Is Boondocking Legal in California?
Yes, Boondocking is legal in California. It just depends on where. It's totally legal on federal lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service, and Bureau of Reclamation. However, some of these agencies may...
Can You Camp Wherever You Want in a National Park?
Yes and No. Most national parks allow for "backcountry camping", which is the terminology the National Park Service prefers to use. The NPS allows for backcountry camping in certain areas of each park. In some cases...
How Much Solar Do I Need for My RV?
Most campers can boondock comfortably on a full time basis with 600 watts of solar on their RV. This assumes they also have an adequate battery bank to power most of the things they need need. How much solar you will need for your RV...
What Do I Need for Dispersed Camping?
What you will need for dispersed camping is "self containment", meaning sewage tanks, fresh water, and the ability to generate electrical power. Otherwise, your RV has everything else. It's recommended to have a cellphone, and...
Where Can I Find Dispersed Camping?
You can find dispersed camping on lands managed by the BLM, national forests and grasslands, Bureau of Reclamation, National Wildlife Refuges, and the Army Corps of Engineers. Most states also provide lands open for dispersed...
Where Can I RV Camp For Free?
You can RV camp for free on most federally managed recreation lands, and some state managed recreation lands. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has the most acreage available for free, RV camping. All national forests and...
Will a 3500 Watt Generator Run My RV?
Yes, a 3500 watt will run your RV! In fact, it will run just about any size RV. However, it depends on many appliances you want to run at the same time. It's possible you may run into problems trying to run everything at once...
Can I Run My RV Air Conditioner on Battery Power?
No, for the most part you will not be able to run your RV air conditioner on battery power. An air conditioner requires a lot of electricity just to start up. It also requires a lot just to run for an hour. It is possible, however...
Is Boondocking Allowed in Yellowstone?
Yes, boondocking is allowed in Yellowstone National Park. However, boondocking is limited to just tent camping only, and only in specific areas of the park. Yellowstone also requires campers to obtain permits. These boondocking...
Can I Dump Grey Water Anywhere?
The short answer is, "No" you cannot dump grey water anywhere. However, there are places where it is legal to dump grey water the ground, at least by Federal laws and regulations. However...
