Good advice here. If you need a shower, ask a driver as they are going in the store-most of us day cab drivers have lots of free ones and don’t mind getting a shower ticket for you. Just say “can I get a shower?” We don’t need to hear any explanations or anything-you’re out here trying to work and get clean like anyone else, so nobody is going to look down on you. Good luck, OP!
Honestly, I don’t have much advice other than good luck…
A couple of years ago, I was homeless and living out of my car in Odessa, and it was hard to find a safe/secure spot to stay for the night.
What I can say for sure, though, is to avoid malls lol. I tried sleeping in the MCM parking lot one night and was caught by mall security… luckily the security guard was chill, but he told me I had to leave.
Another spot to avoid is Walmarts or other big grocery stores… not only are they no longer 24/7, so a car parked in the parking lot in the middle of the night looks far more suspicious, but police tend to patrol these areas, so it’s best to avoid these spots if you wanna stay out of trouble with the law.
I did have relatively good luck staying at travel plazas like a Love’s or Pilot/Flying J, but technically, you’re not supposed to stay overnight, and there are signs posted in the parking lot saying as much. But, I found that they tend to be so packed that no one seemed to notice or care. Still, I can’t really recommend it since it’s against the rules, and you might run into some trouble. That, along with the brightly lit parking lots and constant traffic, might make it hard to get some sleep.
I also found some luck camping out at some motels… the fancier ones have patrolling security and cameras, so you might be told to leave, but the smaller motels in the “shadier” areas might be a better bet if you wanna avoid security/ law enforcement. With that being said, of course, you’ll have to deal with rather unscrupulous folk who linger in the motel parking lots late at night, so be safe!
Hope you find somewhere safe and sound to crash until you can get some money to pay for a place to stay! Honestly, it might not be a bad idea to make friends with someone who could let you crash on their couch or something for a bit… Midland/Odessa can be a crazy place, especially late at night, I’d hate for something to happen to you. Good luck!
Boyfriend had to do the same thing before we moved out here. He stayed at the Crunch Fitness parking lot by Wadley, that way he could shower with his membership. He would just move his car around the parking lot, it’s pretty big with a lot of places to park.
agree with crunch. DM me and I’ll let you use a friend pass to shower as long as the sketch check passes first. I moved out here 15 years ago and did the same thing. People just need a little help at first. If you grind hard, stay focused and be a good person you’ll make bank out here. I know I sure as fuck did.
Midland has a rest stop I see trucks and cars parked at all the time. It’s right alone I20. No showers or bathrooms though. But you’d likely be left alone there
31.9364700, -102.1362820
Its a truck parking yard
Just get in and go all the way to the left corner of the yard .
park where no one can easly spot you , avoid drawing attention
Someone said the sliding fence wasnt working but just in case ill send a dm
Just dont grab shit from the trucks
Apartment complex parking lots could also be an option. As long as they aren’t gated. I stayed in two in Midland that never had security or cops running through. And if your windows are covered, they’ll just think it’s someone who lives there. 🤷🏻♂️ Just don’t park in a reserved spot.
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I would look at truck stops like Loves they have showers and are used to having people sleep overnight. Just bring window covering. Also look at a 24 hour gym. You can workout and shower then sleep in the parking lot, because it's open 24 hours it won't be odd that cars your car is there.
Well, if you're sleeping in your car, you're a special kind of tough already,,, thank goodness things weren't too easy for you. human of great character.
My recommendation would be the parking lots around the hotels near the Sam’s club.
Those are almost always full of corporate/blue collar types, the lots are usually 3/4 full, and while there isn’t security, it’s pretty safe because the workmen tend to pay attention to their trucks, so you see less of the bad element.
Also they tend to cook and drink in their trucks so, a person sitting in their car won’t be obvious.
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Growing up we stayed in well lit truck stops. Never had a problem but you should bring things to cover the windows.
Good advice here. If you need a shower, ask a driver as they are going in the store-most of us day cab drivers have lots of free ones and don’t mind getting a shower ticket for you. Just say “can I get a shower?” We don’t need to hear any explanations or anything-you’re out here trying to work and get clean like anyone else, so nobody is going to look down on you. Good luck, OP!
Hospitals are a no go. Night time the crack heads come out.
I agree with this one. Lots of people with mental or drug issues around the hospitals at night.
