US Forest Service

Updated: April 3, 2024

This LBJ National Grasslands camping map was compiled based on our visit to the grasslands in November of 2023. We...

Updated: March 28, 2024

Learn where all the dispersed camping is now legal surrounding Sedona, AZ after Coconino National Forest officials restricted dispersed camping...

Updated: March 29, 2024

Cherokee National Forest offers many places where you can camp for free. Tennessee's most popular national forest is filled with...

Updated: April 1, 2024

Dispersed camping near Red Feather Lakes, CO is kinda hard to come by due to local town officials and businesses...

Updated: April 1, 2024

Dispersed camping near Big Bear, CA can be tricky to find, but there are several options available if you're willing...

Updated: April 1, 2024

Dispersed camping near Steamboat Springs, CO can be difficult to come by because there is little BLM or Forest Service...

Updated: April 1, 2024

Dispersed camping near Flagstaff, AZ is plentiful due to the city's close proximity to Coconino National Forest. In fact, it's...

Updated: April 1, 2024

Dispersed camping near Silverton, CO can be found in numerous places due to the town being surrounded by U.S. Forest...

Updated: April 1, 2024

Dispersed Camping near Buena Vista, CO has become increasingly popular due to its close proximity to numerous mountain hiking trails...

Updated: April 1, 2024

Is there dispersed camping near Glacier National Park? Yes there is, and lots of it! The park is bounded on...

Updated: April 1, 2024

Dispersed camping in Sequoia National Forest has risen in popularity due to the forest's close proximity to the Los Angeles...

Updated: April 1, 2024

Dispersed camping (or boondocking) is allowed inside Olympic National Forest. The forest allows camping just about anywhere and everywhere within...

Updated: April 1, 2024

There are places just outside of Yosemite National Park that allow free camping. Camping inside the Park requires a reservation...

Updated: April 3, 2024

You can boondock just about anywhere in Grand Canyon National Park, as long as you have obtained a "backcountry camping...

Updated: April 18, 2024

This is officially a "tent only" campground, where campers must utilize the adjacent parking area and walk into the camping...

Updated: April 18, 2024

One of the more popular hunters camps in Sam Houston National Forest, this campground comes with a porta-potty and a...

Updated: April 18, 2024

This hunters camp is open for anyone to camp in, even though it was originally intentioned for game hunters. It...

Updated: April 17, 2024

This small campground offers seven (7) primitive campsites with picnic tables, fire rings, and lantern post at each site. There...

Updated: April 16, 2024

This small campground and viewing area is offered for free by the U.S. Forest Service. All it appears to offer...

Updated: April 9, 2024

This is officially a picnic area though the information kiosk says that camping is allowed with a 14-day maximum stay....

Updated: April 6, 2024

Spring Creek Dispersed Area Named for a tiny creek that roughly parallels I-84, Spring Creek Dispersed Area is an area...

Updated: February 17, 2024

Windmill Designated Camping Area, Sedona, AZ Crowding seems to be a recurring issue, with some reviewers noting the Forest Service’s...

Updated: April 6, 2024

White River West Sno-Park, Government Camp, OR Located right along the headwaters of White River, right at the base of...

Updated: April 6, 2024

Vedauwoo Glen, Laramie, WY Vedauwoo, Wyoming is located along I-80, between Laramie and Cheyenne, Wyoming, right off of Vedauwoo Glen...

Updated: February 17, 2024

Thomas Mountain Yellow Post Sites, Idyllwild, CA How Crowded: These sites are extremely popular. Site #1 is the most popular because...

Updated: April 6, 2024

Thomas Mountain Yellow Post Site #1 Yellow Post Campsites offer boondockers offer up to 14-days of continuous free camping with the closest...

Updated: February 17, 2024

Stone Creek Yellow Post Sites, Idyllwild, CA 4WD is definitely required to get to these two sites. The road up...

