U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
Learn about camping and boondocking U.S. Bureau of Reclamation project lands
Belle Fourche Reservoir Dispersed Area, Belle Fourche, SD
This is a free, dispersed camping area under the authority of the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. There is a vault toilet on site, along with picnic tables and fire rings. Several previously-used campsites along the shore. There is another dispersed camping area at the larger peninsula above (known as Gaden's Point).
Dispersed Camping Near Carlsbad, NM
Completely surrounded by public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), US Forest Service (USFS), and the National Park Service (NPS), there are numerous places around the City of Carlsbad, NM where campers can set up for a couple of weeks while visiting Carlsbad Caverns, Sitting Bull Falls, or just visiting friends and relatives.
Avalon Lake, Carlsbad, NM
Avalon Lake is open to dispersed camping and fishing along its shoreline, particularly on the south end of the lake at Avalon Road (County road 602). There are no permits or reservations required. It's not exactly clear what the maximum camping limit is, but it's likely 14 days.
Bureau of Reclamation: Off-Road Vehicle Use
Synopsis: These are the full set of rules adopted by the Bureau of Reclamation regarding the use of off-road vehicles and driving other vehicles off the road. These rules are codified in the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations under… PART 420—OFF-ROAD VEHICLE USE Authority:32 Stat. 388 (43 U.S.C. 391 et seq.) and acts amendatory thereof and supplementary thereto; E.O. 11644 (37 FR 2877). Source:39 FR 26893, July 24, 1974, unless otherwise noted. § 420.1 Objectives. The provisions of this part establish regulations for off-road vehicle use on reclamation lands to protect the land resources, to promote the safety of all ... Read more
Bureau of Reclamation: Rules of Conduct
These are the full set of rules adopted by the Bureau of Reclamation regarding camping and other recreational activities on lands they manage.
Rules for Recreation on Bureau of Reclamation Land
Included here are the full texts of actual Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) rules and regulations with respect to boondocking, camping, and other recreational activities.
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 the highway. Cellular Phone Signal: Cellular signal comes in good with Verizon and T-Mobile, but fair to average with AT&T. Road Conditions: Entrance from Highway 287 is all paved, and the roads within the campground is hard-packed dirt, suitable for any vehicle. Amenities Within Campground: Picnic tables, fire ... Read more
Goose Bay Dispersed Area, Townsend, MT
Camping at Goose Bay Dispersed Area Camping at Canyon Ferry Lake can be had with nearly a dozen government-run campgrounds. Goose Bay Dispersed Area is one of the free ones. It’s located right next to the paid-version, Goose Bay Marina & Campground. The dispersed area can be found adjacent, along the north side. Getting into Goose Bay Dispersed Area requires following a dirt road leading off of State Highway 284. The road itself is hard packed dirt and gravel, and is easy to travel along for any vehicle, RV, or trailer. Before you reach the Marina & Campground, you will see other dirt ... Read more
