Barbecue + beer: Is it ok in every RV camp ?

Terryallan wrote:
For your beer. There is a reason they invented the RED solo cup. In moderation, over doing will get you an early check out, and a ride to the local Police station.

Yup, this will get you ejected.

.. Some grill Brats. But that is mostly Northern imports, (We call them Yankees) That do that.

Yea, Go Bears, Go Packers and grill those Beer Brats! :B

rockhillmanor wrote:

Terryallan wrote:
For your beer. There is a reason they invented the RED solo cup. In moderation, over doing will get you an early check out, and a ride to the local Police station.

Yup, this will get you ejected.

.. Some grill Brats. But that is mostly Northern imports, (We call them Yankees) That do that.

Yea, Go Bears, Go Packers and grill those Beer Brats! :B

Sounds like somebody is bipolar cheering for da Bears and the Packers in the same sentence.

Hi everyone.

Sorry for the word "barbecue". We are only 2 (later 4) and don't want to eat an entire pig. I mean using an small charcoal grill to prepare some meat.

But... if I hadn't used that word we wouldn't had the great music composed by
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We like barbecue+beer and have some basic questions about this:

1 - Is it acceptable/legal to have a barbecue with beer at all RV Parks, even at state parks and a good rest area ?

2 - At some RV parks firecamps signs and firerings options are showed. Does this means that we can have an barbecue at that places ?

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#1 No, a lot of places prohibit beer. Generally though, if you are minding your business and not bothering anyone else they don't enforce the no beer rules. Rest areas... that is usually considered a public area and its usually illegal to drink in public. Police will usually enforce that law.

#2 What do you mean by barbecue? Do you just mean a grill and cooking over an open fire? If so, you can do that just about anywhere (unless there is a wildfire risk).

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Every campground has it's own set of rules. Some are more restrictive about open fires and alcohol use than others, so there's no general rule. Rest areas are for resting, not camping. Fires, BBQ's, etc, are generally not permitted. Alcohol use in a rest area would be subject to the applicable state laws regarding open containers, etc.

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According to your sig. I see your in Florida. I can't comment on Florida law but here In Michigan most of the State parks are posted no alcohol. Private parks are at the owners discretion. As for rest areas, Most are adjacent to the freeway. There is basically a zero tolerance for drinking and driving In Michigan. If the police conclude that you even look visibly impaired, they will haul you away. So beware of the States laws that you pass through. Not that I condone drinking but do it responsibly and, where applicable, incognito. ;-)
Happy camping and Cheers !!!

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airton.aragao wrote:

We like barbecue+beer and have some basic questions about this:

1 - Is it acceptable/legal to have a barbecue with beer at all RV Parks, even at state parks and a good rest area ?

No, not at all RV Parks...many are starting to prohibit it....rest areas generally no...

2 - At some RV parks firecamps signs and firerings options are showed. Does this means that we can have an barbecue at that places ?

Check with the park

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It varies from place to place and depends on whether you staying in a State or Federal or private campground. Private campgrounds make their own rules and they vary widely. We camp mostly in California state campgrounds and have never seen a ban on alcohol. Generally, the rule is you're not supposed to take your beer outside of your campsite, though I seen it done all the time, ie, people walking around looking at other rigs with a beer in their hand. While in your campsite, you can do whatever you want so long as your not disturbing your neighbors. In 10 years of camping, I found most people keep to themselves and don't bother anyone so the alcohol question never comes up. Other states may be more restrictive.

As to BBQ, I've never seen any restrictions on it, though private campgrounds likely have stricter rules.

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Define BBQ?

Most anywhere grilling is fine. I don't suggest you dig a hole to do a pig!

Government parks are usually posted no alcohol. They don't go around and check but if are overly loud or causing a disturbance the alcohol gives them a reason to expel you from the park.

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Now days some parks are banning open fires. No fire pits ect, but they allow grills and smokers. Ex. Topsail Hills State Park at Santa Rosa Beach has the no open fire rule in the camper section.

Most RV parks have a no alcohol rule, but many wink at the rule,as long as you don't get too loud or cause complaints.

Some places give a pass to alcohol as long as it's in a different container. Ex. Beer or Wine in a glass gets the wink and nod,
but Beer in a bottle or beer can doesn't.
Some seem to look the other way if you are older, and mind your own business.

