Las Vegas Campervan & Motorhome Hire

Day 1: Collect your RV, as Cruise America, El Monte RV and Road Bear RV release RVs from 1pm and Travellers Autobarn from 10am, and stock up at a supermarket before leaving town. This loop suits April to early June or September and October, avoiding peak heat and high-country snow. Drive about 60 miles (97 km), roughly 1.5 hours, to Valley of Fire State Park and camp among the red sandstone.

Day 2: Walk to the petroglyphs at Mouse's Tank and Atlatl Rock in the cool of the morning, as many longer trails, including the Fire Wave, close from 15 May to 30 September. Then drive about 130 miles (213 km), close to three hours, to Springdale at Zion's south entrance, and book two nights at Watchman Campground or an RV park in town.

Day 3: Leave the RV at camp and ride the free Zion Canyon shuttle, as the Scenic Drive is closed to private vehicles in shuttle season, usually March to November. Walk the Riverside Walk to the mouth of the Narrows, picnic on the lawn at Zion Lodge, then stroll the Pa'rus Trail along the Virgin River back to the visitor centre.

Day 4: Large motorhomes cannot use the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway east of Canyon Junction, so head west instead. Take Interstate 15 north to the 5-mile (8 km) Kolob Canyons scenic drive, then continue via Cedar City and Highway 20 to Bryce Canyon, about 150 miles (240 km) and three hours in all, and book two nights there.

Day 5: Walk the Rim Trail between Sunrise and Sunset Points, then drop among the hoodoos on the Queen's Garden and Navajo Loop trails. Vehicles 23 feet (7 m) or longer cannot park at the main amphitheatre viewpoints during shuttle hours, so leave a bigger RV at camp and ride the free park shuttle. Stay for sunset at Inspiration Point.

Day 6: Follow Scenic Byway 12 east through Escalante and Boulder, crossing the narrow Hogback ridge slowly in a big RV, to Torrey, about 115 miles (184 km) and three hours. Stop for a picnic at the Lower Calf Creek Falls trailhead or the Escalante viewpoints, and book two nights near Capitol Reef National Park.

Day 7: Explore Fruita, the historic orchard settlement inside Capitol Reef, and see the Fremont petroglyphs beside Highway 24. Walk the Hickman Bridge trail to a natural bridge, then drive the paved part of the Scenic Drive. The dirt spurs into Grand Wash and Capitol Gorge suit only shorter RVs, and unpaved roads can void hire damage cover.

Day 8: Head east along the Fremont River to Hanksville and detour to Goblin Valley State Park to wander among its mushroom-shaped hoodoos. Continue via Green River to Moab, about 185 miles (300 km) and four to five hours with the detour, and book four nights at an RV park in Moab.

Day 9: Arrive at Arches early, as it dropped timed-entry reservations for 2026 and car parks fill by mid-morning. Spend the cooler hours at The Windows and Double Arch, then hike to Delicate Arch for sunset, about 3 miles (4.8 km) return with a steep slickrock climb, carrying plenty of water.

Day 10: Return early for the walk through Devils Garden to Landscape Arch, one of the longest natural arches in the world. In the afternoon, drive the Colorado River Scenic Byway (Highway 128) north-east of Moab, or book a half-day rafting trip on the river.

Day 11: Drive about 33 miles (52 km) to the Island in the Sky district of Canyonlands National Park for the short walk to Mesa Arch and the views from Grand View Point. On the way back, stop at Dead Horse Point State Park, which charges its own entry fee, for sunset over a gooseneck of the Colorado River.

Day 12: Head south on US 191, stopping at Newspaper Rock and the Needles District of Canyonlands for short walks such as Cave Spring. Continue to the small river town of Bluff for the night, about 180 miles (290 km) and five hours with the park detour.

Day 13: Drive about 50 miles (79 km) past Mexican Hat and Forrest Gump Point to Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, which charges its own entry fee and does not accept US park passes. RVs are not allowed on the unpaved Valley Drive, so book a Navajo-guided tour, and stay at The View Campground or Goulding's for sunset over the Mittens.

