10 FREE Places to RV Park Overnight
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I pulled into a rest area in Mississippi and there were signs that said no overnight parking. I asked the onsite Security if there was a place that I could park and charge up batteries and just rest a bit but not take up spaces that trucks might need. He showed me where to park and then told me I could stay until the morning and wouldnt' be bothered. Kudos and many thanks to the State of Mississippi.
As a pastor's wife we have had many people park Mon - Fri in the church parking lot.
After attending Mass the priests are more than happy to help you
I would also agree, but as a matter of courtesy, I would always ask for permission first.
Depends on the Church big time. It's usually parishiners that are the security, and freakout for anything out of ordinary. So, just ask, and usually not a problem unless you have heavy metal paintings on the side and we can't tell if it's abadoned RV or not.
@@ellkir1521
We hang beautiful wood and oil paintings on the side. And yes, they are very heavy, but maybe not as heavy as metal ones. Thanx for reminding us.👍🏽
That's very encouraging to hear! My husband and I will be going to a church conference in a different state and wondered about that! We just bought a motor home because we were tired of paying for hotels and getting dirty rooms. 😕 Of course we'd call first to see if it's okay with the church. 👍🏿
We stayed overnight at a Cracker Barrel and Flying J on our first long RV trip from PA to Florida. Both had RV parking. I asked permission, both places had designated RV parking. At the Cracker Barrel we were the only ones when we got there, but the RV lot was full by morning. In both places I felt that it was safe place to park overnight.
I'm a truck driver just wanted to suggest a couple you missed. I use Home Depot and Lowes they usually don't mind unless in a congested area. There is a Cabela's on I 75 in north Ga exit 277 with Rv parking.
Brian Still Thank you for the tip Brian! There is a HUGE Cabela’s just north of Fort Worth off of I35W. I believe they allow as well. Godspeed!
Thank you for your additional information may I ask how long they allow us to park our RV in their parking lot?
I am glad through out the video you say to call first and stay only 1 night. I am a manager at Home Depot and you would not believe how often i chase people off our property who think it is their right to live there. Sometimes even having to call the police to have them removed. It dosnt matter how much space there is or how big the parking lot is, it is private property. people need to remember and respect that. Stay one night, dont make a mess and move on
When I was a youngster almost 50 years ago my parents and I stayed a couple nights in a police station parking lot, with permission of course. It was an urban area but I doubt if it gets much safer than that.
If you are a moose lodge member you can park overnight for free , there are 2400 moose lodges in the u.s. and Canada . The people are friendly and often times they have home cooked meals on certain nights . I know people who pretty much travel from lodge to lodge . Also many lodges have there own campgrounds .
How do I become a member
I've stayed overnight in hospital parking lots. They are usually pretty full of vehicles and have vehicles coming and going all hours of the day and night so it is easy to stealth in them, if you are in a van or smaller RV. A larger RV may be doable in a larger hospital's parking lot if you stay out in the fringe areas of the lot.
I was told by a Wal Mart manger not to ask. If you ask, walmart assumes liability cause they know your there. If you dont ask technically your trespassing and Wally World has no liability. Cabela's and Bass Pro shops same place. Eastern PA has two. They have dog kennels, water and dump stations. Very accommodating to rv'ers.
Thank you guys for your concern of truck drivers! Since I am one, it means a lot! That being said, if you guys mind truckstop etiquette as you said, you’re more than welcome as long as you park in normally. I would not suggest putting your slides out if she’s got them because that poses a big problem
Thank you for mentioning those truckstops bc it's about the only place us Truckers are allowed anymore. Appreciate it. 😊
I used to deliver camping trailers and motorhomes to dealers from the factories. One of my favorite spots has turned out to be church parking lots, except for Saturday night's. I have even filled my water tank with their spickets, on my personal camper. Stopping on the car side of rest parks and taking up a few spaces has also worked well and I've never had a problem.
On the way to North Carolina from New Orleans, we stayed overnight in a Camping World parking lot. I just called them first and the Manager said it would not be a problem. Been going on a few RV trips over the past year and loving it and partly thanks to ya’ll. Learning a lot from your videos. Thanks
We had never noticed the little RV in the corner of Cracker Barrel signs! Thanks for that tip!
