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Wal-Mart stores that do not allow overnight RV parking

Most Wal-Mart stores — perhaps nine out of ten — graciously allow RVers to stay the night in their parking lots.

But, increasingly, many do not. In fact, hundreds of stores throughout the United States do not allow RVers to stay overnight in their parking lots, and the list of locations is growing every week. In some cases, it's because of a local ordinance, other times because of objections of nearby businesses or residents, or, sad to say, because of abusive behavior by some RVers who have left no choice for store managers but the ban stays.

Most Wal-Marts that prohibit overnight stays post signs that say so. But not all. RVers who try to stay the night at a store where it's not permitted may be asked politely to leave, or as often happens, be ordered to leave long after they have gone to sleep. In some cases, where a local law prohibits overnight stays, local police may knock on a door late at night with an eviction notice, or even issue a citation.

Our directory lists more than 200 U.S. stores that do not permit overnight stays in an RV. We originally provided this information free, but maintaining it has became so time consuming that we now charge a modest $3.00 for the information, which you can print out to carry with you on your trips.

This list is best used in combination with the Wal-Mart edition of the Rand McNally Road Atlas, sold at Wal-Mart stores for about $5. The atlas lists every Wal-Mart store in America and Canada, plus its street address. Some RVers carry the atlas with them and use it to plot overnight stops between campgrounds. Using this list in combination with the atlas will prevent the frustration of

Do you know of a Wal-Mart that does not allow overnight stays? If so, email us the location of the store. As our way of saying thanks, we'll email you directions of how to obtain FREE Web access to our next update of the "No Stay Wal-Mart" list. Please allow three weeks for delivery. If you would like immediate access to the current directory, order below.

planning to stay at an off-limits store and then finding "No overnight parking" signs upon arrival.

You can order your list of "No Stay" Wal-Marts right now for only $3.00 using any major credit card. It only takes a minute or so to order using our secure server, and you will receive the secret website address moments later.

Along with your directory, you will receive our Common sense rules about staying the night at Walmart, which will help you understand the rules — official and unofficial — about staying the night in a Wal-Mart parking lot.

After you place your order and receive the online website directory, print it out and bring it along with you on your trips. It will come in very handy!

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And, a final note, please be aware that Wal-Mart is not a campground. It is a retail store. Limit your stays to one night or two if you are in a bind. Don't be a Wal-Mart Slug!

DISCLAIMER: The following information was supplied by our readers. This list is not official in any way, and should only be used as a general guide.

THIS LIST LAST UPDATED AUG. 9, 2002

Wal-Marts that do
not allow overnight stays in RVs

Alabama
Dothan (W.M. SuperCenter on US 231 South, about a mile South Of Ross Clark)
Foley
Fort Payne (Signs posted)
Gadsden (No signs posted, but guard will tell you to leave)
Jasper (Stopped allowing overnight stays because of vandalism and liability concerns)

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