Finding Boondocking Sites
Learn about finding boondocking sites, where to find free campsites, what maps to use, how to use maps.
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Is Boondocking Allowed on Indian Reservations?
Generally speaking, no, boondocking is not allowed on Indian reservations. Lands designated as "Indian reservation" were set aside for Native American tribes, and not for non-natives. Even though non-natives are allowed...
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Olympic National Forest, Camping Rules
These official rules and regulations for camping at Olympic National Forest were gathered from Orders issued by the Supervisor of Olympic National Forest, along with information published by the U.S. Forest Service, and from...
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Where to Camp for Free in Cherokee National Forest
Cherokee National Forest offers many places where you can camp for free. Tennessee's most popular national forest is filled with dispersed camping areas, boondocking sites, and free campgrounds. If you want to camp for free in...
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Cherokee National Forest, Camping Rules
These official camping rules and regulations for Cherokee National Forest were gathered from Orders and documents issued by the Supervisor of Cherokee National Forest, along with information published U.S. Forest Service website...
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Dispersed Camping in Michigan
Michigan is not well-known for dispersed camping, but there are definitely some picturesque places for free camping and boondocking in the Great Lakes State. While dispersed camping in Michigan still remains elusive for many...
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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...
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Dispersed Camping Near Lake Havasu, AZ
Most dispersed camping near Lake Havasu, AZ is on land managed by the Bureau of Land Management to the north and south of the city. All of it is on the Arizona side of the Colorado River. These are very popular camping areas in the Winter...
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Arizona Camping Laws
The State of Arizona itself has adopted only a handful of laws with respect to recreational camping. These laws apply to much of the state, with exception of indian reservations and national parks. There are also other federal agencies, such as U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management...
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Army Corps of Engineers Campgrounds in Arizona
The Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) has built a couple of dams and reservoirs in Arizona, and these projects all have recreational areas, including campgrounds. However, the ACOE does not administer any of these campgrounds. They instead contracted with other government agencies to manage camping, boating, fishing, etc.
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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...