Our most frequent problem with casinos is the smoking. And yes they often times have small dedicated areas for non-smokers but sometimes they don't have doors to them and then you just smell the same amount of smoke as you do anywhere else in the casino. But we do think them for allowing us to Camp there
Hotels. In an emergency situation, I noticed a hotel with a lot of empty space in their parking lot. I was ready to rent a room, if necessary. They had no problem with me staying in their lot, free!
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TIP: To deal with loud sounds and running trucks, we use a meditation sound machine to sleep to. It makes Rain, Thunder, Wind, Brook/Stream, Forest and AC Fan. This is much easier to train yourself to sleep to and it usually blocks out noises like heavy trucks or Semi Refers pretty good. We discovered this because we lived for decades next to a Garbage Truck company. We REALLY love being out and about now and the sound machine (I think $19 from Bed Bath and Beyond) was a great find. We recently seen a new one with clock and alarm and mood lighting with sound machine at Aldi's Grocery store on their gift/item isle. We might stop at one and get it to retire the old one.
As a trucker, I agree with your views on truck stop parking. Thanks for explaining to those who may not understand.
So if I may ask you, and please believe me when I say I'm not trying to start anything negative - is there as much animosity among truckers toward RV'ers as I've heard some folks claim? If so, what can be done to ease it? I've never had any problems myself.
@@jimloth6091 As a trucker for 38 years I can tell you a small percentage of drivers resent RVs in "their" parking spots especially if the parking is full. They are working and subject to federal hours of service rules. You can actually be risking damage to your rig parking (AMONG) the big rigs. When parking at truck stops try not to park (AMONG) the big rigs and you should be okay. Four wheel RVs parked in a regular car spot are of no concern. If the truck stop has an RV section that shouldn't be a problem either. Sure, RVs park with the big trucks but you should realize your taking more of a risk.
Great list for us to keep in mind as we get traveling more. We love the benefits of the RV community sharing their tips and advice.
good info thx
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As a converted Mini-van Gypsies my wife and I always find places to spend the night .Casino Parking, Truck Stops , Park And Rides, Churches , Bowling Alleys, Hospital parking lots . My van is stealth It had it's own refillable water supply , Roof top shower , Portable gas generator that is quite quiet. Solar Panel that will run a hot plate , a single Coleman burner . Blacked out windows. and a Pee tube with a P-trap, tank, and a drain built it . Using a my portable crapper is a bit tough in parking lots , so I just go inside where we park . Airport parking lots are also a great place. 8 bucks a night to sleep is not bad . Apartment house parking visitors parking is also a good option . Always park away from the main entrance
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When I had my travel trailer I preferred picnic areas to rest stops here in Texas and Oklahoma because of the quiet and lack of traffic in most cases. I have found that some very small towns do have a few places for overnighters near their police stations. In fact, one place had a $1 overnight fee payable at the PD desk inside! Talk about a safe place to sleep...
Nice! I wish more towns had similar policies for RV overnight stops.
I travel in a van with a bed in it so it's somewhat easier for me. I've parked at truck stops and try to find the most unobtrusive place to park. Often in the parking lot
under a lighed area. Then in the morning I'll get breakfast there and fill up with gas. It's important to respect everybody.
Also, I stayed at casino in the overflow parking lot. I thought I'd go in and loose ten dollars to pay for my overnight parking but what happened was I played
a slot for about fourty minutes and left with an extra ten dollars. I tried.
State camp grounds aren't free but they're usually not very expencive and quite often have showers and very nice natural scenery.
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As my wife and I fine tune our RV travel when we go down the road, we will definitely be using your good information, tips, etc., Thank you for all the info and if you ever get time to get your ham radio licenses, really helps to keep in touch with the outside world when dry camping in the wilderness beyond the cell range. 73's & safe travels👍 🚐
Have you guys tried Passport America if you join their club usually the spots at campgrounds are about $20 a day. It’s only $44 a year of membership. God bless and keep you guys safe
Great tips! I have stayed at all of the mentioned locations. I generally prefer a Cracker Barrel which I like their breakfast anytime. A truck stop with the designated RV spots is nice and they also usually have a nice restaurant like a Dennys, dump, water, propane are available, and you can freshen up with a nice LONG hot shower! Saves on depending on the resources of the RV.
I will not stay at a truck stop that doesn't have the designated RV spots. Truckers need the space!
Thanks for sharing the tips!
The truck stops have RV parking cause they don't care about the drivers, they try to make money they don't care how.
Again we are not there by choise, we're one a schedule this means that
1) if I'm short on time and your in line at cashier, I may have to leave and might not get food that day or water.
