The Kennesaw area was settled in the 1830s when a railroad shanty town built near a big spring came to be known as Big Shanty. In 1887, Big Shanty changed its name to Kennesaw after nearby Kennesaw Mountain. The mountain was the site of the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain during the Civil War. Today, more than 30,000 people live in this historic Georgia city that’s considered to be part of metropolitan Atlanta.
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park is about 10 minutes outside of Kennesaw, so you should stop by this historic park during your visit. Over 18 miles of trails take you through the park's nearly 3,000 acres and to the top of Kennesaw Mountain itself, which is more than 1,800 feet tall. In town, you can learn more about Kennesaw's role during this fascinating period of American history at the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History.
A nice local park to visit in Kennesaw is Swift Cantrell Park, which contains trails, a skatepark, a dog park, a playground, and a splash pad within its 42 acres. You can also visit the Smith-Gilbert Gardens, which feature more than 4,000 species of plants arrayed around a historic home built in 1880. Other nice local parks include Big Shanty Park and Adams Park.
Imagine Festival - This electronic dance music festival takes place in mid-September at Kingston Downs, which is about 40 minutes northwest of Kennesaw. When you're not watching your favorite EDM acts, you can take a yoga class, play some video games, and hit the splash pool.
Big Shanty Festival – Kennesaw hosts this tribute to local and Civil War history in early April. Hundreds of vendors selling arts, crafts, food, and more make this free-admission festival fun for people of all ages.
Kennesaw Beer & Wine Festival – In late April, Kennesaw holds this festival dedicated to local and national brews. Beers, wines, ciders, cocktails, hard seltzers, and more will be available for sampling as live music plays in the background.
The RV Loft in Marietta is an excellent option for RV storage. You can rent safe indoor storage space for your RV for $12 per linear foot. Outdoor storage spaces start at around $150. If you want to store your camper near Sweetwater Creek State Park, then CubeSmart Self Storage may be perfect for you. Outside storage prices begin at $128 at this well-lit facility close to Interstate 20 and Six Flags Over Georgia. Another RV storage possibility near Sweetwater Creek State Park is Integrity RV Service Center. Both indoor and outdoor RV storage options are available here. Pricing begins at $65 per month for outdoor parking.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is two hours and 45 minutes northeast of Kennesaw and an hour and 50 minutes from Chattanooga. Camping, biking, fishing, hiking, and horseback riding are all common activities at this Tennessee national park. You might also enjoy just driving through the park in your RV to enjoy the views.
The entrance to Mammoth Cave National Park is just an hour and 20 minutes northeast of Nashville. This Kentucky national park features fascinating underground caverns, a stretch of the Green River, and lovely rolling hills.
If you travel three and a half hours east of Atlanta on Interstate 20, you'll reach the entrance to Congaree National Park. One great way to experience this South Carolina national park is to boat down the Congaree River and view some of the Eastern Seaboard's tallest, oldest trees.
Red Top Mountain State Park is a little less than 20 minutes north of Kennesaw, so it's a logical addition to your itinerary. Nearly 20 miles of trails, a mini-golf course, and Lake Allatoona provide numerous awesome places for recreation.
Chattahoochee Bend State Park is approximately 50 minutes west of Fayetteville on the Chattahoochee River. When you're not paddling or fishing on the river, you can explore the park's six miles of nature trails on foot or by bike.
Fort Mountain State Park is about an hour and 20 minutes north of Kennesaw and an hour southeast of Chattanooga. Over 50 miles of trails take hikers, bikers, and horseback riders through this Georgia state park's forested, mountainous terrain.
Since the Atlanta area is so close to Kennesaw, you'll have no problem visiting some of Georgia's top landmarks. One of these is the Atlanta Botanical Garden, which is a 30-acre oasis in the midst of Atlanta's urban sprawl. If you visit at the right times, you'll get to check out the garden's large collection of orchids and its seasonal winter light display.
Less than 10 minutes southwest of the Atlanta Botanical Garden is the Georgia Aquarium, which is another must-see Georgia landmark. The aquarium is home to a variety of animals, including belugas, whale sharks, sea turtles, and much more in a variety of freshwater and saltwater exhibits.
If you travel 25 minutes east of the Atlanta Botanical Garden, you'll be able to explore Stone Mountain and its park. The main attraction here is the park's massive quartz monzonite dome, but the surrounding park also includes a cable car ride, a scenic railroad, a mini-golf course, and more.
One excellent RV campground within 20 minutes of Kennesaw is Allatoona Landing Marine Resort, which is just 10 minutes from Red Top Mountain State Park. This campground has a general store, a rec hall, a pool, and access to Lake Allatoona. If you’d prefer to camp between Marietta and Atlanta, then you should consider the Atlanta Marietta RV Resort, which is 20 minutes southeast of Kennesaw. Full hookups, back-in sites, cable, and Wi-Fi are all available here. You could also camp at Sweetwater Creek RV Reserve, which is less than 15 minutes north of Sweetwater Creek State Park. Showers, Wi-Fi, and laundry facilities are several amenities you can find here.
Motorhomes are divided into Class A, B, and C vehicles. On average expect to pay $185 per night for Class A, $149 per night for Class B and $179 per night for Class C. Towable RVs include 5th Wheel, Travel Trailers, Popups, and Toy Hauler. On average, in Kennesaw, GA, the 5th Wheel trailer starts at $70 per night. Pricing for the Travel Trailer begins at $60 per night, and the Popup Trailer starts at $65 per night.
Do you need to be a certain age to rent an RV in Kennesaw?Yes. The minimum age is 25 to be eligible to get an RV Rental in Kennesaw from RVshare.
Does RVshare have emergency roadside assistance?Yes. Every RV rental booked through RVshare receives 24/7 emergency roadside assistance.
Does RVshare offer one way RV rentals in Kennesaw?Yes. Prior to renting any RV, check with the owner since not all will offer this particular option.
