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South Beach, Mile 0-5, Padre Island, TX
Miles 0-5 along South Beach, Padre Island is open for free, dispersed camping. This section of South Beach is open to 2WD vehicles, whereas South Beach Miles 5-60 requires 4WD. The only amenities at Miles 0-5 are vault toilets and trash dumpsters. A permit is required to camp here, which can be obtained for free on site at the information kiosk.
North Beach, Padre Island, TX
North Beach is one of four dispersed camping areas in Padre Island National Seashore. A permit is required to camp here, but the permit is free and can be obtained at the information kiosk on site. In addition, there is a park entrance fee that must be paid at the gate. You can buy a 1-day, 7-day, or year pass. An Interagency Pass works here too.
Is Boondocking Allowed in Big Bend National Park?
Yes and no. Boondocking and dispersed camping is not technically allowed in Big Bend National Park. However, the park does have 64 primitive backcountry "roadside campsites". These are effectively what most people refer to as...
Is Boondocking in Connecticut Allowed?
No, boondocking in Connecticut is not allowed, at least not on public lands. Any boondocking or dispersed camping must be done on privately owned lands. This is because there are no national forests nor BLM lands in Connecticut...
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...
Can You Run a Generator While Boondocking?
Yes, you can run a generator while boondocking. Some federal and state land management agencies do not prohibit the use of generators while boondocking or dispersed camping. There are some that do, however, but only when it becomes...
Wabash Spring Road, Custer, SD
Wabash Spring Road, also marked as Forest Road 781 on USFS maps, and as County Road 661K on Google Maps, is a road where people frequently boondock. Being only 3.3 miles into downtown Custer, SD, it's a premium boondocking location for those want to visit the historic shopping and dining area.
Spring Creek Campground, Cheyenne, OK
This is a free, developed campground offered by Black Kettle National Grassland located about 18.5 miles north of Cheyenne, OK. It's primarily set up for just tent camping, however small to medium-sized RVs have been known to set up in the parking areas without incident.
Rocky Canyon Campground, Mimbres, NM
This is a developed campground offered for free by Gila National Forest with only a handful of campsites. 4WD with high clearance is required to drive up here, and would not advise towing a trailer unless its has high clearance and is designed for rocky, bumpy roads.
Mills Rim Campground, Mills, NM
This campground is located at the rim of the Canadian River Canyon intended for larger vehicles that can't make it down to the lower Mills Canyon Campground. There are six sites at this campground, all of which are large, suitable for full-sized RVs, and the road conditions are firm-packed, fine for 2WD.
