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Grand Design Reflection 312BHTS
2021 Travel Trailer

Grand Design Reflection 312BHTS

Sleeps 7 37.0ft
60.9 miles from Watertown, NY
(3)
$139 /night
Riverside RV Retro 177SE
2018 Travel Trailer

Riverside RV Retro 177SE

Sleeps 3 18.0ft
60.9 miles from Watertown, NY
(7)
$126 /night
Dutchmen RV Coleman Light 3215BH
2020 Travel Trailer

Dutchmen RV Coleman Light 3215BH

Sleeps 10 36.0ft
60.9 miles from Watertown, NY
(7)
$126 /night
Grand Design Reflection 312BHTS
2022 Travel Trailer

Grand Design Reflection 312BHTS

Sleeps 7 37.0ft
60.9 miles from Watertown, NY
(1)
$149 /night
Grand Design Transcend 29TBS
2019 Travel Trailer

Grand Design Transcend 29TBS

Sleeps 10 35.0ft
60.9 miles from Watertown, NY
(9)
$142 /night
Lance Lance Travel Trailers 1995
2015 Travel Trailer

Lance Lance Travel Trailers 1995

Sleeps 4 23.0ft
67.1 miles from Watertown, NY
(8)
$130 /night
Keystone RV Hideout 262BH
2021 Travel Trailer

Keystone RV Hideout 262BH

Sleeps 9 29.0ft
85.5 miles from Watertown, NY
(5)
$140 /night
Heartland Mallard 32
2022 Travel Trailer

Heartland Mallard 32

Sleeps 9 34.0ft
60.9 miles from Watertown, NY
(3)
$129 /night
Gulf Stream RV Enlighten 25BH
2022 Travel Trailer

Gulf Stream RV Enlighten 25BH

Sleeps 7 27.0ft
67.1 miles from Watertown, NY
(2)
$135 /night
Heartland Pioneer SO185
2018 Travel Trailer

Heartland Pioneer SO185

Sleeps 4 23.0ft
67.1 miles from Watertown, NY
(22)
$120 /night
Heartland Prowler 303BH
2022 Travel Trailer

Heartland Prowler 303BH

Sleeps 10 35.0ft
60.9 miles from Watertown, NY
(3)
$137 /night
Heartland Prowler Lynx 25 LX
2018 Travel Trailer

Heartland Prowler Lynx 25 LX

Sleeps 7 29.0ft
67.1 miles from Watertown, NY
(3)
$135 /night
Heartland Mallard M260
2022 Travel Trailer

Heartland Mallard M260

Sleeps 6 27.0ft
60.9 miles from Watertown, NY
New Listing New Listing
$139 /night
Jayco Jay Flight 26BH
2018 Travel Trailer

Jayco Jay Flight 26BH

Sleeps 8 29.0ft
67.1 miles from Watertown, NY
(6)
$135 /night
Forest River RV Salem 27RKS
2019 Travel Trailer

Forest River RV Salem 27RKS

Sleeps 6 33.0ft
60.9 miles from Watertown, NY
(1)
$142 /night
Forest River RV Cherokee Grey Wolf 29TE
2019 Travel Trailer

Forest River RV Cherokee Grey Wolf 29TE

Sleeps 10 33.0ft
60.9 miles from Watertown, NY
(2)
$142 /night
Coachmen RV Freedom Express Select 29SE
2018 Travel Trailer

Coachmen RV Freedom Express Select 29SE

Sleeps 9 33.0ft
44.4 miles from Watertown, NY
(5)
$145 /night
Keystone RV Outback Ultra Lite 210URS
2023 Travel Trailer

Keystone RV Outback Ultra Lite 210URS

Sleeps 8 24.0ft
67.1 miles from Watertown, NY
New Listing New Listing
$150 /night
Keystone RV Outback Ultra Lite 210URS
2023 Travel Trailer

Keystone RV Outback Ultra Lite 210URS

Sleeps 8 24.0ft
67.1 miles from Watertown, NY
New Listing New Listing
$150 /night
Heartland Prowler 250BH
2021 Travel Trailer

Heartland Prowler 250BH

Sleeps 7 29.0ft
60.9 miles from Watertown, NY
New Listing New Listing
$139 /night

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The Iroquois have lived in the Adirondack Mountains and environs for thousands of years. The Six Nations of the Iroquois Confederacy are made up of the Seneca, Onondaga, Cayuga, Mohawk, Oneida, and Tuscarora. These people lived in the area before European colonists arrived. Many of the facets of the Iroquois democratic government inspired some of the colonists who would eventually draft the U.S. Constitution, including Benjamin Franklin. Watertown sits just outside Adirondack Park, and it's home to a little more than 24,000 souls.

