Boondocking Basics
Learn the core concepts of off-grid camping, boondocking, and overnight parking
Can You Park at Costco Overnight?
Yes, you can park at Costco overnight. Generally, Costco stores want you to park furthest away from the store so that shoppers can park closer. But not all cities and not all Costco's allow overnight parking.
Can You Sleep Overnight at Camping World?
You can sleep overnight at Camping World, but only in a handful of locations. In the past, Camping World had a policy of allowing RVers to park overnight in their parking lot, as long as it was for just one night. However...
Is it Illegal to Live in a Tent in Your Backyard?
Surprisingly, the answer is "yes" in most cities. Most cities have ordinances that prohibit camping within city limits, even on private property. However, even though it is illegal, many cities have instructed police officers not to...
What Does Boondocking Mean?
Boondocking means camping the more traditional way of being in nature, deep in the woods, or the desert, or up in the mountains, away from town and without public utilities to hook up to. However, boondocking tends to be used with...
What is Boondocking in an RV?
Boondocking in an RV is effectively camping in your RV but located further away from town and further away from amenities. RVers who primarily boondock are looking to get further away from people, and further away from noise...
What is the Difference Between Dry Camping and Boondocking?
Technically speaking, the word, "boondocking" makes reference to camping far away from civilization, "way out in the sticks", or out in the boondocks. Whereas the term "dry camping" is not specific to a location nor how far away...
How to Take a Shower when Boondocking
When boondocking, you take a shower just like you would when camped at an RV Park with full hookups. Taking a shower while boondocking doesn't have to be any different. However, most full time boondockers prefer to shower more...
Will My RV Get Broken into While Boondocking?
One of the biggest myths about boondocking is that you are more vulnerable to attacks from burglars, thieves, vandals, gangs, and other criminals. However, the truth is that you're more vulnerable to these attacks at RV Parks...
How to Minimize Trash Accumulation While Boondocking
There are a variety of ways to minimize trash accumulation while boondocking. It's no fun to camp deep in the woods or desert and have several bags of trash piling up. All that garbage attracts raccoons, mice, bears, flies, wasps, and...
Do I Have to Worry About Bears When Boondocking?
No, you will not have to worry about bears when boondocking. Stories of bears attacking campers are overblown by movies and television shows for dramatic effect. Grizzly bear attacks occur in Alaska and Canada, and very rare in the Lower 48...
