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Under the Pines

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This is a Boondockers Welcome host in Alto, MI

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    < 30 (ft)

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    1

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Northern leg of horse-shoe shaped driveway off of Whitneyville Ave. On asphalt drive way. Suggested Local Attractions: Lake Michigan beaches 1 hr drive west. Grand Rapids attractions and entertainment 30 min north.

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Vehicle Suitability Information

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Pets Welcome

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Water Hookup

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Slideouts Allowed

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Outdoor Cooking Allowed

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Electric Hookup: 30A

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Separate Tow Vehicle Parking

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Offleash Area for Pets

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House Rules

Observe Social Distancing. Contact by phone/email.

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Location

Access Road Conditions: Whitneyville Ave is 2-lane paved road. Drive is paved. Tow Vehicle Parking Details: Parking in driveway loop.

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Pavement

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Hosted By jp_sherm

Age:

65+

Retired Air Force on way somewhere with dog. Details: Travel in 20ft class-B motorhome with dog. Typically on way to/from Utah to visit kids and grands. Happy to reimburse hosts for electric hookup. Home Town: Close to Caledonia near Grand Rapids, MI. on the family homestead of six generations, hosting Under the Pines. Favorite Boondocking Locations: National forests, western deserts, son's barn. Skills or Expertise to Share: Can help with on-line travel planning.

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References for this location from other RVers

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    Cousidreamer

    5 months ago

    john was the best host we could have asked for our first night using the app. the location was great and john was very nice with us.

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    WillowsWander

    6 months ago

    Our stay was easy, good communication with host. I do suggest bringing ear plugs, the road is very close and traffic is heavy much of the time, sometimes even through the night.

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    2Wagners

    8 months ago

    Beautiful property and very friendly host. Wish we would have had time to enjoy it more.

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    Brinxie2022

    8 months ago

    John let us come in while he was away from home as this was our third time to his site. He upgraded the electrical outlet to a pedestal style which was nice. we got to talk and found out the pines we were nestled under were planted by his great-grandfather. Looking forward to another visit when we are in the area again!

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    Kampesina

    10 months ago

    Like John says, get there earlier in the afternoon before traffic gets crazy. We had to block traffic to get our 30 foot fifth wheel backed in. I wouldn't advise a bigger RV. The parking area was flat and John had a 30a plug and a water hose available. The location is convenient for visiting Grand Rapids, going up either 44 or Whitneyville Ave to I-96. The biggest detraction was the traffic noise, which almost never stopped. Bring good earplugs.

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