The shore of Lake Ontario is just six miles away. The army post of Fort Drum is nearby, as well, and the area has a rich military history. It's the former home of the 10th Mountain Division. The climbing in the area is famous, and Mount Marcy, the tallest mountain in New York State, at 5,344 feet, offers routes for novice and experienced climbers. Plenty of the lower peaks in the area provide more difficult climbs, while many areas have well-marked routes appropriate for intermediate and beginning climbers.

You can find 36 distinct species of trees throughout the downtown of Watertown. The Downtown Arboretum provides a nice afternoon stroll, and you can procure a map to see where each of the species of trees is located. If you have children, then this is an excellent educational opportunity for them. You can also catch minor-league Watertown Rapids baseball games while visiting the area.

Campgrounds Near Watertown, New York

On the other side of Fort Drum, the Watertown Kampground of America provides 73 pull-through RV sites with full hookups. There's a heated pool, hayrides, and many more family-friendly activities. There's even a general store, so you won't have to trek to a supermarket to stock up on provisions or trail snacks for your hikes on lovely hikes in the area. You won't have to pound your clothes with rocks to clean them, either, because there is a clean laundromat on-site.

For a unique RV camping experience, you can travel just 30 miles to reach the 1,000 Islands Kampground of America. It's on a tiny island of just 65 acres, but there are game courts, playgrounds, and bounce pillows to help keep your kids occupied. The fishing is some of the best to be had anywhere, and you can rent boats to cruise the famed waterway between the U.S. and Canada. Despite the island's small size, there are 300 RV sites with full hookups and a general store for shopping so that you don't have to leave the campground.

Willows on the Lake R.V. Park and Resort is just 20 minutes from Watertown. Like other RV parks in the 1,000 islands, it provides exceptional waterfront access and water-based activities. Its 98 RV sites cover 12 acres of quiet land on the shore of the waterway. Each of the sites has full hookups. Should you want to enjoy the water without staying at the campground, this park offers you the chance to store your RV while you're out on the water.

State Parks Near Watertown, New York

Westcott Beach State Park is just 13 miles from Watertown, New York. Hunters will enjoy their time in the park because duck, coot, geese, and deer are all available at different times when they are in season. Swimmers can take a dip in Lake Ontario, and anglers can drop their lines from the town wharf. The area gets a lot of snow in the winter, and snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing are all fun activities to do at the park during the cold months.

Wellesley Island State Park has the largest camping area in the entire 1,000 Islands region. It sits on the edge of Lake Ontario and offers water-based activities for swimmers and boaters alike. The nearby restaurants are famous for the quality of their cuisine, and the quirky gift shops provide the opportunity for a pleasurable afternoon of shopping.

Cedar Point State Park is quiet and serene. Easy hiking trails and plenty of trees for reading under let you while away a relaxing afternoon. The ubiquitous boat launches and beachfront provide water activities. Anglers can go for smallmouth bass, crappie, and bluegill in the nearby streams. For RVers who love history, the Thousand Islands Museum lets you explore the area's past in great detail.

National Sites Near Watertown, New York

During the Seven Years' War, the British constructed Fort Stanwix in 1758 as a barrier against French incursion into the area. The Continental Army captured it in 1776 and defended it successfully in 1777. Today, the Fort Stanwix National Monument stands in the center of Rome, New York, 68 miles from Watertown. The Mohawk River Trail winds 4 miles through town, and the Pitch Pine Bog Conservation Nature Trail runs outside of town so that you can experience what the area looked like before the Erie Canal.

The Harriet Tubman National Historical Park comprises 32 acres and contains the house where she spent her last years. She's buried there, too, and you can see the church that she helped build and where she worshiped. There are two easy hiking trails nearby, one of which goes by a series of charming ponds where you can see wildlife in the early morning or late afternoon.

The Women's Rights National Historical Park sits on the site that was seminal to the movement that gained women the right to vote in 1920. The first buildings were constructed in 1848 when a convention of about 100 men and women gathered to outline their goals. Their document was called the Declaration of Sentiments, and its words are inscribed upon the wall in The Waterwall at Declaration Park, which is 100 feet long and is covered in cascading sheets of water.

National Forests Near Watertown, New York

The Finger Lakes National Forest lies about two-and-a-half hours from Watertown. It's one of the few spots in the country where you can see the Northern Lights at this low of a latitude. It's a small forest, but the waterfalls, streams, and stunning New York foliage make it worth the trip. The morning after seeing the Aurora Borealis from a nearby peak, you can set out on a birdwatching trip to see one of the many species that populate the area.

