RV Rentals in Alabama

RVshare’s Top Vacation Destinations in Alabama, No Matter the Duration

Travelers of all ages will find something to enjoy in Huntsville, Alabama. Science nerds, outdoorsy types, and art lovers will enjoy this destination. You can see the largest rocket collection on the planet at The United State Space and Rocket Center. From there, you can take a bus tour of the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center. Step back into history with a visit to the restored 19th-century mansion at Burritt On The Mountain. Before heading back to your RV for the night, grab a bite at Huntsville’s oldest restaurant, Big Spring Cafe.

Mobile, Alabama is the Gulf Coast's oldest city and an excellent RV destination. Visitors to Mobile can enjoy exciting, educational, and entertaining experiences all year long. Start your day in Mobile Bay and take in the scenic Mobile RIver views while enjoying breakfast at the Ruby Slipper Cafe. From there, take the George Wallace Tunnel through the river to the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park. Spend a couple of hours touring the battleship and learning the military history. If museums are your thing, check out the Mobile Museum of Art or the Mobile Carnival Museum. To finish the day with a fantastic meal, be sure to stroll into The Noble South where every dish is made from local farm-fresh ingredients.

For an exciting and beautiful road trip, the Selma to Montgomery road trip is sure not to disappoint. This road trip includes significant detours to see national parks, state parks, and the excellent urban areas of America. Start your trip in your Selma with a drive or walk across the Edmund Pettis bridge. From there head out to Mammoth Cave National Park and see some of the most spectacular and famous caves in the world. Then stop in Knoxville to see the Marble Springs State Historic Site. Continue to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the to Congaree National Park. Also, see the Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark while visiting Birmingham.

Explore Alabama in an RVshare RV Rental

The “Heart of Dixie” was the 22nd state to join the union. Alabama was a pioneer in many things. In 1836, it was the first state to declare Christmas a legal holiday. Mobile, Alabama is home to the first Mardi Gras celebration in the United States. The first-ever 911 call was made from Hayleyville in 1968. The first American to fly to the moon did so in a rocket manufactured in Huntsville. There are hundreds of engaging museums and historical sites to visit in the beautiful state of Alabama.

Named after the Alabama River, the state is home to 17 major rivers. 50 miles of Gulf Coast shoreline and 170 miles of Chattahoochee River make this state an excellent place to enjoy the scenic views and adventures on the water. Alabama is also home to 23 beautiful lakes. The 69,100-acre Guntersville Lake is the perfect state park to camp and play. Known as "The Southeast's most beautiful lake", Smith Lake is the third cleanest lake in the U.S.

Visiting and touring Alabama is a fantastic way to take in the sights, sounds, and vibes of the south. History buffs can visit museums like the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute or the Freedom Rides Museum in Montgomery. If you are there in late February, Mobile and all of Alabama have non-stop fun and parties for Mardi Gras. Tuscaloosa has excellent hiking, parks, and outdoor activities. And of course, the US Space & Rocket Center is a must-see for anyone visiting Alabama. 

Popular State Parks in Alabama

• Blue Spring State Park - Located in Blue Springs, Alabama, this 103-acre park is an excellent place to connect to nature. Take a dip in the crystal-clear natural spring pool fed by an underground spring.

• DeSoto State Park - Situated near Fort Payne, Alabama, this beautiful state park dons more than 30 miles of trails for hiking and biking.

• Oak Mountain State Park - This state park located in Pelham, Alabama has more than 50 miles of trails for you to hike and explore. It is the largest Alabama state park with 9,940 acres of wildlife and nature. It also features a relaxing beach with swimming.

• Wind Creek State Park - Located near Alexander City, Alabama, this state park is 1,444 acres large. It hugs the shorelines of Lake Martin offering lots of water activities. Wind Creek State Park has 626 sites making it the largest state-operated campground.

Upcoming Events in Alabama

• Mardi Gras - Mobile, Alabama. Join the celebration that has been happening in Mobile since 1703. There will be over 40 parades that will pass through downtown Mobile (and around the area). The parties and festivities center around February 21st, 2023 but take place throughout the entire month leading up to that.

• Annual National Shrimp Festival - Gulf Shores, Alabama. Get your fill of fresh shrimp from the Gulf at the 50th Annual National Shrimp Festival. Over 300,000 people attend the four-day event. There will be more than 80 hours of musical entertainment at this year's festival, with acts from all over the country, as well as regional and local acts. Oct 6th, 2022 - Oct 9th, 2022. 

• Alabama Comic Con - In an affordable, family-friendly environment, Comic-Con brings together guest writers, vendors, artists, and fan groups. You can dress up as your favorite fictional character or sit back and take in all the action. June 4-5, 2022

Popular RV Storage Facilities in Alabama

RV storage is easy to find in Alabama. From Mobile to Montgomery to the Gulf Coast and the smaller towns in between, RV storage in Alabama is plentiful. Solomon Road Storage in Headland is one of the best. You can also store your RV at Lakepoint State Park in Eufaula or Diamond Mini Storage in Tuscumbia.