Finding Boondocking Sites
Learn about finding boondocking sites, where to find free campsites, what maps to use, how to use maps.
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Camping at Atchafalaya National Wildlife Refuge
Camping at Atchafalaya National Wildlife Refuge is available at two (2) primitive campgrounds. Both campgrounds are located within the Sherburne Wildlife Management Area, which is a state-managed area. Camping is NOT free. Camping permits and access permits are required.
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Free Camping at Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge
Camping at Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge is allowed, but is limited to smaller RVs, vans, cars, and tent campers. Recreational camping is generally not permitted, instead, camping is restricted for wildlife-related activities...
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Free Camping at Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge
Vehicle-based camping at Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge is allowed only in the two campgrounds found within its boundaries. Both located off the Alaska Highway, these campgrounds are easy to access for any vehicle, and both...
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Free Camping at Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Both RV and tent camping at Kenai National Wildlife Refuge is allowed throughout most of the area. Vehicles cannot drive off-road and must park in either developed campgrounds provided by the Refuge, or in previously-used campsites...
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Map of Roadside Campsites at Big Bend National Park
This map of backcountry roadside campsites at Big Bend National Park is based on information published by the National Park Service. It displays the sixty-four (64) designated backcountry campsites for car camping, van camping...
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Is Boondocking Allowed in Big Bend National Park?
Yes and no. Boondocking and dispersed camping is not technically allowed in Big Bend National Park. However, the park does have 64 primitive backcountry "roadside campsites". These are effectively what most people refer to as...
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Map of Montana Fishing Access Sites with Camping
Below is a map of all Montana fishing access sites (FAS) with campgrounds, or support camping of some kind. This information comes from the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks...
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Camping Rules for Montana Fishing Access Sites (FAS)
The camping rules for Montana Fishing Access Sites (FAS) presented below were acquired from the Administrative Rules of Montana, Department 12, Fish, Wildlife, and Parks, Chapter 8, Parks Division. These rules apply to all of Montana's "Fishing Access Sites" and they address...
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Is Dispersed Camping Allowed in Denali National Park?
No, dispersed camping is not allowed in Denali National Park. The National Park Service restricts all camping to its six (6) developed campgrounds. Three (3) of those campgrounds are open to cars, vans, and RVs. The other three are...
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Can You Camp for Free in Hawaii?
So, you want to camp for free in Hawaii? Who doesn't! Officially, free camping in Hawaii is not allowed anywhere on public lands, either state or federally owned. State managed lands like State Parks, Forest Reserves, Recreation Areas...
