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So, you are touring without an itinerary. Your plans are to camp when it’s time to break for the day. Where do you camp for the night?
I pre-research campgrounds and put in my Garmin 590....that way I know the place I'm staying has a shower and what it costs and if its a dump.
Rustic camping....been there done it on occasion but its nice at days end to wash up, get off sunblock etc....
KOAs are expensive IMO....one I swung by on a whim had a kids ice cream social going on. :/
State Parks- some states require a separate admission sticker (like MI) so its a hassle. BUT, many of those are maintained well. Frozen Head State Park in TN comes to mind....it was a super nice place to stay, but more vacant due to a prison nearby.
Some RV places allow tents....though not all. Seems in these parks the 'tent' areas are where people let their dogs ****/****...have seen it multiple times.
Some places in CA went to the Reserve America system so many places you need to go online to reserve....total hassle and added cost.
**if you have a Smartphone there are apps you can download to find campgrounds....clearly also Google Maps on your smartphone. These are best options. Make sure you're along main road/interstate when searching where you have cell service.
Have tented on multiple tours....def easier if staying in one spot the entire time, only need to break down/pack once....doing it everyday can be a hassle so need to be prepared for that, esp if packing up gear wet.
Some campgrounds seem to be pushing $30-40 now....its out of control in many areas IMO (not everywhere but have seen it more frequently then a decade ago)
Facebook has a motorcycle camping group....its pretty interesting you should check it out. There are a few fellas on there whove been on the road for months.
So, you are touring without an itinerary. Your plans are to camp when it’s time to break for the day. Where do you camp for the night?
IDK anymore because I haven't done any camping in years but camping locations for motorcycle touring would make a great sticky or list for the HDFORUMS
Yep! I tend to avoid them. When I'm looking for a piece of dirt to setup my tent for the night, $50+ seems expensive.
If I've exhausted all options, a rest area will work. I try to find an area hidden from the general public.
Here's my campsite one night a couple of weeks ago in Montana. Woke up to seven cowboys galloping by on their horses......
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