A Guide to RV Stealth Camping

What is stealth camping?

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Is Stealth Camping Legal?

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Tips for Stealth Camping

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stay legal

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avoid neighborhoods

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Get a small RV or van

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Get good shades

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Have a back-up plan

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A Guide to RV Stealth Camping

A Guide to RV Stealth Camping

Tips by: Travels with Ted

Tips by: Travels with Ted

What is stealth camping?

Many RVers use the term to describe parking in places not designed for overnight camping, such as city streets, neighborhoods or parking lots.

Is Stealth Camping Legal?

The short answer is it depends. Many towns and cities have banned overnight parking in certain areas. In these locations, stealth camping would be illegal.

Tips for Stealth Camping

If you plan to stealth camp, follow these tips to stay comfortable and stay out of trouble.

stay legal

We highly advise against sleeping in your RV anywhere overnight parking is prohibited. The risk of a fine (or even an arrest) is simply not worth it.

avoid neighborhoods

The residents are likely to be aware of the vehicles typically parked on their streets, and the presence of an unknown RV might make them uncomfortable.

Get a small RV or van

The smaller your vehicle, the easier it is to be stealth. Not only are large RVs more noticeable, they also are harder to park.

Get good shades

Blackout shades serve two purposes, they help you stay stealth and they keep street lights out of your RV.

Have a back-up plan

If you are stealth camping without explicit permission to park, there is always a chance you will be asked (or told) to move in the middle of the night.

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