Where do you find water

[Roy_Lynne]

while boondocking. We plan a trip thru the southwest this winter and wonder where you fill you water tanks? Is it even an issue?

[hotjag1]

If we need water during our travels, most often we pull into a state park and fill up. Most of their day-use areas have a water spigot. As another poster said, make sure you have a "water thief" so that you can use any type of spigot connection.

Other times we have found water fill-ups at truck stops at no charge or a small fee.

[2oldman]

Oasisbob wrote:
for out 30 gallon tank the weight is like having one extra person in the car.

Just one?

[dieseltruckdriv]

Am I the only one that reads a post title and thinks of a clever answer like "...in low spots?"

There is probably a good reason I don't post a lot!

That being said, we leave home full of water also. When we need more, all of the answers so far have worked in the past.

[Lwiddis]

Rule for boondocking in the West...dump and fill whenever available. You’ll be fine.

[cewillis]

I've found that many service stations will also allow a fill. Purchase first can't hurt.

[Oasisbob]

Well............. to be honest we fill ours before we leave home. I mean this is what the tank is for. For out 30 gallon tank the weight is like having one extra person in the car. No biggie

[2oldman]

Where to fill fresh water 2009
Where water II 2010
Find water 2016

[profdant139]

Believe it or not, ranger stations will often let you fill up. Tip: before asking about the water, first go to the front desk and buy a forest map (which are very useful).

Then ask about the water. 😉

Be sure to carry a Water Thief (bad name, good gizmo). It slips over unthreaded faucets so you can connect your hose.

[wanderingaimles]

Not always, but often the same places offering a dump station have a potable hose outlet nearby.
If you havent used it, Sani Dumps may help with both task.