National Park Service
Learn about camping and boondocking on lands managed by the National Park Service
Is Dispersed Camping Legal in National Parks?
Yes, generally speaking, dispersed camping is legal in national parks, but it depends on which park. Many national parks allow "backcountry camping" which is primarily tent camping, but only in specific areas of the park...
Can You Camp Wherever You Want in a National Park?
Yes and No. Most national parks allow for "backcountry camping", which is the terminology the National Park Service prefers to use. The NPS allows for backcountry camping in certain areas of each park. In some cases...
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...
