Cherokee National Forest USFSElizabethton, TN off of Panhandle Rd, flat parking spot in a pushoff just off of Panhandle Rd. Privacy behind parking spot, but road lies in front of the pushoff. Road sees light use (1 car every 20-40 min) as a forest service road. I accessed it off of TN 91 north east of Elizabethton. There was no road sign for Panhandle Rd as the road was under construction.1112.96Coconino National Forest USFSSycamore Pass Rd, flat parking spot. Been a while (1999), but if I recall, it was near the end of a small spur road. Not far from Sedona. Shrub trees provide moderate privacy.1293.45Roosevelt National Forest USFSVERY SMALL. But nice view. Difficult to get your vehicle flat. Veer left at the fork in CR-47 (Larimer County) and it takes you up to a parking area. Jeep road heads north and south from parking area. Head south, and pull off is on your right. Site has little privacy from the jeep road / parking area. Definitely not for RVs. 4wd recommended. If you have a very good 4wd vehicle, you might be able to camp nearby further South (or North) off of the 4wd road. You *might* be able to find another spot closer to the gravel. Great for accessing Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park. Off of CR 47 (Larimer County).2339.03Lindsay Mtn TrailheadBell Mtn Wilderness.459.86Hercules GladesI am local and have camped at the trailheads(there are three) and in the over 12,000 acres of Hercules Glades. You can only access the wilderness area itself by horse or foot, but the camping at the trailhead is fine and FREE. Two of the trailheads(at the lookout tower and coy bald) have picnic tables and fire rings, one(Blair Ridge Road) is just a place to park(3 maybe 4 vehicles)but around it there is PLENTY of room to set up and camp. I would NOT try to get an RV to coy bald, but the lookout tower trailhead is used by horse trailers and is a short gravel road off Hwy 125. For full info including downloadable PDF tap the website button. HAPPY CAMPING!!!416.76Woodland ParkJust off Rampart Range Rd, not far from Pikes Peak and Colorado springs.2838.67SilverthorneThis location is not accessible for a trailer over 23 feet due to the two tight corners at the start of the final turn off. We were able to park close, but we couldn’t make it all the way to the location. We almost got stuck.2883.74Gunnison or Grand Mesa National ForestRd 3100, Hotchkiss, Austin, CO.2841.19Gunnison National ForestFS/CR 721, near Curecanti NRA, Spinero, Cimarron, and Black Canyon of the Gunnison.2423.71San Juan National Forest, CR 302, easy access to Pagosa Springs.San Juan National Forest, CR 302, easy access to Pagosa Springs.2313.52Carson National Forest, Taos, NM, FS 437.Carson National Forest, Taos, NM, FS 437.3030.92Cibola National ForestOff of SR (CO 400), not far from Gallup, NM and Fort Wingate Military Reservation.2356.58Coconino National ForestWet Beaver Wilderness Area, Montezuma castle NM, Lake Montezume, Rimrock.
No crap! That's the name of the wilderness area!1560.21Canyon de Chelly NMFacilities include flush toilets, picnic tables and drinking water. There are no shower facilities. No fee is required.2145.3San Juan National ForestNot far from Mesa Verde and Mancos, FS 3163076.35Manti-La Sal NFMonticello, I think I camped next to an abandoned ski lift2683.29Manti-La Sal NFMoab, loop rd, barely off of a fairly busy road.2458.97Manti-La Sal NFMoab, I recall this being a gorgeous campsite at the base of Mt. Peale, 4wd absolutely required.3229.81BLM near Moab.Closest NP is Canyonlands Needles District, not sure if legal.
The Lockhart Rd is still open to dispersed camping. The BLM has a camp ground called HAMBURGER ROCK with no facilities except pit toilets.
