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   I've stayed at Walmarts as well as a number of other retailers, truck stops, roadside rests, local parks and cemeteries.  The only real requirement most people have is that you ask them if it's O.K. and then park in an area they specify.  Shopping with them does help to sweeten the experience and make the next camper more welcome.  Of course, I usually needed to do some shopping anyway, so no big deal.  Some areas do have local ordinances against people spending the night in parking lots, so please, do ask.  Just because someone else is already parked there doesn't mean they asked and it's O.K.  

Also, as mentioned, don't make it look like you're setting up camp.  Our local Walmart can't allow overnighters because someone came in and actually set up camp.  Complete with junker pickup and camper with a trashed camp trailer, blue tarps, bar-b-que and dogs running loose.  To get the people out of the parking lot, Walmart had to call the Sheriff's department and that lead to a county ordinance about ovenight stays at businesses.

Fortunately, not to many Walmarts have this problem, thanks to quality campers like the people we have in these forums.

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paulhodel Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Weekend Camper Joined: 06 Jan 2009 Location: El Dorado, CA Status: Offline Points: 16	Post Options Post Reply Quote paulhodel Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 27 Jan 2009 at 2:15am
	I've stayed at Walmarts as well as a number of other retailers, truck stops, roadside rests, local parks and cemeteries. The only real requirement most people have is that you ask them if it's O.K. and then park in an area they specify. Shopping with them does help to sweeten the experience and make the next camper more welcome. Of course, I usually needed to do some shopping anyway, so no big deal. Some areas do have local ordinances against people spending the night in parking lots, so please, do ask. Just because someone else is already parked there doesn't mean they asked and it's O.K. Also, as mentioned, don't make it look like you're setting up camp. Our local Walmart can't allow overnighters because someone came in and actually set up camp. Complete with junker pickup and camper with a trashed camp trailer, blue tarps, bar-b-que and dogs running loose. To get the people out of the parking lot, Walmart had to call the Sheriff's department and that lead to a county ordinance about ovenight stays at businesses. Fortunately, not to many Walmarts have this problem, thanks to quality campers like the people we have in these forums.
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Walkingstick Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Family Vacation Camper Joined: 11 Apr 2012 Location: PA Status: Offline Points: 102	Post Options Post Reply Quote Walkingstick Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 Apr 2012 at 2:15pm
	tried camping in the walmart in Lake George NY region.....asked at the desk and was told no because the local campgrounds comlained they were loosing business. It was mid NOV and everyone else was closed. Ask at desk to find out first.

sle1995 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Weekend Camper Joined: 06 Mar 2012 Location: Illinois Status: Offline Points: 63	Post Options Post Reply Quote sle1995 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 Apr 2012 at 4:01pm
	There is an app for that.
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Ruck Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Full Time Camper Joined: 06 Apr 2011 Location: MYR Status: Offline Points: 522	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ruck Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 Apr 2012 at 6:50am
	If we stay at Wal-Mart, and we have a couple times, we shop in the store and I have been known to police up the immediate area near where I'm staying, and have pushed a few carts from the parking lot to the store as well. Travel Safe ...
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BipeFlier Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Seasonal Camper Joined: 03 Feb 2005 Location: Mid-Missouri Status: Offline Points: 362	Post Options Post Reply Quote BipeFlier Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 Apr 2012 at 9:16pm
	Yep. Beats the truck stops most times for noise and has better security. Just act like a human being and not some sort of animal and you will be fine. Ask the desk for permission and where they would like you to park, patrionize the store if needed, don't treat their rest rooms like a bath house and don't set up camp, just do what is really necessary to have a good night. And contrairy to what someone above tried to imply, Staying at most Wal Marts is LEGAL.
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North_Bay 34SB Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Weekend Camper Joined: 07 Feb 2012 Location: North Bay, Ont. Status: Offline Points: 27	Post Options Post Reply Quote North_Bay 34SB Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 Apr 2012 at 9:22pm
	Just did a trip to Myrtle Beach and stayed at Frederick and Summersville Walmarts and we were always welcome. Staff looking after the parking indicated to us where were the best places to park. Off course like Ruck mentionned, we did everything we could to return the favor. MM
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Hummer Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Family Vacation Camper Joined: 23 Nov 2011 Location: Peace River, AB Status: Offline Points: 146	Post Options Post Reply Quote Hummer Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23 Apr 2012 at 3:23pm
	Here is a website you can go on to tell you which Wal Mart does not allow camping. http://www.freecampgrounds.com/noparking.html
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Hummer Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Family Vacation Camper Joined: 23 Nov 2011 Location: Peace River, AB Status: Offline Points: 146	Post Options Post Reply Quote Hummer Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23 Apr 2012 at 3:25pm
	Here is another website, which gives you the date that it is updated. http://www.walmartatlas.com/no-park-walmarts
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Hummer Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Family Vacation Camper Joined: 23 Nov 2011 Location: Peace River, AB Status: Offline Points: 146	Post Options Post Reply Quote Hummer Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23 Apr 2012 at 3:27pm
	Go to this website and you will be able to download an app for your mobile for Wal Mart http://www.allstays.com/c/wal-mart-locations.htm
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