Getting Started With Boondocking

Will a Larger Trailer Limit Our Boondocking Choices?

Yes, technically speaking, a larger and longer trailer will definitely limit your ability to find boondocking sites just because of the longer length and taller...

Is it Legal to Live in a Camper?

Yes, in the United States, is it legal to live in a camper. In fact, there are perhaps a million Americans that already do this...

What is the Best State for Boondocking?

The best state for boondocking in our opinion is Arizona. This is because the Grand Canyon State is the only true, “four season state” for...

What is the Difference Between Dry Camping and Boondocking?

The difference between dry camping and boondocking is that dry camping is a general term for any kind of vehicle camping without hookups, while boondocking...

How Do You Prepare for Boondocking?

The best way to prepare for boondocking is to just go do it. Start by camping in your RV or vehicle some place where you...

Basic Tools You Will Need for Boondocking

There is a short list of basic tools you will need for boondocking. You may not ever need these tools, but these tools seem to...

Where Do I Refill a Propane Tank?

Most propane tanks can be refilled at travel centers like Pilot, Flying J, Loves, and others. Many farm and ranch stores like Cal Ranch Stores,...

What is the Best RV for Boondocking?

The best RV for boondocking is a small to medium-sized trailer. This is because most full-time boondockers want an RV that they can leave unattended...

The Six Types of Federal Public Lands

There are actually six types of federal public lands that you can camp on. These are broken out into six different federal land management agencies....

What Does Boondocking Mean?

Boondocking means camping the more traditional way of being in nature, deep in the woods, or the desert, or up in the mountains, away from...

What is Boondocking in an RV?

Boondocking in an RV is effectively camping in your RV but located further away from town and further away from amenities. RVers who primarily boondock...

What is the Difference Between Dry Camping and Boondocking?

Technically speaking, the word, “boondocking” makes reference to camping far away from civilization, “way out in the sticks”, or out in the boondocks. Whereas the...

Is the National Parks Pass Worth Buying for a Boondocker?

The National Parks Pass may not be worth buying if you’re a boondocker, mostly because the National Park Service offers few boondocking opportunities. However, it...

What Types of BLM Lands Are There?

The Bureau of Land Management administers the bulk of federally-owned lands in the United States, and because there is so much of it, they have...

The Difference Between Army Corps of Engineers and Bureau of Reclamation

Today, both the Army Corps of Engineers and Bureau of Reclamation are focused on water projects throughout the United States, primarily in the construction and...

Can I Still Shower Everyday When Boondocking?

Yes, you can still shower everyday when boondocking. However, most full time boondockers don’t. It’s really more a matter of water conservation. How often you...

Is It Cheaper to Boondock Than Staying in RV Parks?

It is definitely cheaper to boondock than staying in RV parks. However, there are some RV parks located in remote towns where the monthly rate...

The Cost of RV Boondocking

The cost of RV boondocking is almost always cheaper than staying at an RV park or campground. However, there are some RV parks (usually located...