Parking and Tailgating

[TexanMark]

I'm updating my tailgating/Visitors guide to usf. http://syracuse.scout.com/3/BETailgateGuide.html

A couple questions:

1.  Does the lots at RayJay open only 3 hours before kickoff?  or is it really earlier

2.  Where can RVs park overnight?

3.  Did the old Tampa Bay Center Mall get torn down?  is their still parking/tailgating over inn that area?

4.  Is Hillsborough Community College a viable option for parking

5.  Any other parking/talgating tips would be appreciated.  Thanks

On a personal note:  looking forward to visiting in November.  I heard Syracuse already soldout its allotment of tickets--in fact I'll be sitting with you guys in 139

[Jewbull]

1. Lots open 5 hrs before game (2pm for 7pm kickoff)

2. RV's I believe can park in Lot 6 which is off of Himes Blvd

[TexanMark]

1. Lots open 5 hrs before game (2pm for 7pm kickoff)

2. RV's I believe can park in Lot 6 which is off of Himes Blvd

Can RVs stay overnight?

[E.T.]

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Can RVs stay overnight?

Don't BULLieve so ... and how many are you expecting to have total ?

[TexanMark]

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Can RVs stay overnight?

Don't BULLieve so ... and how many are you expecting to have total ?

I'm actually doing research for my visitors' guide--it is for other BE fans.  

Appreciate help with the two remaining questions

3.  Did the old Tampa Bay Center Mall get torn down?  is their still parking/tailgating over in that area?  I guess that used to be free and people would tailgate in the Mall parking lot.

4.  Is Hillsborough Community College a viable option for parking

[Guest]

Buses and Campers are allowed to park on stadium property non-Buccaneer games in Lot 8. (Refer to map for location)  (During Buccaneer games Camper/RV and extended vehicle parking is designated in Lots 13 and 14.  Please contact Customer Service (813) 870-2700 for more information.)

You can call the number to ask about overnight RV parking - although there are no facilities (water or electric) for RVs on any of the lots.

Parking Fees: For USF home games, Cars and Motorcycles will be charged $7, Buses will be $30, and Limousines and Campers will be $20.

The Mall is gone, and the Bucs' practice facility and offices are at the east end of the property.  Parking should still be allowed at west end of the parking lot.  The map above calls it Lot 14...

[Triple B]

1. Lots open 5 hrs before game (2pm for 7pm kickoff)

Are you sure about that? RayJay site still has it at 3 hours. Couldn't track down info on usf web site ...

[WoolyBully]

HCC is also an option for parking, though I would imagine the fee/car is $7.00 - same as the regular lots.

[snarling Bull]

We park in the HCC lot and it has been $5 for the past few years.  

[TexanMark]

Buses and Campers are allowed to park on stadium property non-Buccaneer games in Lot 8. (Refer to map for location)  (During Buccaneer games Camper/RV and extended vehicle parking is designated in Lots 13 and 14.  Please contact Customer Service (813) 870-2700 for more information.)

You can call the number to ask about overnight RV parking - although there are no facilities (water or electric) for RVs on any of the lots.

Parking Fees: For USF home games, Cars and Motorcycles will be charged $7, Buses will be $30, and Limousines and Campers will be $20.

The Mall is gone, and the Bucs' practice facility and offices are at the east end of the property.  Parking should still be allowed at west end of the parking lot.  The map above calls it Lot 14...

Everyone--thx for the feedback

So to sum it up there is no more free parking at the old Mall--I'll delete it.

Any other tips to make your experience better---like best lot for tailgating, etc...