Campervan rentals Upper Lake, CA

Upper Lake is a relaxed gateway for drivable RV trips, with a mix of lake shoreline, rolling hills and forested roads that suit nimble vehicles. A campervan makes it easy to thread narrower country routes and pull into scenic overlooks without the parking and maneuvering constraints of larger rigs. Staying mobile around Upper Lake lets you change plans on the fly, whether chasing sunsets, finding quiet trailheads or sampling local diners. The town’s compact center and nearby services make resupply and short overnight stops straightforward for self-contained travelers.

From Upper Lake you can access shoreline viewpoints and boat-access areas that reward low-speed exploration and easy pullouts for photos. Anderson Marsh State Historic Park offers accessible trails and interpretive areas reached by paved roads suitable for most drivable RVs. A scenic drive along Highway 20 provides sweeping valley views and convenient paved pullouts, and the highway is generally wide enough for larger rigs with occasional winding stretches to navigate carefully. Exploring these routes from Upper Lake gives a good mix of water, marshland and foothill scenery without long backcountry drives.