How We Find Free Overnight Parking in a Van (10 Real Spots)

Trying to figure out where to park for free while living in a van? In this video, we share 10 real places we’ve slept in our Ram ProMaster — mostly free spots — plus the apps and strategies we use to stay safe and low-key while living in a van full-time with two dogs. For full transparency: every spot in this video is free, with the exception of #2 (Harvest Hosts). It requires a one-time annual membership fee, which gives you access to overnight stays for the year. 🧑‍🌾 Want to stay at local farms and vineyards like we did? Sign up for Harvest Hosts → https://www.harvesthosts.com/?refid=i... *Disclaimer: Always double-check local rules and regulations before parking. I’m sharing what’s worked for us — I’m not an expert, and laws vary by location. Thank you for being on this journey with me. And if you're new here, I hope you decide to subscribe and stick around 🫶 ✨ If you'd like to support this channel, you can join the "Friends of Lauren" membership here:    / @hellolaurenstone   🚐 Watch the full van build series here →    • Framing the Walls of Our Van | DIY Ram Pro...   💌 Subscribe to Letters from Lauren on Substack: Sharing words on joy, grief, healing, mental health, van life, and the search for home → https://hellolaurenstone.substack.com 📖 Order a copy of my book, “In Body I Trust” → https://amzn.to/48d3oj5 🐶 Find our what breeds your dog is with the Embark Vet DNA Test → Get your dog DNA test here: https://amzn.to/3MKBzHN Follow on Social Media: TikTok:   / hellolaurenstone   Instagram:   / hellolaurenstone   Timecodes: 00:00 — Van Life Overnight Parking: How We Find (Mostly) Free Spots 01:39 — iOverlander App (Best Free Van Life Parking App) 03:18 — Harvest Hosts Review (Is the Membership Worth It?) 05:22 — Campendium App (Free Camping & Backup Research Tool) 05:56 — Hotel Parking Lots for Van Life (When We Need a Quick Spot) 06:43 — Hospital Parking Lots (Quiet Overnight Parking Option) 07:32 — National Forest Camping (Free Dispersed Camping + Permit Tips) 08:20 — Apartment Complex Parking (How We Blend In) 09:37 — BLM Land Camping (Free Boondocking for Van Life) 11:15 — Cracker Barrel & Walmart Parking (Van Life Classic Spots) 12:32 — Bass Pro Shop Overnight Parking 13:12 — Van Life + Final Thoughts Some links are connected to an affiliate program that allows me to receive a small portion of your purchases. Thanks for supporting the channel! → Get a real time list of everything we are using to build the van along with ACTUAL costs right here: https://bit.ly/vanspending P.S. We are not professionals in building a van. This is our own DIY van build adventure and isn't meant to be a solution to your build so seek professional advice if you need it! #vanlife #campervan #offgrid