![]() ![]() Plan, not just for drinking water, but water for cleaning and bathing as well. WATER- Be sure to have an adequate supply of water for the amount of time you plan to camp. We’ve used this app while traveling US, Canada and Mexico and it’s been a real lifesaver when trying to find a place to overnight or boondock. In my experience, I’ve found that iOverlander generally has more options than Campendium or Park4Night. There have been a handful of times when I have found a site on Campendium that wasn’t on iOverlander but a lot of the times, they have the same sites listed. I personally don’t use these as much, but I have heard from nomads in Europe that they love Park4night and it’s very helpful over there. Some other apps that will help you find camping are Campendium and Park4night. ![]() Sometimes a site can change over the years, so it’s good to know what you’re getting into. Be sure to read the description, view the pictures and check the most recent reviews. ![]() Users can add descriptions, reviews and pictures of the site. This means that anyone can add a site to the app. iOverlander also includes other resources, like places to get water, rv dump stations, propane, etc… It’s an amazing app for the full-time nomad and for anyone looking to find camping. I also love that it has a filter option, I will filter out the paid campgrounds because we don’t use them, so I only see the free sites when I open it. I love that because then I know to look for the light green pins for great boondocking sites. Light green for dispersed or wild camping, middle green for parking lots and dark green for developed campgrounds. It coordinates the type of sites with a certain color. It lists campsites ranging from free dispersed sites (perfect for boondocking), to camper friendly parking lots and also paid developed campgrounds. Simply open the app, go to the map and see the campsite options. There are quite a few apps for finding camping. We really leveled up our boondocking game when we discovered apps on the phone. It’s pretty good but you will need a good cell service or wifi to use it.ģ. You can enter your location and it brings up a map with pins of free sites. When we first started out we used a website called free. If all of this info seems daunting to sort through and remember, don’t worry, there are website resources and apps that make it super easy to find boondocking sites.Ģ. National Forests and National Grasslands. Some wildlife management areas allow free camping but rules vary, so be sure to check in. Since the rules vary, It’s always smart and responsible to check in with the local forest ranger or check for dispersed camping guidelines online for the national forest you want to visit. Some allow up to 14 days, while some limit to 7, we’ve even seen some with up to 21 days! It’s also possible that some national forests may have established dispersed camping sites while others allow you to make your own, as long as you’re the appropriate distance off a main road. However, the rules may vary from forest to forest. National forests and national grasslands across the USA allow dispersed camping outside of developed campgrounds. These locations can be very remote and beautiful. ![]() Generally You are permitted to camp for up to 14 days at a time on BLM land. Did you know there is a lot of public land here in the USA where you can camp for free? Through research we discovered that in the STATES, Bureau of Land Management Areas (BLM), National Forests and grasslands are hotspots for boondocking.īureau of land management, referred to as BLM land, these areas are abundant in the west. ![]()
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