Joe Skeen Campground
Joe Skeen Campground, El Malpais NCA This high desert campground is set back from highway 117. Each of the 10 free campsites (no reservation system/first come, first served basis) has a covered picnic table, fire grill, and tent space. There are two vault toilets. Some of the sites have pull through parking ideal for total ... Read more
Javelina Designated Camping Area, Sedona, AZ
Javelina Designated Camping Area, Sedona, AZ Javelina Designated Camping Area, situated west of Sedona, AZ, within Coconino National Forest, offers a mixed camping experience. The campground seems to draw a steady crowd, requiring you to get here early to secure a site. Despite the popularity, spaces appear to be relatively plentiful, though there are reports ... Read more
Indian Road Campground, Townsend, MT
Indian Road Campground, Townsend, MT How Crowded: Even on weekends, Indian Road Campground is not that busy, though weekdays will give you the best choice of campsites. How Noisy or Peaceful: Locals do tend to party here on weekends. Otherwise, you will also hear noise from trucks passing along Highway 287, and there are also trains paralleling ... Read more
Hot Springs LTVA, Holtville, CA
Hot Springs LTVA, Holtville, California While technically not free camping, Hot Springs LTVA offers “dirt cheap” boondocking in the California desert for the entire snow bird season. We’re talking $180.00 for 7 months (that’s roughly $0.85 per day). That’s good from September 15 through April 15. The rest of the year, it actually is free. However, ... Read more
Homestake Pass Dispersed Area, Butte, MT
Homestake Pass, Montana, Camping At 6,400 feet elevation, Homestake Pass Rd heads north from I-90 towards Delmoe Lake about 7 miles away. The road itself follows the much documented Continental Divide National Scenic Trail. Along this route towards the lake, you will find numerous places to pull in trailer or set up a tent. The ... Read more
Highway 31 Landing, McAlester, OK
Highway 31 Landing, McAlester, OK Oklahoma is not well known for boondocking or free camping. However, there are many places where one can camp for free; it’s just difficult to find these places. Locals know about them but tend to keep them a secret. Highway 31 Landing is one of those places. Well, not anymore ... Read more
High North Campground, Grand Junction, CO
Rabbit Valley, High North Camping Area Rabbit Valley, Colorado is part of the greater McInnis Canyon National Conservation Area. Because it’s designated for use as an OHV (off-highway vehicle) area, you can expect to hear dirt bikes, quads, and side-by-sides running past your campsite all day long. Weekends are the heaviest times of the week, while ... Read more
Hayfield Rocks BLM
Hayfield Rocks, BLM Camping Note: Hayfield Road is hard packed gravel, though the access road into the campsite can get soft at times. We recommend 4WD vehicles only. How Crowded: Usually no one here during the week, but it does become occupied on the weekends with off-road enthusiasts. How Noisy or Peaceful: Mostly peaceful and serene during ... Read more
Greasy Spoon Designated Camping Area, Sedona, AZ
Greasy Spoon Designated Camping Area, Sedona, AZ Crowdedness: The campground’s popularity is evident, with reports of high occupancy levels. Some visitors found the area to be busy, though it tends to vary from mid-week to weekend. The road leading to the campground, FR-525, can be congested, and campers should be prepared for a competitive environment. Noise ... Read more
