Boondocking Laws and Regulations
Camping on public lands requires you to understand state laws on camping, boondocking, and overnight parking. These articles were carefully researched through state codes and administrative rules, including popular practices. But you also need to know how to look up these laws and regulations to stay up to date on recent changes.
Camping on State Trust Lands
Free camping on State Trust Lands is available in many states. State Trust Lands are lands granted by the federal government to states when they entered statehood. Of the 31 states that were granted trust lands, only 16 continue to hold such lands...
Camping on Washington State Trust Lands
The State of Washington allows camping on its state trust lands, but only on areas that they have designated specifically for such use. The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) manages these lands, and are in charge of operating these specific areas.
Camping on Utah State Trust Lands
Camping on Utah State Trust Lands is permitted for everyone, and is free of cost. The State of Utah School and Institutional Trust Land Administration (SITLA) maintains a policy of allowing the public to enter its State Trust Lands and enjoy camping and...
Idaho Rest Area Rules
Is overnight parking allowed at Idaho Rest Areas? Can you sleep in your car at an Idaho Rest Area? How many hours can you stay at an Idaho Rest Area? Is camping permitted at Idaho Rest Areas?
Nevada Rest Area Rules
Is overnight parking allowed at Nevada Rest Areas? How many hours can you stay at a Nevada Rest Area? Is camping permitted at Nevada Rest Areas? What are the full Nevada rest area rules?
Arizona Rest Area Rules
Overnight parking at Arizona rest areas remains popular due to the state having few rules, and offering large parking areas. The laws and regulations found in this article were researched in state code and administrative rules.
Washington State Rest Area Rules
Is overnight parking permitted at a Washington State Rest Area? How many hours can you stay at a Washington State Rest Area? Is camping permitted at a Washington State Rest Area?
Oregon Rest Area Rules
Is overnight parking permitted at an Oregon Rest Area? How many hours can you stay at an Oregon Rest Area? Is camping permitted at an Oregon Rest Area?
California Rest Area Rules
Learn the full set of laws and regulations about overnight parking at California rest areas, as sourced from California Revised Code and the California Code of Regulations.
South Dakota Rest Area Rules
What are the full South Dakota rest area rules? Can you park overnight at South Dakota rest areas? How long can you stay at South Dakota rest areas?
