National Park Service

Learn about camping and boondocking on lands managed by the National Park Service

Boondocking in National Parks – How and Where?

Boondocking in national parks starts out as the goal of most would-be boondockers, but ends up becoming the biggest disappointment due to the lack of available space. The National Park Service (NPS) generally does not allow boondocking in any of its parks, though it does...

Is the National Parks Pass Worth Buying for a Boondocker?

The National Parks Pass may not be worth buying if you're a boondocker, mostly because the National Park Service offers few boondocking opportunities. However, it may still be useful for purposes of visiting parks and using their...