Cabela's

[yukionna]

I had double the pleasure recently at a Cabela's store. The first pleasure was that it was my first time shopping at a Cabela's store and the second pleasure was we enjoyed free overnight camping in their parking lot. They also have a dump station and potable water!

I noticed on their website that if you check the store's location, it provides more information about if overnight camping is allowed (I believe it is allowed at all locations, but check the website to confirm) and if the location has a dump station.

Check out the map below and you will see that there are stores located all around the country for your free camping pleasure. The are also building the first store in Canada in Montreal!

[mandolindave]

That map looks slightly erroneous to me. I say that because the Pennsylvania store is actually located way north of where it appears on the map. I showed restraint and refrained from purchasing the
powered riding beer cooler and auxilary beer cooler trailer.

[jdalrymple]

I spend enough money at Cabelas to receive a hardcover catalog twice a year. They are a great company, and their customer service is second to none. Great news about the boondocking, makes a great deal that much better! Thanks.

[doorgunner]

I guess my home state California isn't in the country. :+{

[wahoonc]

I love Cabela's they are one of the few stores that actually stock things that fit me without having to special order. I frequent the one in Owatonna, MN I have relatives in NE Iowa so we fly into MSP and ALWAYS stop at the Cabela's on the way down. The stores themselves are a sight to see.

Aaron

[yukionna]

Originally Posted by mandolindave

That map looks slightly erroneous to me. I say that because the Pennsylvania store is actually located way north of where it appears on the map. I showed restraint and refrained from purchasing the
powered riding beer cooler and auxilary beer cooler trailer.

I double checked the PA store and it is located north of the location on the first map (see the PA map detail below). IMHO -- I would treat the US map as a guideline of general locations (definitely not to scale) and then use the website to find the city/address before embarking on a road trip!

[yukionna]

Originally Posted by doorgunner

I guess my home state California isn't in the country. :+{

Don't feel bad...I had to travel outside of my home state of Massachusetts to find a Cabela's.

[tin sista]

The Cabelas in Michigan has a tractor beam that seems to get us a few times a year too.

[Jim Clark]

A new Cabelas just opened in Gonzales Louisiana. I went to check it out and walked out with a new credit card, hat, $25.00 in Cabelas bucks and a used Mini 14 which is sweet.

[drag'nwagon]

I drive by the Cabelas in Dundee MI. twice a day, they have a free dump station as well as free RV parking in the back. I do not get the hard cover catalog, but a friend of mine gets the leather bound gold leaf covered catalog every year.

[yukionna]

I played tourist too...I wasn't the only one brandishing a camera inside the store, so I don't feel so bad...

In the middle of the store, there was a mountain complete with deer (not alive) and enough brush and shrubs to make it very realistic.

[yukionna]

The store also featured a large aquarium. Here's a photo of the underside of a turtle that happened to be swimming by.

[wahoonc]

Originally Posted by yukionna

I played tourist too...I wasn't the only one brandishing a camera inside the store, so I don't feel so bad...

In the middle of the store, there was a mountain complete with deer (not alive) and enough brush and shrubs to make it very realistic.

The one in Owatonna has just about every form of wildlife in North America on it's big display mountain. They also offer Buffalo Burgers and Elk Steaks in the on site restaurant

Aaron

[azflycaster]

We have a Cabels's here in the Phoenix area (Glendale). When it opened last year you could not get near the place. It is big and has a lot of great stuff, have you tried the fudge?

We just got a Bass Pro Shop in Tempe. It is even bigger and has more nice stuff!

[ibgl6]

We have a bass pro shop in Destin Fl. its great has a large salt water aquarium inside really cool....SAM

[wheel interested]

We stayed at the Cabela's in Nebraska and had full hook-up in a great campground on site completely landscaped and quite a nice stop from the highway. We self registered and had the choice of the drop box or registering inside the store. Besides the fantastic wildlife and fish display the deli offered sandwiches of smoked elk, wild boar, smoked buffalo and bison or venison bratwurst besides regular items. It is well worth a stop whether to shop, browse or camp. You can overnight for free in the lot section.

[bkahler]

Originally Posted by wheel interested

We stayed at the Cabela's in Nebraska and had full hook-up in a great campground on site completely landscaped and quite a nice stop from the highway. We self registered and had the choice of the drop box or registering inside the store. Besides the fantastic wildlife and fish display the deli offered sandwiches of smoked elk, wild boar, smoked buffalo and bison or venison bratwurst besides regular items. It is well worth a stop whether to shop, browse or camp. You can overnight for free in the lot section.

Carol which Cabela's in Nebraska did you stay at? I've been to the one in Sidney Nebraska (I'm a native Nebraskan!) and was amazed at what they offered.

Its nice to know they offer camping, someday Susan and I just might have to camp at a Cabela's. I'd enjoy that a lot more than the Walmarts we usually stop at

Cabela's is truly an impressive company.

Brad

[Aerowood]

A new Cabela's store is going to be built about 3 miles from my house. It is in between my place and where my Airstream is parked. I will have to drive right by it to get to my Airstream. I'm in deep, deep trouble.

[thecatsandi]

that would be thier flagship store. I am planning on stopping the on my way east in December.

[bkahler]

Originally Posted by thecatsandi

that would be thier flagship store. I am planning on stopping the on my way east in December.

I thought that was the case. I seem to remember it was the original Cabela's store. I think you'll enjoy the heck out of it once you get there!

Brad