DO NOT CROSS INDIAN CREEK WITH YOUR RV! UNLESS YOU WANT TO STAY THERE - FOREVER! Posted bu Bob on May 1, 20101485.5BLM campsiteNatural Bridges UT2077.71Capitol Reef National ParkBLM lands, Hall Creek/Brimhall Arch overlook, gorgeous views, sunsets, and sunrises, incredible but difficult hike from here into Capitol Reef NP to Brimhal Arch. Very rough gravel road to overlook, but plenty of camping available on the graded roads nearby.1541.64NPS Capitol ReefFirst come first serve, Cathedral Valley, Pit toilets, picnic tables, and fire grates are the only facilities available. We were the only ones there one summer night.2139.65NPS Capitol ReefFirst come first serve, NPS calls it Cedar Mesa, but my mapping program shows it as Costa Mesa, Pit toilets, picnic tables, and fire grates are the only facilities available1712.78Dixie NFFS 087, not far from Bryce Canyon NP2369.58Kolob Rd near Zion NPNot sure this is legal.1124.38Kaibab National ForestNorth Rim Grand Canyon. Area is fairly heavily used, but easy to find a spot nearby.2779.21Mojave National Preserve.Near NOTHING, hour and a half from Las Vegas, nearly ran out of gas! No privacy, but plenty of dry camping in the area. Enough room for RVs I would guess in the area.1015.71Sierra National ForestYosemite, Mariposa grove, South Entrance, not a great site, not sure if it was legal. We arrived late at night. No room for RV if I recall. Near the Miami Creek OHV Area - Kamook Staging Area.1298.97Stanislaus National ForestYosemite, Big Oak Flat entrance, approx location1191.45Shasta National ForestMt. Shasta trailhead, lots of cars, climbers ready to climb mt. shasta. Not sure if legal, but there seemed to be room for RV if I recall. Near the Panther Meadows Trailhead (Upper).2364.51Middle Waddell CampgroundIn Capitol State Forest. Not always open. Check first.106.68Vancouver Island private landOn the way to Hwy 14 Victoria BC on the way to the Shipwreck Trail in Pacific Rim National Park. I suspect this is private land and probably NOT legal. No room for RV. Be careful!!!37.91Wenatchee National ForestApprox location for camping near Cle Elum and Ellensburg, WA. Don't think there was room for RV here.877.43Payette National Forest camp spotMcCall Idaho on the way to Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness Area.1649.92Payette National ForestMiddle of no where, right near Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness Area2419.84Challis National ForestIf memory serves, this is a grassland more than a forest, very steep road to get to it, but nicely gravelled. Recommend 4wd. I think it is near a radio tower. Other than that, it was fairly desolate and beautiful. Not far from Arco ID (Idaho) and Craters of the Moon National Monument.2331.03Teton National ForestJust outside Jackson WY (Wyoming) and National Elk Refuge2365.03Black Hills National ForestNot too far from Sundance Wyoming (WY) and Devils Tower National Monument (NPS).1921.14Black Hills National ForestNot too far from Custer South Dakota in the heart of the Black Hills. Watch out for free roaming cows!1763.16Black Hills National ForestNot far from Hot Springs (more like "tepid waters") South Dakota. I don't remember this site, but I did mark it as roadside.1172.38Buffalo Gap National GrasslandNear Badlands National Park.
June 2022: This site doesn’t exist, drove 13 hrs, got there and there was nothing, very disappointing!855.11Lacreek National Wildlife RefugeMartin South Dakota is probably the closest town. In the middle of farmland if I recall. Not great.932.34Camping near International FallsVoyageurs National Park346.14Pat Bayle State ForestAt Eagle Mountain Trailhead, not sure if legal, near Grand Marais, MN.532.5Superior National Forest CampsiteGrand Marias and Boundary Waters Canoe Area525.82Itch-Kep-Pe City ParkBank of the Yellowstone River located in a large grove of Cottonwood trees. Most sites have picnic tables and fire rings and there are bathroom facilities. The shade and the proximity to the river is what makes this free campground special. Many of the campsites can accommodate large RVs. Columbus is about 40 miles west of Billings on I-90.
Sept 2021: Great spot. We arrived after 7 and there were plenty of spots available. There was a pile of free wood too but it’s too windy to burn today.1086.18Davy Crockett National ForestThis area is part of the Davy Crockett National Forest, managed jointly with the State of Texas, as a Texas Wildlife Management Area.
There are oodles of b'docking spots here. You'll absolutely love it, unless you make the mistake of trying to camp during hunting season...
Level of confidence: extremely high.
02/28/2012 - UPDATE - We just passed through and found just about all of Davy Crockett closed due to storm damage from last April (2011). Because of this we found Angelina National Forest pay sites open for free.80.28Crystal Hill, Kofa National Wildlife PreserveFree area, 6 miles east of US95, south of Quartzsite. Watch for signs on highway. Good camping sites, no services.348.58Ste-Anne-De-Beaupre ShrineIn front of the Ste-Anne-De-Beaupre Shrine, near the river4Cap-De-La-Madeleine ShrineBehind the Cap-De-La-Madeleine Shrine, near the river and the Cap-de-la-Madeleine Wharf Range Lighthouse.4Painted Hills unitA flat spot next to the road into the Painted Hills unit of the John Day Fossil Beds Nat'l Monument. Pickup campers, small trailers won't have problems, but might not be too easy for big rigs. Next to a small creek, and is 1 mile from main highway via paved road. No facilities of any kind.
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120 deg 12.656 min W684Oak forest and grasslandOn BLM land. Oak forest and grassland. Just a few miles from I-5 north of Red Bluff. Exit at Jelly's Ferry. Turn on Bend Road. Follow signs to Payne's Creek Recreation Area.
Town of Bend is a general store and a few scattered ranches.
There are only a few locations in this parcel of BLM land open to camping. Vehicles are not allowed off the roads. This spot is called Perry Riffle and is a large turnaround at the end of a maintained gravel road. A short trail leads to the Sacramento River. Open fires not allowed during summer. No toilets. Must be self contained.
Another location nearby (1 mile) on road to Massacre Flat CG. Gravel road to Massacre Flat changes to rough 4wd road after 1/4 mile. You can self-contained camp at turnaround where gravel changes to 4wd.105Zig Zag, OregonA large open space next to the Subway Rest. The folks at the local market directed me there. "Saying that where everyone stops." On highway 26 from Portland that goes through Sandy, Government Camp on to Madras and central, eastern and southern Oregon.
