Camping is by far the cheapest. $10-15 per night. Each state will have a directory of their state parks on-line. The national park service also has a nice web site. Availability depends on where you are and when. It is not uncommon for state and federal parks to fill up. Some parks accept reservations. Private camp grounds usually have washrooms and laundry facilities and many have Internet access for e-mail and researching your next stop/weather. Many private campgrounds are converting a lot of their tent space to motor home spaces. More profitable. Don’t assume a “campground” has tent space. I usually camp for around 5-6 nights then get a motel room for 1 night to clean up equipment and myself. Some private campgrounds have small, minimally furnished cabins for around $30-40. I've used these instead of motels in expensive areas. You can check hotel rates on-line. In my area, it's getting very difficult to find a room under $40. Some small, family run motels are a bit cheaper. Again it depends on when and where. You can carry minimal cooking gear/food, as inexpensive food is widely available. When doing my own cooking, I carry no more than 1-2 days in my bag. It’s usually as cheap to eat at local restaurants.

I don't know where you are currently located. One thing different here than in many parts of Europe and South America, is the general reluctance of property owners to allow camping on their property, no manner how remote. Again, it depends when and where. It never hurts to ask.

Please feel free to ask more questions or PM me. I’ve traveled a bit and know the frustrations of getting answers to the more mundane issues. The community sections located on this web site have some good contacts. If you have a particular route, post it and we’ll help. One last thing. Do an internet search for motorcycle friendly camp grounds. More and more are opening. They know the needs of motorcycle travelers. Here in North Carolina, we have many excellent locations such as the one Grant hosts the June HU meeting.

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