The Green Mountain National Forest is about three hours from Watertown in Vermont. The wildlife in this forest includes moose, black bears, deer, and bats. Fly fishing for trout in the forest's streams is favored by locals. Remember that anyone 15 years old or older will need a Vermont fishing license. Scenic route 100 travels through much of Green Mountain National Forest, and it is considered one of the most beautiful drives in the Green Mountain state. The Appalachian Trail also cuts through this forest. 

Pennsylvania's Allegheny National Forest is quite a drive at more than four hours away from Watertown, New York but the forest's fishing opportunities make it worthwhile for any angler. You can go for muskie, pike, bass, catfish, and walleye. Hiking through the forest is fun for the whole family, and the area's colors during the autumn rival those of Adirondack Park.

Best National Parks Near Watertown, NY

Cuyahoga Valley National Park is about 400 miles from Watertown, New York, on the shore of Lake Erie. It's got 125 miles of hiking trails of varying difficulty. Should you want to relax while exploring the park, you can ride on the scenic railroad that runs through it. In addition, there are opportunities for kayaking and canoeing on the river within the park. Finally, if you are still looking for something to do, there is horseback riding available.

A 12-hour drive through New England will bring you to Acadia National Park in Maine on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. North of the Mississippi River, it's the oldest National Park in the country. The park contains 158 miles of hiking trails and 45 miles of carriage trails. There are also 16 covered bridges within the park. As the park borders the ocean, there are plenty of swimming and boating activities to help you cool off during the summer. During the winter, there's snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and winter hiking to keep you busy.

Shenandoah National Park is 460 miles from Watertown, New York, so that makes it about an eight-hour drive. The famous Appalachian Trail meanders through the park, and you can hike it as far as you want. Many of the peaks in the local mountains are above 4,000 feet, so if you want to hike that high up, it is advisable to have someone along who has experience at high altitudes. Many folks enjoy mountain biking through the park, and in the proper season, it's possible to hunt as well.

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Ithaca is in the Fingerlakes Region of the state and has plenty of dump stations, many of which are located in campgrounds and RV parks. There is a free dump at the Watkins Glen International Raceway.

RV Rentals Near Watertown, NY

Frequently Asked Questions About Renting an RV Near Watertown, NY

How much does it cost to rent an RV in Watertown, NY by trip duration?

In most areas, the price to rent a motorhome is around $200 a night and the price to rent a towable trailer is around $120 a night.

What does RVshare Protection cover with my Watertown, NY RV rental?

RVshare's protection plan standard package covers up to $300,000 in comprehensive and collision coverage based on the value of the RV. It also includes free 24/7 roadside assistance and free towing and tire service. For more information on RVshare insurance, click here.

What do I need to know before renting an RV in Watertown, NY?

Watertown has freeway and highway access to make RV driving a breeze. The city also has ample parks, bodies of water and open spaces to visit. Be sure to include time in your plans to explore New York State Zoo at Thompson Park, visit the Burrville Cider Mill, or go rafting on the nearby rivers.

What are the RV rental requirements in Watertown, NY?

There is no special license needed to rent an RV, but it never hurts to check state websites. if you are unsure about traveling there and any regulations they may have, double-checking with the state will provide some peace of mind!

What are some tips for first-time RV renters in Watertown, NY?

Renting an RV in Watertown, NY means endless blue skies, wide open roads and beautiful rushing rivers. With all the wide open space between destinations, make sure you have a full tank of gas and plenty of food before you hit the road. You'll find RV campgrounds with showers, laundry, and other amenities. Busy season is in the summer so book early to get your spot, or visit off-season to avoid crowds.

What are the minimum age requirements for renting an RV in Watertown, NY?

The minimum age requirement for renting an RV is 25.

What is included in my Watertown, NY RV rental?

You should find any amenities that are included with your rental in the listing details. But it never hurts to check in with the owner before you arrive at the RV or have it delivered to ensure you have everything that is needed to have a fun and enjoyable trip!

Are there pet friendly RVs for rent in Watertown, NY?

Looking for a pet friendly RV rental? Use the pet-friendly filter when searching on RVshare.com to find the perfect one for you!

Can I have my Watertown, NY RV rental delivered to a specified location?

Many owners on RVshare.com offer delivery, and will even set it up for you at the campsite. Choose the 'Delivery' filter to narrow down your search results to RVs that can be brought to your home or destination. Check the listing details for any information regarding extra fees for delivery, or ask the owner if you are unsure.

Are there one way rental options from Watertown, NY?

One way rentals can add flexibility to your trip, but there are typically costs associated with returning the RV back to the owner. Learn more about one way rental options at rvshare.com/one-way-rv-rentals.