Walmart overnight stays allowed or not allowed

agesilaus wrote:
I have pulled into many Walmarts (and a number of other supermarkets), fifth wheel in tow, across the country to go shopping while we are traveling. And I have never ever been met with the cops and/or the store management telling us we can't park there. And that includes a number of Florida stores. I don't recall stopping in Brooksville tho. I would have complained to Walmart about that sort of treatment. We always park on the edge of parking lots for the simple reason that it's hard to maneuver the long rig around parking lots.

BK

Dare ya to pull into the walmart down in Marathon for the night. :B

agesilaus wrote:
I have pulled into many Walmarts (and a number of other supermarkets), fifth wheel in tow, across the country to go shopping while we are traveling. And I have never ever been met with the cops and/or the store management telling us we can't park there. And that includes a number of Florida stores. I don't recall stopping in Brooksville tho. I would have complained to Walmart about that sort of treatment. We always park on the edge of parking lots for the simple reason that it's hard to maneuver the long rig around parking lots.

BK

When it works for W-Mart is works, and when it over , it is over

I have pulled into many Walmarts (and a number of other supermarkets), fifth wheel in tow, across the country to go shopping while we are traveling. And I have never ever been met with the cops and/or the store management telling us we can't park there. And that includes a number of Florida stores. I don't recall stopping in Brooksville tho. I would have complained to Walmart about that sort of treatment. We always park on the edge of parking lots for the simple reason that it's hard to maneuver the long rig around parking lots.

BK

donandmax wrote:
We have been rv'n for 23 yrs and have never stayed at a wal mart or any other parking lot. We're certainly not rich. But figure if we can afford a rv we can afford to stay in an rv park. Besides who wants to be rousted out in the middle of the night and forced to move..No parking lots for us.

That sounds like a safe way to do it too. I've been RVing for 30 years and have always stayed at Walmarts, or any other strip shopping center lot that I can when travelling, including when in the whole state of Florida. Pompano Beach, Sarasota, Ft. Meyers, Gainesville/Ocalla, Tallahassee, and Pensacola. I spent over a week at a Walmart right across from Universal Studios amusement park, and never had a bit of trouble while enjoying the sights around Orlando, FL. Several days and nights were spent at a Marriot Courtyard Inn's parking lot too, so I could more easily catch the shuttles to the attractions. I've never had a problem once I pull the drapes and turn-in for the night. I love to travel where it's convenient to be located when travelling too.

Charlie D. wrote:
Don't you mean "NOT" cheap?

yes yes yes yes yes yes yes, My problem is Dyslexia always had it and you can see it in my spelling in the past. Most great people are Dysleixia like me.

"We have been rv'n for 23 yrs and have never stayed at a wal mart or any other parking lot. We're certainly not rich. But figure if we can afford a rv we can afford to stay in an rv park. Besides who wants to be rousted out in the middle of the night and forced to move..No parking lots for us."

We used Walmart once in Texas when we ran way behind schedule on a travel day. We were supposed to stay at a COE CG but at 9 PM were still 20-30 miles away from it, on secondary roads too. The gate would have been locked too.

So we stopped at a Walmart parking lot. It was hot and noisy so I can't say we enjoyed our stay. But it was better than the alternative. We tried to find a commercial CG close by but could not. So I'm glad that they are available if something like that happens again. But I would not plan to stay in one.

BK

Don't you mean "NOT" cheap?

donandmax wrote:
We have been rv'n for 23 yrs and have never stayed at a wal mart or any other parking lot. We're certainly not rich. But figure if we can afford a rv we can afford to stay in an rv park. Besides who wants to be rousted out in the middle of the night and forced to move..No parking lots for us.

Hey a person who is now cheap.

rockhillmanor wrote:

McZippie wrote:

We have been parking lot camping all over Florida, Walgreens, closed gas stations and fast food restaurants are all good.....

Respectively have to disagree with you that ALL accept over night RV parking. Don't know what 'area' in Florida you are RV'ing in but not ALL of them allow overnight parking. In fact in my travels as a full timer Florida has the most Walmarts that do not allow overnight parking.

Central Florida. I've found that just pull into any parking lot with an RV and the police are right there during Snowbird season.

Walmart outside of Brooksville,Fl off I-75.
I pulled in to a Wallmart at 9:00 in the morning that had a sign 'no over night parking' JUST GO GROCERY SHOPPING.

I was met by the local police and the Walmart rent a cop.......said I could not park there.

I explained I was just going into to buy groceries, NOT to park overnight. Nope they said I had to leave. I asked if that meant they were refusing me to SHOP at Walmart? Their answer? Go home and get your car and come back!!!:S

I asked if they were blind and could not see my plates were from Wisconsin and 3,500 miles was a bit of a long drive back and get my car to be able to shop at their @%$# store........I almost got arrested for saying that to the cop.:R

Life could be short when trying to save 7 cents on a loaf of bread.

Back to the OP's question...

My advice is to call the store. Ask for the store Manager and get his / her name. Write their name down and keep it. Ask them where they would like you to park your rig if you visit their store for the night.

Easy peasy, IMHO