You can plan all you want, but if you spend a lot of time on the road you will eventually find yourself in a situation where you have to improvise your parking situation.

First, lets talk about how you can avoid this situation:

Good planning

You’re not driving a fiat 500, RV parking spots are limited, so planning your RV parking ahead of time will save you a lot of headache and time.

Things that can help you plan: Highway Welcome Centers, Country Store Owners, RV Parks app, Good Sam RV Travel Guide & Campground Directory App, rvparkfinder.net, trailerlifedirectory.com.

Now, how to approach finding RV parking when it’s unplanned.

RV Parking Ninja 101

What to look for:

• Public restrooms near by.
• Safety: Notice the safety of the community, check for signs of flooding, dead trees overhead etc.
• Wi-FI

Technique:

• Don’t stand out too much. Don’t unload everything around the camper. Always keep your area as clean as possible. 
• Be adaptable
• Courtesy: Know the local attitude toward RVs and campers. Have respect for the people in the area.
• How to find free Wi-Fi
• Trust your instincts

Where to look for free and last minute RV Parking:

• Wal-Mart
  

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• 24 Hour Fast Food and Grocery Stores
• Strip Malls and other large shopping areas
• Closed Big Box Stores
• Truck Stops
• Highway Rest Areas
• Hospitals
• Motel, Hotel Parking Lots
• Churches
• Casinos
• Apartment Complexes

If your in a real pinch:

• Police Station

• Industrial Areas