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 I Ride a Gas-Powered Mini Bike on BLM Land?
Yes, you can ride a gas-powered mini bike on BLM land. You will, however, be required to keep that mini bike on established roads, trails, and clearings. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) does not allow you ride...
Is Nudity Permitted on BLM Land?
Yes, nudity is permitted on BLM Land. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) does not have any rules "in general" addressing nudity on their lands. However, each BLM state office, or field office, may at their discretion prohibit...
Is Overnight Parking Allowed at a Shopping Mall?
Generally speaking no, overnight parking is not really allowed at a shopping mall. Shopping malls tend to have large security forces to the large acreage they cover and the need for malls to be a major retail and entertainment...
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...
