Where Can I Camp on BLM Land?
You can camp just about anywhere on BLM land. The Bureau of Land Management controls 245 million acres of land and nearly all of it is free for camping. Most of it requires no reservations, no permission...
How Long Can You Boondock on BLM Land?
14 days is the popular answer to how long you can boondock on BLM land. However, this is not always the rule. Officially, there is no single answer that applies nationwide. Each BLM State Office and Field Office is free to establish...
Is It Illegal to Start a Campfire?
No, it is not generally illegal to start a campfire on most federally managed lands. However, there are many restrictions and guidelines. Each of the six agencies that manage federal lands have rules in place on starting...
Is Dispersed Camping Legal in National Parks?
Yes, generally speaking, dispersed camping is legal in national parks, but it depends on which park. Many national parks allow "backcountry camping" which is primarily tent camping, but only in specific areas of the park...
How Can I Boost My Cell Signal When Camping?
You can boost your cell signal when camping by either (1) using a cellular antenna, or (2) using a cellular booster. Both can yield similar results, though the former, the antenna, is often cheaper...
Is Boondockers Welcome Illegal?
It depends. Boondockers Welcome might be illegal depending on the location being offered for parking, and depending on local ordinances. Many cities and counties have have laws on the books that would make it illegal for people to...
Where Can I Find Secluded Camping Spots?
You can find secluded camping spots on BLM and national forest lands, using online mapping tools from Google Maps and FreeRoam. These spots can be located using satellite imagery, by following dirt roads that lead into clearings...
Where Can I Park Overnight?
You can park overnight at Walmart, Sam's Club, Costco, Home Depot, Camping World, and a few other big box stores. You can also park along most city streets as long as you don't see any "No Parking" signs. Rest areas are...
Can I Park on the Street Overnight?
Yes, for the most part, you can park on the street overnight. As long as there are no signs posted against parking, you are permitted to park a vehicle overnight. Sleeping inside that vehicle is a different matter, however.
Does Google Maps Show BLM Land?
Yes and no. Google Maps does show BLM land for places like national monuments as well as many developed campgrounds. However, it does not depict all BLM lands. Otherwise, there are only two ways to find BLM land. You can use the...
