Arizona Rest Area Map

This Arizona rest area map was compiled from a listing of rest areas published by the by the Arizona Department of Transportation, as well as from our own travels throughout Arizona's smaller highways. It also includes rest areas operated by other authorities.

Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge Camping Rules

Read the full set of camping rules for Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge, as sourced from the refuge literature, and the laws and regulations of US Fish & Wildlife Service. Includes boondocking and occupancy limits.

Where Can You Camp for Free in Arizona?

There are a lot of places where you can camp for free in Arizona. Arizona has so much public land spread out across numerous state and federal agencies that it's very easy to find places to camp for free. Here's our list of 25 places...

Free Camping at Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge

Free camping at Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge is available all year long, without reservations. The US Fish & Wildlife Service provides eighty-three (83) primitive campsites throughout the refuge. Each campsite is limited...

Kofa National Wildlife Refuge Camping Guide

The Kofa National Wildlife Refuge is one of the few units managed by the US Fish & Wildlife Service that allows "true" dispersed camping throughout much of its land. The rules published below were gathered from information...

Tonto National Forest Camping Rules

The Tonto National Forest camping rules published below were gathered from Orders issued by the Supervisor of Tonto National Forest, along with information published U.S. Forest Service website, and from the Code of Federal...

Prescott National Forest Camping Rules

The Prescott National Forest camping rules published below were gathered from Orders issued by the Supervisor of Prescott National Forest, along with information published U.S. Forest Service website, and from the Code...

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...

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...

How Do I Keep Ticks Away From My Campsite?

Ticks don't come crawling over to your campsite like other pests. They grab on to your clothing and skin when you brush against tall grasses and bushes. They are far more prevalent in the warmer months. They are a problem even...