R V Parks, or Whatever...

[perplies_eric]

There are several items, in addition to what has been mentioned above, which has
greatly reduced our overnighting cost. The basic issue is understanding the
free camping culture. Free camping means such things as staying at a Walmart,
Lowe's or Kmart parking lots for overnight stays when traveling. Some people
would never stay in a Walmart parking lot. We don't have any problem with that,
especially when we arrive late and leave early. There are many resources for
"free overnight camping". It is a culture thing that you can explore on the
internet. There is no one set of methods and resources that work. The only
common element is the internet to understand all the options.

Another resource is casinos. 95% of them actively seek RVer's and welcome them
to stay overnight in facilities that vary from bare bones to full hookups for
little or no money.

We enjoy staying at Elks Lodges. We joined the Elks specifically to take
advantage of the many, many lodges that have RV hook ups, for very low cost.
Usually these facilities are in great locations.

Our favorite low cost camping spots are COE (Corp of Engineers) campgrounds.
All the facilities that we have been to have been wonderful. If you can score a
"Golden Age" US parks passport, you can stay at COE campgrounds for 1/2 price.
Usually $10 to $15 per. Some states offer 1/2 price camping for "Golden Age"
passport holders. Look at the resources at http://www.recreation.gov

Once you get into low cost camping you will find a lot of resources. The
problem about describing those resources is that one mans junk is another mans
treasures. You will develop your own style of low cost camping. Come on in,
the water's fine.

Happy trails,

Eric Perplies
96' 42' WBWL