2) I was in a area where there was no truck stop and need a shower and your in line for a shower, then I might have to go more days without a shower.
All because you were there unnecessarily.
Thx a lot Dan.
In the Pacific Northwest, especially Washington and Oregon we have had good luck over night parking at boat ramps. We always try to leave early and tuck into an out of the way spot. You will hear fisherman at all hours but they are generally courteous.
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Thank you so much! 😊
for rest areas I just found this on motorhomes-usa
"It is important to note that overnight RV parking is prohibited at roadside rest stops in the USA, except in the following states:
Arizona
Arkansas
Connecticut
Illinois (only on Illinois Toll Road)
Indiana (only on Indiana Toll Road)
Kansas
Nevada
New Mexico
New York (emergencies only)
Ohio (only on Ohio Turnpike)
Oklahoma
Oregon (14-hour limit)
Texas
Virginia
In all other states, violators risk receiving a fine if caught."
This was a great "follow-up" to your Wal-Mart video. Your drone footage is so awesome and has become an integral part of your videos. Keep up the great work.
Kudos, I knew you guys would do the Free Parking video right, unlike some others who have less helpful and even bad advice on free parking. Well done.
Outstanding topic! Wonderful information! This answered some questions for us! Thank you for putting this video together!
Thanks for the info. I have been on the road a little over a year now and figured out most of those right away. One you forgot to mention, Maybe you have not tried it is Church parking lots. I have stayed at well over 20 church parking lots in the last year with Zero problem. Word of advice. Don't stay on a Saturday night. It was maybe my 5th church parking overnight. I did not realize it was Saturday night. Well, They had a 6am mass on Sunday morning. Talk about an embarrassing wake up call. EVEN with that know one said anything and I was fine.
Do you ask permission or just park?
Aktivly on the road, we’ve never tried it, but good to know!
Hahaha! Some pastors that I know would have loved to have you stay on a Satursay night. Although they would have invited you to church Sunday morning.
Always value your advice. Love and appreciate you two.
We just had to pull over and spend the night in a business driveway. We lost an axle on I95. Limped it to what we thought was an RV shop. We called the local law enforcement agencies and told them where we were and the address of the place we was at. They said that fine. The next morning the owner was understanding and let us fix our rig in his lot. Happened out side of Mystic CT.
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Ha Ha - thanks for answering my question, that list was just sent to my phone to store as a message!
I'm not an RV'er but when I was coming back from a long road trip, I was amazed that I cannot just stop and sleep in my own car in this "Free" country. Only other option was to spend $70 just for sleeping 5 hours on a dirty bed.
For years I slept on a mattress in the back of my van at mainly Walmarts or truck stops. I put up shades on the windows. I never had problems. Like you, I did not want to spend 70$ just to sleep a few hrs. Now I notice more and more security in their lots.
We don't get to travel as much as we would like yet but we do travel and have used most of your suggested places with no problems, we do patronize the business's as much as possible, it's just good business!! Thank you for all your info and keep making more videos!!🚙
Cabelas in Bristol Virginia (exit 5) has been a great place to stop for us. We were just there a few days ago on our way home from Gulf Shores Alabama.
Another great video Sean & Kristy. Thanks for sharing!
Y’all always have the best tips!!! Love your channel
Hi, I've had some luck with hospital parking lots. If you come in after 7pm day working
staff & visitors have usually left for the day
and lots are usually large and fairly empty.
Will check in with security if they are around. Will advise
that you will be gone
by 7 or 8am before day
traffic arrives. Security
staff is usually very accommodating.
I love sleeping next to a big rig idling. The rumble puts me right to sleep.
You're going to think I'm demented but the smell of diesel exhaust makes me happy. Pleasantly reminds me of my long summer vacations years ago on a diesel powered fishing boat.
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@@MikeNaples : I think those diesel fumes have rotted your brain! 😁
@@MikeNaples It reminds me of Greyhound trips and the smell of the depots. Good times.
If you're parking in places that are intended for trucks because you don't know how to plan your trip impark in an appropriate place you are an a******. People that do this should be fined. Now that truck driver will have to drive another couple of hours probably violating his logbook trying to find a place to sleep so he doesn't kill your wife and kids in a minivan.
I have stopped at Cabela's but I haven't checked since Pro Bass Shops bought them out. If it's a weekday, you can always try a church's parking lot in an emergency. We also have stayed in municipal and library parking lots, after clearing it with local PD.
