Where are RV Dump Stations Near Fort Myers?

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How Do I Find An RV Dump Site?

The first thought that some people have is that rest stops would have RV Dump Stations. However, Florida does not have any dump stations or hook-ups in their rest areas or service plazas. So you need to seek out other locations. The recreational vehicle dump stations listed below are just a few of the “dump stations” or “sani dump stations” or “dump points” close to Fort Myers for your convenience. We hope this article is of help to you.

Where Can I Find RV Dump Stations Near Me?

At the Campground

If you’re staying at an RV resort, then that is the first place to look for a dump station. Many of the RV parks have this service for their guests.  If you aren’t a registered guest, then there may be a charge for the service. You should call the location ahead of time to make sure of any costs and availability.

Fort Myers RV Resort located at 16800 S Tamiami Trail, in Fort Myers offers a dump station for a $25 fee.

Myakka River State Park is located at 13208 State Road 72 in Sarasota. They offer the Dump Station for registered guests.

Siesta Bay R.V Resort is located at 19333 Summerlin Road in Fort Myers They also offer the Dump Station for registered guests.

Shady Acres R.V. Park is located at 19370 South Tamiami Trail in Fort Myers They also offer the Dump Station for registered guests.

Nearby Truck Stops Off The Interstate with RV Dump Stations

If you travel over the highway at all, you are familiar with the Loves truck stops. Take exit 143 on I-75 to find them at 17308 Park 78 Drive, in North Fort Myers. This truck stop has plenty of amenities for travelers from food, to light mechanical, and tire service.

There is also Pilot / Flying J off of exit 139 at 6050 Plaza Drive. They provide common gas station and truck stop amenities like gasoline and diesel fuel, but they also offer extensive fresh food options, clean restrooms and reservable showers, mobile fueling, and thousands of parking places for professional truck drivers, RV drivers, and auto drivers alike.

PS: Check Out These RV Dump Station Tips!

How do you get rid of toilet waste in a RV?

Using a dump point is quite simple. Remove the waste holding tank or cassette from your caravan, take it to the dump point, empty it into the receptacle, and use the hose that’s usually provided at site to wash off the area.

Dumping sewage and effluent can seem dirty, but the process is pretty clean if you know what you’re doing. However, wearing rubber gloves and even a pair of rubber boots won’t hurt so that any effluent droplets can be easily washed away. 

  • Your rental should come with the proper sewer hose for emptying the tanks. A garden hose for rinsing the tanks is helpful in case the dump station doesn’t have one on-site (don’t use the freshwater fill hose!) Check with your host to see what hoses are included in your rental so you can buy anything you might need.
  • Keep the valves closed at your campsite, and don’t open them until you are connected securely to the dump station. Connect the three-inch sewer hose to your holding tank first, then extend it to the opening of the dump station (usually a hole in the ground). 
  • Use the hole’s lid or another weighted object to securely hold the sewer hose to prevent splashing or effluent from draining onto the ground. 
  • Remove the holding tank outlet cap and connect your three-inch sewer hose to the outlet of your holding tank. Extend the hose to the opening of the dump station, which is usually a hole in the ground that is slightly larger than the three-inch hose.
  • Empty the black tank first, then the grey water tank. This lets the soapy grey water wash any residue from the sewer hose.
  • If there’s no line behind you, refill the tank partway to rinse out any sludge if potable water is available. Skip this step if people are waiting to use the dump station.
  • Don’t dump anything in the station other than black and grey water.

If you’re still wondering, “where can I find everything I need to know about RV dump stations,” check out these RV Dump Station Basics. 

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