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DaCrema
Oct 09, 2013Explorer
When on longer trips I have stayed a few Walmarts and at rest areas. On my iPhone I have the app "All Stays". The app has a setting or filter that shows which stores allow overnight stays and a phone number. I always call ahead to make sure local laws or store policy has not changed.
For public campgrounds I found two useful apps "Ultimate CG" (iPhone only) and "Campwhere". I'm sure there are a bunch more.
I came to RVing from backpacking and tend to not use campfires when camping alone (leave no trace camping), but sometimes when I am with a group there is nothing like a good fire. I think a chain saw may be overkill. I have a small hand axe and my backpacking saw. In most places near where I live you are somewhat restricted by what you can collect. Also mindful of the invasive beetle problems, I no longer bring firewood from out of the area I camp. It is kind of a shame because the wood bundles you typically buy at the camp-stores are not usually from well seasoned lumber.
For public campgrounds I found two useful apps "Ultimate CG" (iPhone only) and "Campwhere". I'm sure there are a bunch more.
I came to RVing from backpacking and tend to not use campfires when camping alone (leave no trace camping), but sometimes when I am with a group there is nothing like a good fire. I think a chain saw may be overkill. I have a small hand axe and my backpacking saw. In most places near where I live you are somewhat restricted by what you can collect. Also mindful of the invasive beetle problems, I no longer bring firewood from out of the area I camp. It is kind of a shame because the wood bundles you typically buy at the camp-stores are not usually from well seasoned lumber.
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