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ESCAPE POD · 05-03-2007, 11:19 AM

Let me re-phrase that. This is the specific web page for Walmarts that don't allow overnight pkg:

Free Campgrounds for RVs

Mac1 · 05-03-2007, 02:44 PM

Escape Pod,
Thank you for the info. We appreciate it very much.

Mac and Linda

yukionna · 05-11-2007, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ESCAPE POD

Let me re-phrase that. This is the specific web page for Walmarts that don't allow overnight pkg:

Free Campgrounds for RVs

How up to date is that website? I'm just curious about the validity of it because it doesn't list the Wal-Mart in Seabrook, NH that doesn't allow overnight camping.

IMHO, the most current Wal-Mart camping information can be found in the road atlas published by Wal-Mart.

gotair · 05-11-2007, 11:21 PM

Not to sound simple but when I was in Montery Co. I went into a local Grocery store made a few purchases and then asked to speak with the on-duty mgr...for permission... the answer was( of course you can) however the police may ask you to leave...he thought the city did have a law against overnighter's in parking lot's

He forgot to mention the parking lot sweeper's that start befor dawn... LOL

Mac1 · 05-12-2007, 03:35 AM

Well Mount Olive, NC, population 5,000 is about to change forever. Wal-mart just had a grand opening here. I expect all the mom and pop businesses to fade away, Mayberry is about to change forever. They had RV's spending the night in their lot before they even opened. I will have to check to see if they have an Atlas.

Progress? Maybe.

Mac and Linda

Nishnabotna · 05-20-2007, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by clancy_boy

The Walmart homepage has free downloads of their GPS locations for use in many common GPS receivers that add the locations as a point so they pop up as you go down the road. Comes in handy while traveling.

Mike

I was looking for something like this, but I can't find it anywhere there. Can you point me to it?
TIA

clancy_boy · 05-20-2007, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Nishnabotna

I was looking for something like this, but I can't find it anywhere there. Can you point me to it?
TIA

I had done this 3 years ago and to tell you the truth I could not find it tonight myself. It was free when I did it then but with many things today they farm them out. I have used the below link for other stores - if you go to their home page you will see them. The download is $5 but I am sure it's a good source. Good Luck, I'll keep looking for the free site.

Mike

https://shop.gps-poi-us.com/displayP...9&categoryId=3

Nishnabotna · 05-21-2007, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by clancy_boy

I had done this 3 years ago and to tell you the truth I could not find it tonight myself. It was free when I did it then but with many things today they farm them out. I have used the below link for other stores - if you go to their home page you will see them. The download is $5 but I am sure it's a good source. Good Luck, I'll keep looking for the free site.

Mike

https://shop.gps-poi-us.com/displayP...9&categoryId=3

Better than a kick in the ass - thanks.

waynemorgan · 05-21-2007, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by GreatPumpkin

Mac - ask for the Wal-Mart Atlas. It lists all the Wal-mart locations. Usually it's in the book/magazine section, and you can find it at the checkouts also.

i have the 2007 atlas and cant find a list ,i know it did list them some time ago..
am i just not seeing it...thanks

henw · 05-22-2007, 05:55 AM

I would think that staying at many Walmarts would be right up there with camping at a highway rest stop.
You see some strange individuals shopping at Walmarts these days.

Nishnabotna · 05-22-2007, 08:29 AM

I just want to know where the Wal-Marts are.

thecatsandi · 05-22-2007, 10:28 AM

Wal-mart sells a version of the Rand-McNally atlas that has a list of stores in the front and I believe they are marked on the maps..

B4WEDI · 05-22-2007, 11:07 AM

I agree with the truck stop and rest area comments, I don't want to stay there any length of time, but......

We've stayed at Wamarts that have been cleaner, quieter and with a safer feel to them than more than one campsite we've paid for !

Bob Evans and Cracker Barrel have gererously accommodated us on occasion too. These types of stops are a great way to go if you are on the move.

Who has experience with church lots ? Not all churches have resident pastors on site, who do you ask for permission ?

SilverRanger · 05-22-2007, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by henw

I would think that staying at many Walmarts would be right up there with camping at a highway rest stop.
You see some strange individuals shopping at Walmarts these days.

It pretty much is, except for the engine noise and diesel fumes, and I think highway rest stops still have the corner on the "strange individual" market.

thecatsandi · 05-23-2007, 09:41 AM

I have stayed at many truck stops. I have not had any problems. One trucker (loudruf) told me not to stay in the back row. I usually stay in the front row. I stayed in one rest stop. It was much noisier than the truck stop. I have stayed in several wal-marts. Truck stops are easier to find.

eubank · 05-23-2007, 11:33 AM

I can tell that you folks must be from some other area of the country! Where we go, Walmarts are feeeew and faaaar between, and truck stops are pretty rare, too. Your only choice is usually a grocery store, but even then, you can also just pull off on some public land just down the highway, so what's the point?

Lynn

Nishnabotna · 05-23-2007, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by thecatsandi

Wal-mart sells a version of the Rand-McNally atlas that has a list of stores in the front and I believe they are marked on the maps..

Sure, but it's much nicer if my gadget tells me : P

Goin camping · 05-23-2007, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by eubank

I can tell that you folks must be from some other area of the country! Where we go, Walmarts are feeeew and faaaar between, and truck stops are pretty rare, too. Your only choice is usually a grocery store, but even then, you can also just pull off on some public land just down the highway, so what's the point?

Lynn

Those of us in the western states are blessed by gazillions of square miles of Gov't land. Most of which we can use for camping.

I don't think you folks out East have that luxury. I wonder if the Midwest has much open land?

SilverRanger · 05-23-2007, 10:02 PM

I'm resting at a Wal-Mart right now in Bloomsburg, PA, posting via laptop/aircard. No broadband here, but a good cell signal. We arrived earlier than planned for the Region 2 Rally, but too late to check in. We're joined by several trucks and a couple SOB's. One of the truckers came over and asked about our Airstream. He told us a great story about his uncle who had just retired at age 78 and realized his lifelong goal of buying an Airstream. He said his uncle is always gone since he got the trailer.

It's well lit and quiet here... so far.

HowieE · 05-24-2007, 06:55 AM

Not to mention that other group of RVers, but Family Motor Coach publishes an atlas that list all Wal Marts, Flying Js, and Cracker Barrels that accept overnighters plus campgrounds rated by size restrictions. For those without a "gadget" it clearly beats any of the so called camper directories now avaliable.

When I got mine I considered suggesting that AIR might have it published using it's trademark on the cover.