Within a few hours of picking up your luxury Moterra campervan rental, you can be exploring the rugged coastline of Acadia National Park, summiting peaks in New Hampshire’s White Mountains, or basking in the refreshing waters of Vermont’s Lake Champlain.
New to camping, or can’t picture yourself cooking anything other than s’mores over an open fire? Fear not! While New England has lots of protected, wild spaces, it is also easier to stay tethered to civilization here compared to some of our Western destinations. For this reason, trips out of Portland are equally suited for experienced van life enthusiasts and the newly campervan-curious.
If you seek to be totally off the grid, our Sprinter van rentals are equipped with solar power, water storage and four wheel drive to explore endless forests, parks and peaks. But our campervan hub in Portland, Maine still offers a great deal of possibility if you prefer reliable access to cell service, gas stations and restaurants.
Portland, Maine
May – October
1.75 Hours
COASTAL MAINE & ACADIA NATIONAL PARK
4 – 7 Days
INTERIOR MAINE & MOUNT KATAHDIN
4 – 6 Days
ACADIA & EASTERN CANADA
7 – 9 Days
GREEN & WHITE MOUNTAINS
4 – 7 Days
Kick off your road trip on Coastal Route 1, linking beloved seaside communities like Boothbay Harbor, Camden, and Belfast in Maine. Hit the trails for panoramic ocean views, set sail on a schooner in Penobscot Bay, and feast on the day’s catch from a local lobster pound. Then, make your way in your campervan rental to Acadia National Park. Tucked on Mount Desert Island, Acadia is home to some 130 miles of hiking trails, 60 miles of Rockefeller’s manicured carriage roads, and infinite views of the island’s rugged coastline. Acadia is the perfect playground for any outdoor enthusiast: Swim or kayak in glacially carved lakes, bike on the vast network of car-free gravel roads, and hike to your heart’s content. Then, when you are ready for a taste of civilization, zip into beloved Bar Harbor, known for its working waterfront as well as delightful shops and eateries.
Though Maine’s coastline is perhaps a splashier destination, its interior is equally compelling. Those in search of wildlife and wilderness need look no further than the most forested state in the nation. Head north toward Rangeley Lake or Moosehead Lake, where there are endless opportunities to swim, fish and recreate. Or, set your sights on Baxter State Park. This peaceful playground is a hiker’s paradise – lightly trafficked trails often lead to remote ponds, where canoes are stashed on the lakeshore, just waiting to be used. Baxter is also home to mighty Mount Katahdin. Famous for its epic “knife’s edge” ridgeline, Katahdin is Maine’s tallest peak (5,269 feet) as well as the termination point of the Appalachian Trail. And, be sure to check out Katahdin Woods and Waters, one of the country’s newest National Monuments and the surest spot to see a moose!
Travel back in time with a visit to Eastern Canada, where the blues are a little bluer, the greens a little greener, and the people are as friendly as they come! Nova Scotia is known for its fresh-off-the-dock seafood, pristine capes and coastline, and quaint coastal communities. Road trip in your campervan rental around the peninsula, where you can witness the Bay of Fundy’s dramatic 40-foot tides, wine-taste in the country’s oldest vineyards, and fall asleep under some of the darkest night skies in North America. If you are up for a bigger adventure, consider adding on a trip to Cape Breton or Prince Edward Island, both spectacular in their own right.
If you seek to slip away from the stresses of civilization, campervan trips to New Hampshire and Vermont are for you! Small in size but mighty in scale, these mountainous states boast the region’s best hiking. (New Hampshire has 48 peaks over 4,000 feet!) Drive the 35-mile Kancamagus Highway, widely considered to be the best fall foliage drive in New England, stopping to swim, hike, or camp in White Mountain National Forest. North Conway, Franconia Notch and Crawford Notch make for memorable day trips, as does taking your New England campervan rental on the auto road to Mount Washington’s 6,300-foot summit (you can see six states plus Canada from the top!). Bucolic as can be, Vermont also has epic hiking and biking as well as a number of impossibly charming towns, like Woodstock and Stowe (which we like to think of as the Jackson Hole of the East).
Explore the wilderness around Jackson Hole, Wyoming with our fully planned campervan tours.
Excited about all the possibilities and potential, but not sure where to begin? Click below to download a free copy of our Moterra Insider’s Guide for a deeper dive into our favorite routes and recommendations, as well as more detailed information about campgrounds and activities to help you maximize your time in these beautiful areas.
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