RV motor home size limits in State Parks

Question

I am in the process of looking to purchase a Class A motor home for retirement in a few years.I know there are size restrictions for state parks/ federal parks. For instance can I buy a 40' motor home and tow my Prius and disconnect Prius before i go to state parks and still be in the guide lines for a 40' site.What kind of size issues will I run into? Or do state parks offer additional parking for your tow vehicles? I have not yet determined what size motor home i will be purchasing.I will be towing a Toyota Prius with me and will be living in Motor home full time. Any advice would be appreciated.  Thanks

ca_traveler · Answer

If the MH fits then you're OK as there will be parking somewhere. With a 40' site and 40' towable RV there has to be a place to park the TV and it's usually at the site.

bill_satellite · Answer

Yes.  The site length refers to the coach length but there will also be room for a tow car.  Not all State parks will fit a 40' so be sure you know the length restrictions before you go.  We have run into many which have 35-36' max length.

lwiddis · Answer

How many times are you going to post this? (Two hours ago!) TWO identical posts. I agree. Time for you to retire.

pigman1 · Answer

Despite restrictions at state and US sites, our experience is Don't ask, don't tell. I've camped in numerous sites where the park was "restricted to ???" and have been told "if it fits, you're fine. Try it and see". As long as you're not hanging out into the roads, in the mud, or pushing telephone pole blocks or rocks, no one will bother you. This is our experience in over 250,000 miles of RVing.

lwiddis · Answer

“our experience is Don't ask, don't tell“Meaning ignore the rules, we are special and hopefully we won’t get caught? Very mature.

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