You could also, as a last resort, call the non-emergency number of the local police department and they would likely know a spot.
As far as rest areas are concerned there are a couple of Service plaza is on the Ohio Turnpike which have actual RV parking separate from truck parking and I have electrical shore power…
When it comes to truckstops flying J is typically good about having RV parking in front of the building as opposed to taking truck spots in the back of the building.
American freedom Logistics Yes. They are in every other Rest Stop on the Ohio Turnpike. $20 per night with electric. The State Police do check for your payment slip in your windshield.
We are members of Planet Fitness, we have stayed at a few on our travels. As with most you should call and as for overnight or days of permission. They state they have over 1432 locations in 49 states. And as a member you might want to work out, the $10.00 a month charge generally is go for your home location.
I slept in a California Hwy 5 rest stop on the front seat of my quad cab truck. If you're exhausted enough you don't even hear traffic! I crashed for 7 blissful hours after driving from near the Canadian border! A first experience for me, but I could not drive another mile. Any port in a storm!!!
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Excellent information. Very accurate and good information. I have found all the places to stay from a lot of years of RV travel experience.
Always enjoy the videos.. Good information .Thanks!
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Great video. Very informative. Another place you can sometimes stop at, for a minimum price if you are a member, is a camping world. Some have water and electric hookups and a dump station.
As a retired Over the Road Trucker, thank you for saying "stay out of the trucker park areas". For us it's a LEGAL issue when to park and where. For you it's convenience. Don't park with the rigs period please. Also if a lot looks empty, wait and see what happens later in the day. All the best out there.
Hey if I’m tired and can’t drive any longer I’ll park there. But not normally
@@Daggercrossover Hi Steve for sure do what you need to do. My point wasn't really clear. Empty trucker parking areas are very hard to find in much of the country. Trucks parking on off ramps isn't safe. Anyhow Hope you have as much fun RVing as my wife and I do.
Cheers.
Your guys' drone footage is amazing! Well done. Thank you for the tips, very informative.
Colorado Springs has outlawed RV parking unless in a RV Park. No streets, no Walmart, nothing! Just North of the city, in Monument, is a very nice Walmart that is RV friendly.
Thanks guys! Hubby and I are getting ready to do this!
I love where you stopped in Apalach, there is even a good amount a spots right in town.
Awesome . The video yes, but even more how both of you interact so respectfully. ❤
We are looking forward to trying all these places. Thanks for the video. Hope all is well with you guys.
We are going to be full-time RVing, so watching all the videos to learn all the pros and cons. Thanks for sharing!
Understood Kristy. Thanks again for all that you!
I might add, that many fast food places have Truck/RV parking, as well as many smaller mom/pop restaurants. In the Keystone State, there are numerous pull over and rest areas to be found(although a bit noisy with late night semi-truck traffic going by).
I dig the "where's Seemore" drone footage. Great video! We live by Cabelas (best so far is Hamburg, PA.) and have stayed at quite a few. We've stayed at THE ABSOLUTE BEST pullout EEVVAA in Newfoundland! On the way to Niagra Falls, we had to pull over in Rochester, NY. at a truck stop. There were some "lurkers", but they did their thing and left. We really enjoy using our TT in the heat of battle on the road, generator, cooking, and staying out in the wild of humanity. The "spidey sense" does have to come into effect sometimes and we just leave. Looking forward to a UP trip in the Summer.
One of these days swift might get in a parking contest with you at the truck stop.
thanks for the suggestions. sometimes county fair grounds have RV parking.
Bowling Green, KY Cabela’s has a dump station. Right off of I65 😊
I like Bowling Green alot. I live in Evansville and go there several times a year for car shows and swap meets.
Great info been asking this question where to park for just passing through situations. Thanks you have answered my questions. See you on the road.
Love the video and info... We travel with our RV from place to place with a plan... Usually off the road by 2:00 pm... No need for freebees...
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Buccees is ridiculous (in a good way, haha). It's one of those places you gotta see...
My wife and I are really considering the RV life. We are scheduled to retire (early I'm 51 she's 57) within 2 years. This video had some great tips. Subscribed!
As a trucker, I can tell you that there is a national shortage of parking for us drivers. Rest areas, truckstops, pull overs, and other place like this is our only really parking. We have to plan ahead and so should you. As a RVer too, I have park at casino, Box stores, Hardware stores and even called the last minute to rv park to get a spot at night so I will not take up a spot from a driver that is working. But then again, I am usually driving by 0500 and stopping by 1700 that night. I can relax and have alittle fun instead of worrying about a place to park. I only had one issue but I managed to get it to a box store and next morning, fix the issue. Part store was next door.
