Cracker Barrel Venice | Informal Campsite

February 9th, 2024 by nschroeder72

Huge lot behind CB perfect for RVs and overnights however the Manager came out around 5pm flagging new people entering the lot very rudely telling them it was 24 hours only without even knowing if they were there to eat or overnight! He also came up to each of us already parked without identifying himself and said and I quote “This is your last night here” , we literally just ordered food from them and I wish I hadn’t contributed to this guys bonus.
To add, we seem to be the only ones who picked up their dog poop and I also walked around and cleaned up trash in the lot for them.
The next morning, we watch a guy cut some limbs off a tree so he wouldn’t hit them with the top of his humongous RV. Anyway, that’s my take of the lot. Enjoy Venice!

January 23rd, 2024 by brian.stainsby

Unfortunately disrespectful travelers have ruined another spot for the rest of us. The manager has now said No Overnight Parking. Yellow caution tape has closed off all RV parking in the back lot. However, a limited number of small RVs can park in the cul-de-sac outside Cracker Barrel. Fills up quickly.

January 15th, 2024 by http

Lots of Rvs and vans here. Tree lined which was nice. Road noise all night but not too bad. Grabbed pancakes in the morning.

February 21st, 2023 by Blue Sky Adventures

Just shy of a majority of people where being disrespectful in how they were staying here; blocking the parking lot drives, taking up more spots than needed, running generators, open doors, sliders out, lawn cars, etc. It seems the cracker barrel does accept this status quo but it's disappointing to see. Besides the disrespectful people staying here, this is the best cracker barrel we've stayed at.

Final note; if you have a extended van, you can fit into a single spot and don't have to park across three. Nor do you have to stick out of a normal parking space into the driving lane of a parking lot.

February 6th, 2023 by ggg24

LOTS of people spending the night here, mostly vans. If you’re in a bigger rig I would suggest getting there early to claim a spot. Had a bunch of parking spaces taped off for some reason. There were landscapers there when I woke up, but quiet night all around. Would stay again

December 8th, 2022 by sophienagel

Great place to park for the night. There is tons of space out back to park. Just beware of where you park as I woke up at 3 am ish to sprinklers hitting my camper. After I moved there were a second set that popped up over where I moved to. Also the garbage truck comes through at 4 am. Honestly no complaints as this is a great safe place to park but just a heads up you might wake up a few times over throughout the night

October 10th, 2022 by madilei24

Nice lot designed for RV parking on back side of the building super quiet & well lit. Some large pull through spots

January 12th, 2022 by Cubby Van Life

Another great stop behind CB. Over 2 dozen other vehicles in back completely respectful. One huge camper with an extended pickup set up camp in the corner- solar panels out, lounge chairs, generator going, doors open with the guy watching a tv. Completely uncool. He is going to ruin this privilege for the rest of us. Everyone else was quiet. Please be respectful, fellow travelers.

November 30th, 2021 by kelsietravers

Stayed here 2 night over thanksgiving holiday. Quiet and secluded with only 1 or 2 other overnight parkers. Close to the beach, shopping, parks, etc. in Venice.

February 7th, 2021 by /blogs/111996

Cracker Barrel - allows overnight parking. Called and asked first, they said it was okay "for one night". Lots of other vans and RVs when we arrived at 8pm. No perfectly level spots but good enough.