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How Close Can You Camp Next to a BLM Developed Campground?
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) does not currently dictate the minimum camping setback from a developed campground. There are no rules that specify how close you can camp next to a BLM developed campground. However...
What is the Best State for Boondocking?
The best state for boondocking in our opinion is Arizona. This is because the Grand Canyon State is the only true, "four season state" for boondocking. You can head to high elevation in the summer and low elevation in the winter...
Do You Have to be a Veteran to Camp at an Army Corps of Engineers Campground?
No, you do not have to be a veteran to camp at an Army Corps of Engineers campground. In fact, these campgrounds are not even located on military bases. They are open to everyone. Most campgrounds will require reservations...
Is Overnight Parking Allowed in National Forests?
Yes, overnight parking is allowed in national forests. However, there are certain places where it is not allowed. As long as you park well away from the flow of traffic, and do not park overnight in areas intended for day-use only...
Can You Camp for Free in National Forests?
Yes, you can camp for free in national forests and national grasslands throughout the United States. In fact, all national forests and grasslands allow for free camping and boondocking. But they don't allow you to...
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...
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...
Where Can You Camp for Free in the Grand Canyon?
You can boondock just about anywhere in Grand Canyon National Park, as long as you have obtained a "backcountry camping permit". Unfortunately, backcountry camping is largely restricted to hikers who carry their camping gear deep into the...
Do You Need a Permit to Camp in Arizona?
The only two areas where you need a permit to camp in Arizona is on State Trust Land and on Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge. Aside from that, permits are not needed to camp anywhere else in Arizona. However, there are...
Where to Find BLM Land Near Anza Borrego Desert State Park
There is lots of BLM Land surrounding Anza Borrego Desert State Park. Much of it lies adjacent to the southern half of the Park. There is a mixture of BLM "public land" and BLM "wilderness". Both are open for camping, however vehicles...
