![]() Once you have done your research, you will have a pretty good idea of where to start searching for camping spots on your chosen area of public land. The important thing, no matter the size of your RV, is to remember: push your limits, but never threaten your safety. As long as your tow vehicle is capable, there are lots of steeper, bumpier “roads less traveled” that are open to you. If your RV is a lighter motorhome, van, travel trailer or some other tricked-out adventure mobile, then you can probably attempt some more adventurous locations. If your RV is on the larger side, you will probably need to stick to more accessible roads and flatter plains for your own safety and the safety of your vehicle. Turn on Earth (terrain) mode to get an idea of how accessible the area is for your rig.īefore you choose a location, it is important to determine what your rig is capable of handling.Having some basic knowledge of where side roads are located should give you a good idea of where you will be able to begin your search for a campsite. Some of these extend for quite a way, while some are extremely short. Typically, you can find many side roads or logging roads that turn off a few main roads. Once you have picked the public land of your choice, zoom into a main road that travels through that green plot of land. Look for off-shooting roads throughout the forest. ![]() Generally speaking, lands pertaining to wildlife are reserved for either the hunting or viewing of wildlife and do not allow camping unless explicitly stated on their website. Some of these parks are open to free public camping of some kind, but you cannot assume that boondocking with an RV is permissible. However, backpacking along designated trails is allowed in many state and national parks. Once again, just check out the website for info! Parks such as these usually have specified campgrounds available for a fee but are not always open to public camping. These public lands make for great boondocking locations! These areas are mostly in the west and may not show up on Google Maps, but it’s definitely worth checking out their website to get to know the areas where they are located. *When choosing your camping site in a national or state forest, be sure to watch out for PRIVATE PROPERTY signs, as many are massive expanses of land, and they do often have towns and private homes spread among them! Areas that are not posted are understood to be for public use.īLM land is public land run by the Bureau of Land Management. The average limit for camping in one national or state forest is 14 days. From my experience, I would say this is rare. Sometimes you will need a permit for camping, and other times there are specifically designated areas where camping is or is not allowed. It’s a good idea to check each forest’s website before you go, just to be sure. These areas are almost always open to the public for camping, whether in a tent or an RV. These areas are usually OPEN to public camping:
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