah to Killington

By taking a Savannah to Killington road trip, you'll be able to experience some of the best parts of the Eastern Seaboard. Multiple awesome national and state parks are within driving distance of your route, so you'll have the chance to visit swamps, gorges, mountains, lakes, bays, and more. If you want to explore more urban environments, you'll have plenty of opportunities to do so, thanks to the interesting cities and tourist attractions that you will encounter on your road trip from Savannah to Killington.

Nearby National Parks

Congaree National Park  

Congaree National Park is 45 minutes from Santee, South Carolina. The big draw here is the old-growth hardwood forest, which contains some of America's largest, oldest trees. As you're hiking on the pathways in the park or boating down the Congaree River, you may pass by trees that are over 1,000 years old. Some of the trees here are the largest of their kind locally or even nationally. They're also home to a variety of local wildlife. 

Great Smoky Mountains National Park  

You can reach Great Smoky Mountains National Park by traveling three hours and 50 minutes from Santee or by leaving straight from Congaree and driving three hours and 25 minutes. No matter which way you choose to drive to America's most frequently visited national park, you'll have plenty of awesome options for adventure once you get there, making it a must for your Savannah to Killington road trip itinerary. There are tons of great campsites here, so you'll be able to find a gorgeous spot to set up your camper while you're off hiking on some of the 800 miles of trails in the park. 

New River Gorge National Park  

If you want to visit the newest national park in the U.S., then drive three and a half hours west of Richmond, Virginia, to New River Gorge National Park. Whitewater rafting and rock climbing are two of the most popular pastimes here, thanks to the New River and its deep, steep gorge. There are also some fabulous hiking trails, so you can explore some of the park's 70,000 acres on foot. Be sure to check out the New River Gorge Bridge, which is a gorgeous single-span, steel-arch bridge that's the second-longest of its kind in the Western Hemisphere.

Shenandoah National Park  

At Shenandoah National Park, 300 square miles of the Blue Ridge Mountains await you at this lovely park that's just an hour and 15 minutes west of Fredericksburg, VA. Traveling on Skyline Drive is a popular way to see some of this park, especially when the leaves change colors in the fall. If you'd prefer to get out in nature, then you can hike, bike, or ride on hundreds of miles of trails within the park. A 100-mile stretch of the Appalachian Trail is in the park as well, so this is a top-notch place to hike on the famous trail. 

Cuyahoga Valley National Park  

If you're up to the task of traveling an additional five and a half hours northwest of Washington, D.C. on your Savannah to Killington RV road trip, you can visit Cuyahoga Valley National Park, which is home to 100 waterfalls. When you're not gazing in wonder at the various falls in the park, you can hop on a boat and float or fish your way down the Cuyahoga River. If you'd prefer to spend more time on dry land, then the park's 125 miles of trails await. If rails are more your speed, then you can tour some of this gorgeous national park on a scenic railroad.

Nearby State Parks

Medoc Mountain State Park  

The entrance to Medoc Mountain State Park is only 15 minutes west of Enfield Township, North Carolina. Hiking, biking, and horseback riding are prevalent here thanks to the nearly 30 combined miles of pedestrian, multi-use, and equestrian trails in the park. Little Fishing Creek lives up to its name and is an awesome place to go fishing, canoeing, and kayaking.

Lake Anna State Park  

You can reach Lake Anna State Park by driving 25 minutes west of Woodford, VA. Swimming in Lake Anna is, of course, popular here. The swimming beach features a bathhouse, a snack bar, and a lifeguard. You can go fishing on Lake Anna, and you can also take your children to a 2-acre fishing pond on the premises. If you visit at the right time, you can go panning for gold and take a guided tour of the Goodwin Gold Mine.

Elk Neck State Park  

Should you desire to add the northern part of Chesapeake Bay to your Savannah to Killington road trip itinerary, then you'll want to visit Elk Neck State Park. Since the park itself is located on a peninsula that juts out into the Chesapeake Bay, there are plenty of awesome places to go fishing, swimming, and boating here. On dry land, the biggest must-see attraction is the historic Turkey Point Lighthouse, which can be reached by an easy 0.8-mile trail.

Lake Taghkanic State Park  

If you travel 20 minutes southeast of Catskill, New York, you can visit beautiful Lake Taghkanic State Park. Lake Taghkanic is the star here, so you'll probably want to take advantage of its swimming beach and the many ample locations that are ideal for fishing, water sports, and boating. Biking, hiking, and skiing are also popular here, as is hunting in-season.

Half Moon Pond State Park  

Picturesque Half Moon Pond State Park is about 20 minutes from Castleton, Vermont, so it's an excellent place to visit before you end your road trip from Savannah to Killington. Paddling, fishing, and swimming are favorite pastimes here due to Half Moon Pond, but hiking is popular as well, thanks to the lovely trails in the park. If you visit in the fall, you'll get to see some amazingly vivid autumn leaves.

Along the Way

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts  

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is only five minutes off your route as it goes through Richmond, VA, so it's a logical place to visit on your Savannah to Killington RV road trip. This museum's permanent collection features 50,000 artworks from most of the world's cultures, and temporary exhibitions are always on display as well.

President’s Park  

President's Park is just five minutes off Interstate 395 as it passes through Washington, D.C., so how could you pass up the chance to see the White House on your Savannah to Killington road trip? In addition to touring part of the White House itself, you'll be able to explore the White House Visitor Center and 82 acres of parklands. 

Palisades Interstate Park  

This part of New York and New Jersey is known for its urban sprawl, but that doesn't mean that you can't find natural wonders like the rock formations found at Palisades Interstate Park as well. If you drive 20 minutes from Suffern, NY, you'll be able to explore about 12 miles of the Hudson River and the cliffs and woodlands that surround it by hiking, biking, canoeing, and kayaking.

Empire State Plaza  

If you want to explore some of the most interesting parts of New York's capital on your Savannah to Killington road trip, then you'll want to visit Empire State Plaza. The outdoor Empire State Plaza Art Collection, the State Museum, the Vietnam Memorial Gallery, and more await you in downtown Albany.

Hildene  

Hildene, which is the Lincoln family home built by Abraham Lincoln's son, is just 10 minutes from Manchester, Vermont. The restored Georgian Revival mansion itself is a big attraction here, but you can also tour a restored Pullman car, a farm, a goat dairy, and other parts of the grounds. 

Main Cities You Will Pass Through

Richmond, Virginia  

There are plenty of great places to visit in Virginia’s capital, such as Maymont and the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. You’ll be able to find some nice dump stations and campgrounds in the Richmond area.

Washington, D.C.

The U.S. Capitol, the Lincoln Memorial, and much more await you in America’s capital. Many quality dump stations and campgrounds are located in this area.

Baltimore, Maryland  

When in Baltimore, you can tour Fort McHenry, walk around Fell's Point and taste some quality whiskey at the Sagamore Spirit Distillery. Regardless of how long you stay in this Maryland city, you’ll be able to use some great dump stations and stay at fun campgrounds. 

Newark, New Jersey  

Historic Branch Brook Park and the Newark Museum are just a couple of places you can visit in this New Jersey city. You’ll be able to take advantage of multiple campgrounds and dump stations that are within driving distance of this area.

Albany, New York  

The New York State Capitol, the restored Destroyer Escort USS Slater DE-776 and more are all located in New York’s capital city. There are numerous top-notch dump stations and campgrounds close by.

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