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Steve Grover
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The RV park in Marin just off the freeway is tight and crowed. There isn't much available until you get north to Petaluma. Are you going to the wine country?
Napa Valley Fair Grounds in Calistoga. Not bad. Calistoga and that area is very nice. The coast is going to be mostly foggy from now until Sept. Call me 530-412-2863. |
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colbysmith
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| Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2012 11:53 pm Post subject: |
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| Cape Blanco is the Oregon State park I was thinking about earlier. Very lovely, or at least it was 20+ years ago. Just a little bit off the highway, overlooking the ocean. |
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BRAZO
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| Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2012 1:19 am Post subject: |
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Steve. Probably no wine country. We are ready for some coastal cruising. Most likely stay right along the coast.
Thanks Colby. We'll check out Cape Blanco - over looking the ocean is what we like. We did the Oregon coast when our oldest child was 1 yrs old now he is a sophomore in college - its been a while. Plus, last time was in a rental car.
Thanks for the help.
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lloyds
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| Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2012 12:37 pm Post subject: |
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| We have stayed at all of the state parks on the oregon coast in the last couple years. There aren't any bad ones that I can recall. Cleanliness and maintenance aren't what they used to be but it is still very good. There are also some really nice county parks along the way. One in particular is very good. Sutton Lake, just north of Florence is great. Another of my favorites is George Aldrich, just south of Yachats. Hope the name is right, I know it is close. If you are a senior and have the lifetime pass camping is downright cheap at the federal parks. |
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JamesTXSD
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| Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2012 1:21 pm Post subject: |
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We have stayed at Wal-Mart from time to time, but there is a "Code of Conduct" that should be followed. All the RV clubs/associations have adopted this code...
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Industry-Sanctioned Code of Conduct
(RVers' Good Neighbor Policy)
Stay one night only!
Obtain permission from a qualified individual.
Obey posted regulations.
No awnings, chairs, or barbecue grills outside your RV.
Do not use hydraulic jacks on soft surfaces (including asphalt).
Always leave an area cleaner than you found it.
Purchase gas, food, or supplies as a form of thank you, when feasible.
Be safe! Always be aware of your surroundings and leave if you feel unsafe.
If your plans include touring the area, staying for more than one night, or necessitate conduct not within the code, please relocate to a local campground. It's the right thing to do!
Most of the complaints lodged regarding RV parking on business parking lots have to do with aesthetics and perceived abuse of the privilege. There are a variety of competing interests that were balanced to arrive at this industry-sanctioned code of conduct. As you can see, this Code of Conduct is nothing more than an RVers' "Good Neighbor" policy.
Not following the code has serious consequences and is detrimental to the rights of all RVers. Already, some municipalities have passed ordinances to prohibit parking on private business property overnight.
Please do not take offense to this letter; it is only provided as a reminder that RVers must be perceived as good neighbors, or there will be more pressure to institute state, county and local ordinances to prohibit parking on private business property. |
Here is a message directly from Walmart corporate office, regarding overnighting in their lot:
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Can I park my RV at a Walmart store?
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While we do not offer electrical service or accommodations typically necessary for RV customers, Walmart values RV travelers and considers them among our best customers. Consequently, we do permit RV parking on our store lots as we are able. Permission to park is extended by individual store managers, based on availability of parking space and local laws. Please contact management in each store to ensure accommodations before parking your RV. |
And, a list of Walmarts that do NOT allow RV overnighting...
http://www.walmartatlas.com/no-park-walmarts
That list is constantly changing, as local laws or store mangers right to decide changes.
Cabela's also offers RV parking at some of their stores. Same with Camping World, at some locations.
When we were still in the Black Hills, we saw one RV that spent 2 weeks in a Walmart parking lot. Shortly afterwards, the city enacted ordinances forbidding that and signs went up in the parking lot. Just because "it's there," doesn't mean you can stay overnight - always get permission from management.
Best wishes,
Jim B.
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BRAZO
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| Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2012 8:18 pm Post subject: |
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| We never worry about the rules, common sense is all you need. Almost always it is a win-win for the RV and Walmart. |
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