R-pod Owners Forum : Boondock Camping https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Events and Campouts : Boondock Camping Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 28 May 2026 15:03:34 +0000 Sun, 23 Jul 2017 18:34:44 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=6832 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Boondock Camping : Originally posted by beachmasterthere... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6832&PID=96845#96845 Author: kylekai
Subject: 6832
Posted: 23 Jul 2017 at 6:34pm

Originally posted by beachmaster

there is a free smart phone app called"BoonDocking"

The app is here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/boondocking/id561352659?mt=8

I'm the developer of that app, so let me know if you have any questions on it.
]]> Sun, 23 Jul 2017 18:34:44 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6832&PID=96845#96845 Boondock Camping : https://freecampsites.net/http... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6832&PID=96778#96778 Author: sailor323
Subject: 6832
Posted: 22 Jul 2017 at 6:23am

https://freecampsites.net/ 
https://www.facebook.com/FreeCampsites.Net
]]> Sat, 22 Jul 2017 06:23:22 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6832&PID=96778#96778 Boondock Camping : Allstays is a great app for finding... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6832&PID=96728#96728 Author: birderdiane526
Subject: 6832
Posted: 20 Jul 2017 at 7:23pm

Allstays is a great app for finding camp sites. It is $10 but well worth it! We use it a lot.]]> Thu, 20 Jul 2017 19:23:00 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6832&PID=96728#96728 Boondock Camping : Regards to boondocking, national... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6832&PID=96727#96727 Author: birderdiane526
Subject: 6832
Posted: 20 Jul 2017 at 7:21pm

Regards to boondocking, national forests typically offer free, dispersed camping and we've taken advantage of this often. Google a national forest that you're interested in and then look for camping info. Dispersed camping details will be there. And the regular campgrounds are cheap, in the forests, even more so with the National Parks senior pass (if you are 62+). When we plan on boondocking we fill our fresh water tank all the way and dump our waste water tanks before heading out. This can last you maybe 2 weeks. Or we locate a nearby dump station and use as needed. We also use solar panels to charge the battery in the trailer. Have fun!]]> Thu, 20 Jul 2017 19:21:21 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6832&PID=96727#96727 Boondock Camping : We joined the KOA, so we get a... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6832&PID=96623#96623 Author: Leo B
Subject: 6832
Posted: 19 Jul 2017 at 6:14am

We joined the KOA, so we get a book of all their campgrounds. I like that they have full hook up, wifi and my favorite CABLE so I can follow my sports team etc.
There are lots of other club such as Good Sam's, Army Corp of Engineers (that have camp areas), state lands and more. We often use Flying J Truck stops while headed to the campgrounds.
]]> Wed, 19 Jul 2017 06:14:26 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6832&PID=96623#96623 Boondock Camping : If you are out boondock camping,... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6832&PID=96613#96613 Author: NHpod
Subject: 6832
Posted: 18 Jul 2017 at 8:59pm

If you are out boondock camping, where do you go when you need to replenish water tanks and empty the black water? Also, What are some good guides for campgrounds in general? I came across https://www.ultimatecampgrounds.com/ in my searches. ]]> Tue, 18 Jul 2017 20:59:59 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6832&PID=96613#96613 Boondock Camping : I will check into it. I'm... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6832&PID=65037#65037 Author: Markie
Subject: 6832
Posted: 21 Aug 2015 at 3:42pm

I will check into it. I'm starting with our local state forests for now.  Thanks again for the suggestions.]]> Fri, 21 Aug 2015 15:42:50 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6832&PID=65037#65037 Boondock Camping : We have done a lot of boondocking... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6832&PID=65006#65006 Author: Pod People
Subject: 6832
Posted: 20 Aug 2015 at 9:24pm

We have done a lot of boondocking over the years.  Most of the BLM and open government land is further west than NC.  We have done most of the boondocking in campgrounds that have closed their services (elect/water/dump) for the season, but still allow self contained rv's or primitive camping.  the key is to look for 'primitive camping".  there is a lot of info available on the web regarding State , county, and local parks as well as National parks. The government has a lot of different agencies that has control over the lands, rivers and forests.  Try looking at the US Forest Service, the US wildlife service, the state Game and fisheries dept. etc.
all of them have different areas with different rules.  but there is a lot of good camping areas available if you have the capability to be away from services for a couple of days.

Vann Evans
]]> Thu, 20 Aug 2015 21:24:57 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6832&PID=65006#65006 Boondock Camping : I googled dispersed camping and... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6832&PID=65002#65002 Author: Markie
Subject: 6832
Posted: 20 Aug 2015 at 7:21pm

I googled dispersed camping and found some recommendations from other campers. It turns out the state forests require a permit to camp if from an auto or staying more than one night. I called the forestry office here in Franklin county PA and was told they do have some out of the way camp sites, however,  the majority are suited for tent camping. According to the ranger the campsites open to trailers are located at trail head parking. This would be for activities such as  horseback riding, four wheelers etc. That isn't what I had in mind for boondock camping but will have to take a ride and check them out to determine if they will suffice. 
Techntrek, I checked out the sub-forum and there is some good info there. I really like some of the active maps available. Thanks to all for the ideas and recommendations. I have some work to do.

