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Live2Camp
Senior Member Joined: 17 Apr 2017 Location: No. California Online Status: Offline Posts: 240 |
Topic: Free Campsites aka Boondocking Posted: 02 Dec 2017 at 1:06pm |
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Others have shared some great sites. Beyond that, dispersed camping (the agency terms for bookdocking) is specifically NOT in designated campsites, so it's hard to give specific locations. My suggestion is to familiarize yourself with the roads (including Forest Service roads) in the area you're interested in, and then buy or bookmark the maps for those areas. I've camped out here all my life and still use paper maps along with on-line info; so I recommend both as being useful for different reasons. Topos are extremely useful as well (very essential in my opinion). So then it comes down to your comfort level, your tow vehicle and other such details. Many places we do dispersed camping would certainly accommodate our RPod, and many would not. The good news is that there are tons of choices. The two federal agencies are U.S. Forest Service (under Dept of Agriculture) and Bureau of Land Management (under Department of Interior). Dispersed camping in California State Parks is pretty limited; Anza Borrego comes to mind (they also have campgrounds including RV sites). But there's tons of federal land in California (as with other western states) so it's not an issue. Sorry I can't be more specific, but I hope this helps nonetheless.
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kylekai
Senior Member Joined: 06 Aug 2014 Location: San Diego Online Status: Offline Posts: 139 |
Posted: 01 Dec 2017 at 5:10pm | |
I do, however, I much prefer the iPhone & iPad app representation of both. The Boon docking app is free, while the Ultimate Camping app is a few dollars. Also please be aware that I am the developer of both apps, so my opinion may be biased.
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Olddawgsrule
Senior Member Joined: 20 Sep 2017 Location: New Hampshire Online Status: Offline Posts: 1014 |
Posted: 01 Dec 2017 at 3:59pm | |
Do you use these?
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kylekai
Senior Member Joined: 06 Aug 2014 Location: San Diego Online Status: Offline Posts: 139 |
Posted: 30 Nov 2017 at 3:48pm | |
Few more helpful sites:
Over 31,000 public campgrounds in the US and Canada: Boon docking locations throughout the US:
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Wepod
Groupie Joined: 07 Feb 2017 Online Status: Offline Posts: 82 |
Posted: 21 Nov 2017 at 8:52am | |
The Free Campsite page is the same. Just go to the settings in Free Campsite and you will find the add dump stations setting. |
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Olddawgsrule
Senior Member Joined: 20 Sep 2017 Location: New Hampshire Online Status: Offline Posts: 1014 |
Posted: 21 Nov 2017 at 7:41am | |
So far I'm not finding 'a' site. Couple come close, but not 'everything'. I'm trying to narrow down to 3 sites to work with. Probably the best I'll get.. |
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DavMar
Senior Member Joined: 04 Aug 2017 Location: Lexington, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 592 |
Posted: 20 Nov 2017 at 5:02pm | |
Some interesting suggestions and website to check out indeed. Though I am curious is there a website or reference book you can buy that list all the National and State Forest along with BLM free or cheap campsites?
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Dave & Marlene J with Zoey the
wonder dog. 2017 Rpod 180 2016 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 Lexington, NC |
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Olddawgsrule
Senior Member Joined: 20 Sep 2017 Location: New Hampshire Online Status: Offline Posts: 1014 |
Posted: 20 Nov 2017 at 6:47am | |
From what I'm finding so far, it's fairly easy to find a place to overnight without hitting 'any' of the Big Box type places. Okay, maybe a little further off the path, but also more like camping.
Also seeing it's quite a bit easier West of the Mississippi. My main concern turned to Dumping. Between the two sites mentioned for this, there seems to be quite a few places to use (and for free). |
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Tars Tarkas
Senior Member Joined: 14 Jan 2013 Location: Near Nashville Online Status: Offline Posts: 1446 |
Posted: 19 Nov 2017 at 5:14pm | |
I don't think Lowes et al allow overnight parking. Even at places that usually do, it's always a good idea to call and ask.
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6288 |
Posted: 19 Nov 2017 at 1:53pm | |
Neither Lowe's or Home Depot show up in the RV Parky app as places that are open for overnight RV stays. I guess you could stop at one and ask. It would be interesting to find out the result.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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