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The gas station was very much closed but the lot and stress-free sleep remains. Big enough space to stay away from the few semis.

I got a piece of paper that read “Do Not Tow” when I filled out a form at the visitors center. I doubt the four other rigs in the lot went through that step, but it was a quiet sleep and relatively near the great beaches of Lake Michigan.

I could not get to this site. There was a gate blocking the road. I saw a notice sign posted but I could not stop to read it. The entrance is not a pull off so if I pulled in I’d have to back up my 19ft van into traffic. Maybe it’s closed for the season?

Open at 8:30 to 23 hs
Tires fixes. Very good attentions

Windy day at the beach. They have flush toilets and ports potties. Water fountain too. There are garbage and recycling bins. Free wifi and picnic tables. Dogs not allowed but at this time of year, many people are walking their dogs on the beach.

all blocked now with signs all.ober saying no stopping or parking. gotta keep moving on

Just a nice rest stop. Bathrooms and water fountains. It’s right on the river. Really pretty. There are no overnight parking signs present.

Lavandería La Vitelia, lavamos la ropa de tu casa, a minutos del centro de la ciudad de Puerto Varas.
La Vitelia laundry, we wash your clothes at home, minutes from Puerto Varas city center.

Level area just off the roadway that has minimal usage.

a nice good size gravel lot. Busy, but tapering off now at 730pm on Sunday. Plenty of Mosquitos. So if your feeling weighed down by all that blood they can help lighten your load. PNW Mosquitos leave me alone. But the NE ones really love me. I hate them all equally.

Huge space. Feels like multiple camp spaces in one. Has two fire rings. Roads in are great, very smooth gravel.

Open for RV overnight, good place with wifi.

Nice and flat area with fire ring. Beautiful spot for the sunset and the sunrise. The road is a little bit sandy but it is alright with a 2WD and our « traveler Autobarn RV »

Large gravel parking lot right off of the highway suitable for overnight parking.

$10 dump. Pay inside. We don’t have a dumping hose just a ball valve so this was perfect for us. Dumped into big metal grate. Water spigot next to it so you can clean up too.

Consider this place ONLY if all else has failed. Flies galore. No toilets. No water. Nothing. Just a space to pull into and stay the night. I don’t know what pit toilets cleaning has to do with COVID. Or putting locks on water spigots avoids COVID. But there is nothing here but a space. It’s next to the highway so you are exposed to the noise. All in all, a 2 star out of 5. The 2 stars are for the fact that it’s free!

Water spigot next to the cemetery. Next to the tree

If you need medical care, there is a large level lot to park your RV. Stayed a few nights in our motorhome while hubby was an outpatient. Also at a trailhead to overlook the city so a bit busy during the day but very quiet at night. No signs prohibiting overnight parking.

À 21h00 le soir, quelqu'un a lancé des roches sur le campeur...deux fois en 15 minutes. C'est la première que cela nous arrive. Nous avons quitté.

Even though signage says no overnight, the manager said it was okay for one night as long as you're a customer. Please ask before parking here. Walmart said no way, so Superstore gets my grocery money this week!

A cute little cafe / vintage store in the old gold mining town of hedley. Worth a stop for a break and a coffee.

Clean hotel right in the city center. It was $15,000 per person, so paid $30,000 for a room for two people, tv, and a private bathroom.

We are cyclists and there is one light of narrow stairs going up to the reception/rooms. So, just so you are aware that if you have panniers you might need to remove them to being your bike up. We have no panniers so it was easier. The place is very clean and rooms are simple but comfy.

No hot water

Awesome park, with restrooms and sink space outside.

Although there are no signs saying No Parking/No Overnight Parking. Unfortunately on a whim I spoke to a few police who were gathered at some designated police parking at the park they said you cannot car camp at public parks and if they saw you they would ask you to leave. Probably could get away with it though, huge parking lot.

I opted for Cracker Barrel down the road.

free water tap behind the store right next to the door. not sure if its good to drink but i filled up my portable shower

Water filters in the general store and lodge. Meant for water bottles. Didn’t see the water fill up for tanks but I may have missed it

Not the easiest to find through google maps. Maps tried to take us to the other side of the river and magically walk across the river on a dotted line. If you do look up restaurant rio paraíso on gmaps you can get a better idea of how to get there. The entrance is a ‘private’ hotel entrance just on the east side of the bridge.

They charged us $100 pp to stay the night. We can’t recommend the food. There is a field behind the restaurant they allowed us to park and sleep in our vehicle. We used the bathrooms at the restaurant rather than separate ones in the field for campers as they were not cleaned. The river is just beyond the field and is very pretty. The water was very high and moving rapidly so we did not get in.

Nice place to overnight. Bathrooms open and water spigot in the picnic area. Nice stone tables with shelter from rain and charcoal grills also

Large green grass area great for a spring clean if needed … nice walks to waterfalls and cycling… best to phone ahead as there is no cell reception

wonderful place at the end of a little side road. we had been driving to several campsites in the area only to find them all full. we took a chance and turned down this road. perfect band accessible. if you go to the end there is a large clearing with a fire pit. we were able to fit our 28' bus and a SUV with lots of room to still let the dogs out and run around. excellent reception too!

Beautiful spot, still op to date in ‘21. On tarmac or under pine trees. No WiFi, 4g perfect!