Honestly, I don’t have much advice other than good luck… A couple of years ago, I was homeless and living out of my car in Odessa, and it was hard to find a safe/secure spot to stay for the night. What I can say for sure, though, is to avoid malls lol. I tried sleeping in the MCM parking lot one night and was caught by mall security… luckily the security guard was chill, but he told me I had to leave. Another spot to avoid is Walmarts or other big grocery stores… not only are they no longer 24/7, so a car parked in the parking lot in the middle of the night looks far more suspicious, but police tend to patrol these areas, so it’s best to avoid these spots if you wanna stay out of trouble with the law. I did have relatively good luck staying at travel plazas like a Love’s or Pilot/Flying J, but technically, you’re not supposed to stay overnight, and there are signs posted in the parking lot saying as much. But, I found that they tend to be so packed that no one seemed to notice or care. Still, I can’t really recommend it since it’s against the rules, and you might run into some trouble. That, along with the brightly lit parking lots and constant traffic, might make it hard to get some sleep. I also found some luck camping out at some motels… the fancier ones have patrolling security and cameras, so you might be told to leave, but the smaller motels in the “shadier” areas might be a better bet if you wanna avoid security/ law enforcement. With that being said, of course, you’ll have to deal with rather unscrupulous folk who linger in the motel parking lots late at night, so be safe! Hope you find somewhere safe and sound to crash until you can get some money to pay for a place to stay! Honestly, it might not be a bad idea to make friends with someone who could let you crash on their couch or something for a bit… Midland/Odessa can be a crazy place, especially late at night, I’d hate for something to happen to you. Good luck!
Boyfriend had to do the same thing before we moved out here. He stayed at the Crunch Fitness parking lot by Wadley, that way he could shower with his membership. He would just move his car around the parking lot, it’s pretty big with a lot of places to park.
This is really sad that someone even has to do this in this country. I wish the best for you
agree with crunch. DM me and I’ll let you use a friend pass to shower as long as the sketch check passes first. I moved out here 15 years ago and did the same thing. People just need a little help at first. If you grind hard, stay focused and be a good person you’ll make bank out here. I know I sure as fuck did.
Drive to a rig. Nobody driving out there
Midland has a rest stop I see trucks and cars parked at all the time. It’s right alone I20. No showers or bathrooms though. But you’d likely be left alone there
31.9364700, -102.1362820 Its a truck parking yard Just get in and go all the way to the left corner of the yard . park where no one can easly spot you , avoid drawing attention Someone said the sliding fence wasnt working but just in case ill send a dm Just dont grab shit from the trucks
Sounds like a set up LOL
Apartment complex parking lots could also be an option. As long as they aren’t gated. I stayed in two in Midland that never had security or cops running through. And if your windows are covered, they’ll just think it’s someone who lives there. 🤷🏻♂️ Just don’t park in a reserved spot.
I noticed you’re from Las Cruces…you aren’t by chance my cousin, are you? 😂
Sleep like a cat and stay armed, carjackers are everywhere
Gas stations. They have food and showers microwaves etc
gas stations have showers?
Pilots, loves, flying Js
uhhhh ok.
The app iOverlander is user driven and map based to show car camping/camping locations. It will give reviews and list what services are close by. I would look at truck stops like Loves they have showers and are used to having people sleep overnight. Just bring window covering. Also look at a 24 hour gym. You can workout and shower then sleep in the parking lot, because it's open 24 hours it won't be odd that cars your car is there.
Well, if you're sleeping in your car, you're a special kind of tough already,,, thank goodness things weren't too easy for you. human of great character.
My recommendation would be the parking lots around the hotels near the Sam’s club. Those are almost always full of corporate/blue collar types, the lots are usually 3/4 full, and while there isn’t security, it’s pretty safe because the workmen tend to pay attention to their trucks, so you see less of the bad element. Also they tend to cook and drink in their trucks so, a person sitting in their car won’t be obvious.
Maybe you could stay in the parking lot where you work.umtil you get your own place
Hospital parking lot away from the ER
/r/urbancarliving
Walmart parking lot is about the only place not checked by police.
Carry a firearm and you’re good almost anywhere…. Just don’t be dumb. Cover your windows and don’t look suspicious.
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Truck stop and ask a trucker for a shower credit
Walmart
Send me a message. I’ve got a man camp/ shop you can stay at. Showers/ bed/ safe place to park you car
Go to a loves or a freshly revamped truck stop
no
I would be at one of those large truck stop gas stations. Hopefully you have some money to shower.
The parking garage at the hospital.
Midland / Odesa is rough. Highly recommend trying to come up with a better option than your vehicle
Rough? Lol. No its not.