Learn How to Boondock
Learn the boondocking basics and master the art of off-grid camping in your vehicle or RV. Is boondocking legal or not? What equipment will you need to start boondocking?
8 Stargazing Tips While Camping
Camping and stargazing go hand-in-hand. We've accumulated some stargazing tips while camping over the years. Most of these we've just figured out on our own as full time boondockers. You don't need a telescope or a set of binoculars, though they do help...
Are There Campgrounds With Showers and Electricity Where I Can Pitch a Wall Tent and Live for a Few Months?
Yes, there actually are campgrounds with showers and electricity where you can pitch a wall tent and live for a few months! However, they are not free. You will be expected to pay a monthly rate for the space. You will very likely have to pay for the electricity too. But these campgrounds do exist.
The 200 Feet Water Setback Rule for Camping, Explained
You may have heard that there is a rule prohibiting camping within 200 feet from a body of water. This rule has been printed in camping guidelines issued by the Bureau of Land Management, the U.S. Forest Service, the National Park...
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...
How Do I Keep My Camper Warm in the Winter?
Portable propane heaters are by far the most popular choices for keeping your camper warm in the winter. Portable electric heaters are very effective, but require lots of electricity. You can even get a wood burning stove...
How Do You Prepare for Boondocking?
The best way to prepare for boondocking is to just go do it. Start by camping in your RV or vehicle some place where you feel safe, spend a few days, and find out where you need to improve. One of the popular places to do this is at...
Where Do I Refill a Propane Tank?
Most travel centers like Pilot, Flying J, and Loves will offer propane tank refills. These places are ideal for RVers because they offer more space to get their rigs in and out of...
How Much Water Do I Need for Boondocking?
Our rule of thumb is 1-gallon for drinking per person, per day, and one more gallon per day for cooking, washing, and brushing teeth. How much water do you need for boondocking will vary depending on if you're car-camping, or if you...
How Much Bleach to Sanitize an RV Water Tank?
How much bleach to sanitize an RV water tank varies from one cup per 40 gallons of water tank capacity to one cup per 60 gallons, depending on who you talk to. We recommend one cup per 50 gallons, just to make the math easier...
How Do I Keep My RV Water Pipes From Freezing?
You can keep your RV water pipes from freezing by using water line heaters and wrapping them with insulation. You can also add skirting to your RV to stop wind from blowing underneath. Others will go to the extreme of running a...
