Originally Posted by
boomhauer
I tried to plan ahead but it doesn't really work that well. A simple state map is all I use anymore. A county park is usually best. They are everywhere but not listed on state maps very much. I just arrive in a town and ask a local cop. I usually sleep for free using this method.
I wish that approach worked (legally, anyway) in my neck of the woods. One reason I love touring out west and in the midwest. I did ACA's Northern Tier tour we stayed in several city parks and similar places (e.g., fairgrounds) while riding through WA, ID, MT, ND and MN. I think only the fairgounds in Republic, WA charged a nominal fee.