Unequal enforcement seems to be the rule, rather than the exception, when it comes to alcohol.

I believe alcohol use in rest areas is against the law nearly every where. Too close to the highway, and would lead to drunk driving.

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rockhillmanor wrote:

Terryallan wrote:
For your beer. There is a reason they invented the RED solo cup. In moderation, over doing will get you an early check out, and a ride to the local Police station.

Yup, this will get you ejected.

.. Some grill Brats. But that is mostly Northern imports, (We call them Yankees) That do that.

Yea, Go Bears, Go Packers and grill those Beer Brats! :B

Sounds like somebody is bipolar cheering for da Bears and the Packers in the same sentence.

Yup moved from Illinois side to just over the border into Wisconsin.
Made watching football games in the bar a real challenge.

airton.aragao wrote:
We like barbecue+beer and have some basic questions about this:

1 - Is it acceptable/legal to have a barbecue with beer at all RV Parks, even at state parks and a good rest area ?

2 - At some RV parks firecamps signs and firerings options are showed. Does this means that we can have an barbecue at that places ?

Thanks

Short answer: NO.. Most state, federal and other governmental parks forbid beer, and if there is a burn ban out may have issues with the BBQ as well (though as a contained fire they should not).

If they have firerings then, outside of an area wide burn ban, they allow campfires.. Burn bans are issued by the Fire Dept when conditions favor runaway fires (IE: Forest fires) so please respect them... However, as noted above, a BBQ with an ENCLOSED firepit... May still be allowed, Depending.

But Beer in governmental parks is a No NO, so his hard liquor.

airton.aragao wrote:
We like barbecue+beer and have some basic questions about this:

1 - Is it acceptable/legal to have a barbecue with beer at all RV Parks, even at state parks and a good rest area ?

2 - At some RV parks firecamps signs and firerings options are showed. Does this means that we can have an barbecue at that places ?

Thanks

The real answer to this is. 'murica!!!!!!!
And if alcohol isnt allowed, red solo cup it sir.

Terryallan nailed it nearly completely. In NC they serve hushpuppies with it. so wrong! Hushpuppies are served with sea food.

Some of those from 'up north' think grilling is barbecuing. it ain't. ;)

Horsedoc wrote:
Terryallan nailed it nearly completely. In NC they serve hushpuppies with it. so wrong! Hushpuppies are served with sea food.

Some of those from 'up north' think grilling is barbecuing. it ain't. ;)

I was told by some very nice folks in a Dancyville, TN plantation house that "hush puppies" were dog food, chunks of deep fired dough tossed to the noisy dogs with a yelled "HUSH, puppy!"
I don't think Mister Perry or Miss Janey would have lied to this Northern sailor boy. My, but their Sunday after-church dinners were WONDERFUL!!
Ennyhoo, yes, breaded catfish filets and hush puppies is GREAT!! Sadly, there is no place around here to get really GOOD stuff.
No, grilling is NOT real barbecue. Grilling is done in minutes, real barbecue takes hours!

Oh, yeah, the answer to the OP question: As with so many things, IT DEPENDS!

Horsedoc wrote:
Terryallan nailed it nearly completely. In NC they serve hushpuppies with it. so wrong! Hushpuppies are served with sea food.

Some of those from 'up north' think grilling is barbecuing. it ain't. ;)

We eat Hushpuppies with everything. BBQ, Seafood, Just whatever. At Southern Fish Camps. (Restaurants found in the South, and specializing in fish of all kinds) They are appetizers.
Do you know where Hushpuppies came from?
The Old South. In those days. Larger houses (Plantations) had the kitchen in a building separate from the main house. So that if the kitchen burned, The house would not. Servants would have to carry the food from the kitchen to the house. So naturally the dogs would come, and try to get the food. As most Southern meals consist of something breaded, and fried. They would makes balls of breading, Fry it, and throw them to the dogs, Saying Hush! Puppy, Hush! Puppy. And Hushpuppies were born.

Of course Outdoor, Southern Fish Fries take credit for it as well, as they would make Hushpuppies while frying the fish to throw to the dogs, Hollerin. Hush Puppy.

I smell something and it ain't BBQ.