Day 14: Drive about 125 miles (200 km), close to three hours, to Page on Lake Powell. Book a Navajo-guided Antelope Canyon tour ahead, and note Arizona does not observe daylight saving time while the Navajo Nation does, so check which time your tour uses. Walk out to Horseshoe Bend for sunset.

Day 15: Take a slower day at Lake Powell in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, with a swim or boat cruise from Wahweap and a stop at the Carl Hayden Visitor Center beside Glen Canyon Dam. Refill water, empty the tanks and stock up in Page before the national park.

Day 16: Drive about 140 miles (224 km), around three hours, via Cameron to the Grand Canyon's East Entrance. Climb the Desert View Watchtower and stop at the viewpoints along Desert View Drive to Grand Canyon Village, then book two nights at Mather Campground (RVs to 30 feet) or Trailer Village RV Park for full hook-ups.

Day 17: Watch sunrise from Mather Point, then walk the paved Rim Trail west through the historic village. Hermit Road is closed to private vehicles from 1 March to 30 November, so ride the free Red Route shuttle out to Hermits Rest, stopping at Mohave Point on the way back for sunset.

Day 18: Walk a short way down the Bright Angel Trail in the early morning, turning back well before the heat, as the climb out is far harder than the descent. In the afternoon, drive about 60 miles (96 km) south to Williams, a Route 66 town, for dinner and an RV park.

Day 19: Follow old Route 66 west through Seligman, with its retro diners and souvenir shops, to Kingman. Turn north on US 93 towards Hoover Dam, about 190 miles (310 km) and four hours in all, and camp at Lake Mead National Recreation Area or in Boulder City.

Day 20: Visit Hoover Dam in the morning, parking in the oversized-vehicle area on the Arizona side after the security check every vehicle goes through. Then move to an RV park near the Strip, such as the RV Park at Circus Circus, and take a rideshare to the Bellagio fountains and Fremont Street. Empty the tanks and refuel tonight.

Day 21: Return your RV in the morning: drop-offs run 9am to 11am at Cruise America, before 10am at El Monte RV and Road Bear RV and 9am to 3pm at Travellers Autobarn, and only the Boulder Highway depot opens on Sundays. With time before your flight, visit the Neon Museum or the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign.

Day 1: Collect your RV, checking one-way availability to San Francisco when you book. This route suits October, as Tioga Road through Yosemite usually closes in November and Travellers Autobarn bans Death Valley travel from 1 May to 30 September. Drive about 125 miles (200 km) via Pahrump to Furnace Creek, roughly 2.5 hours, and camp there.

Day 2: Start early at Zabriskie Point, then drive to Badwater Basin, 282 feet (86 m) below sea level, and walk out onto the salt flats. Artists Drive has a 25-foot (8 m) vehicle length limit, so skip it in a larger motorhome. Carry plenty of water and spend the hot afternoon at the visitor centre and in the shade.

Day 3: Walk the Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes near Stovepipe Wells at sunrise, then cross Towne Pass and Panamint Valley to Lone Pine, about 105 miles (170 km). Visit the Museum of Western Film History, then see the Alabama Hills from the paved Whitney Portal Road, as the side tracks are unpaved, and camp near Lone Pine.

Day 4: Drive north on US 395 along the eastern face of the Sierra Nevada, with views of Mount Whitney behind you, and stop in Bishop for lunch and supplies. Continue climbing to the mountain town of Mammoth Lakes, about 100 miles (160 km) in all, and book two nights at an RV park or campground in town.

Day 5: Explore the Mammoth Lakes Basin, where Lake Mary and Twin Lakes sit beneath granite peaks, and walk a lakeshore trail. In the afternoon, drive south to Convict Lake for one of the Eastern Sierra's easiest scenic walks, a flat loop around the water.

Day 6: Follow the June Lake Loop, a short scenic detour past four lakes, then continue to Mono Lake. Walk among the limestone tufa towers at South Tufa, check Tioga Road conditions at the visitor centre in Lee Vining, and camp nearby for an early start.

