Long term parking at Walmarts / Cracker Barrel , & ??

[arboristjoe]

HI, I have almost purchased my first teardrop..

How are Walmarts in general about camper parking long term ??

I thought I heard that Cracker Barrels were receptive to RV's as well ??

any other places generally accepting of teardrops parked in their lots frequently ??

All I really need is a place that I can have access to a toilet in the night time in a long term parking situation , since by day I will be working or travelling

open to suggestions

thanks,

joe

[hoytedow]

Flying J and Pilot overnight 1 night limit.

[arboristjoe]

thanks Hoyt ....

I think I will just have to use some networking skills and keep "pounding the pavement" and make some calls when I get to whereever it is that I find a job when I finish my thesis.

later
joe

[mary and bob]

Google "overnighting at walmart" or similar words and you will find all kinds of info, some good and some not so good. The intention of Walmart is a place to stop overnight, not live there, and doing so will probably result in the local manager banning it as that's who makes the decision. I recently emailed Cracker Barrel headquarters and was told they do not allow overnight parking. There was recently a discussion over on the fiberglass RV forum about overnighting at Walmart & Cracker Barrel, and it really comes down to asking the local store manager. Those that "set up camp" put out awnings, coolers, lawn chairs, etc. will probably ruin it for everyone. Also some citys/towns have ordinances banning overnight parking, and local police or security personnel may not allow it. If we're traveling I think I'll try Flying J/ Pilot for a quick overnight stop, buy my fuel & meal there as thanks for the privelage. Bob

[iplay10us2]

Joe:

you might want to look into some of the places that have part time jobs for campers. You get a place to stay, work a little, etc. I don't know what it costs to get info from the link below.

http://www.workamper.com/

[arboristjoe]

thanks Mary and Bob, that makes sense..

and tennis player, that work camping might be my ticket.. I will check it out.

Being a certified arborist who knows how to prune trees right, and also though not an absolute expert yet on Hazard Tree Analysis , I can do some tree risk analysis on
their trees near campsites and paths..

cheers
joe

[Alfred]

Anecdotal info about the Super-Walmart in East Asheville - Which allows overnight RV parking.

It was built right next to the Swannanoa River, where frankly no Walmart should be, but that being said, it is a river-link park abutting the Walmart parking lot.

I think that must be the deal, that they were permitted to build the supercenter there, as long as they kept river access and the park area intact.

So the campers park their RV overnight at the edge of the parking lot, and can see the river from their camper. Picnic tables and benches out there, too. And a sidewalk along the river. So it is almost like camping! It is considered a city park, but can only be accessed in that area through the Walmart parking lot.

Probably the best Walmart camping location, anyway.

AL

[CarlLaFong]

We parked for 2 nights at Walmart in Kalispell, MT. They have a guy in a golf cart that helps you find a spot and guides you into it.

[arboristjoe]

did you have to call ahead for that ??