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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Army Corps of Engineers Campgrounds in Connecticut

Army Corps of Engineers campgrounds in Connecticut is limited to just the one campground at West Thompson Lake in North Grosvenordale. Aside from that, the Army Corps of Engineers supports no other camping at any of its dams and reservoirs in Connecticut...

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Is Boondocking in Connecticut Allowed?

No, boondocking in Connecticut is not allowed, at least not on public lands. Any boondocking or dispersed camping must be done on privately owned lands. This is because there are no national forests nor BLM lands in Connecticut...

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Dispersed Camping Near Sedona, AZ

Learn where all the dispersed camping is now legal surrounding Sedona, AZ after Coconino National Forest officials restricted dispersed camping as of September 1, 2022.

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Does the Army Corps of Engineers Allow You Camp Anywhere You Want?

No, the Army Corps of Engineers does not allow you to camp anywhere you want. They instead require you to camp in areas they have designated specifically for camping. Most of these areas are developed campgrounds with numbered spaces...

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Free Camping at Kansas State Fishing Lakes

Where can you find free camping at Kansas State Fishing Lakes? We researched all the state fishing lakes operated by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks to find out which allow free camping and have listed them here...

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Is Dispersed Camping Allowed in Massachusetts State Forests?

No, dispersed camping is not allowed in Massachusetts State Forests. However, "backcountry camping" is allowed within the state forest system, but is restricted to designated camping sites along hiking trails and by the presence...

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Is Camping Allowed on Michigan State Land?

Yes, camping is allowed on Michigan state land. Michigan state lands are managed by Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Existing state laws and regulations in the Great Lakes State allows people to disperse camp...

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Finger Lakes National Forest Camping Rules

Rules for camping at Finger Lakes National Forest were established by the U.S Forest Service published in Forest Orders, the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, and documents issued by Finger Lakes National Forest...

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Is Dispersed Camping Allowed in the New York State Forest System?

Dispersed camping is allowed in the New York state forest system if you're a hiker with a tent. But if your goal is to boondock in your vehicle on state forest lands, it's practically impossible to do while adhering to laws...

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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...