Is it true that Walmart lets travellers stay overnight on their parking lots?

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Microsoft Bob

Mostly true. However, they do not guarantee your security, and you do so at your own risk.

Also, some smaller (typically older) general merchandise only Wal-marts (meaning ones that are not of the 'super-center' type that sells groceries) that have smaller parking lots will sometimes not allow any overnight parking.

Also, here in Tennessee, we have a 'Wal-mart Nieghbor hood Market', which is a smaller type of Wal-mart that is about the size of a large Kroger supermarket. They sell just grocery and pharmacy items only. They also have a photo-center as well. Anyway, they have smaller lots and the one that I live close to have signs that prohibit overnight parking.

Generally speaking look for signs on the light posts, toward the back of the lot. to see if the store you're interested in stay at will allow overnight parking or not.

Also, I was reading an RV travel website that talked about how some cities and towns in the U.S. were banning the practice of overnight parking at all grocery stores and large parking lots. So, watch out for those towns, because they're likely to be more serious about enforcement of overnight parking laws.

I'm_Bored

Most do, because they figure in doing so, the traveler will buy some supplies in Walmart, or shop there while killing time.

Paul

I was working at Wal-Mart, and a guy asked me if he needed a permit or something to stay in the parking lot overnight. The manager I asked said it was ok, and that he didn't need anything. It didn't look like it was a favor thing either, just that it was standard procedure.

Bob

RVs can park for free in certain parts of the parking lot.

Squirrel

Yes, they let my grandparents park their camper there.

Becky

yes; you have to park in the farthest part away from the store entrance.

Becky

I don't know if they "allow" them to park there....I know driving past the WalMart I usually see RV's with out of state plates parked for the night or a day or two.

nick n

they can allow people to. You may ask the store manger on the shif they may charge something like under 15.00 a night. but thats not all the cases.
nicknick

conundrum_dragon

There open 24 hrs here so yes.

nurserachet_0000

I know for a fact that they do in Alaska. If fact, you have to make a reservation or there will not be a space for you.

PAUL_THE_WISE_ONE_TRUST_ME

Yes So long as your mobile home is on wheels they let you stay for free they know that the trailer people are there biggest customers.

LouAnn

I have heard this also.....and there are often campers parked in the parking lots of the Wal-Marts and Sam's Clubs where I live.

Pichi

Yes, most Walmart store's allow RV's to spend the night in their parking lots, providing they stay on the outside perimeter, so as not to interfere with general store parking.

There are exception, and those are usually clearly posted on the parking lot.

Have spent many a night in Walmart Parking lots in my 5th wheel.

Angela D

Yes, you are allowed to park and if you can find one of their light poles with a hook up... you can hook up to their electricity too

college_guy_la

yeah this is true. sometimes it best to let the walmart associates manager know. I have done it with an RV several times. Sams club also does it. You should get the road map in the walmart stores that shows the listing of "RV friendly" stores. They do this because they want travelers to stock up on there goods.

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