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.

Coconino National Forest, Camping Rules

These official rules and regulations for camping at Coconino National Forest were gathered from Orders issued by the Supervisor of Coconino National Forest, along with information published U.S. Forest Service website, and from...

Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, Camping Rules

Official rules and regulations for camping at Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, as gathered from Orders issued by the Supervisor of Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, along with information published U.S. Forest Service website, and from the Code of Federal Regulations

How Far From Water Should You Camp?

Camping too close to a water body is a big deal in most states and federal land management agencies. How far from water you should camp is primarily a state issue and will vary from state to state. The Bureau of Land Management and...

Rhode Island Rest Area Rules

How long can you stay at a rest area in Rhode Island? Does Rhode Island allow overnight parking at its rest areas? Can you sleep in a car at a Rhode Island rest area? Is camping allowed? What are the full Rhode Island rest area...

Connecticut Rest Area Rules

Is overnight parking allowed at Connecticut rest areas? How long can you stay at a Connecticut rest area? Can you sleep in your car? Is camping allowed? What are the full Connecticut rest area rules?

New York State Rest Area Rules

How long can you stay at a New York rest area? Is overnight parking allowed at a New York rest area? Can you sleep in your car? Is camping allowed? What are the full New York rest area rules?

Do You Need a Permit to Camp in Arizona?

The only two areas where you need a permit to camp in Arizona is on State Trust Land and on Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge.  Aside from that, permits are not needed to camp anywhere else in Arizona. However, there are...

New Jersey Rest Area Rules

How long can you stay at a New Jersey rest area? Is overnight parking allowed at rest areas in New Jersey? Can you sleep in car at a rest area? Is camping allowed? What are the full New Jersey rest area rules?

Pennsylvania Rest Area Rules

How long can you stay at a Pennsylvania rest area? Is overnight parking allowed at rest areas in Pennsylvania? Can you sleep in your car? Is camping allowed? What are the full Pennsylvania rest area rules?

Delaware Rest Area Rules

Is overnight parking allowed at Delaware rest areas? How long can you stay at a rest area in Delaware? Can you sleep in your car? Is camping allowed? What are the full Delaware rest area rules?