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    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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Direct Link To This Post 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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Direct Link To This Post 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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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21 Nov 2017 at 7:41am
Originally posted by DavMar

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?



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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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21 Nov 2017 at 8:52am
Originally posted by Olddawgsrule

Originally posted by Subzilla

Here's a good website for dump station locations:

https://rvdumpsites.net/

And there are quite a few other websites and apps out there showing locations.


Same format as my Free Campsite page! Surprised it's not combined!!


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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Few more helpful sites:
Over 31,000 public campgrounds in the US and Canada:

Boon docking locations throughout the US:
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Originally posted by kylekai

Few more helpful sites:
Over 31,000 public campgrounds in the US and Canada:

Boon docking locations throughout the US:

Do you use these?
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 01 Dec 2017 at 5:10pm
Originally posted by Olddawgsrule

Originally posted by kylekai

Few more helpful sites:
Over 31,000 public campgrounds in the US and Canada:

Boon docking locations throughout the US:

Do you use these?

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. Smile
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 Dec 2017 at 1:06pm
Originally posted by DavMar

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?

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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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 Dec 2017 at 1:19pm
I should have included this link in my earlier post: 

https://www.fs.usda.gov/detailfull/fishlake/recreation/?cid=stelprdb5121831

It's specific to Fish Lake but includes general info. 
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