There are specific guidelines you’ll need to follow. Since most long term boondocking occurs on undeveloped public land, let’s start there. No hookup campgrounds, parking lots, casinos, public land, private land, beaches, truck stops, and public rest stops might all be considered potential boondocking sites. Let’s agree that it’s all boondocking.Ī boondocking site would then be any place where overnight camping in a self-contained camper or RV is allowed. Or you might be camping in the Arizona desert on BLM land for 14 days at a time. Or you might be dry-camping at an RV rally for 5 days without hookups. You might be traveling and staying overnight at Walmarts, casinos and rest stops. You’re on your own to take care of your own needs.
You basically have no power, water or sewer hookups. The term boondocking is often generalized to represent any kind of overnight stay in a self-contained camper or RV. What is a Boondocking Site?īefore we clarify what we’re calling a boondocking site, we need to first agree on what boondocking is. When you do find it, it’s often incomplete, unreliable and scattered all over the place. Luckily there are online resources available now that simplify the process of finding boondocking sites across the country.įirst let’s start by clarifying what a boondocking site is. The information has just been hard to find. I’ll give you several resources here to help streamline the process.įinding boondocking spots has historically been a challenging process. So having a boondocking plan A, B and maybe C is the best way to avoid the stress of finding a spot. However, you just don’t know what you’ll get until you arrive. When visiting new parts of the country, researching nearby boondocking sites will become part of your planning process. So don’t be afraid to ask RVers you meet “ Where’s your favorite boondocking spot?” They might just tell you. Favorite campsites shared by fellow RVers also have a way of becoming your favorite too.
The best sites are often the ones you’ve simply stumbled upon by pure luck. Building a list of great boondocking sites will happen as you boondocking more.
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