Owning a motorhome, fifth wheel, travel trailer, or even a conversion van is a great way to get out, see the country, and experience life on a level that many people don’t have the opportunity to enjoy. However, for those who have a toy hauler, you can add extra fun to the party by bringing along your dirt bikes, ATVs, personal watercraft, or even kayaks and bicycles.
For the record, a toy hauler includes motorhomes, fifth wheels, and travel trailers that just so happen to have a “garage” in the back that’s accessible by ramp and used to get toys in and out of the vehicle. Many units also come equipped with a winch to assist in the loading and unloading process.
So, where are the best places to go to make the most of your toy hauler experience? That all depends on which toy(s) you bring along with you.
On Land
For dirt bike, mountain bike, off-road vehicle (ORV), and all-terrain vehicle (ATV) enthusiasts, rugged ground, challenging trails, and expansive sand dunes are equally alluring. Here are a few places that offer the adrenaline rush you’re looking for along with relaxing camping areas.
1. Hatfield-McCoy, West Virginia
Hatfield-McCoy covers nine southern West Virginia counties to provide year-round access to nearly 2,000 miles of open trails for off-road use. Looking for something more suited for a road bike? The Devil’s Den provides 1,000 miles of winding, twisting, history-packed roads for your cruising pleasure. Visit the Hatfield-McCoy Trails website for additional information, including nearby campgrounds where you can set up your home base.
2. Drummond Island, Michigan
You can’t go wrong with Trailhead Bar, especially when their motto is “No Toy Hauler Too Big.” Making up the most eastern end of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Drummond Island is accessible by Ferry from De Tour, Michigan and offers 117 miles of riding trails, along with plenty of opportunities for fishing, boating, and hiking.
By the Sea
When your toy inventory consists of kayaks, personal watercraft (PWC), or even a small jon-boat, heading south toward the beach might sound more appealing. Since you probably don’t want to back up your motorcoach to a boat ramp to drop your vessel into the water, beach destinations are probably better suited to fifth wheels and trailers, since you can use your tow vehicle to run your PWC back and forth from the dock. Here are a couple of spots we particularly like.
3. Huntington Island State Park, South Carolina
This park’s campground offers 117 sites with water and electric hookups, and many of the sites have ocean views. There’s also a marsh boardwalk and hiking trails, but if you brought your PWC, there’s one boat launch, two landings, and a kayak launch near the campground just waiting for you.
4. Long Key State Park, Florida
This 965-acre park contains 60 sites with water and electric hookups that can accommodate Class A RVs and other RVs up to 38 feet in length. Even better, every site is located along a stretch of sandy beach, so you can walk down to the water and dip your toes in whenever you like. There’s also a boat launch in nearby Islamorada if you want to race your PWC across the crystal blue waters surrounding the Keys.
Cruising Around
If you’ve packed your motorcycle into your toy hauler and are heading out to find some scenic drives, you might feel like you’re soaring when cruising down these amazing routes. Along the way, you’ll also be able to find ample RV parks for you and your toys.
5. Blue Ridge Parkway, Virginia and North Carolina
6. Newfound Gap Road, Tennessee and North Carolina
7. Mount Washington Auto Road, New Hampshire
8. Pacific Coast Highway, California
9. Oregon Coast Highway, Oregon
10. Trail Ridge Road, Colorado
11. Arches National Park Scenic Drive, Utah
If you’re ready to begin your search for a new or used RV, browse our nationwide inventory at RVTrader.com.
By Barrett Baker
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