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.
Rules on Collecting Firewood for Camping
There are rules on collecting firewood for camping. In most cases, you are free to collect "dead and down" wood for your own personal camping uses. Most of the rules that exist with collecting firewood come into play when you...
The BLM 14-Day Rule for Camping Explained
The BLM 14-day rule for camping refers to the maximum number of days for camping on BLM land. It's a common rule found on most BLM lands. However, it's also confusing and a source for much discussion. Here is the full clarification...
Rules for Camping on Army Corps of Engineers Campgrounds
The rules for camping on Army Corps of Engineers campgrounds are pretty much consistent across all COE campgrounds in the United States. If you've camped at one, then you've camped at most of them. The differences generally...
Can You Have a Campfire While Boondocking?
Yes, you can have a campfire while boondocking on BLM and US Forest Service lands. Other federal land management agencies including National Park Service, Army Corps of Engineers, Bureau of Reclamation, and...
What Uses Are Permitted in National Forests?
The kinds of uses that are permitted in national forests are long and varied. Almost all forms of recreation are allowed. It just depends to what extent and which parts of the forest you're interested in. It's easier to produce...
Can You Run a Generator at a Rest Area?
Yes, you can run a generator at a rest area in all 50 states. Only the State of Idaho has a regulation prohibiting you from running a generator in such a manner, and at such a time, that it disturbs other visitors. Otherwise...
Which States Allow Overnight Parking in Rest Areas?
Most states allow overnight parking in rest areas. Only a minority of them do not. But even in states that prohibit overnight parking in rest areas, those rest areas are still open 24 hours a day. This means it is still...
Sequoia National Forest Camping Rules
These official Sequoia National Forest Camping Rules were gathered from Orders issued by the Supervisor of Sequoia National Forest, along with information published by the U.S. Forest Service, and from the U.S. Code...
Can You Park Overnight at Walmart?
Yes, you can park overnight at Walmart. Most Walmart stores allow RVs, van-dwellers, and car campers to sleep in their parking lot overnight. However, there are a minority of Walmart stores where overnight parking is not allowed.
Arizona BLM Camping Rules
The Arizona BLM camping rules published below were gathered from information published by the Arizona Bureau of Land Management Office and from laws and regulations adopted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture...
