US Forest Service
Learn about camping and boondocking in national forests and grasslands.
Tonto National Forest Camping Rules
The Tonto National Forest camping rules published below were gathered from Orders issued by the Supervisor of Tonto National Forest, along with information published U.S. Forest Service website, and from the Code of Federal...
Prescott National Forest Camping Rules
The Prescott National Forest camping rules published below were gathered from Orders issued by the Supervisor of Prescott National Forest, along with information published U.S. Forest Service website, and from the Code...
Kaibab National Forest Camping Rules
These official rules and regulations for camping at Kaibab National Forest were gathered from Orders issued by the Supervisor of Kaibab National Forest, along with information published U.S. Forest Service website, and from...
Can I Buy Land in a National Forest?
Yes, you can. You can buy land in just about any national forest. However, the U.S. Forest Service rarely sells plots of its own land. Instead, you can only buy existing plots of private property. These properties are...
Coronado National Forest, Camping Rules
These official rules and regulations for camping at Coronado National Forest were gathered from Orders issued by the Supervisor of Coronado National Forest, along with information published U.S. Forest Service website, and from...
Coconino National Forest, Camping Rules
These official rules and regulations for camping at Coconino National Forest were gathered from Orders issued by the Supervisor of Coconino National Forest, along with information published U.S. Forest Service website, and from...
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, Camping Rules
Official rules and regulations for camping at Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, as gathered from Orders issued by the Supervisor of Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, along with information published U.S. Forest Service website, and from the Code of Federal Regulations
Where Can You Camp for Free in the Grand Canyon?
You can boondock just about anywhere in Grand Canyon National Park, as long as you have obtained a "backcountry camping permit". Unfortunately, backcountry camping is largely restricted to hikers who carry their camping gear deep into the...
Is it Legal to Camp Anywhere in a National Forest?
Generally speaking, yes it is legal to camp anywhere in a national forest. However, there are certain exceptions. Some of these exceptions apply to all national forests across the United States, and others apply to specific forests...
Is It Illegal to Live in a National Forest?
Yes and no. If you are a camper or RVer, it is illegal to live in a national forest or grassland. The U.S. Forest Service has rules prohibiting using forests as a residence. However, it is possible, and legal, to move to another...
