Boondocking Basics
Learn the core concepts of off-grid camping, boondocking, and overnight parking
Can You Sleep in a Church Parking Lot Overnight?
If you received permission from the church, then yes, you can sleep in a church parking lot overnight. Church parking lots are owned by the church and are therefore private property. Thus, you should ask permission from the church...
Is it Legal to Live in a Camper?
Yes, in the United States, is it legal to live in a camper. In fact, there are perhaps a million Americans that already do this full time. The real question is, where. There are no laws at the federal, state, or local level against...
Does Roadside Assistance Cover Boondocking?
Generally yes, roadside assistance covers boondocking. Insurers don't care if you're boondocking deep inside a forest or in an RV Park. It's really up to the tow truck driver to decide if they are capable of getting their rig to where you are...
Is Boondocking in a Fifth Wheel Feasible?
Boondocking in a fifth wheel is feasible depending on your skill level towing a fifth wheel trailer and where you plan to tow it. Assuming you want a larger trailer for boondocking, a fifth wheel trailer also comes with more...
20 Tips for Staying Cool While Camping in Summer
We've assembled a long list of tips for staying cool while camping in Summer heat. These are based on our own experiences camping and boondocking across the United States and Canada over the years, as well as popular tactics used by other boondockers we've met.
A Better Alternative to Citronella Oil
If you can't stand the smell of citronella oil, but you need a natural mosquito repellent, try a combination of vanilla and lemongrass oil. Often seen as a better alternative to citronella oil, mosquitoes are known to hate both vanilla and lemongrass. It's a natural mosquito repellent combination that smells a lot better than citronella.
What is the Best State for Boondocking?
The best state for boondocking in our opinion is Arizona. This is because the Grand Canyon State is the only true, "four season state" for boondocking. You can head to high elevation in the summer and low elevation in the winter...
What is the Difference Between Dry Camping and Boondocking?
The difference between dry camping and boondocking is that dry camping is a general term for any kind of vehicle camping without hookups, while boondocking is a more specific type of dry camping. Where dry camping can occur...
Do I Need Bear Spray for Camping?
If you plan to visit an area where bears exist, then you may need bear spray for camping. If you plan to camp in an area where grizzly bear are known to live, then absolutely you will need bear spray. Even if you are visiting an area...
Is it Legal to Camp Overnight at an Abandoned Building?
Legally speaking, no it is not legal to camp overnight at an abandoned building, whether inside or outside. But that hasn't deterred many full time RVers and vehicle dwellers to park overnight at an abandoned gas station along the...
