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    Posted: 15 Nov 2016 at 7:41pm
We always ask inside, either by calling the Wal-Mart on the way there or inside at a truck stop while filling up (never had a truck stop say no).  I prefer truck stops because we've had issues at Wal-Marts 3 times.  Nobody messes with truckers.
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Posts: 1049 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 16 Nov 2016 at 6:38am
i like rest areas; especially the ones that have specific spots for campers.  the pack will prevail!!!  hogone
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Posts: 6326 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 16 Nov 2016 at 12:30pm
Even if rest areas would eliminate the rules preventing overnight stays, and even if they do not have hookups, that would be a great improvement.
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Posts: 1049 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 16 Nov 2016 at 3:51pm
I have never been bothered staying in rest areas (up to 10 hours at times), truckers do it all the time. Usually nice and clean restrooms, picnic areas, nice walking areas for the doggie, etc. Obviously no setting up camp, but great for a pit stop and rest. hogone
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Ditto!!
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Posts: 6326 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 16 Nov 2016 at 10:42pm
North Carolina law does not allow stays of that long. Several states we have been through in our travels restrict the number of hours one may stay at a rest area. NC DOT rules for rest areas read: "Loitering, camping, soliciting, consuming alcoholic beverages and staying overnight are prohibited at North Carolina’s Rest Areas."
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Posts: 9062 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 19 Nov 2016 at 8:08pm
Most states have similar restrictions, but in reality it is rarely enforced.  Mostly it is posted so they can stop someone from setting up a permanent homesite.
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Posts: 4517 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 19 Nov 2016 at 8:55pm
+1 we have never had  problem in any rest area along the I-95 corridor.
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Enforced or not, it is what is posted. I prefer to find a place without such restrictions. However, I only speak for myself.
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Posts: 146 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 23 Nov 2016 at 10:50am
We have stayed at several wally camps over the last 50 yrs. They are good for the 10:00 pm stop
we just go in ask if it is ok haven't been turn down yet  check the list and have stayed at several that are on the list. also casino's are a place to stay some are free and some charge $10.00 for full hook up's
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