On my annual trek down to No. AZ Memorial Day, I stop near, or in Kanab, UT and use a motel parking lot, or next to it in the dirt. I've also noticed, and used, small pull-offs and side roads just south of there, that are protected from the hiway by terrain and trees, but close enough to be very handy. Some privacy and yet some exposure. I usually get there about 2-3 a.m. and just pop the top and snooze. If needed, there are restaurants at or nearby, restrooms as well and the area is well-enough traveled/exposed that personal safety isn't an issue. I've noticed that if I park the van with the back facing the most traffic, I don't hear it and almost always am facing in a direction where I have some privacy. Handy. bob
i guess in > the end it all depends on what kind of "camping" you wish to do. a couple > of times we camped in the laundromat lot after a late night of dinner, > drinking and laundry. > > jonathan > > >What about legal free camping? I doubt that Jean-Woo was looking to > > >stealth > > >camp with his kids, or to stay in WalMart parking lots. And with a > > >kayak > > >and a bicycle on my van, I'm a bit conspicuous for stealth camping. > > >But if > > >there are safe and legal places to camp for free, I'm definitely > > >interested! > > > > > >The archives are quite interesting on the subject of stealth camping, > > >though. > > > > > > > > >Joy |
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