Roadtrip with RVshare Miami to Los Angeles

From coast to coast, you'll have nonstop adventures that treat you to numerous national and state parks, exciting cities, and fun points of interest that the whole family will enjoy. At Saguaro, Everglades, and White Sands national parks, you'll see and experience natural environments that change as you drive from Miami to Los Angeles. Stops in major cities that include New Orleans, San Antonio, Orlando, and Phoenix allow you to enjoy a variety of cultural sights, sounds, and tastes unique to each destination.

Nearby National Parks

Include a few national parks on your Miami to Los Angeles road trip itinerary to enjoy some of the most beautiful and unique ecosystems in the U.S.

Everglades National Park

Everglades National Park is the third largest park in the lower 48 states and home to several endangered species that include the West Indian manatee and Florida panther. Within the park, you can bike, hike, kayak, fish, and boat in a variety of locations teeming with wildlife in mangrove forests, pine flatwoods, and sawgrass marshes. Some fun activities you'll want to check out are the Manatee and Mangrove Tunnels, Everglades Airboat and Gator Show Tours, Shark Valley, and the Everglades Alligator Farm. 

Big Bend National Park

At Big Bend National Park, you'll have over 800,000 acres of spectacular Southwestern Texas terrain to explore. While you're here, hike the Santa Elena Canyon Trail for beautiful views of the 1,500-foot sheer canyon walls from the banks of the Rio Grande. You can learn about nature in the park at the Panther Junction Visitor Center and blaze your own trail in the Christmas Mountains. Be sure to check out Balanced Rock, Langford Hot Springs, Cattail Falls, and Emory Peak. 

White Sands National Park

White Sands National Park is a quick 55-minute drive north of Las Cruces, NM, and well worth the slight detour. At this park, you'll enjoy 115 square miles of pure white dunes where you can sand sled, hike the park's five nature trails, and camp at Raptor Lake. Cruise or bike down Dunes Drive for picturesque views of the park, and then head over to the historic visitor center for program information and nature exhibits. 

Saguaro National Park

Saguaro National Park near Tucson offers breathtaking views of the Sonoran Desert and the towering saguaro cactus that the park is named after. Check out each of the two sections of the park for memorable hiking and biking experiences on the Desert Discovery Nature Trail, Valley View Overlook Trail, and Gates Pass. Take the 8-mile Cactus Forest Drive with pull-off areas to explore more of this park. 

Joshua Tree National Park

A visit to Joshua Tree National Park is a must on your Miami to Los Angeles RV road trip. Start your exploration of this park at the Cottonwood Visitor Center for information about the park's best destinations, which include Skull Rock, Keys Ranch, and Wonderland of Rocks. Hiking is available on any one of Joshua Tree's 67 trails with plenty of areas for camping, horseback riding, and ranger-led programs. For unbelievable views of the Milky Way, enjoy this International Dark Sky Park for a night or two.

Nearby State Parks

Enjoying some state parks on your road trip from Miami to Los Angeles is a great way to relax and recharge as you drive from coast to coast.

Lake Talquin State Park

Lake Talquin State Park in Florida offers plenty of outdoor fun that includes fishing, kayak adventures, and hiking the park's Eagle Scout nature trail that overlooks the bluffs above Lake Talquin. You can also picnic under a rustic pavilion, camp on-site, and view the deer, turkeys, and a variety of bird species that include bald eagles, snowy egrets, and osprey. 

Franklin Mountains State Park

At Franklin Mountains State Park in Texas, you can explore over 100 miles of hiking and biking trails along with rock climbing routes of varying degrees of difficulty. Picnicking, camping, and ranger-led activities are also available. Be sure to book your campsite ahead of time since space at this park is limited. 

Picacho Peak State Park

Picacho Peak State Park in Arizona is a hiker's dream with easy to difficult trails to explore and several historical markers located throughout the park. In the visitor center, you can peruse exhibits about the park's Civil War history and ecology of the area. 

Mount San Jacinto State Park

Mount San Jacinto State Park is just outside of Palm Springs, CA, and is known for its gorgeous panoramic views of the park from Cornell Peak and Mount San Jacinto. You can spend the day hiking the park's 48 miles of trails, exploring the Idyllwild Visitor Center, and riding up the nearby Palm Springs Aerial Tramway.

Along the Way

Mobile Carnival Museum

Visit the Mobile Carnival Museum on your way through Alabama to learn about the city's 300-year Mardi Gras and Carnival history with exhibits that feature costumes, floats, and party participant regalia. 

Space Center Houston

An unforgettable experience awaits at NASA's Space Center Houston, where you can explore several Space Shuttle-related galleries, check out deep-space exhibits about Mars, and board a replica of the Independence Shuttle at Independence Plaza. Live presentations, films, and tram tours give you unparalleled access to information about human space exploration, NASA's training facilities, and Mission Control. 

Mystery Castle

Located in Phoenix, Mystery Castle was built by Boyce Gully for his daughter, who always dreamed of living in a castle. Tours of Gully's creation are available Thursday through Sunday and feature 18 rooms decorated with Southwestern antiques, 13 fireplaces, and several unique architectural additions that include parapets and a classic stone exterior.

Main Cities You Will Pass Through

Orlando, FL

On your way through Orlando, check out any one of Disney World's four amusement parks, two water parks, and a plethora of fantastic shopping centers and eateries. Trips to Universal Studios and SeaWorld should also be on your bucket list of exciting places to explore in this city. For your convenience, local campgrounds with dump stations and luxurious amenities can be found near the city, so you can spend more time in Orlando. 

New Orleans, LA

A stop in New Orleans is a must on your Miami to Los Angeles road trip. In this city, you'll want to hit all the famous hot spots at Bourbon and Frenchmen streets in the French Quarter, St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 and No. 2, Pirate's Alley, and Marie Laveau's House of Voodoo. Staying at a campground close to the city allows you to enjoy everything New Orleans has to offer. You can find dump stations nearby to help you keep your RV squeaky clean. 

San Antonio, TX

While you're in San Antonio, spend some time exploring the shops, eats, and sounds of the San Antonio River Walk. Visits to the Alamo and Witte Museum take you on journeys through the state of Texas' rich history. You can also enjoy exciting amusement parks at Six Flags Fiesta Texas, SeaWorld, and Aquatica San Antonio. Campgrounds around the city offer rest and relaxation as you explore more of this city. Dump stations close by make it easy to keep your RV tidy. 

Phoenix, AZ

In Phoenix, you can enjoy excursions to Camelback Mountain, Papago Park, and Hole in the Rock for moderate to challenging hiking trails, nature centers, and unique rock formations. Fun destinations to check out include OdySea Aquarium, Castles 'N Coasters, Big Surf, and Enchanted Island Amusement Park. The Desert Botanical Garden, Butterfly Wonderland, and Heard Museum are also definitely worth seeing. You can extend your visit to Phoenix at a number of lovely local campgrounds, some of which have dump stations along with great amenities.

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