Generally, yes, you can sleep in your car at Walmart. Walmart does not have a corporate-wide policy of allowing people to sleep in their car in their parking lots. Some store managers, however, go the extra mile to carve out a special area of their parking lot with signs denoting RV overnight parking.

Why does Walmart allow overnight parking?

Why Does Walmart Allow Overnight Parking? Good old Sam Walton wanted his RV customers to have a place to stop for the night when traveling the country. Walmart sees RVers as great customers of the store, and they have been welcomed for a long time now.

Is it OK to camp in Walmart parking lot?

Staying Safe While Sleeping in Walmart Parking Lots In general, overnight parking and camping at Walmart stores is safe. Youre in a well-lit public location with security cameras.

Can you park a truck overnight at Walmart?

While it is not uncommon for Walmart stores to allow overnight truck parking, it is banned at many of the stores across the country. Policies can vary because Walmart allows truck parking rules to be set on a store-by-store basis.

Can cars sleep at truck stops?

It is not prohibited for cars to sleep at truck stops. The parking spots, however, are on a first-come-first-served basis, so you must think well and plan ahead your rest time on a long journey. Still, it is uncommon to see cars parking overnight at truck stops.