Money and Boondocking
Learn about the issues with money and boondocking, including how much money to live full time boondocking, how to make while boondocking.
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How Much Does it Cost to Boondock in an RV?
There are two (2) categories of costs associated with boondocking in an RV. The first is the cost of outfitting your RV to make it "boondocking ready". The second is increased fuel costs due to traveling further distances into town...
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How Do You Make Money on Boondocking?
There are many ways to make money while living full time boondocking. But the three primary ways most boondockers earn an income is through some kind of online advertising or affiliate marketing, managing investments or properties...
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How Much Money Do I Need to Make to Live Full Time Boondocking?
At the lowest, you will need to make $500.00 per month to live full time as a boondocker, and still enjoy some reasonable amenities. But to live more comfortably, you will need to make $1,000.00 per month. How much money you will need to...
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How Much Does it Cost to Camp in a National Forest?
The cost to camp in a national forest can range from $0.00 up to about $80.00 a night, depending on a couple factors. If you want to camp outside of developed areas, it's free. But if you want to camp in a developed campground...
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Is BLM Land Free to Camp On?
Yes, nearly all BLM land is free to camp on. The only places that cost money are "developed recreation areas", and even most of these are free. There are also "Long Term Visitor Areas" which costs money during one part of the year...
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Can You Camp For Free on BLM Land?
Yes, for the most part, you can camp for free on BLM land. However, it does depend on what types of BLM land, and which specific areas. Some BLM lands do cost money to camp, and in some cases you are required to...
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Is the National Parks Pass Worth Buying for a Boondocker?
The National Parks Pass may not be worth buying if you're a boondocker, mostly because the National Park Service offers few boondocking opportunities. However, it may still be useful for purposes of visiting parks and using their...
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Are RV Boondockers Generally Poor People?
No, most RV boondockers are not poor. If anything, they're frugal. Boondockers don't "need" to save money, they just "want" to save money. They prefer to live with less, repurpose things, and leave a lighter footprint on the world. Many boondockers have more than enough funds to get by with. For them, it's not about how much money they can make, but how little they can get by on.
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Is BLM Camping Free?
Yes, most BLM camping is free. Only a handful of developed campgrounds run by the BLM have fees, while other developed campgrounds are free. All dispersed camping (boondocking) on BLM land remains free...
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Is It Cheaper to Boondock Than Staying in RV Parks?
It is definitely cheaper to boondock than staying in RV parks. However, there are some RV parks located in remote towns where the monthly rate is so low, that it can be cheaper to stay there instead. However if you prefer a change...
