Winter Camping??

[DiploStrat]

One of the nice things about our Tiger is that it is very comfortable in cold weather. We are in New York State, visiting family and want to extend our trip to include some regional tourism. Trick is, that every campsite that we can find, both state and private, seems to be closed until May. 😞

Being completely self contained, we don't need hookups, but we do need a legal place to park for the night. Anyone got any ideas? Is there some code we have not cracked. I really don't want to simply have to resort to using hotels.

I realize that this is not, strictly speaking, a truck camper issue, but, in my experience, truck campers are more likely to be using their campers in cold weather than some other folk. (Be gentle, we are new to camping in the US.)

[K_Mac]

I've asked local LEO's that I've seen at the local diner's, where I could park for the night, and was always directed to a lot close by, never have they told me you can't do it in my town.

[jimh406]

Luckily, it's Spring now. 😉

[DiploStrat]

Small update: Found our first night's stay at a Harvest Host location. (Even has airplanes!)

Appreciate everyone's replies.

[The_Mad_Norsky]

I can only attest to the upper Mid-west area, and unknown if either of the planned trips so far intend to venture this far over.

There are state campgrounds likely available for the full year, although a power hook up may be the only amenity available during the so called non-camping winter months.

Further NW of me, in western North Dakota, everything commercial is full of folks living full time in their RV's because of the Bakken oil shale boom there. However, the aforementioned state parks should still be available in those same areas.

Once one gets north of say a Sioux Falls - Rapid City South Dakota line, or north of I-90, very few commercial campgrounds stay open, save for those already mentioned with Bakken traffic.

South of the line, I know places like the KOA in North Sioux City South Dakota is open all year long.

Best of luck and hope all have a great trip.

[darsben]

wellesley Island state park and Jacque Cartier are open all ear

[jefe_4x4]

I've had a good look at the resources above and there is some good stuff here. As far as overnight camping or stealth camping goes, in any season, here is a great resource for your files:
http://vagabonders-supreme.net/BoondockingNiteCamping.htm
jefe

[pjay9]

I have only had two times i can rememebr that I was asked to move. Both at Walmart...1. Security guard asked me to move as I was to close to the inbound night truck access, he even showned me a much better spot...2. Once in OR at a Walmart and it was because they didn't own the parking lot, but was dirested to another Wally about 4 miles away with much better parking. All the rest of my parking has never been questioned. Doe pay attention to where it says no overnight parking. One port facility had that here in WA, no problem the front street was all RV's by late evening, regular party so to speak.

[Reddog1]

I question you being hassled in most cities for parking 8 to 10 hours. The trick is to not give the appearance of camping. In California, it is not legal to tow a vehicle with occupants inside. So, you will not wake up going down the road behind a tow truck. For the most part, this is one of those areas that getting forgiven is much easier than getting permission. My wife has problems with being told we have to move, I do not. Fact is, we have never been told we have to move.

Wayne

[bobndot]

CG's open 4 season northeast

How about Camping World lots . It would be funny to get kicked out of Camping world , you were simply obeying the sign.

[bka0721]

Hi Diplo! Always good to see you posting here. I received a text message that you were asking a question. When I read your message (twice) I see that the message is more about what campgrounds are in fact, open. If you need to get some tips on Stealth Camping, off the grid, in temps below 20*F I can certainly make some suggestions. (Temps above 25*F you should be perfectly fine)

There is an article on, Stealth Camping, coming out in Truck Camping Magazine in a couple of weeks. It will have many good tips, I guess young people call them "Hacks" now, but it won't help you here, now.

Looks like you are getting some good suggestions on campgrounds from the great group in this forum. I am the last person to give advice or suggestions in campgrounds, as I just used up my quota for campgrounds for 2015.

Enjoy the Northeast and stay warm!

b

[DiploStrat]

Good call! We, too, are Harvest Host members! Thank you for the reminder.

[Beachcampers]

My wife and I are in upstate NY and we use Harvest Hosts. Check
them out at www.harvesthosts.com We think that it's a terrific camping option, especially in the off season.

[DiploStrat]

Got it:

-- Woodall's, and,

-- Pink paint.

Roger. WILCO.

Interesting, Allstays doesn't seem to offer a year 'round filter. Possibly something they should add.

Many thanks to all!

[billtex]

Diplo...PM me...

Bill