US Forest Service
Learn about camping and boondocking in national forests and grasslands.
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...
Can You Drive on Forest Service Roads?
Yes, you can drive on Forest Service roads. The U.S. Forest Service allows everyone to drive their vehicle on all Forest Service roads as long as the roads are not closed off with a locked gate. However, it also depends...
Is Overnight Parking Allowed in National Forests?
Yes, overnight parking is allowed in national forests. However, there are certain places where it is not allowed. As long as you park well away from the flow of traffic, and do not park overnight in areas intended for day-use only...
Can You Camp for Free in National Forests?
Yes, you can camp for free in national forests and national grasslands throughout the United States. In fact, all national forests and grasslands allow for free camping and boondocking. But they don't allow you to...
What Uses Are Permitted in National Forests?
The kinds of uses that are permitted in national forests are long and varied. Almost all forms of recreation are allowed. It just depends to what extent and which parts of the forest you're interested in. It's easier to produce...
Dispersed Camping Near Red Feather Lakes, CO
Dispersed camping near Red Feather Lakes, CO is kinda hard to come by due to local town officials and businesses pressuring the U.S. Forest Service to keep boondockers at a distance. But there are some dispersed camping sites...
