Learn How to Boondock
Learn the boondocking basics and master the art of off-grid camping in your vehicle or RV. Is boondocking legal or not? What equipment will you need to start boondocking?
Can You Collect Firewood in a National Forest?
Yes, you can collect firewood in a national forest. In fact, every national forest allows visitors to collect firewood and burn it at their campsite. However, you are limited to picking up only "dead and down" wood, and not...
Does Roadside Assistance Cover Boondocking?
Generally yes, roadside assistance covers boondocking. Insurers don't care if you're boondocking deep inside a forest or in an RV Park. It's really up to the tow truck driver to decide if they are capable of getting their rig to where you are...
20 Tips for Staying Cool While Camping in Summer
We've assembled a long list of tips for staying cool while camping in Summer heat. These are based on our own experiences camping and boondocking across the United States and Canada over the years, as well as popular tactics used by other boondockers we've met.
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 boondocking. You can head to high elevation in the summer and low elevation in the winter...
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 is a more specific type of dry camping. Where dry camping can occur...
Can You Cook Food Outdoors at a Rest Area?
The simple answer is "yes", you can cook food outdoors at a rest area in most states. The only exception is Tennessee, which specifically bans grilling and open flames at its rest areas. In addition, there are other states...
30 Tips to Make Your RV’s Water Tank Last for a Month
We've assembled 30 tips on how to make your RV's water supply last for a month, or maybe even longer. If your goal is to boondock in the same place for as long as possible, and save money from having to burn fuel moving your RV to a new site, then read on...
Do You Have to be a Veteran to Camp at an Army Corps of Engineers Campground?
No, you do not have to be a veteran to camp at an Army Corps of Engineers campground. In fact, these campgrounds are not even located on military bases. They are open to everyone. Most campgrounds will require reservations...
10 Tips for Boondocking at High Altitude
As summer temperatures reach triple digits in the plains and valleys, you'll want to set up camp in the mountains to find cooler weather. But camping in high altitude brings with it other challenges for RVers, van-dwellers, and car campers. We have assembled 10 tips for boondocking at high altitude...
Where to Park Overnight with a Rooftop Tent?
Finding out where to park overnight with a rooftop tent can be difficult because your choices are much more limited than with an RV, van, or pickup truck camper. However, there are still many people making sleepover stops with...
