Has anyone rated Walmart parking lot experiences?

Another vote for RV Parky, pertinent info for every RVer when going down the road. We have on a few occasions overnighted where we saw fit and were allowed to do so, this freedom is why those of us served our country for. Why would I let some one else dictate their preferences to me, and I don't need to block somebody to keep them from changing who and what I stand for as it can't be done. Here's hoping you have a marvelous time wherever you choose to do so.

An option you may not have considered is Casino's.
Many have areas where you can park at no cost and they all have security on staff. A good list of them is at
www.casinocamper.com

We are travelers more than campers, so we have spend (literally) hundreds of Walmarts, Cabela's, highway rest stops and others. We have only hit a very few that were bad.

We left a casino lot (before we even went in to see a lounge act) because the security guy insisted that we park near the running reefer. This is one of the reasons we try to avoid ONP at truck stops.

On the last excursion, we hit two bad Walmarts. One asked (we always ask the manager) that we park at an edge of the lot that turned out to be very close to a highway ramp. The other was in a more or less rural area, but everybody with a noisy truck had to come and go all night.

I already write for both Trip Adviser and RV Park Reviews, so adding one more would be no big thing. I never noticed that RV Parky had reviews, so I will add that one to my list.

Matt

fulltimedaniel, it is a bit of all you mentioned and more. Now, back to the OP's topic.

Now back to our program....

I think Wal Mart is a fine place to spend a night and I see no reason why a review site is a bad idea. Although personally I think most review sites are "gamed" and do not really offer much in the way of real information.

But the bigger question is WHY does this subject nearly always result in such controversy and harsh words?

What is peoples problem with others staying a night (or 2 or 3 even) in a Wal Mart? Is it just a blind hatred of Wal Mart? Is it Classism? Is it just that a few cannot abide any idea of RV'ing other than what they like to do? This last point is illustrated by two or three responses in a Thread I started about Overlanding as a new part of the RV world.

I just don't get why this mundane subject becomes so contentious.

Thank you for all the helpful responses...............and for those which were edited, all forums seem to have those who just love to stir the pot. (or whatever their motives) Big difference i see in my short time here is a moderator willing to keep the bad from spoiling the good.

Cracker Barrel restaurants and Camping World allow overnight parking.

Whenever we have stayed at a Walmart I have reviewed them on RVParky. Whenever I need to stay in a Walmart, I go to RVParky to read others reviews.

fulltimedaniel wrote:

Kusani wrote:
The OP asked a very simple question:

OP wrote:
Thinking about staying in a couple "no charge" lots heading to our destination Wondering if there is a thread rating these types of places. Feeling of safety? quiet? outdoor lighting?

There is absolutely no reason to come on here and bash the op for that inquiry. We will not put up with needless negative comments, this forum is to be a source of helpful information and it will remain such. Thank you, and continue on please. :)

Agreed completely. There is just too much of that by a few well known folks on this site who cannot abide any kind of Rv'ing or anything else "new" other than what they do.

Thanks for your comment.

Double ditto. Kudos to the moderator.

First timer with a small class C.
Had a pop-up for >30 years.
Traveled from Michigan to the west coast.
When in the middle of no ware, tired, hungry, decided to try a Walmart for the night.
Found a place to park with 10 other RV's.
Cheerfully greeted by the others parked for the night.
Went into store, asked permission to park and was granted.
Bought some things we needed.
Bought a hot meal.
Back to RV, ate, went to bed.
Up in the morning and on our way after a pleasant safe night.
I would pay if they charged.