US Forest Service
Learn about camping and boondocking in national forests and grasslands.
Are Fireworks Allowed on National Forest Lands?
No, fireworks are not allowed in any national forest or national grassland. Currently, each national forest and grassland is covered under one or more "forest orders" specifically banning fireworks and other types of explosives, and will continue to be covered for an indefinite period.
Dispersed Camping Near Sedona, AZ
Learn where all the dispersed camping is now legal surrounding Sedona, AZ after Coconino National Forest officials restricted dispersed camping as of September 1, 2022.
Is Off-Road Bicycle Riding Legal in National Forests?
Off-road bicycle riding is illegal in many national forests. Even if a specific national forest has not banned off-road or off-trail use of bicycles, there are still federal regulations that apply to all forests that make it difficult...
Can You Fly Drones in a National Forest?
Yes, you can fly drones in a national forest and national grassland. The U.S. Forest Service does not prohibit flying drones over much of its lands. There are a handful of exceptions which we have outlined below. But for the...
Can You Collect Firewood in a National Forest?
Yes, you can collect firewood in a national forest. In fact, every national forest allows visitors to collect firewood and burn it at their campsite. However, you are limited to picking up only "dead and down" wood, and not...
Finger Lakes National Forest Camping Rules
Rules for camping at Finger Lakes National Forest were established by the U.S Forest Service published in Forest Orders, the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, and documents issued by Finger Lakes National Forest...
Olympic National Forest, Camping Rules
These official rules and regulations for camping at Olympic National Forest were gathered from Orders issued by the Supervisor of Olympic National Forest, along with information published by the U.S. Forest Service, and from...
Where to Camp for Free in Cherokee National Forest
Cherokee National Forest offers many places where you can camp for free. Tennessee's most popular national forest is filled with dispersed camping areas, boondocking sites, and free campgrounds. If you want to camp for free in...
Cherokee National Forest, Camping Rules
These official camping rules and regulations for Cherokee National Forest were gathered from Orders and documents issued by the Supervisor of Cherokee National Forest, along with information published U.S. Forest Service website...
Can You Drive UTVs on Forest Service Roads
Yes, you can drive UTVs on forest service roads, but it depends on your UTV being able to meet state's requirements as being street-legal, and/or depending on which specific road. The same would apply to ATVs, motorcycles...
