RV Rentals Lodi, California

Popular RV Rentals Near Lodi, California, for Any Budget

If you're planning to take a road trip to beautiful Lodi, California, and the surrounding area, you may want to consider doing so in a spacious home on wheels for a more comfortable trip. On average, you can expect to pay around $185 per night for a Class A motorhome, around $149 per night for Class B, and $179 per night for Class C. Towable RVs start at $70 per night for a fifth wheel and $60 per night for a travel trailer. Popup trailers start at $65 per night in this area.

RVshare’s Top Vacation Destinations Near Lodi, California, No Matter the Duration 

San Jose, California is just a 90-minute drive from Lodi where you can tour some of the biggest tech campuses in Silicon Valley or learn about the history of the system of Spanish missions, one of which is located downtown. 

San Francisco is a short drive up the Bay from San Jose. In this iconic city, you can ride one of the world-famous trolleys, visit its famous pier, or drive down Lombard Street. Don't forget to visit the Ghiradelli Chocolate Factory. 

Sacramento is 40 miles north of Lodi and the capital of California. There, you can visit the capital building or take in one of Sacramento's many cultural offerings. You can also use it as a jumping-off point for one of a variety of road trips, including Sacramento to Santa Fe, Sacramento to Ogden, or Sacramento to Bellingham. 

Explore Lodi, California, in an RVshare RV Rental

Like so many small towns and cities in the west, Lodi's modern-day existence is largely due to the presence of a railroad station. In 1869, the Central Pacific Railroad was in the process of creating a new route, so a group of early settlers offered up 160 acres to build a townsite as an incentive for the railroad to build a station there. The railroad accepted the offer and surveyors began laying out streets, which in turn drew flocks of new settlers from nearby towns. 

In the earliest days of the West, towns and settlements were often named for local landmarks or bodies of water. Unfortunately, this also meant there could be a number of towns or settlements in the region with the same name. In this case, the town was originally called Mokelumne and Mokelumne Station after the nearby river, but it was changed due to the number of other towns and settlements with the same name. 

There are a few different stories regarding the origin of the name Lodi, mostly based on local legends. The most common explanation, however, is that it was named after the Italian city where Napoleon won his first military victory. It's likely that many of the earliest settlers were from Lodi, Illinois, and chose to name their new hometown after their old one. 

While you're in Lodi, you can visit one of more than 86 local wineries or one of several local nature preserves. You can also shop in Lodi's charming historic downtown, visit one of the many art galleries, or catch a concert or play at the Hutchins Street Square performing arts theatre. Water lovers can swim or fish at Lodi Lake or paddle or kayak the Mokelumne River. Educational opportunities include a visit to the San Joaquin County Historical Museum, Micke Grove Zoo, Hill House Museum, Lodi Serpentarium, or World of Wonders Science Museum.

Discover Nearby Towns and Cities

Sacramento, California - As the capital of California, Sacramento offers a wide range of cultural experiences and opportunities to learn about the history of California. 

• 50+ Restaurants

• 50 Gas Stations

• 3 Rest Areas

• 20+ Campgrounds

• 1 Nearby National Forest

• 5 Nearby State Parks

• 10+ Nearby RV Parks

• 5 Dump Stations within 20 miles

Stockton, California - Located just a few miles south of Lodi, Stockton is the County Seat of San Joaquin County and a great place to learn about the history of the region. 

• 30+ Restaurants

• 4 Gas Stations

• 3 Rest Areas

• 40 Campgrounds

• 3 Nearby National Forests

• 2 Nearby State Parks

• 4 Nearby RV Parks

• 2 Dump Stations within 20 miles

Best National Parks Near Lodi, California

Offering nearly 1,200 square miles of high cliffs and outcroppings, waterfalls, ancient sequoias, and wilderness, you could spend weeks exploring all of the many different features and ecosystems at Yosemite National Park, which is perhaps why it welcomes millions of visitors each year. While you're there, be sure and visit its most famous landmarks, Half Dome and Yosemite Falls. Formed through volcanic eruptions millions of years ago, the landscape at Pinnacles National Park is dotted with thousands of towering pinnacles, which gives this park a unique and intriguing landscape. Located in northeast California, not far from the state borders of Oregon and Nevada, Lassen Volcanic National Park is home to steaming fumaroles, bubbling mud pots, geysers, and numerous volcanoes, not to mention crystal clear mountain lakes, a rainbow of wildflowers, and jagged peaks. Visitors to the park’s Warner Valley houses on the Drakesbad Guest Ranch can soak in a hydrothermal spring-fed pool, hike, go horseback riding, swim, fish, or get a relaxing massage.

