Boondocking on BLM Land!
Boondocking on BLM Land remains the most popular option for dispersed campers seeking free places to camp. While all BLM lands are focused in the western part of the United States, there is still more BLM land available for camping than all of the other federal land management agencies combined.
BLM Boondocking Map
This BLM Boondocking Map contains locations of free boondocking and free campgrounds where bloggers and YouTubers have produced detailed reviews. Click on a map marker to access their reviews…
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BLM Boondocking Maps
Map of BLM Land in New York
Updated: May 1, 2024
There is no map of BLM land in New York. However, the BLM does maintain an "Eastern States" office that...
Dispersed Camping Near Lake Havasu, AZ
Updated: March 31, 2024
Most dispersed camping near Lake Havasu, AZ is on land managed by the Bureau of Land Management to the north...
Dispersed Camping Near Buena Vista, CO
Updated: April 1, 2024
Dispersed Camping near Buena Vista, CO has become increasingly popular due to its close proximity to numerous mountain hiking trails...
Where to Find BLM Land Near Anza Borrego Desert State Park
Updated: April 3, 2024
There is lots of BLM Land surrounding Anza Borrego Desert State Park. Much of it lies adjacent to the southern...
Dispersed Camping at Joshua Tree National Park
Updated: April 5, 2024
Much of the dispersed camping near Joshua Tree National Park lies in a few sites on BLM land to the...
Places to Camp for Free on BLM Land
Dark Canyon Road, Carlsbad, NM
Updated: June 16, 2024
Also known as County Road 408, this road runs through patches of BLM land and private land. There are a...
Goat Corral Canyon, Carlsbad, NM
Updated: June 16, 2024
Goat Corral Canyon is the name of the small canyon that runs just above the dirt road winding through BLM...
Sunset Reef Campground, Carlsbad, NM
Updated: June 16, 2024
This is a free developed campground managed by the Bureau of Land Management. Comes with covered picnic tables, fire rings,...
Hackberry Lake Campground North
Updated: June 16, 2024
This is a developed campground intended for OHV riders, but is also used by RVers visiting Carlsbad Caverns and the...
Hackberry Lake Campground South
Updated: June 16, 2024
This is a developed campground offered by the Bureau of Land Management for free. The BLM officially designates this for...
Chosa Campground, Carlsbad, NM
Updated: June 16, 2024
This is a large open space created by the Bureau of Land Management specifically for RV camping. It's located about...
Aden Hills OHV Area
Updated: June 16, 2024
This is a large, desert flat set aside by the Bureau of Land Management specifically for OHV use. Most of...
Spring-on-the-Bluff, Gila Lower Box Canyon
Updated: June 16, 2024
This is a single campsite located at the top of a tall cliff, overlooking the Gila River, accessed by a...
Fisherman’s Point, Gila Lower Box Canyon
Updated: June 16, 2024
This is a popular fishing area along the Gila River going back several decades. Today, it's mostly a place to...
Nichols Canyon, Gila Lower Box Canyon
Updated: June 16, 2024
Specifically identified by the Bureau of Land Management as designated camping area, Nichols Canyon is located along the east bank...
Angel Peak Campground
Updated: June 16, 2024
This is a developed campground operated by the Bureau of Land Management through their Farmington Field Office. There are nine...
Brown Springs Campground
Updated: June 16, 2024
This is a developed campground offered by the Bureau of Land Management for free. However, because it's part of the...
Dunes OHV Recreation Area
Updated: June 16, 2024
This small piece of BLM land was set aside specifically for OHV riding enthusiasts, but also accommodates vehicle campers. There...
Snaggletooth Primitive RV Camp
Updated: June 16, 2024
Snaggletooth Primitive RV Camp, Needles, CA What makes Snaggletooth a great place to boondock is that it remains largely unnoticed by most...
Sheep Bridge Road
Updated: June 16, 2024
Sheep Bridge Road, Virgin, UT Probably one of the busiest and difficult places to find available boondocking at, Sheep Bridge Road acts...
Shavano Wildlife Management Area
Updated: June 16, 2024
Shavano WMA, Salida, CO Shavano Wildlife Management Area is named after, “Mt. Shavano”, one of the many “fourteeners” that mountain...
Sacred White Shell Mountain
Updated: June 16, 2024
BLM Sacred White Shell Mountain, Camping The name, “Sacred White Shell Mountain” is a misnomer. The official name of the...
Nellis Dunes Recreation Area, Las Vegas, NV
Updated: June 16, 2024
Nellis Dunes Recreation Area, Las Vegas, Nevada Locals have used the sand dunes north of Nellis Air Force Base for...
Lowry Bridge Campground, Sun River, MT
Updated: June 16, 2024
Lowry Bridge, Sun River, Montana, Camping Sun River drains from the Sawtooth Range of mountains in Montana and flows east...
Joshua Tree BLM South, Chiriaco, CA
Updated: June 16, 2024
Joshua Tree BLM South, Chiriaco, California Chiriaco Summit is the name of a gasoline station stop along I-10, about 5...
Joshua Tree BLM North
Updated: June 16, 2024
Joshua Tree North BLM How Crowded: There’s usually a lot of campers here during the winter season, but because this area...
