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Can You Camp Anywhere in Anza Borrego Desert State Park?

Yes, for the most part you can camp anywhere in Anza Borrego Desert State Park, as long as your vehicle remains on established roads and trails, and pulls into previously used campsites and clearings. There actually are...

How Long Can You Camp in a National Forest?

Fourteen (14) days is the most popular answer to how long can you camp in a national forest. But it's not always the correct answer. Some forests limit you to just 5 days, while others offers as much as 30 days. Each national forest and grassland creates...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Where Can I Find Boondocking?

You can find boondocking on just about all BLM managed lands, as well as on most national forests and national grasslands. With respect to BLM managed lands, you will need to look at BLM land maps. For national forests and...

How Much Does it Cost to Camp in a National Forest?

The cost to camp in a national forest can range from $0.00 up to about $80.00 a night, depending on a couple factors. If you want to camp outside of developed areas, it's free. But if you want to camp in a developed campground...

Is BLM Land Free to Camp On?

Yes, nearly all BLM land is free to camp on. The only places that cost money are "developed recreation areas", and even most of these are free. There are also "Long Term Visitor Areas" which costs money during one part of the year...