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It wasn't stupid, just that free-camping spots are kinda personal and not exactly shared often. How much is the proper camp site? Personally, other than sleep, I crave a shower after big rides so I would pay for somewhere with this over sleeping rough (if possible).
Train stations can be ok but I don't like being tired and having to fend off the drunks and druggies that tend to also find them sleeping quarters... if anyone should be fucked up it should be ME!
There must be loads of places. Just ride around until you find somewhere out of sight. Helps if you arrive after dark and leave before people are moving.
Corner of a park? Bus stops, old buildings, etc