Boondocking in National Wildlife Refuges!
Boondocking in national wildlife refuges is one of the least known federal recreation lands where free camping is allowed. However, of the 580+ national wildlife refuges, less than 10% support camping, and only a few allow dispersed camping. Of all the refuges that support camping, nearly all are located west of the Mississippi River.
National Wildlife Refuges Boondocking Map
This National Wildlife Refuges Boondocking Map contains locations of free boondocking and free campgrounds where bloggers and YouTubers have produced detailed reviews. Click on a map marker to access their reviews…
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National Wildlife Refuge Boondocking Maps
Free Camping at Browns Park National Wildlife Refuge
Updated: March 27, 2024
Free camping at Browns Park National Wildlife Refuge is available at two campgrounds found within the refuge. These campgrounds are...
Camping at Atchafalaya National Wildlife Refuge
Updated: March 27, 2024
Camping at Atchafalaya National Wildlife Refuge is available at two (2) primitive campgrounds. Both campgrounds are located within the Sherburne...
Free Camping at Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge
Updated: March 27, 2024
Camping at Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge is allowed, but is limited to smaller RVs, vans, cars, and tent campers. Recreational...
Free Camping at Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge
Updated: April 1, 2024
Free camping at Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge is available all year long, without reservations. The US Fish & Wildlife...
Kofa National Wildlife Refuge Camping Guide
Updated: April 1, 2024
The Kofa National Wildlife Refuge is one of the few units managed by the US Fish & Wildlife Service that...
Camping at National Wildlife Refuges
Updated: April 6, 2024
The National Wildlife Refuge system includes some 560 designated refuge units across the United States. Many of these are off...
Places to Camp for Free in National Wildlife Refuges
Vernita Bridge Water Access Site
Updated: April 6, 2024
Vernita Bridge, Mattawa, WA Dispersed camping close to Tri-Cities, WA can be found on the north side of Vernita Bridge, about 20...
National Wildlife Refuge Camping Laws and Regulations
Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge Camping Rules
Updated: April 1, 2024
Read the full set of camping rules for Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge, as sourced from the refuge literature, and...