Oct 23, 2020: This empty lot beside Subway is now under construction for a new building and there is no longer rv access any where around, behind or in the Subway parking lot.439Las Cienegas Natural Conservation Area(Empire Ranch) BLM Land Free
Take I-10 East from Tucson and turn off at Exit 281 (Route 83 Sonoita-Patagonia Highway South). Travel south on Route 83 for about 19 miles and watch for the green and white milepost 40 sign along the right side of the road. Approximately 1/4 mile past milepost 40, turn left into Las Cienegas(Empire Ranch Road). The road is dirt and has some "washboarding" so don't go too fast. At about the 2.9 mile point there will be a fork in the road. Stay to the right. When the road ends in a "T", take a left. You will cross a concrete section of the road down in a wash. Just up the hill from the wash (about .2 mile), turn left. Just ahead of you (.1 mile) will be the end of an abandoned airstrip where the most level sites are found.
NOTE: edited 11/17/05 by Andrew Koransky, orig lat/lon was 31.47/-110.37, but this pointed into the middle of Fort Huachuaca! My location may not be exact and is unverified, but should at least be closer based on directions above.1430Alvord DesertA huge desert dry lake about 6 miles by 12 miles. Awesome views. Hot spring nearby. Cold drinking water spring nearby. On BLM land. The road going down to the lakebed from the main road is a bit rough. You can use the driveway that runs by the only house you'll see, it's much smoother.1219Cimarron National GrasslandsVery nice camping spot located in the Cimarron National Grasslands, KS. Easily accessible any time of the year. Camping allowed most anywhere throughout park. This campsite is in a small basin, which shelters you somewhat from the winds.1016Sonoran DesertWe found this great roadside spot while vacationing. It is on a little rise and has a nice view of the Sonoran Desert. Unpaved, it is just a roadside pullout with a nice view. There is easy off easy on pull-through access. Enough room for the largest rigs. Slightly off camber. Be aware you are near Mexico and may encounter illegals hitchhiking along the road. They are harmless and only want water or food.1371Blackwater State ForestNot very level, near a great walk-in river tent site. Off of a sand road near Blackwater River State Park, Milton, FL.25Capitol ReefFremont River BLM lands. There are many spots, some big enough for RVs and trailers. Some roads may be impassable when wet. This is off of the road to Cathedral Valley in Capitol Reef.1469Chiricahua National MonumentChiricahua National Monument, Coronado National Forest off of FS42 Pinery Canyon Rd, no trailers or large vehicles. Lots of gravel road. This particular spot is a little pull-off, but there is likely more up the road. Warning: Near an active area of the Mexican border.1710Arizona Snowbowl and Humphreys PeakCoconino National Forest FS 522. This site is number 6 of 14 designated free sites. Rough rd, not level. Be sure to approach from the paved Arizona Snowbowl Rd (NF 516) or have 4wd high clearance and lots of patience on some very rough roads.2554Cooper/Hightower/Camping spot.North Georgia Mountains near AT, Springer Mtn, Three Forks. Huge camping area, loop rd pull-off.921AT hiking nearbyCooper/Hightower rds, pull-off near a rock that drips during wet weather.872Cooper/Hightower and Horse GapAT crosses right near this free camp-spot near Cooper/Hightower and Horse Gap. There is a pull-off w/fire ring.882Coronado NF near Rucker CanyonLots of gravel rds in the area for boondocking. There are some pay campgrounds up the road too.1800East of the south end of Death Valley National ParkBLM (I think). Furnace Creek Wash Rd. The area isn't used very heavily, so I used/created a little pulloff on the rd, very little traffic. Road is passable for RVs, but large vehicles might have a hard time finding a pull-off big enough without doing lots of destruction.630Outside Death Valley National ParkOn BLM lands near Scotty Castle. Some areas on this road are passable to RVs and trailers.1283Inside Death Valley National ParkOn the Racetrack Road at Teakettle Jct. Nice large area for a vehicle or two. Very few pulloffs available though on this road. High clearance is required. You'll need a stout vehicle to make this trip. Heavy duty short trailers might be ok, but RVs would not. This road has the WORST washboarding I have ever experienced. I blew out my shocks on my Toyota Tundra. I saw a new Volvo XC-90 with a broken tie rod end (tire fell off) on this road. Bring plenty of water in case you are stranded. Also, plenty free camping at Homestake Dry Camp at the end of the road. Homestake has pit toilets. The racetrack playa is pretty cool though and worth the trouble. -Andrew1263Chatahoochee National ForestOff of FS 80, camp