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TexasShadow
Jul 14, 2017Explorer II
the only federal laws regarding overnight parking or camping will be on national parkland or forest or grassland...any property belonging to the federal government.
camping or parking overnight on national forest lands is found in many places out west of the Mississippi River. National parks require you to stay in designated campgrounds, including dispersed camp sites.
Interstate rest stops frequently have signs forbidding camping, but many rv travelers park overnight while en route to their destinations. Note: they are not camping...just parking, and will be parked with the big trucks.
Same with state highway rest stops.
Many travelers stay overnight at Walmart, but always ASK the manager if it is allowed because some cities forbid it.
camping or parking overnight on national forest lands is found in many places out west of the Mississippi River. National parks require you to stay in designated campgrounds, including dispersed camp sites.
Interstate rest stops frequently have signs forbidding camping, but many rv travelers park overnight while en route to their destinations. Note: they are not camping...just parking, and will be parked with the big trucks.
Same with state highway rest stops.
Many travelers stay overnight at Walmart, but always ASK the manager if it is allowed because some cities forbid it.
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