]]> Thu, 20 Aug 2015 19:21:12 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6832&PID=65002#65002 Boondock Camping : there is a free smart phone app... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6832&PID=64965#64965 Author: beachmaster
Subject: 6832
Posted: 19 Aug 2015 at 6:18pm

there is a free smart phone app called"BoonDocking"]]> Wed, 19 Aug 2015 18:18:09 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6832&PID=64965#64965 Boondock Camping : Check out this sub-forum. htt... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6832&PID=64960#64960 Author: techntrek
Subject: 6832
Posted: 19 Aug 2015 at 3:31pm

Check out this sub-forum.

http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_topics.asp?FID=11&title=free-or-cheap-camping-sites]]> Wed, 19 Aug 2015 15:31:53 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6832&PID=64960#64960 Boondock Camping : Try Googling "dispersed camping"... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6832&PID=64939#64939 Author: furpod
Subject: 6832
Posted: 18 Aug 2015 at 10:07pm

Try Googling "dispersed camping" along with local NF's etc..

You should get some hits like THIS..

]]> Tue, 18 Aug 2015 22:07:33 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6832&PID=64939#64939 Boondock Camping : vibration not vigration https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6832&PID=64936#64936 Author: 2015 Red Xterra
Subject: 6832
Posted: 18 Aug 2015 at 9:30pm

vibration not vigration]]> Tue, 18 Aug 2015 21:30:10 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6832&PID=64936#64936 Boondock Camping : Decades ago we camped in a secluded... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6832&PID=64935#64935 Author: 2015 Red Xterra
Subject: 6832
Posted: 18 Aug 2015 at 9:29pm

Decades ago we camped in a secluded campsite near the Oregon coast.  We were in a small trailer.  No other campers around.  

Husband is quite the sleeper and he had had his share of some vino the night before.  I was sound asleep and woke with a start.  The young dog was upset.  I was just above sleep and I heard this rumbling along with vigration and then a sharp shake on the trailer.  Then woke up all the way, confused and opened the curtain.  I figured we just had an earthquake.  Could not figure out how Wayne slept through that.

Got into town, stayed that night at hotel.  Could not find any info about an earthquake happening.  Looked for that info off and on for a couple months then forgot about it.

Years later after a couple seasons of Big Foot I realized what it was.  It finally made sense where it never had before.

Christine
]]> Tue, 18 Aug 2015 21:29:08 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6832&PID=64935#64935 Boondock Camping : Search BLM camping sites. Also... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6832&PID=64934#64934 Author: 2015 Red Xterra
Subject: 6832
Posted: 18 Aug 2015 at 9:18pm

Search BLM camping sites.  Also "free campsites" should take you to some web pages.  Add +PA on your search.  Read rules provided for that site's information.  Check your cargo weight so you know how much water you can take in case they don't have water at the site you're interested in.  Sometimes there are low cost BLM sites with some water/facilities.  Other times it is "dispersed camping" on BLM land for free.  Have fun!

Christine
]]> Tue, 18 Aug 2015 21:18:57 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6832&PID=64934#64934 Boondock Camping : Frequently podders on the site... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6832&PID=64933#64933 Author: Markie
Subject: 6832
Posted: 18 Aug 2015 at 9:03pm

Frequently podders on the site mention boondock camping. I live in central PA and have ample wooded area all over the state to camp. The forest areas open to the public are state forests mostly and many parks have been built providing facilities, trails, swimming boating etc. The parks are beautiful and the campsites come at a cost of around $25 per night.  The parks for the most part are a deal when using everything provided but can add up if you just want a place to park the camper for a week or so.  They are also full on the holiday weekends and elbow to elbow camping isn't my idea of getting away from it all.  I'm sure there are alot of unknown, out of the way camping areas in the woods but how to find them???

My question is what does the avid boondock camper do to find a secluded spot?  What is the edicate for staying on public land without permits, fees etc?  I.E. do you have to notify the ranger station, what about gray water disposal. Are there any other things to consider?
 
 Also, are there any websites or apps available  that podders have used to aid in finding a campsite  while traveling?.  walmart has provided many nites for weary travelers but I'm looking for an alternative to see some of the "off the beaten path" local attractions.   

I also would like to hear what podders idea of what boondock camping is all about and what has been your favorite experience boondocking. ]]> Tue, 18 Aug 2015 21:03:49 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6832&PID=64933#64933