spot w tent pad. Near Camp Wasegah and Camp Merril I think. In-between and North of a line between Dahlonegah and Amicalola State Park.479Forks CampgroundGila Cliff Dwellings and Gila Hot Springs, NM. free camping above and on river, with pit toilets. Some areas have very rough rd, but should be accessible to some shorter RVs/trailers if you stay close to pavement.1709Gila National Forest FS150 roadGraded gravel road, but still rough in spots. Tight turns means no RVs and trailers. Tons of areas to camp along this road. This spot had a huge fire reflector.2306Joshua Tree National Park Cottonwood SpringsBLM lands Within sight of interstate, but road noise not too bad. RVs and trailers should be fine, but flat lands on the bajada (sloping desert floor) aren't easy to find.538Outside Las CrucesBaylor Canyon area appears to be BLM land with plenty of spots for overnight camping.1568Los Padres NF Sierra Madre CampsiteNice, but small pull-off on NF32S13, overlooking highway 166 below. Between Santa Maria, CA and Taft, CA. If I recall, road is too rough/twisty with no turnarounds for RVs or trailers.515Montezuma's Castle National MonumentCoconino National Forest, High clearance needed.1080Mt CarmelBLM Camp off US 89. A number of spots available in the area on the copious amounts of BLM land in the area, some accessible to RVs. In-between Zion, Grand Staircase-Escalante, and Coral Pink Sand Dunes.1668Organ Pipe Cactus National MonumentPlenty of free camping just outside the park. Registration is required if there is a camp host around. This particular spot is the Wild Woman campsite, one of the nicest free spots I've been in, right under a beautiful old ironwood tree. Requires some clearance, but other sites in the area are easily accessible to RVs and trailers. Good dirt roads, but could be dangerous during flood season. - Andrew Koransky531Osceola National Forest USFSLake City, FL - tons of boondocking possibilities for vehicles of all sizes. Completely flat, the area is riddled with roads, and some aren't on any maps. Easy to find very private sites. Heavily used by hunters in the winter. Easy to get lost! Be sure to use a map/GPS. Fires are likely prohibited due to high fire danger. Close to I-10 and I-75 junction in Florida. When the water is up, sometimes finding camping can be more difficult though. This site was better during high water.51Carlsbad Caverns National ParkBLM, two camping spots near the Park Ranch Cave Complex, two designated free campsites with fire rings. To access, look for dirt road heading East off US 62 near mile marker 10. Upon heading over cattle grate, head North to a gate (closed last I checked). Pass through gate (close behind you), then head East along the fence. The road will leave the fence and eventually you'll see two fenced in areas where the caves are. Look for the two campsites/fire rings nearby. High clearance recommended. There may be cows in the area. Common BLM practice: if gate was closed, keep it closed. If it was open, keep it open.1088Petrified Forest National ParkSouth end of Petrified Forest National Park. The Crystal Forest Trading Post offers free camping if you don't use hookups. Not sure about the toilet/bathroom situation. This very clean and tidy RV park is right at the intersection of Ariz. Route 180 and the south entrance to Petrified Forest National Park, 19 miles southeast of Holbrook. There are about a half-dozen level, gravel pads with 30-amp electric hookups, plus additional space for boondockers. The trading post is next door. Boondocking is free, but hookups cost $10 a night. This would be a pleasant place in the winter season, but would be very hot in the summer. There is no shade anywhere on the park. I saw no time limit posted, but I would assume a few days would be appropriate before taking advantage of the hospitality. A trading post across the street also offers a free stay with a purchase of $20 or more.
May 2021: Actually no power hookup and you cannot use your generator. There are outlets but the owner does not provide power. The establishment across street does but you have to get there before shop closes up.1646Big Bend National ParkTX 188, on the way from Alpine, TX to Big Bend National Park. Near Elephant Mountain State Wildlife Management Area (which charges for camping). Nice picnic spot area that allows overnight parking, but no "structures" are allowed (tents?). Texas allows overnight stays (36 hours if memory serves). Of course, many of their picnic/rest areas have no toilets and this one was no exception. Accessible to most vehicle types.
Note: While camping there, I did have a cop pull into the picnic grounds, shine a bright light on my vehicle, and then, after seeing movement in the vehicle, leave... probably just making sure the vehicle wasn't abandoned.
