Walmart

BarneyS wrote:
....We have stayed overnight several times in a Walmart lot while traveling

when we could not find a campground open

but have never been completely comfortable doing so for the above reason.

I would much prefer finding a campground and paying for a secure spot for the night.

I don't think that is being "dumb".
Barney

Just a little unknow tip that I learned from a seasoned traveler.
You can pull into almost all CG's no matter what time or after closing time stated.

Yup! Blew me away when the people I was traveling/following to a sports venue with, decided they couldn't drive anymore and at "10:00 at night" we just pulled off the interstate into a CG!!!

Most have a sign on main office for "Late arrivals". And usually a drop box for checks or a sign that says please check in in the morning, and a map where to park or a statement find an open spot up front that they leave open for travelers. It is an accepted procedure at all CG's that aren't gated. Even if there is no sign just pull in.

Of course it is based on the honor system which all us honest campers are or should be. That we WILL check in in the morning to pay for our stay.

I have since then stopped at hundreds of CG's that were closed at night in my travels as a full timer. Pull in, park, and pay in the morning!:C

Also, ALL KOA ALWAYS has an information box for late arrivals posted and a parking map and accept late arrivals as a franchise. Whether you have called ahead or not.