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

#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).

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.

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 !!!

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 parkThanks

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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rockhillmanor
Explorer II
Mar 31, 2014
Terryallan wrote:
dalejiw25 wrote:
"But that is mostly Northern imports, (We call them Yankees) That do that."

Only a southerner (we call em Hillbillies) would actually know the difference between a hot dog and a brat.

So you are saying that only Southerners, (You don't know what a Hillbilly is) are smart enough to tell the difference between a Hot Dog and a Brat? You are prolly right. And thanks for the compliment. :B. It's pretty sad y'all wouldn't know. :B:S

Ahhh yes, but the Rednecks know how to cook them at a CG. :W
sayoung
Explorer
Mar 31, 2014
Tx state parks are "no display of alcoholic beverage".
"Red SOLO cups" are a required camping tool.
Escargot
Explorer
Mar 31, 2014
California State Parks:

THE POSSESSION AND CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE PROHIBITED IN ALL DAY USE. Alcohol is only allowed in your overnight camp site and you may consume alcohol from a vessel. Please designate drivers both on the road and on your boat. Law Enforcment Rangers arrest an average of 50 visitors a year for drunk driving. Please be smart and safe.

http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=23930
Allworth
Explorer II
Mar 30, 2014
Five Pages??????
azjeffh
Explorer
Mar 30, 2014
bikendan wrote:
Wow, i had no idea so many different state park campgrounds banned alcohol!

Me too! Have never been to a state, federal, or private campground that has banned alcohol. Guess I'll have to keep camping in the southwest :)
pappcam
Explorer
Mar 30, 2014
Up here where I'm from the provincial parks have an alcohol ban in place for the May long weekend and that's it. Other times you can drink but you can't walk around with it.

I assume some privately owned campgrounds may have a no alcohol rule but I've never stayed at one and I assume I never will.

Drinking a beer while sitting in front of a campfire is the definition of camping to me.
bsinmich
Explorer
Mar 30, 2014
We have a private CG her in Holland where the owners are Christian Reformed and don't believe in drinking. No alcohol allowed in their CG.
Veebyes
Explorer II
Mar 29, 2014
The rule is a big stick that the CG has. Whether they use it or not is totally up to the camper. Get hot loud & rowdy & they use the stick. Be quiet & civil & you can drink at your site till you pass out.

Easy.
Terryallan
Explorer II
Mar 29, 2014
dalejiw25 wrote:
"But that is mostly Northern imports, (We call them Yankees) That do that."

Only a southerner (we call em Hillbillies) would actually know the difference between a hot dog and a brat.

So you are saying that only Southerners, (You don't know what a Hillbilly is) are smart enough to tell the difference between a Hot Dog and a Brat? You are prolly right. And thanks for the compliment. :B. It's pretty sad y'all wouldn't know. :B:S
Terryallan
Explorer II
Mar 29, 2014
dodge guy wrote:
Terryallan wrote:
Grit dog wrote:
Ha, illegal to drink beer or grill food while camping?
I don't even know what to say.......
Can't say I've ever even heard of such a thing! Maybe never read the signs??
No beer....that's funny!

The signs say No Alcohol. Does beer have alcohol in it? If so. It's against "Most" campground rules

And "most" campgrounds aren`t going to know I have a beer!

Agree, But that wasn't the post.