Update from user 5/8/2019: It clearly states on a sign at this location that you cannot stay here for more than 24 hours and you may not a erect tent, shelter, booth or structure of any kind. This is a rest area ONLY.1314Coconino National Forest USFSSedona. Off FS 525, high clearance, probably impasable when wet. Note that around the high-traffic area of Sedona, no free camping is allowed. Hit the National Forest visitor center in Oak Creek, AZ for free maps detailing where boondocking is allowed.1234Truth or ConsequencesRight across from town on Rio Grande river, verified free w/police officer Callaway (always ask the locals!), but trashed. If memory serves, easily accessible on graded gravel road. Probably not enough room for an RV though.1292Big Bend National ParkTX 188, on the way from Alpine, TX to Big Bend National Park. About 7 miles north of Elephant Mountain State Wildlife Management Area (which charges for camping). Picnic spot area that allows overnight parking, but no "structures" are allowed (tents?). Texas allows overnight stays (36 hours if memory serves). Of course, many of their picnic/rest areas have no toilets and this one was no exception. Accessible to most vehicle types.1463Davis Mountains State ParkTexas Hwy TX 166, West of Fort Davis and Davis Mountains State Park. Looked like a nice rest area for boondocking, but I did not stay here. Most Texas Picnic areas allow overnight parking, but no "structures" are allowed (tents?). Texas allows overnight stays (36 hours if memory serves). Accessible to most vehicle types.1659Davis MtnsTexas Hwy TX 17. This is a nice picnic area pulloff just outside of Davis Mtns. There is a bit of traffic on TX 17, and you are VERY close to the highway. Not for light sleepers. Texas allows overnight stays (36 hours if memory serves), but no "structures" are allowed (tents?). Of course, many of their picnic/rest areas have no toilets and this one was no exception. Accessible to most vehicle types. NOTE: This is a local party spot. The area is trashed. When we stayed there, three trucks pulled up and were apprently upset that we had parked in "their" party spot, honking their horns as they drove off.1502US180 mile markerLocation is approx. US180 mile marker 5 access to BLM land. Carlsbad NM is about 45 min North. Open gate to access, Guadelupe Mountains National Park rangers recommended this as an overflow camping spot (when their campgrounds are full). There might be cows. Some spots are close to highway. Very close to Guadelupe Mountain NP.1174Water CanyonBetween Magdalena, NM and Socorro, NM on US 60. Very Large Array (VLA) Radio Telescope is an hour away or so. There is a free campground with easier access for small RVs and short trailers on the way to this 4wd site. Although named water canyon, there was no water to be found.
May, 2021: High clearance recommended as its a rough road in. Two vault toilets. Lightly used. Hiking nearby.2110Wildcat Forest Service road USFS 26Outside Moccasin Creek State Park in Georgia. If memory serves, not accessible to RVs or large trailers.882"The Slab" at Boca Chica State ParkEast of Brownsville, TX, on route 4, 1/2 mile to Gulf of Mexico.
Free camping, swimming, and fishing. No services! LAN at air port.
A large concrete slab and two palm trees left by the hurricanes.
Road noise from route 4. Safe, as Border Patrol comes often.
Free camping also on 6 miles of beach for experienced sand drivers.
4/8/23 big sign says private property.6Minnie Peterson CampgroundOutside Olympic National Park and Olympic National Forest. 2019-11-21 - still free!103Meriwether Lewis Camp SiteMilepost 385.9 on the Natchez Trace Parkway. This is a free 32-site NPS campground with a pioneer cemetery, picnic tables, ranger station, exhibits, restrooms, and trails. The site is wooded with RV pull throughs and back-ins, but there are no hookups or dump stations. Clay soil gets muddy when it rains. Maximum continuous stay is 14 days. Southwest from Columbia, TN, on US 412, then south on the Trace from US 412; or north on the Trace from TN 20 between Howenwald and Summertown, TN. As a courtesy, check in with the campground host. Other free camp sites are Jeff Busby at milepost 193.1 and Rocky Springs at milepost 54.8.281QuartzsiteMiles of free BLM camping in the area around Quartzsite. A Huge RV and rock festival in Jan. A lot of flea market type suff all winter. Close to nothing here in the summer.
Water in town, no designated sites. Camping East, West and South of town.
I was surprised I didn't find it on this site.487Cathedral CampgroundIt is one of the only free campgrounds in the area! It is sponsored by a private entity but is located on national forest land. There are approximately 20 campsites and a central area to hold group gatherings. The only drawback is not much fishing in the area.2898Trailhead parking areaAt end of dirt road used mostly by climbers. Rangers won't bother you for any reason. Large area south end for tents. Water is available at Outward Bound right near the parking area.
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W 81.88431002Grapevine CG in Gila National ForestBest choice for visiting the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument. Monument campgrounds are terrible but free also. This one is about 5 miles before the monument where NM Hwy 15 decends (gear WAY down so you don't ride your brakes the whole way) to cross the Gila River. Campground is bounded on the North by the East Fork of the Gila River. Two side-by-side pit toilets but no other amenities. Sites most often have a fire ring made of rocks by previous users. Steep entry road but good large landing for larger vehicles to turn right into campground at the bottom. If your RV is over 35', you probably shouldn't drive NM Hwy 15 in the first place, otherwise you should be confortable with mountainous grades and curves. GPS is for site at the east end of campground. Topozone map is very accurate and helpful. Avoid summer holiday weekends, too crowded. Gila Cliff Dwellings are a minature Mesa Verde that can be toured in two hours or less. Monument is 100 years old in 2007 so lots of history available. Gila Hot Springs is also a tourist destination between Grapevine CG and the Monument along Hwy 15. Convenience store and phone there. NO cell phone service.
Closed as of 10/1/2022 from flooding.1699Moore Creek Campground, USFSOn Mokelumne River - 12 miles on paved road from Hwy 88/Ellis Rd. Steep grade - 3000 elevation change - good brakes req'd.
Trout Fishing, swimming, etc.
USFS Campfire Permit Required for campfires and outside propane stove use. Nearest Office in Pioneer, CA on State Hwy 88.
Two other free USFS campgrounds nearby.
