The National Wildlife Refuge system includes some 560 designated refuge units across the United States....
Boondocking in National Wildlife Refuges!
Boondocking in national wildlife refuges can be a hit or miss experience because many refuges do not allow boondocking. Instead, most offer “designated dispersed camping” or “designated primitive campsites”. It still has the feel and experience of boondocking, but you’re restricted to specific areas or sites designated by the refuge.
More importantly, each refuge has its own specific set of camping rules, in addition to rules that apply nationwide. Learn about what these rules are, and which refuge offers the best camping experience…