We are long time rvers, and until now have always towed a car. We now have a new class C and plan not to tow.Next weekend we are attending an event in Kissimee Fl at Osceloa Heritage Park, A huge venue that has a rodeo arena and a convention building.My question is what is the law regarding the availability of handicap RV sites? They have three areas for rv hookups. All a great distance from the convention center. I am worried our site will be too far to walk. I guess we can invest in mobility scooters. But other similar places we have visited and camped have a few handicap rv sites very close to the event building.thanks Linda

That's an interesting question. I've never noticed handicapped camp sites. But, I wasn't looking.Did you look up the "Americans with Disabilities Act?" Maybe that will furnish an answerOr, contact the local municipality/county where the campground is located. Maybe they have an answer.I think, businesses are required to have handicapped parking available as close as possible to the entrance.But, a campground may be different. Are the handicapped sites where you are going close to the showers/toilets? Possibly, that is the requirement for campgrounds.

Perhaps there is a parking lot shuttle? Call and ask.

I ran into this trying to park my MH at a race track in Ct. in Handicap parking. It is governed by the state according to the disability act. The size or the type of vehicle is not mentioned in the Disability Act. The state sent someone to look the place over and they wanted to sue the track at not cost to me, I did not do that. From then on I just parked there. This is a Handicap parking area not a campground. Check with police first which I also did.

You may want to reconsider your decision not to tow if it is an option. I would suspect you will find many places that provide handicap parking but which is not sized for a motorhome. The mobility scooter idea may be a good one.

We see many campgrounds with handicapped sites, usually close to the restroom and some are either concrete or paved for handicap transport purposes. Although we have a handicap tag, we try to use these sites as a last resort, as there are many that need them more than we do. Also, they are usually closer to the restrooms, which is usually a higher traffic area.

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Naio
Explorer II
Aug 30, 2015
gbopp wrote:
Vet Man wrote:
The state sent someone to look the place over and they wanted to sue the track at not cost to me,

Are you saying the State wanted to sue the racetrack for you because they did not provide handicapped parking spaces for RV's?
And, because you chose to not sue, the state took no action?
Something is seriously wrong with that picture.
Who did the State send to look, the ACLU?

x2. Anyone who defends old people with arthritis must be evil.
bsinmich
Explorer
Aug 30, 2015
I have been able to park my Roadtrek in handicapped spots most of the time. If there is n space available I do have a scooter. I could not get my heavy Ranger Safari anyplace in the Roadtrek so I bought a Travel Scoot that folds and fits under the bed in the RT. It is expensive ($2600.) but folds very small. It seems primitive to the Safari with no dynamic braking, only 1 wheel drive, not as comfortable seat but it fits. I asked about no lock on the power and they said it weighs 29#. Anyone could just pick it up and carry it away. I carry it unfolded in my Vue with only the seat removed and just lift it out.
BB_TX
Nomad
Aug 30, 2015
It is not unusual for campgrounds to have dedicated handicap sites. But I doubt you will find many event centers with oversized handicap parking spaces for motor homes of any size. And I also doubt any law would require such. I can't imagine a law requiring spaces for large MHs in case some one wants to drive their A and park up close to the entrance.
gbopp
Explorer
Aug 30, 2015
Vet Man wrote:
The state sent someone to look the place over and they wanted to sue the track at not cost to me,

Are you saying the State wanted to sue the racetrack for you because they did not provide handicapped parking spaces for RV's?
And, because you chose to not sue, the state took no action?
Something is seriously wrong with that picture.
Who did the State send to look, the ACLU?
Johno02
Explorer
Aug 30, 2015
We see many campgrounds with handicapped sites, usually close to the restroom and some are either concrete or paved for handicap transport purposes. Although we have a handicap tag, we try to use these sites as a last resort, as there are many that need them more than we do. Also, they are usually closer to the restrooms, which is usually a higher traffic area.
wildtoad
Explorer II
Aug 30, 2015
You may want to reconsider your decision not to tow if it is an option. I would suspect you will find many places that provide handicap parking but which is not sized for a motorhome. The mobility scooter idea may be a good one.
Vet_Man
Explorer
Aug 30, 2015
I ran into this trying to park my MH at a race track in Ct. in Handicap parking. It is governed by the state according to the disability act. The size or the type of vehicle is not mentioned in the Disability Act. The state sent someone to look the place over and they wanted to sue the track at not cost to me, I did not do that. From then on I just parked there. This is a Handicap parking area not a campground. Check with police first which I also did.
Tiger4x4RV
Nomad
Aug 30, 2015
Perhaps there is a parking lot shuttle? Call and ask.
gbopp
Explorer
Aug 30, 2015
That's an interesting question. I've never noticed handicapped camp sites. But, I wasn't looking.

Did you look up the "Americans with Disabilities Act?" Maybe that will furnish an answer
Or, contact the local municipality/county where the campground is located. Maybe they have an answer.

I think, businesses are required to have handicapped parking available as close as possible to the entrance.
But, a campground may be different.

Are the handicapped sites where you are going close to the showers/toilets? Possibly, that is the requirement for campgrounds.

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