What are the odds?

[HDRider]

15 hours ago, jd1923 said:

Stopped at the KOA in Moab spring 2023. It was a couple months before we sold the Bigfoot, to downsize to our Oliver. They would not give me a price until I gave them EVERY DETAIL of our rig, family members and pets. Just a Class C, two adults and a medium-sized dog. They wanted $130 plus taxes for a cramped site! I just laughed at the clerk, turned my back and walked out the door. We stayed across the street, with better views, more spacious sites, at a family owned place for $55.

KOA is high dollar.  We have never stayed at one.  We may someday if it is the only real option.

[HDRider]

12 hours ago, Steph and Dud B said:

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Let me know if you pass my way and you are welcome to stay as long as you want...  We have all kinds of room, power and water, and there is a dump station about 5 miles away.

 

 

 

[HDRider]

9 hours ago, ScubaRx said:

I DO NOT make reservations over a couple of hours in advance and only then if it’s 105F outside and we need A/C for the night. We have traveled many thousands of miles without any reservations and not one single time have we ever not been able to find a free place to camp. The are fairgrounds, rest stops, city parks, empty lots, city campgrounds, Walmart, Cracker Barrel. We’ve even been invited to spend nights on people’s property. Drive into any small town and find the police department. Ask if there’s a place to park overnight. We have never been turned down. Many times they will accompany you to the place to park. Don’t overthink it, it’s easy to find free places at the last minute. We took a 15K mile, three month trip to Alaska and only paid for three nights camping and that was by choice. 

That is one of the most inspiring posts yet.  Thanks

[MAX Burner]

...and don't forget about "Harvest Hosts".  We've met some awesome folks over the years while staying at HH venues!

[Steph and Dud B]

12 hours ago, ScubaRx said:

if it’s 105F outside

105 degrees actually sounds pretty good right now... 🥶

[Geronimo John]

On 1/20/2025 at 5:56 AM, KeysConchs said:

How big of a chance would it be that I am left with no where to stay if I went from NE Arkansas to Seattle Washington with no reservations?  I would be leaving home June 1st and returning 60 to 90 days later.

When flying solo with Ollie, it is more of a challenge to find a stop for the night without prior planning.  I for sure know where all the Interstate Rest Stops and free federal lands are along the way.  That helps especially out west. 

However with my spouse on board, it is a LOT easier.  I drive she finds the options based on how long we want to travel that day.

In the mountains where snowmobiles run there are lots of huge parking lots near trail heads, with near zero people there during non-snow months.  Another option for sure.

GJ

[John Dorrer]

On 1/21/2025 at 8:31 AM, HDRider said:

KOA is high dollar.  We have never stayed at one.  We may someday if it is the only real option.

You are correct on $$. We like to throw them in on trips so we can do laundry. Much rather drop stuff at the laundry and head to the pool. No desire to sit in a Laundromat 🙃. If we want to spend time in a city, many KOA's are closer.

 

We don't really like regular RV Parks. In 15 years we have stayed at maybe 3.  Angle Fire RV Resort (Angle Fire, NM) was a treat, but expensive. It is nice being pampered and we will be back. We will definitely go back.

Edited January 22 by John Dorrer
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[SeaDawg]

On 1/21/2025 at 11:13 AM, Steph and Dud B said:

105 degrees actually sounds pretty good right now... 🥶

Sure does. 😀