![]() ![]() Swimming pools – We don’t usually do this because JR is not a big fan of chlorine, but one of the easiest options is to go for a swim and have a shower afterwards. Again, tokens and/or change are usually needed and the shower will be timed. Sometimes they are only available for use by members, but if you manage to speak to a staff member they may be fine with it. Marinas – If you’re travelling near the ocean, a marina is usually a surefire place to find public showers. The showers in Eagle Plains (NWT) were free, even to non-camping visitors. The most common price we have found is $2-3 for six minutes. Most are fine about it and will either sell you shower tokens or give change. Some RV Parks do not want non-staying visitors coming in and using the facilities so don’t take it personally if they say no. Knowing this, we sometimes stop at an RV Park and ask to use the showers. RV Parks/Campgrounds – RV Parks usually charge for showers on top of the parking rates. Recommendations to find showers while on the road: Sani-dump facilities usually have a charge, but water is often free.įree water in Port Alice, BC Vanlife Essential 2: Public showersĪs mentioned, finding public showers can be one of the most difficult parts of vanlife. For those times a cold lake or solar shower doesn’t seem like a viable option, try these suggestions for locating public shower near you. ![]() Retail stores – With approval from the store manager, you may be able to use an external water tap at big-box stores such as Canadian Tire. While stopping for showers, we would ask how much it would be to fill our water container and a few times they did it for free. RV Parks/Campgrounds – Some RV Parks charge for facilities such as water fill-up on top of the parking fee. Note that the taps are usually turned off in September/October for winter. Again, since we only needed a small amount we never had any problems. The tap may be in the day-use area or in the campground itself. Provincial, National or Regional Parks – We have great success with Provincial Parks with campgrounds and/or significant visitor services (think nature trails, picnic areas etc). A few visitor centres offered us the staff facilities (kitchen, cleaning room) to fill our water container since it was such a small amount. Always emphasize how small the container is, as we find that the staff often assume you mean a large RV tank. If not, ask specifically where to fill up a small container with water. Visitor Information – Some have a tap outside for RV travellers. Municipal taps – Our favourite source of free water we always appreciate it when local towns provided a place for travellers to get water. Free camping at James Lake, BC Recommendations for filling up a 10 or 20-litre water container: ![]()
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