No campground spots available, what to do?

Where ya goin'?

Heading up to Maine, but wanted to make stops in Salem Mass and Rhode Island. We were able to get a resv in Maine finally, but the other stops are a NoGo. Nothing within even 45 min from those other stops.

Also what does everyone do with any pets if you may want to tour a town but leave an animal behind? We will have our Jeep in tow and wanted to see some towns, but maybe not take my 200+lb Mastiff with us.

I'd leave the dog at a kennel at home.

We will never kennel our dogs. We have taken them with us for our other trips that weren't such long distances. I don't see the point in having pet friendly parks if everyone says to kennel your pets. On previous beach trips we have been able to leave them behind in our RV with no problems for short periods of time.

If your dog is well behaved (no barking), he can stay in the motor home. For us and the dog, the motor home is as much home as our sticks and bricks. That is one reason we love the RV - we can take the dog with us.

As far as no campsite, I would check with RV Park Reviews if you have not done so to make sure you have not missed a park. There are also web sites for free places to park - maybe someone can help with the web addresses.

We had a nephew's wedding this Spring in another state, so I googled some area town websites and found a beautiful little campground. Well maintained, with electric service and nice dump station on site. I think it was $8 per day. So I suggest you try small towns.

Thank you, I have been searching and had my wife on the lookout as well.

When you get in the area you want to visit start asking the locals (truck stops, Restaurants, etc.) You might even contact the chamber of commerce in the town before hand. Maybe think out of the box a little and also check to see if any trailer parks might have a "spot" for a few day's. Also, equine camps. You can find these by stopping at an animal feed store and asking.

Sorry on no reservations we try to book out well in advance it seems the days of (lets go camping) are gone. As for your dog we take ours with us everywhere, he thinks the 5th wheel is home as much as our home. You might want to spend some nights at home with the RV and keep the dog with you in it. it is always fun to tinker with the RV keep the dog involved the whole time you tinker. It will become home to him or her.