Walmart Camping

[Dave_Kirby]

I was just told by a camp host today that if you camp overnight at a Walmart you should not put your jacks out or your slides out. She said it was abusing the privilege of the free camping. We have always called ahead and made sure it was ok but always put out our slides. I would appreciate any input since I don’t want to be inconsiderate.

[DianneOK]

Enough already....closed

[midnightsadie]

X2 and leave it clean. I have never been turned down. but I like a church lot better. times we,ve stopped at a church theres somebody around ,and have never been told no,even offered electric@water.

[DutchmenSport]

Dave Kirby wrote:
I was just told by a camp host today that if you camp overnight at a Walmart you should not put your jacks out or your slides out. She said it was abusing the privilege of the free camping. We have always called ahead and made sure it was ok but always put out our slides. I would appreciate any input since I don’t want to be inconsiderate.

This is the only thing that really matters. Everyone else's ... EVERYONE's doesn't matter. You did the right thing and you are OK. Continue doing this and you'll be just fine.

[RVRoamer428]

you never 'camp' at Walmart 🙂

stop, relax, shop, sleep some and drive on.

no jacks, no awings, no chairs out, no BBQ outside (HAHA) and all that mess.

yes, a slide can go out, only the ones you need and are necessary to function in your rv for a short stop and stay/sleep.

common sense goes a very long way in this dept....some have it, some don't have a clue!

[2gypsies1]

downtheroad wrote:
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The above picture looks like the WalMart in Whitehorse, Yukon. It is now closed to parking with RVs because of RVers abuse.

[BarbaraOK]

goreds2 wrote:
I have heard the Jacks can ruin the concrete and that has prompted some Walmarts to stop overnight camping. Just go far out in the parking lot if you want to extend the slideouts.

More like they jacks can damage the asphalt parking lot, especially if in a hot area.

[Oregun]

I see no more overnight parking at Woodburn & Salem Walmart.

Link

[westernrvparkow]

beemerphile1 wrote:
Here is the only thing the Walmart website says about overnight RV parking. Anything else is just someone's opinion.

"Question;
Can I park my RV at a Walmart store?

Answer;
While we do not offer electrical service or accommodations typically necessary for RV customers, Walmart values RV travelers and considers them among our best customers. Consequently, we do permit RV parking on our store lots as we are able. Permission to park is extended by individual store managers, based on availability of parking space and local laws. Please contact management in each store to ensure accommodations before parking your RV."

I've asked several times, but have never gotten a response. If Walmart considers RV travelers as some of their best customers, who do they consider among their worst?
I bet Walmart considers anyone who pays for the merchandise they leave with to be in best customer category. Probably doesn't matter if you drive a Prevost, a Ferrari, a Pinto or arrive on a camel.

[MitchF150]

The way I see it, literally, in my local Walmarts is that if you stop by in the evening on your way to a destination, ask permission if you can spend the night, then leave in the morning, no problem...

But, if you are there for over 24 hours, you are homeless and basically taking advantage of the offer and ruining it for those that do just need to spend maybe up to 8 hours to rest between destinations...

I've seen rigs parked in my local Walmart for a MONTH.. No idea how or why they allowed that, but that was a couple of years ago and I have not seen that since, so I'm sure they at least stopped folks from doing that..

If you want to only stay for around 8 or so hours and you need to put your slide out, I don't see a problem with that... Just be gone by the next time I visit that Walmart.. 🙂

"Camping" is not really what the intention is.

I've never done this in a Walmart before, but just from being a customer to my local Walmart, I notice the rigs that are there "camping" and those that are just there to get a few hours of rest....

Mitch

[goreds2]

I have heard the Jacks can ruin the concrete and that has prompted some Walmarts to stop overnight camping. Just go far out in the parking lot if you want to extend the slideouts.

[azrving]

Is this an old issue? Has it been covered in the last 12 years. Maybe it's just a slow night. Lol

[downtheroad]

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[beemerphile1]

Here is the only thing the Walmart website says about overnight RV parking. Anything else is just someone's opinion.

"Question;
Can I park my RV at a Walmart store?

Answer;
While we do not offer electrical service or accommodations typically necessary for RV customers, Walmart values RV travelers and considers them among our best customers. Consequently, we do permit RV parking on our store lots as we are able. Permission to park is extended by individual store managers, based on availability of parking space and local laws. Please contact management in each store to ensure accommodations before parking your RV."

[2oldman]

Two Hands wrote:
Welcome to the forum..

Welcome? This person joined 12 years ago.