So you are ready to travel but where will you spend the night? Planning ahead or "winging it" are two ways to travel - we use both methods and enjoy both!
Trailer Life and Woodalls both have extensive RV Campground Directories in both book and CD format. We use both and they not only list the location of campgrounds but also provide directions, phone numbers, and ratings so you can make an informed decision about where you choose to spend the night, week, month, or even longer.
Passport America is an annual fee campground club that offers 50% off camping all around the country. Again, CD's and a Campground Directory help you locate a campground and a phone number allows you to call ahead for availability.
Wal-Mart stores - yes, we have indeed slept at Wal-Mart! We do not make a regular use of this wonderful service, but it is ideal when traveling long distances and only need a place to park for the night. This is not a campground and you should ask permission from the management before staying and park in a location that does not interfere with other shoppers. Usually the store will tell you where they prefer for you to park. Do plan on shopping while you are there - it is sure easy to fill up a shopping cart, wheel it to the door of the RV and then just load into the fridge or cabinets! Please do not abuse this hospitality - this is not a campground and a number of towns have passed ordinances to stop overnight parking.
Flying J Fuel stops and other truck stops offer you a place to stop for the night and this can be a little noisy with trucks coming and going. You just might wake up in the morning to find a truck full of chickens next to you - this happened to us! Sure can give you something to talk about!
FMCA has an Atlas that shows the location of campgrounds as well as Wal-Marts, Flying J Fuel Centers plus more!
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