Walmart vs Cracker Barrel for overnight stops off I 95

[Lakegirl]

We need a stop near Florida/Georgia border off I95. We will be in a 35 ft Motorhome towing a jeep. Any thoughts on this would be appreciated. We have never had a layover at either, so not sure what to do. Thanks!

[mackr]

Have stayed at the Walmart at the airport exit several times. First time we stayed I just pulled in and found space to park. Got up next morning had sticker on door I was illegally parked and license number reported but didn't say who it was put on by. Ask manger next time and they said park on side next to Lowes but not on Lowe's property. Later found out it was the man sweeping parking lot that put sticker on. Had same thing happen when parked across street near panera bread store.

[Lakegirl]

Thanks to all who responded. It appears Walmart is a favorite of veteran travelers!

[Mike_M2]

Walmart camping! There's one south of Jacksonville near the beltway that has a huge lot...

[xctraveler]

jimroach wrote:
We have a 36 ft, towing a jeep. Your average Cracker Barrel is going to be to small for you.

X2

[tropical36]

PastorCharlie wrote:
Campgrounds are for camping.

Walmart parking lot is for parking.

Rest stops are for resting.

😄

There are exceptions and two rest areas do come to mind. Out west somewhere in both Washington State and N. Dakota. One in Wash. had a back wall with a wildlife viewing area and the women's club was there at 7am the next morning with coffee and donuts. They had a dump station as well.
The other, I'm most sure was the ND welcome center heading east and it overlooked the badlands where you could see for miles and observe wild horses and bison. Not like the badlands of SD, but still badlands.

[Lantley]

In reference to the size of the Cracker Barrel lots. We are talking overnighting not coming in during the middle of breakfast or lunch. In the evenings after dark the lots are vacant for the most part. Get an early breakfast and hit the road.
I agree there are some lots that are not easily accessible however the same can be said for few Wal Marts as well

[Supercharged]

Lakegirl wrote:
We need a stop near Florida/Georgia border off I95. We will be in a 35 ft Motorhome towing a jeep. Any thoughts on this would be appreciated. We have never had a layover at either, so not sure what to do. Thanks!

You will get more crime for the same price at W. Mart. I'd put a 1/2 in sheat of steel on the side I lay my head on.
Hope it helps

[jimroach]

We have a 36 ft, towing a jeep. Your average Cracker Barrel is going to be to small for you.

[PCronin68]

I have done Cabela, Wal-Marts and CB in the past. But to answer your question I used Wal-Mart in Jacksonville off of I95.

[Bill_Satellite]

I have used both Wal-Mart and CB. In all cases but 1 I have had much better success at Wal-Mart. Getting in and getting out of a CB can be difficult and the space alloted is not always the amount needed for your big RV and a towed. I have gotten in and taken up 2 "bus" slots to keep from blocking the travel lanes. Given the choice, I would be at Wal-Mart! It's likely that Janet needs something from the grocery anyway so Wal-Mart fills the bill in several different ways.

[malexander]

PastorCharlie wrote:
Campgrounds are for camping.

Walmart parking lot is for parking.

Rest stops are for resting.

😄

I like the Wal Mart rest stops.:)

[PastorCharlie]

Campgrounds are for camping.

Walmart parking lot is for parking.

Rest stops are for resting.

😄

[Dutch_12078]

I rv wrote:
why not support the campgrounds,safe and all services.I'm being polite

I have no problem with that WHEN there's a park where we need it to be at a price that makes sense for the time we need it. But when there isn't...

[crasster]

Walmart. Parking lot security and and endless supply of cold ice cream & food. Plus there are tools, parts, and glue if you need it. 🙂