Becoming an Elk

gwol wrote:
A friend said I should consider becoming an Elk. Supposedly they have campgrounds all over the country and fairly inexpensive. Has anyone stayed at an Elk RV camp and do you need to be an Elk to camp at their camp sites.

Yes, you need to sign up to become an Elk member in order to use any Elks lodge RV facility. My dues are $160 per year. You have to have an current Elks member sponsor you to be considered for membership, then you will go through a initiation process. Elk membership prices will vary slightly in different lodges. The RV facilities are based on first come, first served, no reservations. There is a limit to how many days you can stay at a particular Lodge. Generally about 10 days, then you have to vacate for a day and then you can reregister. You can buy Elks RV directory set up by regions , state by state. The USA is divided into 4 regions and each directory covers a region. The Directory will give you all the information about the facility and accomations. Some Elks lodges do not have RV facilities but most do. Most Elks lodges will allow you to park in there parking lot if all the RV sites are full, so you at least have a place to stay overnight buy you still have to be a Elks member. You have to show your Elks ID card every Lodge you want to use. The prices are generally about 50% of what you would pay in a normal/public RV park. Email privately if you want more information.
You should NOT join the Elks Organization if using the RV facilities is the basis of your decision to join. Being a Elks member in good standing is much more than just finding a cheap place to RV.