Hi folks,

First off, I know we're talking a massive geographical area, so I'm just looking for some general information.
All my touring experience is in Europe, where wild camping can be tricky, at times, so campsites are my most common place to stay.

I never make reservations, preferring to pull in whenever the urge strikes me. I'll use local information or OSMand, or, in desperation, Google maps to locate a campsite if I haven't come across one.

But, from my understanding, the spontaneous stop may not work over there?

The post below mine is asking about campsites being fully booked (already!) for January!
Does this mean that if a cyclist rolls up looking to pitch a tent they will be refused?

I've never been refused here, no matter how full a campsite is. They will always find a place. Sometimes in creative places! I was once told to set up my camp in the playground!

I just need a few square feet to pitch my tent for one night - no electricity etc. A shower would be nice, but not essential. And drinking water.

And another question....
Over here it's common if you arrive out of hours to find a place, set up and pay the following morning. Is that the norm over there too?

Many thanks

Frank