Cracker Barrel parking lot | Informal Campsite

March 10th, 2024 by freelance

Nice place to stop for the night we have never eaten at a Cracker Barrel was better than expected very friendly,but did to support there policy allowing overnight campers

February 26th, 2024 by kalliesmission.com

lots of other vans and RVs here! stayed one night. no issues.

February 10th, 2024 by furiousukraine83

Nice Cracker Barrel. Only three designated RV spots, but there were rigs scattered everywhere in the back, I don’t think it matters much. So don’t be too nervous about coming in late, should still have room. A bunch of us on a Friday night. Although…..if you’re pulling into a parking lot at 1AM please be courteous to the other folks around you. Maybe don’t get out of your vehicle and talk on the phone, or leave your car alarm sounding. But probably just the bunch we were stuck with and not an actual problem with this location.
Also not sure about the previously mentioned “characters” walking around. Seemed like a very good part of town to me.

December 24th, 2023 by Van

Very good place to stay. we spent one night at this place, all was fine and pretty quiet

December 22nd, 2023 by hallelujah.travelers

Had a great stay. Stayed here before in the past. Lots of parking. There were about 15ish rv/van’s. Great location. Good food.

December 14th, 2023 by sierraindia87

Called ahead and received permission. There are a lot of characters walking around this area, even in the daytime. Trash everywhere. But thankful for the simple dinner, nice staff, & free spot. Just use caution. :)

October 24th, 2023 by dkruis27

Called ahead & got permission. Stayed in the back, no issues.

October 21st, 2023 by bloodhound89

Called and asked permission to stay overnight in our camper van and we were told yes. We arrived, and were happy to find that it was a large level lot. Only one other person was here when we settled in for the night. Quiet night, away from major traffic noise. Nice Cracker Barrel, would stay again.

April 16th, 2023 by Williroad

We stayed one night. Location not too noisy despite the proximity of major roads. We recommend.
Order at the restaurant.
4 places for RV and several double parking lots. Too bad to see small vehicles occupying the spaces intended for large vehicles!
Thank you Cracker Barrel for these locations that make our travels easier.

Nous sommes restés une nuit. Endroit pas trop bruyant malgré la proximité des grands axes. On recommande.
Commande au restaurant.
4 places pour RV et plusieurs doubles stationnements. Dommage de voir des véhicules de petite taille occuper les places destinés aux grands véhicules !
Merci Cracker Barrel pour ces emplacements qui facilitent nos déplacements de voyageurs.

March 15th, 2023 by sriddle123

Lot is far enough from highway to be quiet, save for a few homeless people camping in the rocks between the CB and a hotel. several other cars here. have stayed overnight in this lot for up to a week previously, never had any issues.

March 7th, 2023 by harvie.julie

Surprised this one isn't on here already. It's around 10pm and I just pulled in to like 10 other vans/RVs that are clearly staying the night. Typical CB, small-ish parking lot with white noise from the highway in the background. WiFi from La Quinta next door. I've been struggling to find a good spot around Phoenix and am ready to crash!

March 1st, 2023 by cultivatingfireoffical.com

NOT CLOSED - extremely friendly staff and a great high calorie dinner for a cold night. TONS of other rigs parked around us behind the restaurant. Far enough away from the highway for a near silent night! (Did have one homeless man scream at a sign for a few minutes)

February 24th, 2023 by Advanturetom

Definitely not closed to overnight parking. Went inside and talked with manager. They never had security, so not sure why it’s marked as closed. Several vans here tonight.

February 23rd, 2023 by tucsontraveler

Not sure why this is marked as closed. I stayed here a few nights, and every night, the lot was PACKED! From big RVs and small ones, to trucks and cars, everyone was here. Even with the present company, it was still pretty quiet at night and no one bothered me. Pleasant staff working inside. Would definitely come back here if in the area.

February 15th, 2023 by yingjichi

Called ahead to confirm overnight parking. Very friendly staff. Stayed with other RVs. Recommend this place.

January 20th, 2023 by tt_esports

Although the comments suggest parking is not allowed here we spent a night with 15 other campers quietly in the parking lot of the Cracker Barrel.

December 7th, 2022 by ByChance

We got a knock from a security guy at 11 PM and told us that there was no sleeping in your vehicle here. There were many other vans and campers who also had to leave.

November 18th, 2022 by dnafit

Not sure why this is marked closed. We called ahead and they said that they do allow overnight parking. Plenty of people here for the night.

November 14th, 2022 by julzrio

Stayed the night with no issues. Several other vans and RV's in the lot. Please clean up after yourself.

June 13th, 2022 by asburycreates

I was stay here after getting off the road and some man in a security vehicle came and told me I couldn't stay here that I was trespassing. and was very aggressive and threaten to call the cops.

February 10th, 2022 by deboraha.glass

I parked in the far back next to a tree, little road noise at least right now. Peaceful, I will probably have breakfast inside tomorrow morning. Verizon, I have 5 bars.

February 8th, 2022 by csmaglis

Typical Cracker Barrel experience. This wasn't the loudest CB I've stayed at, but you do get highway noise. Just comes with overnighting at CB. Lots of vans last night. In case you are looking for places in Mesa, the CB doesn't not allow overnight parking, nor the Bass Pro or Walmart due to Mesa's city ordinances. Probably why this one is so full.

February 7th, 2022 by WoodrowS.Timber

A lot of overnighters this day, still had plenty of room for our longer rig.

February 3rd, 2022 by machnevaelena

This place is so shady! At first we liked it - there were MANY different campers and really large RV homes and trailers. The lot was well lit and clean. But we woke up in the middle of the night from a guy cutting through the bike lock at the back of our van. Luckily we jumped out of the van at him just before he took our expensive bikes. In the morning we also saw so many shady people crossing the lot back and forth. I will not stay here again and would not recommend staying here to anyone who has their bikes outside of their vans (I currently see three vans apart from us that have bikes outside).

January 1st, 2022 by 2herbst

Quiet night spent here. Would visit again. May have some traffic noise during different season with windows open.

December 6th, 2021 by beebsandnugget

this cracker Barrel was close to a few places we wanted to visit in Phoenix Arizona, really located in Chandler. this parking lot was really noisy and neither of us got very much sleep. it's directly by the highway in the noise did not seem to calm down overnight. there was also a garbage truck that came around three in the morning and startled us awake. It was safe and free so that's always something we are thankful for! We did call ahead and they said they allowed overnight parking. You can check out our full review at www.beebsandnugget.com.

November 20th, 2021 by sherriextang

Great place to spend one night. We were with several other cars/vans. Very safe.

November 10th, 2021 by dumont.isabelle

very nice place to sleep and to have breakfast ;)

October 9th, 2021 by magicmiles

Stayed here. Quiet. No knocks. No security to kick me out. Read that it was good to be here. So I parked in the back. When I got here there were already 2 trucks and 1 van. Obviously they all ready the same thing I did about the Walmarts un the área. They don’t allow overnight parking. Stayed here 2 nights. Would have stayed a 3rd but felt self conscious about it.

November 21st, 2020 by thesimpak

called ahead to see if they allowed overnight parking. very pleasant lady answered and said of course as long as you can find a spot. there are about 3 RV spaces available. we took one for the evening to get some rest. make sure to have breakfast at cracker barre, you will not regret it.