As a woman traveling alone much of the time (oops, forgot the dog!), I find
KOAs and such a safe place to stay for the night. Granted some are better
than others - as far as personal space, grass, clean restrooms and showers.
They are especially welcome after driving 6 to 8 hours. They are also a
source of entertainment as retired folks in their HUGE RVs attempt to set up
and take down their campsite - attaching their cars to the RVs is always a
riot. I have on occasion gone the motel route, but these days when traveling
with a dog you will get a room, but it will be a smoking room! I would just
as soon stay in my van in a relatively safe place than deal with stinky
motel rooms.

Just another perspective...

M. Holm
84 Westy