Yes these spots are free, but just remember that a truckers need it more then you. You are supposed to be having fun not stuck a rest area or truck stop.
Great video guys! Informative and very pleasant.
Great video. I am a newbie looking to get an RV and your channel has been very informative.
Cemeteries over night are also great - quiet and secluded.
Most cemeteries lock their gates at night but nice story.
Don’t get locked in!
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Thanks guy! Looking to get back on the road in about 5 months, and knowing is half the battle! Be safe out there 🙏👍💞
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I am impressed by how good the truckers are at parking those monsters . Thank you for the good tips. If I don't want to look at the empty scenery , I will drive at night, the traffic is light , mosty big trucks on the road.
Thank you Sean and Christy for your first rate videos. I would like to mention that any RVers traveling through Tehachapi, Calif. be advised that there is a brand new Walmart as of August of 2019. Unfortunately there are signs in the parking lot prohibiting overnight stays......sorry.
Chuck & Kim,Tehachapi, Ca.
Love the M and A home / driveway spot..... Great video.
THANK YOU BOTH FOR THIS BIG 10....GREAT INFORMATION MY FRIEND.
I enjoy your videos!! My wife and I are also in Alabama (Hartselle). Retired and have been camping longer than the 47 years we've been married. Actually, we camped for our honeymoon! F350 dually powerstroke is our tv and a Cedar Creek fifth wheel is our home on the road. Hope we run into y'all sometime.
Thank you so much! I appreciate the information. I don’t know what it is, though, I love sleeping at rest areas. I have lived in the country my entire life, but something about the noises of traffic and people moving around makes me sleep better. I’ve been told it’s where it keeps you in a lighter sleep, so it’s not good long term. Lol. Thanks again!
Good info, thanks. Watch that truck stop thing. An RV parked at an odd angle at a truck stop that I was in overnight in Ohio. I had an early morning delivery not far away. Good thing I woke up early. It took some skilled maneuvering to get my truck out of that situation. I consider that an isolated incident. I ask the RVers out there to watch out for that type of situation.
my friends that have a classa a motor home, have stayed at big hotel parking lots, you may have to pay 24 hour parking, but its usually cheap, and they have gone swimming in the pools and sometimes worked out in the hotel gym, and of course eaten , at the ones that have restraunts.
Never thought of shopping malls, thanks. Cracker Barrel is always my first choice :-) we did a church once. We did an Elks Club once. Also have ever stayed on the road near hotels.
Thank you for your courtesy I was a trucker for 28 years a lot of those spots are definitely needed for trucks I have seen RVs in crowded truck stops where tired truckers would come in myself being one of them and have to find another place to go because an RV was there and I too enjoy my RV plus like you said it's extremely noisy at night when you're trying to sleep even myself would try to park way away from reefer trailers they just drive me crazy
A place you might check out Michigan is State Forest Campgrounds. All but 4 are first come first served, that said they have vault toilets and no running ( a pump) but hey it's a place to stay. They're probably pretty crowded on the weekend, us michiganders like our fishing but during the week I wouldn't think it would be a problem, especially before Memorial Day and after Labor Day. I also wouldn't pull in there with a 43 ft. Diesel Pusher.
Great video. Wondering when you two are going to hit the road again. Soon I hope... 🤠
I've had good luck scouting truck stops via Google Maps satellite and street views. Sometimes they have dedicated RV spots or just available pull-through spots that will work. Sometimes they have a gravel overflow area that doesn't tend to fill up. Some of them also have awkward hard-to-use spots in corners or where signs are partially blocking the spot so they work OK for a small or medium RV but not a semi.
Oregon has some great Casinos you can stay for free. Our favorites are Seven Feathers on hwy 5 and on the way to the coast from Salem is Spirit Mountain. Both have fantastic buffets. We try to time it in time for dinner!
#6, is beautiful.
Thanks for sharing.
Cabela's is excellent. Depending where you are, they have a lot of great services. Of course you can always go inside and take a free "tour" of all the attractions.
Wildlife Management Areas and some National Forest have free camping areas that do accommodate RV's.
Valuable video for living large for RV'ers. Thanks
Very good information, I think we have tried them all. Think about Costco in rural areas, as they close early and open late