Harvest Hosts

We've occasionally seen posts by members who participate in Harvest Hosts. Today curiosity had me sign up for their freebie guide and I received links to several goodies via email. Looks like a pretty good deal for anyone who might stay at one of their member locations more than a couple of nights:

https://harvesthosts.com/

Much more choice out east. We couldn't find spots in places we were going so didn't renew after first year and we only used it once. I think it's a great idea though.

Thanks Jackie.

We signed up their first year. We tried to use it once. We were directed to a field by the winery, the tires started sinking in the ground. I didn't stop long enough to sink. That was the only time in a year that we were near a location to use it. We didn't renew.

YMMV

We used them 17 evenings and only three were just okay while mixing up our stays at Cabela, with free dump and freshwater and regular state and private campgrounds.  And we stayed at some mighty nice ones and treated as nice as any regular campground. Of course we like back roads and a lot are off the major highways and takes a little extra driving to get to some off of most interstates.  We supplemented our grocery needs at several sites.  We purchased at a small cost some of our Christmas presents that's not found in your normal shopping outlets anywhere in the states.

  The most unusual one was a mushroom farm, which was 440 acres of assorted greenhouses too.  Farms like apple and berry farms provided  additional fresh product. They were actually a saving grace during the national and state park shutdowns across the country and welcomed with open arms.  And yes they are not as many out west just because of the open spaces with less population. There was never a problem with firing up the generator to cool our meager TT down from traveling during the day. And in the evening we would shut things down and sit outside under the stars in piece all by ourselves.  We figured we spent about half what we normally would at a regular campground and actually got something in return except a place to hook up to electricity.

Be careful they can be expensive! We stayed at a winery just off I-90 in NY. Went in to have a tasting, then they had a high school trio playing music in the dining hall, so we had a little something to eat. Liked the wine so we bought a few bottles. That free night cost us over $80!  :-\ 

Dragginourbedaround said:

Be careful they can be expensive! We stayed at a winery just off I-90 in NY. Went in to have a tasting, then they had a high school trio playing music in the dining hall, so we had a little something to eat. Liked the wine so we bought a few bottles. That free night cost us over $80!  :-\ 

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Sounds like you made out pretty cheap,, drinks, night of entertainment, a meal and No risk of any DUI KOA only gives you a few pancakes in selected locations.

Boat Addict said:

Sounds like you made out pretty cheap,, drinks, night of entertainment, a meal and No risk of any DUI KOA only gives you a few pancakes in selected locations.

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Dragginourbedaround said:

Be careful they can be expensive! We stayed at a winery just off I-90 in NY. Went in to have a tasting, then they had a high school trio playing music in the dining hall, so we had a little something to eat. Liked the wine so we bought a few bottles. That free night cost us over $80!  :-\ 

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That is still a lot cheaper than the "free" parking at the casinos my dear wife likes.

RRR said:

That is still a lot cheaper than the "free" parking at the casinos my dear wife likes.

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We like staying at casinos, but they can be expensive  :-\

We been members of Harvest Host for two years, have not had a bad experience, lots of fun and have learned a few things in the tours, there have been times we spend more in a Walmart lot. As far as we are concern it just one more avenue to finding a good place to stay a night.

I suspect with the sudden rise of RVer's on the road that these Harvest Host places will be getting more and more business.

Good for them!!

We are staying at a harvest host tonight with four other folks. The two south bound interstate lanes  on the east coast south are filled with a mix of tractor trailers and all kinds of rvs.  We are finding that more hosts are offering water and electric. The most we have paid is 20 bucks. When you drive till sundown and all you need is a place to park and sleep for the night hours but have the luxury of the simple things in life, it beats the Koa journey campgrounds at half the price and more. And we picked up a different bottle of wine for a present for 10 bucks to boot. We have more than gotten our money's worth

I realize this is an old post, but was getting info on Harvest Hosts. Found this article, hopefully the link will work. I'm wondering if these places would accommodate a 40' motorhome with 4 slides.


It kind of confirms that there are more RVers out there. But I really like this idea.

It's been many years, but I was an early adopter of HH but can't comment on the current status. We had a TS 40DS04 also and had no issues parking or driving thru any of the locations. It was nice to be able to walk back to the coach after visiting the tasting rooms of the wineries we stayed at.

BernieD said:

It's been many years, but I was an early adopter of HH but can't comment on the current status. We had a TS 40DS04 also and had no issues parking or driving thru any of the locations. It was nice to be able to walk back to the coach after visiting the tasting rooms of the wineries we stayed at.

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After reading reviews it appears there can be some glitches but still sounds like a good idea. Just was concerned about some roads. But I suppose that would be our responsibility to check out.
We are going on our 1st 10 trip with the TS in a couple of weeks. We are excited!

The Harvest Host outlets are thriving. There are more outlets that provide water and electric at mostly half price of a regular KOA if you choose to use the services. We are in one tonight with four other high end motor homes. But don't be surprised if you end up at one that needs some clean up . That goes with the territory I guess for the price.

When we are traveling, we are mainly just wanting to find a place to sleep. I am just not often up to socializing or shopping. I do know people who enjoy Harvest Hope sites, but they are more common in the east than the much emptier sites out west we prefer. We do plan on using Boondockers Welcome spots this summer though.

UTTransplant said:

When we are traveling, we are mainly just wanting to find a place to sleep. I am just not often up to socializing or shopping. I do know people who enjoy Harvest Hope sites, but they are more common in the east than the much emptier sites out west we prefer. We do plan on using Boondockers Welcome spots this summer though.

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Be keen to hear how that goes Pam!

UTTransplant said:

When we are traveling, we are mainly just wanting to find a place to sleep. I am just not often up to socializing or shopping. I do know people who enjoy Harvest Hope sites, but they are more common in the east than the much emptier sites out west we prefer. We do plan on using Boondockers Welcome spots this summer though.

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I just looked at their site. We may look into that.