Primative camping along river West of Campground - no trailers or large RVs - smaller 4x4 Truck Campers accessable.1008Tillman, SCWhen I mapped the coordinates and it gave me a location about 20 miles from where the site is.
Driving there: go to the little town of Tillman, SC then head west from the gas station down the 2 lane hwy. maybe 8 mils or so you will see a road going off to the left with a sign saying boat launch. At the end of that road is the campground.
Enjoy
UPDATE: June 1, 2010. Campsite is still intact and functional. Overall quality of the campsite is moderately poor. The local police came by a few times and did not seem to be bothered that we were camping there. Do not go to this campsite if you get bothered by bugs easy.
COORDINATES ARE NOT CORRECT - campsite is at the end of State Rd. S-27-201
Note: Site admin has updated the coordinates to 32.485082, -81.217679.14Small little campsiteOn National Forest land on Crown Point Road towards the Brown Lake and Zimmerman Lake trailheads. Has a running stream next it to, and is only really suitable for short term camping. Fire ring, but no readily available firewood supply. There are a few campsites just off this side road.
Be careful in this vicinity to honor private land marking. Free camping along Pingree Park road is pretty much nil, as it's posted you must camp 1/4 mile from the "highway." Lots of ranger activity, so camp conservatively to avoid tickets. Have traveled passed this campsite several times, and it's usually in use.
Small RV's would work, but not suitable for longer monsters. Very comfortable for a VW Westfalia, you could probably fit 3. Doesn't need to be 4wd as the access roads are well maintained.
July 2023: There are many places to camp on 139 and tons of firewood.2357North LakeWestern Adirondack lake State land that allows camping free at established sites along the shore of North Lake.
Various site sizes from small to a big lot that can handle any size. Some spots on the road along the lake are narrow and you can get some tree branches scraping the rig a little but not too much.
I know it's free. I've been there. There is no office or buildings of any kind. Great musky fishing!564Le geant du motorisefree campground one thousand site belong to "Le geant du motorise" a big motorhome dealer
everybody is welcome nice spot to visit Saguenay and Lac St-Jean125George S. Patton MuseumFree dry camping behind George S. Patton Museum at Chiriaco Summit (exit I-10 at Chiriaco Road). Gas, minimart, and restaurant nearby. Look for sign "Free Dry Camping" at east edge of museum parking lot directing you to BLM area behind museum. WWII tanks and armored vehicles stored nearby. Visit museum for huge topo map of area and history of WWII Desert Training Center. No facilities, look for multiple camp sites areas along several east-west dirt roads. Dirt roads OK for cars/RVs. Some freeway noise, but site is out of sight of service road. For other choices, BLM land stretches along both sides of freeway going west past Cottonwood Road.
Feb 2022: Chiriaco Summit Campground is behind all the restaurants and Chevron. Awesome little slice of Heaven. Privately owned by the family that basically owns the town. 7 days free dry camping, but everything you need other than showers are within a stone’s throw 24/7. Showers are up the road at Loves 16 miles away.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: T-Mobile
Park pass or permit required: Yes for a fee
Showers nearby: Yes, pay
Potable water nearby: Yes
Type of property: Private campground522Arivaca LakeThis spot is definately worth the trip. It seems to be a forgotten state park. It is clean and there is fishing here. We heard it gets busy on the weekends, but very quiet when we were there on Sun. night. The road is gravel, 4 wheel drive isn't necessary, but it would be difficult in a big rig. There is one camping spot in the first valley, but is worth going to the lake (almost 3 miles). The lots are level and great views.
May need a Coronado Forest Pass to access.1164SLAB CITYthe famous (infamous) SLAB CITY ...
Free boondocking camping on abandoned military property ...
Water and Dump locations in small town of Niland, CA (2 miles) ...
lots of very nice RV people, (and scattered pockets of lowlifes) ...108SilvertonNorthwest on Hwy 550 out of Silverton, Colorado. For the first mile or so there are turn-outs that lead right to the river, many of them have enough places for probably 50 cars.
The local sheriff even stopped in to check on everyone.
Recommended for June - Sept.
Land is BLM.2848Antero Reservoir State Wildlife Area60 Primitive Campsites right on the water. Pit Toilets, trash cans, fire rings. RV friendly. Great fishing and boating.
5 miles SW of Hartsel, CO on Hwy 24. CR 78 leads to the campsites (bear left at split). (Lat and Long coordinates are of where CR78 hits hwy 24)2493Pashubbe TrailheadAt the end of NF 6032 2.85 miles from U.S. 259 in the Ouachita National Forest, Kiamichi Ranger District. Site at the end of the road contains several places to park car(s) and place tent(s). There are several fire rings and although large the 2 times we've camped there, we had it to ourselves. The Ouachita Trail passes through as well. Before the end of the road are several places to park RVs as well. The 2nd time we were there, there were a few but were gone in the morning before we were. Nearest cities with amenities are Mena, AR and Talihina, OK.372Ouachita National ForestKiamichi Ranger District, 6 miles east of Big Cedar, OK (junction of US 259 and OK 63) on OK 63. Turn left onto NF 6032. There a several places to pull in and park a car (even a small RV), between the road and the Kiamichi River. The river is always running so you could filter water. It's also very scenic. Haven't camped here myself but parked here for backpacking. Nearest town with amenities is Mena, AR, another 20 miles east.
