Many of you are wondering how to find great places to open your car tent.
We have reason to believe that no one wants to regret planning a road trip where they can't better find wonderful camping stops!
That means that finding a spot where you can stay overnight with your mkcamp tent is really no different than looking for a camping spot for a normal tent — except with the added benefit of being able to stay in places that exclusively allow vans, campers, and RVs.
There are four main types of places where you sleep in your mkcamp tent overnight:
- designated camp spots
- private camping
- free camping areas
- alternative options such as Walmarts, rest areas, and more
How to find designated camp spots?we will provide some effective suggestions to help camping enthusiasts to get a better options.
Firstly, there are several applications/sites on which lots of spots are recorded!
- Hipcamp is a fantastically cool new app that allows you to find camping spots on private land. It’s like the Airbnb of camping: Landowners can host camp spots and post them on the site, and users like yourself can findgreat place to camp for cheap.Hipcamp very easy-to-reserve in advance.Some popular national parks have huge demand and limited camping spots, so you often have to plan your trip months in advance or try your luck with a first-come, first-serve spot.On the Hipcamp app, there’s likely to be lots of options even on the day you want to camp.
- Park4Night also lists thousands of places to park for free for your ev car ,van, campervan or tailgate tent even roof tent. The app has taken many of our customers to countless amazing places. Our users have shared experiences with us where they optimistically set off for the Alps at 11pm,and to realize near Thionville that fatigue is taking over. But Thank you Park4Night for bringing them to the banks of the Moselle, a hundred meters from the Thionville Decathlon, in a quiet and not too gloomy place. . In short, Park4Night is an application that allows you to find great places that have been tested by other users, and often there are photos and comments. It’s super practical!
Frankly think that looking for your bivouac spot is part of the adventure and the trip. It's not enough to choose a spot on the map, arrive, open your tent and go to sleep. In this case we would have opened a Tiny House. No, the real adventure is looking for a place, going to see several, negotiating with your travel partner, going back to see the first place and finally making a decision! It’s about creating memories and experiences! I promise, you will remember your research. And finally, we really don't want you to find yourself with ten cars in the same place. Even if we're sure it could be a fun evening, it might not please everyone...
In addition to the above mentioned,If you want to unfold your tent in exceptional spots, we also recommend Hipcamp,Evazion, Campspace, Roadsurfer and Homecamper! These 4 applications/sites offer magnificent places in several Amercian or European countries, in the mountains, by the sea or even with locals.
But then, how do you find a great spot? Generally we do it by feeling: Either we are on the road and we see a place that could be suitable, we check the surroundings to see if it is not private property, if we are not disturbing the local wildlife, etc. Either we look on Google Maps to see if a place on our route seems accessible and welcoming. Either we look for a place on Park4Night. We have already visited 3-4 locations before finding a suitable one. Or as a last resort, we go to the campsite. If you really can't find a place to open the mkcamp tailgate tent, camping can save you. But in high season, you have to plan in advance. There are no set regulations for roof tents. Our heart balances between the rules of bivouac and those of camper vans/converted vans. So, you have to have a minimum of common sense, but we have already tested several places and we have never, ever had any problems!
In any case, here are the rules to follow if you go with a car tailgate tent go camping in the wild:
- Do not leave traces of your passage (waste, fires, etc.).
- Avoid private properties, unless you have the owner's consent of course.
- Respect the fauna and flora.
- Don't make too much noise and respect the surrounding homes.
- One last important thing to keep in mind; Not all places are Instagrammable.And yes, you won't always find the WOW spot that you'll want to share on Instagram.
Some camping enthusiasts even slept 50m from a railway or next to a cemetery and this does not mean that the experience was not good, quite the contrary!
In conclusion, finding the perfect spot to set up your mkcamp tailgate tent is an adventure in itself. Embrace the journey of exploring various locations, negotiating with travel partners, and making memories along the way. Whether you're using apps like Hipcamp, Park4Night, Evazion, Campspace, Roadsurfer, or Homecamper, or simply following your instincts on the road, the key is to stay flexible and enjoy the process. Remember to respect nature, local communities, and the rules of wild camping. Not every spot will be Instagrammable, but the unique experiences you gain will be priceless.
Happy camping and safe travels!
