Walmart — Maquoketa Supercenter

The size of this blue big box discount retailer is modest at roughly the size of a football field with tons of available parking – when we stopped by mid-afternoon on a Saturday, while there was definitely some traffic, it was surprisingly light, so finding ample parking opportunities should prove to be EZ and convenient. The store itself offers up just about anything you can think of, so in case you want to stock up on groceries, sundries and a number of other supplies while you are here, you’ll be in luck. The best thing about this particular Walmart is the super cutting-edge bathrooms you’ll discover – I thought I was in an upscale nightclub in NYC when I was there! As for the parking lot itself, I would recommend parking on the far west or southern peripheries, which will allow for EZ access and somewhat reduced traffic to contend with. 

While scoring criteria may vary from one person to the next, here are the 5 most important criteria that informed my rating of this overnight location: convenience (EZ on- and off-access), safety & security, quality (of facilities), peace & quiet and amenities (either on-site or nearby). Here’s how I ranked this particular overnight spot: 

Convenience: 5 

Safety & Security: 5 

Quality: 5 

Peace & Quiet: 4 

Amenities: 4 

Overall, I scored this location a 5. 

Happy Overnighting!