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.
Can You Park Overnight at a Hospital?
Yes, in most cases you can park overnight at a hospital and get away without incident. This actually happens a lot with people visiting family members in the hospital, and with traveling nurses. But, it is also common for nomads...
Is it Illegal to Camp On Private Property Without Getting Permission?
Yes, it is illegal to camp on private property without getting permission. All states refer to this as "criminal trespass", and it is a criminal offense. A property owner can contact police and have you arrested, and you will...
Can Canadians Purchase an LTVA Permit?
Yes, Canadians can purchase an LTVA permit. The Bureau of Land Management allows any visitor to purchase a permit at any of their Long Term Visitor Areas (LTVA), regardless of US citizenship.
Can I Have a Firearm In My Camper While Traveling Through Different States?
Yes, you are allowed to have a firearm in your camper while traveling through different states. There is a federal law called, Firearm Owners Protection Act of 1986, or also known as, "The Peaceable Journey Law", which grants...
Are Composting Toilets Allowed in LTVAs?
Yes, composting toilets are allowed in LTVAs as long as you camp within 500 feet of a restroom facility, or have an additional permanent waste holding tank of at least 10-gallons in size. Only a few of the Long Term Visitor Areas (LTVA) operated by the Bureau of Land Management have restroom facilities.
Can You Remove Small Plants from Arizona State Trust Land?
In most cases, no. It is illegal to remove small plants from Arizona State Trust Lands without a permit. The State of Arizona has a long list of native plant species they've designated as protected. If you happen to see a pretty...
Which States Do Not Allow RV Overnight Parking in Rest Stops?
Only eight (8) of the states in the United States do not allow RV overnight parking in rest stops. These states either have banned overnight parking by regulation, or have erected "no overnight parking" signs throughout all of their...
Is it Legal to Camp Anywhere on BLM Land?
Yes, for the most part, it is legal to camp anywhere on BLM land. However, there are certain places where it is either illegal by federal law, state law, or simply closed to the general public. As long as there is an established road...
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...
Is Nude Camping Legal in Arizona?
Yes, nude camping is legal in Arizona. However, it depends on whether other people around you are offended by it or not. It also depends on which state or federal agency has jurisdiction. The way the law is written in Arizona...
