Iowa Rest Area info - from an attendant

[VanTrekker]

<p style="margin: 0px;">Last night I camped at the Grinnell, Iowa rest area just off Interstate 80.&nbsp; A friendly attendant and I talked for about a half hour.&nbsp; As the subject of camping came up, I told him I was extremely tired after biking most of the day.&nbsp; He said it was fine to sleep overnight in my vehicle.&nbsp; The law is a 24 hour limit.</p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;">I asked about the "No camping" signs and he said that means tent camping or sleeping on the grass.&nbsp; Sadly, these rest areas were once a place full of vagabonds and exiled sex offenders and the state&nbsp;had to clamp down.&nbsp; He said the van will never be a problem as long as I limit it to one day or at least go to the other side of the highway.&nbsp; It was a great night's sleep and much quieter than the state campgrounds...&nbsp; The price was right, too.</p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;">V.T.</p>

 

[mockturtle]

I'm glad Iowa has restful, safe rests stops.&nbsp; I would not stay overnight in one anywhere on the West coast.&nbsp; <br>

 

[Seraphim]

Good information, VT. Thanks.

 

[VanTrekker]

<p style="margin: 0px;">If you get out this way, let me know if you want to meet up.&nbsp; I am usually a half hour&nbsp;away from&nbsp;Interstate 80.&nbsp; </p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;">Many of the old rest area buildings have been upgraded to more modern facilities with wifi.&nbsp; The one I stayed at in Grinnell even had a place to empty the sewage tanks, too!&nbsp; </p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;">VT</p>

 

[VanTrekker]

<p style="margin: 0px;">Sounds good.&nbsp; I'll be around this way for some time to come and usually don't wander too far away.</p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;">I can give you some info on excellent rest areas, campgrounds, and other boondocking places from the Mississippi to Des Moines.&nbsp; Let me know if you get out this way.</p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;">Take care!</p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;">V.T.</p>

 

[tinythetrucker]

<p>Hi VT did you also notice most Iowa Rest Areas have free limited WIFI and free dump stations, Im glad your enjoying your stay in Iowa and the next time you see a white Pete with yellow fenders hauling a corn planter wave.</p>