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CampFanatic · 01-06-2011, 07:28 PM

We're so excited! Our family returns to Fort Wilderness in two motorhomes in less than three months!! We're hoping someone can recommend a good spot to stop for a couple hours of sleep on I-75 midway through Kentucky or so?? We'll be leaving Michigan around 5:00 p.m., so we'll probably want to pullover and rest around 2:00 a.m. until daylight before we hit the mountains in Tennessee. We won't want to go too far from the freeway, but we'd like someplace safe.

beagles7278 · 01-06-2011, 07:38 PM

By boondocking I am assuming you mean a Wallyworld or someplace similar. We have used the Walmart in Dry Ridge, Ky before, it is safe and close to the freeway, although I am not sure if it will meet your requirements since I don't know where in Michigan you will be leaving from.

There is a Walmart in Knoxville that we use on the way home that is a good spot but not sure if you want to try and make it that far.

Let me know if you need anything more specific.

mnsprk · 01-06-2011, 07:41 PM

There's a Wal-Mart in Berea, right off the X-way and a FLYING-J in Corbin. There is also a Wal-Mart in Williamsburg KY about 10 miles N of TN line.

Renfro Valley also has a campground right off the X-Way. They would have elec and it's only $18.00. That would be my preference.

CampFanatic · 01-06-2011, 08:09 PM

We were not considering a campground because we'd be stopping at 2:00 a.m. or so and didn't know if we could arrive at that time. Do you think Renfro Valley would accept us at that hour of the morning? We would need two BIG pull throughs because each of us are towing. Do you usually call ahead to the Walmart to make sure it's okay? We really only need two or three hours of sleep since we rotate drivers anyway. We plan on arriving at the KOA on the border of Georgia and Florida by mid-afternoon the next day.

mnsprk · 01-06-2011, 08:22 PM

I think there is someone there 24 hrs since they have their own Motel there as well. Here is their number since we use them regularly. 800-765-7464.

They do have numerous pull thru's.

Not sure about Wal-Mart never stayed at one, just shopped there.

motherwild · 01-09-2011, 06:06 AM

We like Flying J They are rv friendly. Cracker Barrel also allows over night parking. You can check the web site. Some Walmarts allow over night parking. There is a yahoo group walmartrving that has a list of walmarts that have over night parking.

Flying J Store No. 664
Address 13019 Walton Verona Rd
Walton, KY US 41094
Interstate I-75 Exit 171
Phone (859) 485-4400
Fax (859) 485-6886
Coordinates 38.8576790, -84.6263160

01-06-2011, 07:28 PM	#1
CampFanatic Earning My Ears Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 41	Boondocking in Kentucky?? We're so excited! Our family returns to Fort Wilderness in two motorhomes in less than three months!! We're hoping someone can recommend a good spot to stop for a couple hours of sleep on I-75 midway through Kentucky or so?? We'll be leaving Michigan around 5:00 p.m., so we'll probably want to pullover and rest around 2:00 a.m. until daylight before we hit the mountains in Tennessee. We won't want to go too far from the freeway, but we'd like someplace safe. __________________ Fort Wilderness April 2010 Fort Wilderness April 2008 Fort Wilderness April 2007 Fort Wilderness April 1994 Fort Wilderness April 1993 Fort Wilderness April 1991 Fort Wilderness April 1989 Fort Wilderness February 1987 Fort Wilderness April 1985 Polynesian Resort November 1978 Disneyworld December 1972

01-06-2011, 07:38 PM	#2
beagles7278 Know Enough to be Dangerous Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Goodrich, Michigan Posts: 283	By boondocking I am assuming you mean a Wallyworld or someplace similar. We have used the Walmart in Dry Ridge, Ky before, it is safe and close to the freeway, although I am not sure if it will meet your requirements since I don't know where in Michigan you will be leaving from. There is a Walmart in Knoxville that we use on the way home that is a good spot but not sure if you want to try and make it that far. Let me know if you need anything more specific. __________________ I heard them say they're shuttin' Detroit down But I won't leave cuz' this is my hometown I heard them say that you can't save that town But I won't leave, I will stand my ground And I was here watchin' it all go down And I'll still be, when it comes back around - Kid Rock "Times Like These"

01-06-2011, 07:41 PM	#3
mnsprk DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,301	There's a Wal-Mart in Berea, right off the X-way and a FLYING-J in Corbin. There is also a Wal-Mart in Williamsburg KY about 10 miles N of TN line. Renfro Valley also has a campground right off the X-Way. They would have elec and it's only $18.00. That would be my preference. Last edited by mnsprk; 01-06-2011 at 07:56 PM. Reason: add info

01-06-2011, 08:09 PM	#4
CampFanatic Earning My Ears Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 41	We were not considering a campground because we'd be stopping at 2:00 a.m. or so and didn't know if we could arrive at that time. Do you think Renfro Valley would accept us at that hour of the morning? We would need two BIG pull throughs because each of us are towing. Do you usually call ahead to the Walmart to make sure it's okay? We really only need two or three hours of sleep since we rotate drivers anyway. We plan on arriving at the KOA on the border of Georgia and Florida by mid-afternoon the next day. __________________ Fort Wilderness April 2010 Fort Wilderness April 2008 Fort Wilderness April 2007 Fort Wilderness April 1994 Fort Wilderness April 1993 Fort Wilderness April 1991 Fort Wilderness April 1989 Fort Wilderness February 1987 Fort Wilderness April 1985 Polynesian Resort November 1978 Disneyworld December 1972

01-09-2011, 06:06 AM	#6
motherwild Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 239	We like Flying J They are rv friendly. Cracker Barrel also allows over night parking. You can check the web site. Some Walmarts allow over night parking. There is a yahoo group walmartrving that has a list of walmarts that have over night parking. Flying J Store No. 664 Address 13019 Walton Verona Rd Walton, KY US 41094 Interstate I-75 Exit 171 Phone (859) 485-4400 Fax (859) 485-6886 Coordinates 38.8576790, -84.6263160 __________________

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01-06-2011, 08:22 PM	#5
mnsprk DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,301	I think there is someone there 24 hrs since they have their own Motel there as well. Here is their number since we use them regularly. 800-765-7464. They do have numerous pull thru's. Not sure about Wal-Mart never stayed at one, just shopped there.

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