Roadtrip with RVshare Little Rock to Richmond

Little Rock is a city with a lot of interesting history. You can visit The Old Mill or get some shopping done at the McCain Mall. The road trip that you are taking will pass two national parks and several state parks where you can enjoy nature. You will also be able to stop and to explore major cities while you are en route. The trip will start out on I-40 East, and then, eventually, you will take I-81 North to continue on your path. 

Nearby National Parks

Great Smokey Mountains National Park

One location that you must include on this road trip from Little Rock to Richmond is Great Smokey Mountains National Park. This park is vast with more than 500,000 acres of land, so fully exploring the park could take some time. It is one of the largest areas of protected land in the eastern part of the country. Great Smokey Mountains National Park is positioned right at the Tennessee-North Carolina border, and it has a wide variety of plant life and wildlife that you can enjoy during your visit. Inside the park, you can go horseback riding, biking, and hiking along one of the trails, which cover more than 800 miles. The trails here range from a simple half-mile in length up to about 70 miles.

Shenandoah National Park

Shenandoah National Park is considered to be one of the most beautiful national parks in the nation, so it’s truly worth your time to make a stop during your road trip. It covers about 300 square miles, and inside the park, there are waterfalls, forests, and peaks to give you a captivating landscape that you can hike and explore. One of the more popular trails is the Old Rag Mountain. It is a 9-mile loop that gains over 2,400 feet of elevation. At the top, the views of the area below are spectacular.

Nearby State Parks

Village Creek State Park

The first state park that you will want to explore on this Little Rock to Richmond road trip is Village Creek State Park. This is a quiet park that sits on about 7,000 acres of land with streams that run throughout its forested areas. You can enjoy exploring several trails on foot or horseback, and there is even an equestrian campground in the area that makes it convenient to bring your horses with you. If you travel during the fall, the leaves that you will see in the park are stunning. Are you traveling with children? If so, the Trail of Tears path is a great option that explains the history of the country and is fairly simple to traverse. In addition, there is a golf course in the park, which makes it one of the more unique state parks in the country. Don’t forget to stop in at one of the two lakes to cool off a bit if you are visiting during the intense summer heat.

Frozen Head State Park

Frozen Head State Park covers about 24,000 acres of land in the Crab Orchard Mountains. In total, there are 14 peaks in the park with a height of at least 3,000 feet. These summits provide excellent hiking opportunities and stunning views of the area. When it comes to trails, there are over 50 miles to explore in the park. These trails range in difficulty, so there is something that everyone can enjoy. Bird Mountain Trail is one of the more difficult hikes to take in the park. You can also enjoy fishing and bird watching in Frozen Head State Park. 

Natural Bridge State Park

One of the Virginia state parks that you will want to include in your itinerary is Natural Bridge State Park. It was designated a state park in 2016, and the area has a 215-foot natural bridge that was carved by the water below in Cedar Creek. This natural bridge is the highlight of the park, but Lace Falls is a 30-foot waterfall that is breathtaking, and there are about 7 miles of trails that you can hike and explore sprawled throughout Natural Bridge State Park.

Along the Way

Graceland

During your Little Rock to Richmond RV road trip, make a trip to Graceland to take part in a true Elvis Presley experience. You can listen to his music, get photos of his outfits, and get an up-close look at some of his personal artifacts. His estate is on the property, and with a ticket, you can get an unforgettable experience that includes a tour of the grounds, the gardens, and the aircraft that he used to travel throughout his impressive career.

Fort Loudoun State Historic Park

Fort Loudoun State Historic Park is a 1,200-acre park that was built in 1756. During the Great Depression, the fort was reconstructed, and in 1965, it was designated a national historic landmark. In addition to learning about the history of the fort, you can take part in reenactments, hike one of the three trails on the premises, or enjoy fishing on the lake. There is also a book store, a museum, and a picnic area in the park that you can enjoy. 

Tuckaleechee Caverns

The Tuckaleechee Caverns can be found in Townsend, TN. The on which these caverns sit is considered to be the greatest site under the Smokies and is said to be 20 to 30 million years old. You can enjoy tours of the caverns to explore the millions of formations. The "Big Room" in the caverns is large enough to hold a football field. You can also hike down to take in the 210-foot subterranean waterfall called SilverFalls.

Main Cities You Will Pass Through

Memphis, Tennessee

Make a stop in Memphis to add some music to your Little Rock to Richmond road trip. It is a great place to visit and to learn about great artists like Elvis Presley, Aretha Franklin, Johnny Cash, and more. It is a city that played a pivotal role in the Civil Rights Movement, and there are museums in Memphis to teach you about the struggle for freedom and equal rights. With so much to explore in the city, you will want to look for a Memphis campground that accommodates your needs. Memphis dump stations are free to use for guests who stay at the Elvis Presley Boulevard RV Park, the Graceland RV Park and Campground, and the T.O. Fuller State Park.

Nashville, Tennessee

Nashville is another city that is known for having a great music scene, so you will want to make a stop in this city as well. You can visit the Grand Ole Opry House, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, or the Johnny Cash Museum. There are plenty of campgrounds in Nashville that you can consider for a place to rest your head at night. Since this stop is located about halfway through your trip, you will want to find a dump station where you can offload your gray and black water. Nashville North KOA, Two Rivers Campground, and Anderson Road Campground offer free dump options to guests.

Roanoke, Virginia

One of the last cities that you will want to explore before you hit Richmond is Roanoke. This is a city that is invested in arts and entertainment, so you may want to check to see if there are any events or festivals in the area scheduled at the time that you are visiting. If there are, look for a Roanoke campground to rest in before continuing on your trip. If you are traveling with kids, there is a Yogi Bear Jellystone Park that they will love, especially if they enjoy participating in planned activities with the other campers. If you like to explore, Dixie Caverns Campground is located inside the naturally occurring cave, so there are lots of opportunities to explore.

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