Bureau of Land Management
Learn about camping and boondocking on BLM land
Can You Live on BLM Land?
No, you cannot live on BLM land. At least, not at the same campsite. However, you can keep moving from one location to another and remain on BLM land in general for an indefinite period. It just involves being mobile and...
How Many Days Can You Camp on BLM Land?
How many days you can camp on BLM land depends on each BLM State Office and each BLM Field Office. Each of these offices are free to establish their own camping limits. Despite this, most offices adopt the "14-Day Rule"...
Can I Drive My RV Off-Road on BLM Land?
Generally speaking, no you cannot drive your RV off-road on BLM land. You are required to remain on established roads and vehicle trails, except when pulling into a clearing or previously used campsite.
BLM Camping Rules – How to Camp on BLM Land
These are all the BLM rules with regards to camping, including boondocking and campgrounds, how long you can stay, campfires, off-road vehicles, and quiet hours. This covers all the different types of BLM lands.
What Types of BLM Lands Are There?
The Bureau of Land Management administers the bulk of federally-owned lands in the United States, and because there is so much of it, they have to classify certain parts of these lands into various categories. These categories come...
BLM Land Maps – Where to Find Them?
There are currently three primary ways to find BLM Land Maps… BLM Land Maps – Where to Find Them? On just about all published maps that depict BLM land map overlays, BLM land is always depicted in either yellow or orange (see example above). BLM Official Land Map Website (Click here to access the map) Lands shaded in yellow are BLM owned lands. Our Boondocking Map Boondocker’s Bible has its own “boondocking map” that displays BLM lands in a yellow-shaded overlay. There are also overlays for USFS, NPS, and USFWS lands as well. BLM Printed Maps The BLM website offers ... Read more
Can I Drive Anywhere on BLM Land?
No, you cannot drive anywhere on BLM land. However, yes, you are allowed to drive your vehicle off-road as long as you don't cause any damage to plants, animal habitats, and natural features.
Boondocking at BLM Long Term Visitor Areas
Read the full set of rules for camping at a BLM Long Term Visitor Area (LTVA), including how long you can stay, how much money do they cost, what vehicles are allowed, the quiet hours, and where all of the LTVA campgrounds are located.
Is BLM Camping Free?
Yes, most BLM camping is free. Only a handful of developed campgrounds run by the BLM have fees, while other developed campgrounds are free. All dispersed camping (boondocking) on BLM land remains free...