Updated: February 17, 2024

South Ridge Yellow Post Sites, Idyllwild, CA These three Yellow Post sites are suitable only for cars, vans, pickup trucks,...

Updated: April 6, 2024

Schnebly Hill Road, Coconino National Forest Coconino National Forest remains high on every boondocker’s list of favorite forests, mostly due...

Updated: February 17, 2024

Santa Rosa Yellow Post Sites, San Bernardino NF These fifteen (15) yellow post sites are all located along Santa Rosa...

Updated: February 17, 2024

Rockview Designated Camping Area, Sedona, AZ The sloped terrain of Rockview can present some challenges in leveling your rig, while...

Updated: February 17, 2024

Pumphouse Wash Campground, Sedona, AZ When Does it Open: The campground is seasonal, generally opening up around May after the...

Updated: February 17, 2024

Pisgah Point Camping Area, Land Between the Lakes NRA Pisgah Point Camping Area, nestled within the Land Between the Lakes...

Updated: April 6, 2024

Owens River Road, Inyo National Forest, California Owens River Road starts from US-395 at a tiny hamlet called “Crestview”, about...

Updated: February 17, 2024

Nolan Designated Camping Area, Sedona, AZ Crowdedness: Opinions on crowd levels differ. Some campers find Nolan less congested, with a dozen...

Updated: April 6, 2024

Moose Creek Trailhead Campground, Victor, ID The campground at Moose Creek Trailhead is accessed from State Highway 33, and turning right along...

Updated: February 17, 2024

Keller Peak Yellow Post Sites, San Bernardino NF Note: These sites are normally closed due to heavy snow from late...

Updated: February 17, 2024

Javelina Designated Camping Area, Sedona, AZ Javelina Designated Camping Area, situated west of Sedona, AZ, within Coconino National Forest, offers...

Updated: April 6, 2024

Homestake Pass, Montana, Camping At 6,400 feet elevation, Homestake Pass Rd heads north from I-90 towards Delmoe Lake about 7...

Updated: February 17, 2024

Greasy Spoon Designated Camping Area, Sedona, AZ Crowdedness: The campground’s popularity is evident, with reports of high occupancy levels. Some visitors...

Updated: April 6, 2024

Goff Flat Yellow Post Site, Idyllwild, CA Campsite is suitable for any sized RV. How Crowded: This site is lesser known,...

Updated: February 17, 2024

Forest Road 904, LBJ National Grasslands, TX Nestled within the heart of North Texas, the Lyndon B. Johnson (LBJ) National...

Updated: February 17, 2024

Forest Road 689, Oak Creek, AZ Crowd Density: Forest Road 689, starting from Exit 298 at the south end to Exit...

Updated: February 17, 2024

Forest Road 120A, Oak Creek, AZ Forest Road 120A, is located within Coconino National Forest, about 5 miles from Oak...

Updated: April 6, 2024

Firehole Canyon, Dispersed Camping, Flaming Gorge, WY There isn’t any “bad” place for camping at Flaming Gorge. However, there are...

Updated: February 17, 2024

East Flats Road, San Bernardino NF How Crowded: This area gets heavily used during the warmer months, though there are plenty...

Updated: April 6, 2024

Cougar Dispersed Camping Area, Ketchum, ID Sawtooth National Recreation Area (SNRA) covers a large area of land with hundreds of...

Updated: February 17, 2024

Coon Creek Yellow Post Sites, San Bernardino NF Note: Sites 1-10 and 15-19 have been mapped above. We have not...

Updated: February 17, 2024

Coldwater Canyon Yellow Post Sites, San Bernardino NF Note: All three sites require 4WD to access. Site #17 is large...

Updated: February 17, 2024

Cockscomb Designated Camping Area, Sedona, AZ Crowdedness: The reviews indicate varying degrees of crowd density. One reviewer mentioned encountering several other...

Updated: February 17, 2024

Clark’s Ranch Yellow Post Site, San Bernardino NF How Crowded: This single site is frequently occupied during the warmer months. You’re...

