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Coconino National Forest, Camping Rules

These official rules and regulations for camping at Coconino National Forest were gathered from Orders issued by the Supervisor of Coconino National Forest, along with information published U.S. Forest Service website, and from...

Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, Camping Rules

Official rules and regulations for camping at Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, as gathered from Orders issued by the Supervisor of Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, along with information published U.S. Forest Service website, and from the Code of Federal Regulations

Camping on State Trust Lands

Free camping on State Trust Lands is available in many states. State Trust Lands are lands granted by the federal government to states when they entered statehood. Of the 31 states that were granted trust lands, only 16 continue to hold such lands...

Camping on Washington State Trust Lands

The State of Washington allows camping on its state trust lands, but only on areas that they have designated specifically for such use. The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) manages these lands, and are in charge of operating these specific areas.

Camping on Utah State Trust Lands

Camping on Utah State Trust Lands is permitted for everyone, and is free of cost. The State of Utah School and Institutional Trust Land Administration (SITLA) maintains a policy of allowing the public to enter its State Trust Lands and enjoy camping and...

Camping on Oregon State Trust Lands

Camping on Oregon State Trust Lands is open to everyone and is free of cost. The Oregon Department of State Lands (DSL) maintains an open policy of allowing the public to enter its State Trust Lands and enjoy a wide variety of recreation with few rules.

Camping on New Mexico State Trust Lands

The New Mexico State Land Office does not permit "recreational camping" on its trust lands. But, it does support camping for hunting purposes, in limited areas.

Camping on Arizona State Trust Lands

The State of Arizona permits camping on most of its 9.4 million acres of State Trust Lands. Camping is not free, however. On the other hand, boondocking (dispersed camping) is allowed at a very reasonable cost. See "Recreational Permits" below.

Where Can I Find Secluded Camping Spots?

You can find secluded camping spots on BLM and national forest lands, using online mapping tools from Google Maps and FreeRoam. These spots can be located using satellite imagery, by following dirt roads that lead into clearings...

How to Use Motor Vehicle Use Maps (MVUM) to Find Free Camping

Motor Vehicle Use Maps (MVUM) are published by the U.S. Forest Service and apply only to national forests and national grasslands. These maps are meant to illustrate where visitors are allowed to drive their vehicles, both street legal...