Beautiful place to camp creekside.330TrailheadThis trailhead is not a secluded area, with WA State Hwy 2 just a few yards away. There is no fee but if you stay more than a night, you may want to acquire a recreation pass to avoid any problems (available at any FS Ranger office.) I never saw anyone checking for it, however. The Golden Age pass works fine for seniors. The altitude is about 4000 feet so nights are cold and windy. Winters are snowy in this pass, so summer is the best time. The Cascade Crest trail is behind the A-frame hut on the North side of the parking lot. Some backpackers park here for weeks at a time to hike this trail that goes all the way from Canada to Mexico.1234Dead-end roadThis secluded dead-end road is not always well maintained. I get in with my 25' box van, but large vehicles could find low branches a problem. The gate at the bridge west of the open area is usually closed. There are nice tent spots on the other side of the bridge. To the north along Nason Creek are several primitive campsites, some more accessible than others. The area is rarely occupied. I usually have my pick of sites. The water in the creek is potable, but I boil it or add a few drops of bleach to each gallon just to be sure. The ranger may check this area occasionally during summer months. The fall sees in influx of local hunters.709Alberta Saskatchewan borderLocated approximately 62kms east of the Alberta Saskatchewan border this former campground from the 70's is on the TransCanada Hwy at turn off for the town of Piapot. It is 24 kms from the next gas station in either direction. There are 9 treed acres with many excellent level spots to camp on. Either tents or RV's can be accommodated and access is easy for vehicles of any type. Many truckers rest in the front of the property and campers head to the rear. There is a plan for this old campground to be revitalized for campers to stay for the whole summer. Currently we have clean porta potties and we haul potable water that is available at one location. Services will be added in the future but there will always be free spots for short term campers and travelers. We operate a large concession trailer serving hearty Angus burgers, hand cut fries and ice cream from May to Oct. The location is perfect for exploring South West Saskatchewan including the famous Cypress Hills.765Deer creek, utah and swaines creeksite is between deer creek, utah and swaines creek. It is just off of hwy 14 off strawberry ridge road. we spent a couple of weeks at this spot through the summer of 2009. the road is a well traveled ATV trail so it can be dusty if it has not rained in a while.2496South of US385High clearance, 4wd (some mud), short vehicle reccomended. Cow patties, some highway noise, but not bad. Easy access to wind cave, south of US385. Road name is FS 324.1D. According to our maps, road ends at private property, but we didn't follow it this far.1459Hulett and Devils TowerVery nice camping spot. Easy access on narrow but well maintained road (I think it was FS832?). Gorgeous view of surrounding hills and creek below. Near Hulett and Devils Tower. Cows!1365Dolores CanyonCamping all along the east side of Dolores Canyon. Highway 141 travels the bottom of Dolores Canyon from Highway 50 near Grand Junction down to US491 near 4 corners. Dolores Canyon is the real treasure here. I traveled up 141 and found Divide Road winding its way up the canyon wall. The road is dirt/gravel, but was easy to navigate on my fully loaded Harley, so I'm sure anything can make it. The road is wide enough for safe passing and the campsites (firerings) are all over the place up there, and the sites are of varying sizes, with some very large areas for multiple rigs. Great wildlife; I saw a mountain lion on the road going up. Part of the area is the Uncompahgre National Forest. The co-ords are for the start of the road up the canyon wall.2023JeanExit 12, I-15 and hwy 161. 30 Miles south of Las Vegas. My NV atlas says there is a Rest Area / Visitor's center in Jean. Apparently, this is it.
This is a large, maintained, gravel, semi-official parking area across from the Shell station. Semi trucks park in the lot nightly and it's large enough to hold 50 semis, although most of the trucks park at the nearby casino.
Great Verizon 3G signal, a couple TV channels, and safe enough for city folks, with the Sheriffs stopping by the Shell station for coffee every few hours.
You can also park at the Gold Strike without being harassed, although I feel obligated to partake of their decent $5 lunch buffet (M-F) if I use their space.
This not a "camping" area but, if you need a place to park the RV for a day or two, it's fine. if you want to camp, head over to the dry lake bed spot off 95, just north of 165 turn.
