Boondocking Life

Learn about the issues affecting boondocking life, including washing clothes, showering, handling garbage, running errands, and anything having to do with living as a boondocker.

Will My RV Get Broken into While Boondocking?

One of the biggest myths about boondocking is that you are more vulnerable to attacks from burglars, thieves, vandals, gangs, and other criminals. However, the truth is that you're more vulnerable to these attacks at RV Parks...

How to Minimize Trash Accumulation While Boondocking

There are a variety of ways to minimize trash accumulation while boondocking. It's no fun to camp deep in the woods or desert and have several bags of trash piling up. All that garbage attracts raccoons, mice, bears, flies, wasps, and...

How to Protect Against Allergies When Boondocking

We here at Boondocker's Bible have actually heard some RVers claim that they don't boondock because it makes their allergies worse. You can protect against allergies by using a combination of allergy medications instead...

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 may still be useful for purposes of visiting parks and using their...

Using Water Purifying Tablets for RV Use

Water purifying tablets are typically used by hikers who want to fill their canteens and bottles from a clear, running stream. These tablets will kill all pathogens, including bacteria, protozoa, virus bodies, and girardia...

How to Find an RV Dump Station with Potable Water

Finding an RV dump station with potable water is getting harder to do because of water rationing policies and increased liability risks...

Will My Cats Be Safe If We Go Boondocking?

Many boondockers have cats too. But is boondocking safe for cats? Most boondockers don't let their cats wander outside unattended. If they do let their cats out...

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 shower when boondocking depends on your comfort, how much water you have...

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 is so low, that it can be cheaper to stay there instead. However if you prefer a change...

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 in remote towns) where the monthly rate is low enough that it's cheaper to stay there...