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5 Dispersed Camping Sites in Olympic National Forest

Dispersed camping (or boondocking) is allowed inside Olympic National Forest. The forest allows camping just about anywhere and everywhere within its boundaries, though certain areas come with certain restrictions. Below are five of the most popular places for dispersed camping and free camping...

Dispersed Camping at Joshua Tree National Park

Much of the dispersed camping near Joshua Tree National Park lies in a few sites on BLM land to the north and south of park boundaries, with plenty of space for several large RVs. There is also backcountry camping inside the park, but...

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...

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...

Muddy Creek Dispersed Area, Buffalo, WY

Camping at Muddy Creek Dispersed Area Access to this boondocking area starts at Crazy Woman Canyon Rd where it branches off of US-16. There is a quick right hand turn along an unnamed road that takes you to Forest Road 472 which is where all the dispersed camping is. There’s perhaps a dozen large previously-used ... Read more

Belle Fourche Reservoir Dispersed Area, Belle Fourche, SD

This is a free, dispersed camping area under the authority of the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. There is a vault toilet on site, along with picnic tables and fire rings. Several previously-used campsites along the shore. There is another dispersed camping area at the larger peninsula above (known as Gaden's Point).

Wolf Creek Dispersed Campground, Markleeville, CA

Wolf Creek Dispersed Campground is a free, boondocking area offered by Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. It's only amenities are a set of vault toilets, otherwise you're on your own with trash, tables, or campfire. There's enough room here for five to six campers, including small to medium-sized trailers.

Berry Creek Dispersed Campground, Ely, NV

Berry Creek Campground is a free, dispersed camping area offered by Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. While it's identified as a dispersed camping area, there are picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets here. The campground is small, suitable for four to six sites, though there are numerous other sites along Forest Road 424 along the way.

Centerville Flat Dispersed Campground, Markleeville, CA

Centerville Flat Dispersed Campground is a free, dispersed camping area offered by Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The only amenities found here are vault toilets. There are no trash cans either. Otherwise this is strictly a designated boondocking area where camping is allowed anywhere.