Updated: February 17, 2024

Black Mountain Yellow Post Sites, San Bernardino NF, San Jacinto Ranger District 4WD is definitely required due to steep inclines...

Updated: February 17, 2024

Big Bear Yellow Post Sites, San Bernardino NF Note: At one time there were as many 50-60 of these yellow...

Updated: February 17, 2024

Apple Canyon Yellow Post Sites, San Bernardino NF Site #1 – Suitable for large RVs, easy to get into, however offers...

Updated: February 17, 2024

Angel Valley Designated Camping Area, Sedona, AZ Angel Valley Designated Camping Area, situated west of Sedona, AZ, within Coconino National...

Updated: March 28, 2024

Yes, e-bikes are legal in national forests. The U.S. Forest Service published its official policy on e-bikes, electric bikes, electric...

Updated: March 28, 2024

No, fireworks are not allowed in any national forest or national grassland. Currently, each national forest and grassland is covered...

Updated: March 28, 2024

Off-road bicycle riding is illegal in many national forests. Even if a specific national forest has not banned off-road or...

Updated: March 28, 2024

Yes, you can fly drones in a national forest and national grassland. The U.S. Forest Service does not prohibit flying...

Updated: March 28, 2024

Rules for camping at Finger Lakes National Forest were established by the U.S Forest Service published in Forest Orders, the...

Updated: March 29, 2024

These official rules and regulations for camping at Olympic National Forest were gathered from Orders issued by the Supervisor of...

Updated: March 29, 2024

These official camping rules and regulations for Cherokee National Forest were gathered from Orders and documents issued by the Supervisor...

Updated: March 31, 2024

Yes, you can drive UTVs on forest service roads, but it depends on your UTV being able to meet state's...

Updated: March 31, 2024

Yes, you can drive on Forest Service roads. The U.S. Forest Service allows everyone to drive their vehicle on all...

Updated: March 31, 2024

Yes, overnight parking is allowed in national forests. However, there are certain places where it is not allowed. As long...

Updated: April 1, 2024

The kinds of uses that are permitted in national forests are long and varied. Almost all forms of recreation are...

Updated: April 1, 2024

These official Sequoia National Forest Camping Rules were gathered from Orders issued by the Supervisor of Sequoia National Forest, along...

Updated: April 1, 2024

The Tonto National Forest camping rules published below were gathered from Orders issued by the Supervisor of Tonto National Forest,...

Updated: April 1, 2024

The Prescott National Forest camping rules published below were gathered from Orders issued by the Supervisor of Prescott National Forest,...

Updated: April 1, 2024

These official rules and regulations for camping at Kaibab National Forest were gathered from Orders issued by the Supervisor of...

Updated: April 3, 2024

Yes, you can. You can buy land in just about any national forest. However, the U.S. Forest Service rarely sells...

Updated: April 3, 2024

These official rules and regulations for camping at Coronado National Forest were gathered from Orders issued by the Supervisor of...

Updated: April 3, 2024

These official rules and regulations for camping at Coconino National Forest were gathered from Orders issued by the Supervisor of...

Updated: April 3, 2024

Official rules and regulations for camping at Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, as gathered from Orders issued by the Supervisor of Apache-Sitgreaves...

Updated: April 5, 2024

Generally speaking, yes it is legal to camp anywhere in a national forest. However, there are certain exceptions. Some of...

Updated: April 5, 2024

Yes and no. If you are a camper or RVer, it is illegal to live in a national forest or...

Updated: April 5, 2024

Fourteen (14) days is the most popular answer to how long can you camp in a national forest. But it's...

Updated: April 5, 2024

Yes, boondocking is allowed in Yellowstone National Park. However, boondocking is limited to just tent camping only, and only in...

Updated: April 6, 2024

Not all land inside a national forest or national park is public. A lot of this land is privately owned...

Updated: April 6, 2024

The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) manages all of the United States' National Forests and National Grasslands. They also manage several...