Date:         Wed, 23 Aug 2000 22:21:13 EDT
Reply-To:     BenTbtstr8@aol.com
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From:         Benjamin Tan <BenTbtstr8@aol.com>
Subject:      Re: urban camping in sf
Comments: To: jyasment@yahoo.com
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In a message dated 8/23/00 6:23:18 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
jyasment@yahoo.com writes:

<< You could always find yourself at the local Wal-Mart,
 they have a policy of allowing RVers to "Boondosck for
 a night while passing through.  You may be able to
 talk the manager into a few consecutive nights,
 especially if you buy your supplies at the same time
 that you are asking. >>

Sorry. No, Walmart in San Francisco.

Try the residential area near Pinelake. Park across the street on the park
side of Crestlake Avenue on or about the 500 block. Very quite street.
Tolerant for one or two days. Anymore than that and you will get harassed.
Rotate to another area in the meantime.

The upper section of Potrero Hill (cross streets between 20th and the teens)
is a good site as well but again for short term. Beware of the lower section
near the furniture mart. SFPD likes that area clear at night. Avoid the area
near OJ town. OJ Simpson grew up at the Potrero housing projects on 25th and
Texas. High crime area.

If you are truly brave, the northern portion or 3rd Street near the new
PacBell Ballpark (stay at least 5 blocks from the park) is frequented by
occasional campers.

There's a ton of other places. If you think you will get into a desperate
situation, pmail me ahead for a phone number. I may be able to get you
limited parking accommodations.

BenT
San Francisco and thereabouts