Boondocking Basics
Learn the core concepts of off-grid camping, boondocking, and overnight parking
How Long Will RV Batteries Last While Boondocking?
A typical RV battery bank of one to two dual purpose RV/Marine Deep Cycle batteries will generally last about 3/4 of a day of normal use while boondocking. This is also assuming the RV has a single 200-watt solar panel on the roof...
How to Find Boondocking Sites
Learn how to use map overlays to identify public lands and find potential sites for boondocking.
Boondocking 101
Get started with learning how to boondock on public lands. Find out if you're a right fit for boondocking, and learn about the fundamentals of dispersed camping.
Is There a Cellphone Signal Booster for Hiking?
No, there is currently no cellphone signal booster for hiking available. We should clarify... there are several cellular boosters on the marker that can boost a 4G signal, but they are all intended to be mounted to a vehicle...
Can You Stay Overnight at a Rest Stop?
Yes, you can stay overnight at a rest stop in most states throughout the USA. Only a handful of states specifically ban overnight stays. However, all rest stops are still open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Thus, you can always...
How to do Laundry While Boondocking
The two most popular ways that people do laundry while boondocking is 1. drive into town and visit a laundromat, and 2. wash clothes by hand using a couple of 5-gallon buckets. Most people take the first option, because they tend to move...
Is it Legal to Open RV Slide Outs at a Rest Area?
Yes, it is legal to open RV slide outs at a rest area. That is, none of the 50 states have laws or regulations against this. However, you should only do so with caution to due to narrow parking lanes at rest areas. This is because...
Is it Legal to Sleep in a Rooftop Tent While at a Rest Area?
Yes or no, depending on a state's specific laws and regulations concerning use of highway rest areas. Whether it is legal to sleep in a rooftop tent while at a rest area is often at the discretion of a law enforcement officer...
Will a Larger Trailer Limit Our Boondocking Choices?
Yes, technically speaking, a larger and longer trailer will definitely limit your ability to find boondocking sites just because of the longer length and taller height. However, because there is still so much boondocking...
Is it Illegal to Walk Through Someone Else’s Campsite?
Does a person have a legal basis to charge you with violating their rights just because you walked through their campsite? Are there any laws that make it illegal to walk through someone else's campsite? Even if you didn't...