Joe Skeen Campground
Updated: June 23, 2024
Joe Skeen Campground, El Malpais NCA This high desert campground is set back from highway 117. Each of the 10...
Hot Springs LTVA, Holtville, CA
Updated: June 16, 2024
Hot Springs LTVA, Holtville, California While technically not free camping, Hot Springs LTVA offers “dirt cheap” boondocking in the California desert...
High North Campground, Grand Junction, CO
Updated: June 16, 2024
Rabbit Valley, High North Camping Area Rabbit Valley, Colorado is part of the greater McInnis Canyon National Conservation Area. Because it’s...
Hayfield Rocks BLM
Updated: June 16, 2024
Hayfield Rocks, BLM Camping Note: Hayfield Road is hard packed gravel, though the access road into the campsite can get...
Gold Park Road
Updated: June 16, 2024
Gold Park Road, BLM Camping Note: Gold Park Road has areas of soft sand, and it’s easy to get stuck...
South Loop Trailhead, Sprague, WA
Updated: June 29, 2024
If you’re looking a place to camp with your RV for free, Fishtrap Recreation Area does NOT offer much. The...
Cedar Pocket Road Arizona
Updated: June 16, 2024
Cedar Pocket Road, Arizona Cedar Pocket Road cuts through the middle of Beaver Dam Mountains Wilderness Area, providing a vehicular...
BLM Road 4725
Updated: June 16, 2024
Boondocking at Canyons of the Ancients Canyons of the Ancients offers no developed or designated campgrounds. If you want to...
Buttercup Sand Dunes, Winterhaven, CA
Updated: June 16, 2024
Buttercup Sand Dunes, Winterhaven, California What actually makes Buttercup Sand Dunes such a popular place for overnight boondocking is that it’s so...
BLM Road 717, Grand Staircase Escalante, UT
Updated: June 16, 2024
BLM Road 717, Grand Staircase Escalante, Utah BLM Road 717 starts at US-89, about 23 miles east of the City of...
BLM Camping Laws and Regulations
Can You Camp on BLM Wilderness Areas?
Updated: May 1, 2024
Yes, you can camp on BLM wilderness areas. However, vehicles are not allowed. This means you must park your vehicle...
How Close Can You Camp Next to a BLM Developed Campground?
Updated: March 28, 2024
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) does not currently dictate the minimum camping setback from a developed campground. There are...
Can You Buy BLM Land?
Updated: March 28, 2024
Yes, you can buy BLM land. The Bureau of Land Management does sell off parcels of land, though not very...
Can I Ride a Gas-Powered Mini Bike on BLM Land?
Updated: March 29, 2024
Yes, you can ride a gas-powered mini bike on BLM land. You will, however, be required to keep that mini...
Is Nudity Permitted on BLM Land?
Updated: May 2, 2024
Yes, nudity is permitted on BLM Land. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) does not have any rules "in general"...
Can Canadians Purchase an LTVA Permit?
Updated: March 31, 2024
Yes, Canadians can purchase an LTVA permit. The Bureau of Land Management allows any visitor to purchase a permit at...
Are Composting Toilets Allowed in LTVAs?
Updated: March 31, 2024
Yes, composting toilets are allowed in LTVAs as long as you camp within 500 feet of a restroom facility, or...
Is it Legal to Camp Anywhere on BLM Land?
Updated: March 31, 2024
Yes, for the most part, it is legal to camp anywhere on BLM land. However, there are certain places where...
LTVA Rules for Camping
Updated: May 2, 2024
Long Term Visitor Areas (LTVA) Rules for camping are established by the Bureau of Land Management for specific primitive camping...
The BLM 14-Day Rule for Camping Explained
Updated: March 31, 2024
The BLM 14-day rule for camping refers to the maximum number of days for camping on BLM land. It's a...
Arizona BLM Camping Rules
Updated: May 2, 2024
The Arizona BLM camping rules published below were gathered from information published by the Arizona Bureau of Land Management Office...
How Long Can You Boondock on BLM Land?
Updated: May 2, 2024
14 days is the popular answer to how long you can boondock on BLM land. However, this is not always...
Can You Live on BLM Land?
Updated: May 2, 2024
No, you cannot live on BLM land. At least, not at the same campsite. However, you can keep moving from...
How Many Days Can You Camp on BLM Land?
Updated: April 5, 2024
How many days you can camp on BLM land depends on each BLM State Office and each BLM Field Office....
Can I Drive My RV Off-Road on BLM Land?
Updated: April 6, 2024
Generally speaking, no you cannot drive your RV off-road on BLM land. You are required to remain on established roads...
BLM Camping Rules – How to Camp on BLM Land
Updated: April 6, 2024
These are all the BLM rules with regards to camping, including boondocking and campgrounds, how long you can stay, campfires,...
What Types of BLM Lands Are There?
Updated: May 2, 2024
The Bureau of Land Management administers the bulk of federally-owned lands in the United States, and because there is so...
Can I Drive Anywhere on BLM Land?
Updated: April 6, 2024
No, you cannot drive anywhere on BLM land. However, yes, you are allowed to drive your vehicle off-road as long...
Boondocking at BLM Long Term Visitor Areas
Updated: April 6, 2024
Read the full set of rules for camping at a BLM Long Term Visitor Area (LTVA), including how long you...
