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Distance: Approximately 290 miles

Estimated Driving Time: About 4 to 4.5 hours

Attractions:

• Santa Fe Plaza
• Georgia O'Keeffe Museum
• Loretto Chapel

Distance: Approximately 65 miles

Estimated Driving Time: About 1 hour

Attractions:

• Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Park
• Old Town Albuquerque
• Sandia Peak Tramway

Distance: Approximately 220 miles

Estimated Driving Time: About 3.5 hours

Attractions:

• Petrified Forest National Park
• Painted Desert
• Blue Mesa Trail

Distance: Approximately 160 miles

Estimated Driving Time: About 2.5 to 3 hours

Attractions:

• Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff
• Walnut Canyon National Monument
• Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument

Distance: Approximately 80 miles

Estimated Driving Time: About 1.5 to 2 hours

Attractions:

• Grand Canyon National Park
• South Rim Trail
• Grand Canyon Desert View Watchtower

Distance: Approximately 110 miles

Estimated Driving Time: About 2 to 2.5 hours

Attractions:

• Red Rock State Park
• Chapel of the Holy Cross
• Slide Rock State Park

Distance: Approximately 120 miles

Estimated Driving Time: About 2 to 2.5 hours

Attractions:

• Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix
• Heard Museum
• Camelback Mountain

Distance: Approximately 265 miles

Estimated Driving Time: About 4 to 4.5 hours

Attractions:

• Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
• Joshua Tree National Park
• The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens

Distance: Approximately 300 miles

Estimated Driving Time: About 4.5 to 5 hours Attractions:

• Gateway Arch in St. Louis
• City Museum
• Missouri Botanical Garden

Distance: Approximately 215 miles

Estimated Driving Time: About 3.5 hours

Attractions:

• Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
• Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium
• Route 66 Car Museum

Distance: Approximately 215 miles

Estimated Driving Time: About 3 to 3.5 hours

Attractions:

• Philbrook Museum of Art in Tulsa
• Tulsa Botanic Garden
• The Gathering Place

Distance: Approximately 100 miles

Estimated Driving Time: About 1.5 to 2 hours

Attractions:

• National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
• Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum
• Myriad Botanical Gardens

Distance: Approximately 260 miles

Estimated Driving Time: About 3.5 to 4 hours

Attractions:

• Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo
• Big Texan Steak Ranch
• Palo Duro Canyon State Park

Distance: Approximately 110 miles

Estimated Driving Time: About 2 to 2.5 hours

Attractions:

• The Getty Center in Los Angeles
• Universal Studios Hollywood
• Griffith Observatory

While free camping is only allowed in designated areas throughout the USA, there are plenty of locations where you can do this.

Both the US Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management care for millions of acres of land where free camping is allowed.

Many retailers and casinos may also allow you to camp for a night in their parking lot with permission from the owner.

There are also truck stops and rest stops where you can parkp for a night, many of which have facilities included.

The majority of campervan rental suppliers in the US do not offer unlimited miles as a standard rental inclusion.

In most cases, miles are capped at a daily rate and additional fees will be incurred if you exceed the limit. Additional miles can usually also be prepurchased in packages ranging from 100 miles up to unlimited, however, any remaining miles will not be refunded when the vehicle is returned.

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This depends on the company. Several suppliers will allow you to travel to Canada in your rental vehicle, including Apollo, El Monte, Jucy, Campervan North America, Travellers Autobarn and Cruise America.

Please contact support for information on other suppliers. You must comply with visa and customs requirements at all times.

Most rental companies only allow their vehicles to be driven on paved roads.

In addition, note the following restrictions regarding specific areas:

• Mexico - With the exception of El Monte, travel to Mexico is prohibited in rental vehicles.
• Death Valley - Restrictions can vary between suppliers, but travel is generally allowed. However, it may be restricted during certain times of the year. Check with your rental supplier for full details.
• New York City/Downtown Manhattan - RVs are generally not allowed due to vehicle height restrictions around the city.
• Canada - RVs are generally allowed; however, travel to certain locations may be restricted during colder seasons.

If you take your vehicle where it is not permitted, you will be liable for all damages incurred, and an additional fine may be imposed.

Check your rental agreement for any further restrictions regarding your RV rental.

Class A RVs are the biggest, most expensive vehicles, and often come equipped with additional luxuries. Being larger they can be a little hard to maneuver for first-time drivers.

Class A motorhomes are built on either a vehicle chassis, commercial truck chassis, or a commercial bus chassis, and run on either diesel or gas, depending on the type of engine.

Usually, Class A vehicles are fully loaded with all amenities and a large living space.

A stay at an RV park will usually cost around $25–$80 (USD) per night.

The cost of campgrounds has risen in recent years due to the popularity of RV vacations in the US.