We need a stop near Florida/Georgia border off I95. We will be in a 35 ft Motorhome towing a jeep. Any thoughts on this would be appreciated. We have never had a layover at either, so not sure what to do. Thanks!

You have a choice of both in Jacksonville FL, just south of the border. I would recommend Walmart, because of the room to move around and the many entrances and exits. There is easy access back to the freeway as well.

Just north of Jacksonville at the airport exit is an extensive shopping area. Walmart and Cabellas both allow overnight parking. Unless it has recently changed, it is a safe area with lots of eating choices.

I've thought about Cracker Barrels, but they all seem sort of hard to get into. The stalls seems too small. Therefore, I like the bigger parking lots.

Lakegirl wrote:We need a stop near Florida/Georgia border off I95. We will be in a 35 ft Motorhome towing a jeep. Any thoughts on this would be appreciated. We have never had a layover at either, so not sure what to do. Thanks!Never tried a Cracker Barrel, as they seem somewhat limited.Do like Walmart however and take advantage of them, when the weather is cool enough. Also pick the ones, next to the interstate, as a general rule. Can't beat their camp store and like no other. Fuel prices when a station is available are usually lower, too.Still have an Atlas with the listings on the back and it seems that WM has quit selling those. However, downloading RV Parky on your phone will do it for you and more.

malexander wrote:I've thought about Cracker Barrels, but they all seem sort of hard to get into. The stalls seems too small. Therefore, I like the bigger parking lots.Good Point on the size of the lots. However all locations are different.I have been to WM with height bars in place to keep RV's out.I have been To WM's that are in questionable/seedy locations that are not desirable for overnighting.Cracker Barrel lots are much smaller but if you are coming in late a leaving early, before the crowds arrive you are generally OK.There is no across the board best choice, each situation and location must be taken on its own merrit

Walmart vs Cracker Barrel for overnight stops off I 95

mackr
Explorer
Jan 22, 2017
Have stayed at the Walmart at the airport exit several times. First time we stayed I just pulled in and found space to park. Got up next morning had sticker on door I was illegally parked and license number reported but didn't say who it was put on by. Ask manger next time and they said park on side next to Lowes but not on Lowe's property. Later found out it was the man sweeping parking lot that put sticker on. Had same thing happen when parked across street near panera bread store.
Lakegirl
Explorer
Jan 21, 2017
Thanks to all who responded. It appears Walmart is a favorite of veteran travelers!
Mike_M2
Explorer
Jan 20, 2017
Walmart camping! There's one south of Jacksonville near the beltway that has a huge lot...
xctraveler
Explorer
Jan 20, 2017
jimroach wrote:
We have a 36 ft, towing a jeep. Your average Cracker Barrel is going to be to small for you.

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tropical36
Explorer
Jan 20, 2017
PastorCharlie wrote:
Campgrounds are for camping.

Walmart parking lot is for parking.

Rest stops are for resting.

:D

There are exceptions and two rest areas do come to mind. Out west somewhere in both Washington State and N. Dakota. One in Wash. had a back wall with a wildlife viewing area and the women's club was there at 7am the next morning with coffee and donuts. They had a dump station as well.
The other, I'm most sure was the ND welcome center heading east and it overlooked the badlands where you could see for miles and observe wild horses and bison. Not like the badlands of SD, but still badlands.
Lantley
Nomad
Jan 20, 2017
In reference to the size of the Cracker Barrel lots. We are talking overnighting not coming in during the middle of breakfast or lunch. In the evenings after dark the lots are vacant for the most part. Get an early breakfast and hit the road.
I agree there are some lots that are not easily accessible however the same can be said for few Wal Marts as well
Supercharged
Explorer
Jan 20, 2017
Lakegirl wrote:
We need a stop near Florida/Georgia border off I95. We will be in a 35 ft Motorhome towing a jeep. Any thoughts on this would be appreciated. We have never had a layover at either, so not sure what to do. Thanks!
You will get more crime for the same price at W. Mart. I'd put a 1/2 in sheat of steel on the side I lay my head on.
Hope it helps
jimroach
Explorer
Jan 20, 2017
We have a 36 ft, towing a jeep. Your average Cracker Barrel is going to be to small for you.
PCronin68
Explorer
Jan 18, 2017
I have done Cabela, Wal-Marts and CB in the past. But to answer your question I used Wal-Mart in Jacksonville off of I95.
Bill_Satellite
Explorer II
Jan 17, 2017
I have used both Wal-Mart and CB. In all cases but 1 I have had much better success at Wal-Mart. Getting in and getting out of a CB can be difficult and the space alloted is not always the amount needed for your big RV and a towed. I have gotten in and taken up 2 "bus" slots to keep from blocking the travel lanes. Given the choice, I would be at Wal-Mart! It's likely that Janet needs something from the grocery anyway so Wal-Mart fills the bill in several different ways.