We’ve slowly become accustomed to parking for a night or two in the occasional casino, and always had great experiences. Northern Edge Navajo Casino isn’t an exception.
While it may not have had hookups like some places we’ve been, it did have lots of space and was fairly quiet. One of the memorable parts of this location was the casino food court, where we were able to get some delicious foods like a Navajo Taco and blue cheese salad for a relatively reasonable price.
Staying at Casinos
As a whole, casinos tend to be undemanding and courteous hosts. They’re used to truckers and RVers staying a night or two. While it’s usually just a parking lot, it’s a safe place to catch our breath when we can’t find anything else in the area.
When we stay at casinos, we follow a different setup procedure than we do when we set up for camping. It’s very similar to when we stayed at Boondockers Welcome spots.
- Take up as little space as possible; no awning or front porch
- No cooking outside
- Keep the campsite tidy
- No snakes or lights
- No discharges of grey water!
The goal is to be as unobtrusive as possible. Casinos and hosts take risks when inviting us to stay on their property. Whether that risk is to their perception in their community or their ability to do business, we need to respect their needs.
Another thing to consider is to try to patronize the business you’re staying at, whether it’s taking a meal at their cafe or spending a little money in the casino. Either way, it’s a way to let the casinos get some value on letting travelers use their lots for a few nights’ rest between spots or as a hub for exploring the area.