Friendly Parking Lots

[FL_Armored]

Does anyone know how to identify stores that are friendly to overnight stops for RVs along my planned route?

[jmanderson1982]

We own the 7081 Truck Parking Lot at 16927 Halfway Blvd, Hagerstown, MD, and we absolutely welcome RVs. We're located next to a Pilot station that has showers, a McDonald's and a Subway. $15/day. No reservation needed. No dumping. Located off Exit 5B on Interstate 81. 

[d1h]

[Tinner1161]

Walmart and Cracker barrel. Also I just joined a boondockers club called Harvest Host. Very good thing to join. I will travel this country for the next 3 months and never pay to park my RV.

[fj12ryder]

Isn't there a membership fee for Harvest Hosts?

[valhalla360]

Yes and you are expected to spend at least $20-30 on the hosts products. 

[StirCrazy]

if your just stoping to sleep, I don't do it very often, but I look for a big parking lot with enterances away from the store(s) so I can park in the back.  I usaly would pull in after the stores close and begone before they open so I have no idea if its allowed or not at that store.  Normaly I would pull into one that I see other units in, but I have just pulled into road side rest areas and such in a pinch.  

[MORSNOW]

Some big brand stores allow overnight camping, but not all of them, so the only way to know is to go in and ask.  Here's a few that folks use on a regular basis, but you'll still need to check with the individual store manager: Walmart, Cabela's, Bass Pro, Cracker Barrel, and Camping World.

[fj12ryder]

Only real way is to go inside and ask. And maybe check the local ordinances/police department. Lots of misinformation about boondocking out there.

[TXRVFamily]

That's what I've found as well when it comes to boondocking. Simple enough to stop in, ask, and rollout if it's a no. Best luck I've had is the big box stores.