Day 7: Climb Tioga Road over Tioga Pass, at 9,943 feet (3,031 m) the highest highway pass in California, into Yosemite National Park. Stop at Tuolumne Meadows, Tenaya Lake and Olmsted Point, where there are vault toilets but no other services, then descend to Yosemite Valley, about 75 miles (120 km), for two nights.

Day 8: Spend the day on the valley floor: walk to the base of Lower Yosemite Fall, see El Capitan and Half Dome from the meadows, and use the free valley shuttle rather than hunting for RV parking. By autumn the waterfalls run low, so the granite walls are the main event.

Day 9: Drive up Glacier Point Road, about 30 miles (48 km) each way, for the view over Half Dome and the valley. On the way back, stop at Tunnel View for the classic photo of El Capitan, Bridalveil Fall and Half Dome.

Day 10: Leave Yosemite on Highway 140 through the Merced River canyon and cross California's Central Valley to the coast at Monterey, about 200 miles (320 km) and 4.5 hours. Check into an RV park for two nights and walk the waterfront along Cannery Row.

Day 11: Spend the morning at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, then drive a few minutes south to Carmel-by-the-Sea for its white-sand beach, galleries and storybook cottages. Watch for sea otters in the kelp beds along the coastal path back in Monterey.

Day 12: Drive around Monterey Bay to Santa Cruz for the beach boardwalk and the redwoods at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. Then follow Highway 1 up the coast to Half Moon Bay, under 100 miles (160 km) for the day, and book two nights at an RV park near Half Moon Bay or Pacifica.

Day 13: Leave the RV at camp and take a rideshare or public transport into San Francisco, as steep hills and tight streets make city driving hard. Walk across the Golden Gate Bridge, ride a cable car and see the sea lions at Pier 39. Empty the tanks and refuel this evening.

Day 14: Return your RV to your San Francisco depot, normally between 9am and 11am at Cruise America, before 10am at El Monte RV or Road Bear RV, or 9am to 3pm at Travellers Autobarn, and remember Cruise America centres are closed on Sundays. With a late flight, explore Golden Gate Park or the Ferry Building before heading to the airport.

Day 1: Collect your RV near Las Vegas and stock up on food and water before leaving town. Drive about 60 miles (97 km), roughly 1.5 hours, to Valley of Fire State Park, where all campsites are booked ahead and some have power and water. Watch the red sandstone glow at sunset.

Day 2: See Elephant Rock and the petroglyphs at Atlatl Rock and Mouse's Tank in the cool of the morning. Then drive about 130 miles (213 km), close to three hours, via Interstate 15 to Springdale at Zion's south entrance, and book two nights at Watchman Campground or an RV park in town.

Day 3: Leave the RV at camp and ride the free Zion Canyon shuttle up the Scenic Drive, which is closed to private vehicles in shuttle season. Walk the Riverside Walk to the mouth of the Narrows, picnic at Zion Lodge, and finish on the easy Pa'rus Trail beside the Virgin River.

Day 4: Large motorhomes cannot use the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway east of Canyon Junction, so drive via Hurricane, Highway 59 and Kanab to Page, about 160 miles (256 km) and 3.5 hours. Walk out to Horseshoe Bend for sunset and camp in Page.

Day 5: Take a Navajo-guided Antelope Canyon tour in the morning, booked ahead, then drive about 140 miles (224 km) via Cameron to the Grand Canyon's East Entrance. Stop at the Desert View Watchtower and the rim viewpoints on the way to Grand Canyon Village, and camp at Mather Campground or Trailer Village RV Park.

Day 6: Watch sunrise from Mather Point and walk part of the Rim Trail, then drive via Williams and old Route 66 through Seligman to Kingman and Hoover Dam, about 260 miles (420 km) and five to six hours. Park in the oversized-vehicle area on the Arizona side, walk across the dam, and camp in Boulder City or at Lake Mead.

Day 7: Empty the tanks and refuel, then drive back to your depot and return the RV by 10am at El Monte RV or Road Bear RV, 11am at Cruise America or 3pm at Travellers Autobarn, avoiding Sundays at the last two. With a later flight, spend the afternoon on the Strip or at the Bellagio fountains.