Popular State Parks Near Lodi, California

Visitors to Lodi will have no trouble finding an endless number of recreational activities in the area's many state parks. Located just 20 miles west of Lodi, at Brannan Island State Recreation Area you can navigate through an endless maze of rivers and streams by motorboat or kayak or join local windsurfers and skim across the water. A short drive south of Lodi will take you to Caswell Memorial State Park where you can spend an afternoon swimming in the river or strolling through the riparian ecosystem on the park’s well-maintained trail network. Closer to the San Francisco Bay area, you can visit Mount Diablo State Park, which offers more than 20,000 acres to explore and some spectacular views of the Bay. On a clear day, you can see the Central Valley, San Francisco, and the peaks of the Sierra Nevada mountains.

Must-See Monuments and Landmarks Near Lodi, California

In Sacramento, you can visit Sutter's Fort State Historic Park to learn about John Sutter and the agricultural establishment he built named New Helvetia. You can also visit the Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park and learn about the history of the eighth governor of California and founder of Stanford University, or you may enjoy a visit to the historic Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. 

Upcoming Events Near Lodi, California

• Willow Folk Festival - Held each August in Stockton, this festival has been celebrating the history and culture of regional music since 1967.

• San Joaquin Asparagus Festival - This delightful food festival takes place every April in Stockton.

• Graffiti Summer - Fans of the classic movie "American Graffiti" will love this event held every June in Modesto. 

Popular POI Activities Near Lodi, California

• Lodi Lake Wilderness Trail - With a relatively low elevation gain, this trail features great views and is a popular hike for all skill levels. 

• Blue Heron Lake Trail - Located in Yosemite Lakes Park, this lovely lakeside route is perfect for all skill levels.

• Forestiere Underground Gardens - Located in Fresno, the gardens were built by Sicilian immigrant Baldassare Forestiere, who dug out some 70 acres beneath the hardpan soil to create a beautiful subterranean space for commercial crops and his own living quarters. The tunnel system includes bedrooms, a library, patios, grottos, and a fish pond. 

RVshare’s Top Picks for Nearby RV Parks and Campgrounds

If you're staying in Lodi, you can't go wrong with Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Camp-Resort at Tower Park, especially if you're staying with kids. Campsites include concrete patios and are scattered throughout the park near different comfort stations. The available activities are nearly endless; relax on their sandy beach or cast your line from their on-site fishing pier. You can even start a volleyball game on the sand court while your dog plays in their fenced-in Bark Park. For information on other options in the area, including French Camp RV Park Resort and Park Delta Bay, you can check out the top 10 campgrounds and RV parks near Stockton.

Best RV Dump Stations Near Lodi, California

Regardless of how long or short your RV trip lasts, you'll need to find dump stations along the way. If you're traveling throughout California, check out a list of the top dump stations in California. If you're staying in Lodi, however, you can find a dump station at the Flying J or farther south in Stockton at the River Point Landing Marina and Resort. 

Popular RV Storage Facilities Near Lodi, California

Thanks to its moderate weather year-round, the San Joaquin Valley is a great place to store your rig for the winter or summer. In Lodi, AA Mini Storage not only offers RV parking, but also both a dump station and wash station. Cluff Storage is also a great option with concrete pads and competitive prices, and they too offer a dump station and wash bay. For other storage options nearby, you can check out a list of the top 7 RV storage facilities in Stockton; if you're heading north, read about the top 8 RV storage facilities in Sacramento.