Nov 2021: The shell station is no longer there and there is a very large Chevron where the large parking lot was. Oh, and the Gold Strike is close and will be torn down, you can stay in the part of the parking lot that is not closed off.877Little Scotia CampgroundThe campground and picnic area have been closed and abandoned. But that doesn't mean you can't stay there! No facilities, but the campsites are still marked, the street is paved. A little hard to find because the signs have been removed, but if you get here, it's a great secluded spot.413Illipah ReservoirLocated about 38 miles west of Ely 43 miles east of Eureka, NV on Highway 50. The road in is well graded gravel any RV should be able to make it this is another great free BLM campground The campsites are large fairly level and will accommodate the largest travel trailer or RV Campsites have fire rings, covered picnic tables with wind breaks and a couple of restrooms are located around the site There is no water or dump station. The camp sites are larger and well separated and many overlook the reservoir If you have your pole and tackle with you the reservoir is stocked and feed by a natural stream. You will need an NV fishing License If your tow vehicle is a SUV or you have a toy hauler with ATVs the White Pine Ghost Trail is right there You can visit several ghost towns and mining camps within a few miles of the camping area. There is a 14 day limit.2076close to Jefferson lakeNearest town is Jefferson, it is in pike national forest, the camping is 100% free, u have to pay to get into the lake, it isnt rv friendly, 4 wheel drive vehicles not needed but advised, there is areas for u to go 4 wheel driving3269Merritt ReservoirOn the shore of Merritt Reservoir. Samuel R. McKelvie National forest, "trading post" within 5 miles. 4x4 helpful but not required. Good fishing. Free camping, no registration, pack in and pack out, no garbage cans. About 25 miles from town of Valentine Ne. (hospital and full services)
BESSEY RANGER DISTRICT, NEBRASKA NATIONAL FOREST & SAMUEL R. McKELVIE NATIONAL FOREST & CHARLES E. BESSEY TREE NURSERY
District Ranger: Terry T. Baker
Nursery Manager: Richard Gilbert
Bessey Ranger District Office
PO Box 39
Halsey, NE 69142
308-533-2257
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:30-5:00 CT904Superstition MtThis is a locally well known spot for Jeepers, dirt bikers and campers. This is in the desert and there are no facilities of any kind. There is no charge of any kind. During the weekend, especially on holiday weekends, this area can have a lot of people, then again, there is a lot of room. On the week days it is usually empty. Watch for the Blue Angels practicing overhead. They can be spectacular and are a treat to see.
The location is west of Huff Rd.23Salton SeaLocated near the Salton Sea this camp area overlooks a desolate area with some spectacular views in the evening sun. There are no facilities. This is outside of the Anza Borrego desert. On the week days this is usually deserted. Several areas for camping are along the ridge and on the other side of the road are more opportunities.118Blair VallleyThis is an out of the way place. Be sure to see the old deserted homestead. Follow the dirt road to the end where a hiking trail leads up the mountain to the homestead. Camping is allowed anywhere in this general area. Pit toilets are near the road. Otherwise no facilities.
Editor’s note: Fires only allowed in metal containers.772Boone roadTake Boone road for 4 miles. This is a dirt road that is well graded and easy to travel. You'll not find a much starker place than a dry lake bed. If you like the desert and like exploring, there are many roads, some quite rough.
Weather in the high desert can change dramatically, be prepared.785Old Bridge RoadGo through town heading North on Main Street to Old Bridge Road. It is across from the A&W over the railway tracks. As you go down the hill you will see the Fraiser River on your right. You can see a big open area just past the trailer park. The land is owned by the city of Lillooet. Met some nice people walking there dogs there & fishing and enjoied the River. The best place to eat is Dina's Place (Greek)and there is a good bakery across the street from the ESSO gas station. Very Interesting History, Nice folks.217Hickey Gap CampgroundChattahoochee National Forest471Congaree National ParkFREE Congaree National Park, 100 National Park Rd, Hopkins, SC 29061-9118 Tel: 803-776-4396
Getting there: From Charlotte (Approx. 110 miles) Take Interstate 77 South for approximately 95 miles to Exit 5. Follow directions below from I 77, Exit 5. From Interstate 77, Exit 5
At Exit 5 turn off onto SC Hwy 48 East (Bluff Rd.), following the brown and white Congaree National Park directional signs. Travel southeast approximately fourteen miles on SC Hwy 48 (Bluff Rd.) toward Gadsden and turn right onto Mt. View Rd. Follow Mt. View Rd. for 0.8 miles. Turn right onto Old Bluff Rd. and travel 0.6 miles. At the large park entrance sign, turn left onto the park entrance road and proceed one mile to the Harry Hampton Visitor Center. Parking lots will be on the right.
Watch for Bluff Road, it veers to the right and can be missed.
Congaree National Forest is about 20 miles from the Capital (Columbia SC)
Primitive camping is free and allowed in the park by permit only. Permits may be obtained at the Harry Hampton Visitor Center from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (and until 7:00 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday during Daylight Savings Time).
State or government issued identification is needed to obtain a camping permit. Permits are available on a first come first served basis on the day of your stay.
Maximum length of stay is 14 consecutive days and no more than 28 days in any 6 month period. Restrooms at the Harry Hampton Visitor portables toilets are available at the After Hours Campground. Potable water is available from the spigot on the south side of the Harry Hampton Visitor Center. Please ask a ranger for the spigot key.
Fires are permitted in designated fire rings only. No campfires are permitted in the backcountry. External wood sources are prohibited from entering the park. Only dead and down wood found within the park may be used. Glass bottles and kegs are prohibited in the park. You may camp in your car, pop-up trailer, or RV with a valid camping permit. The After Hours Campground is located beside the After Hours parking lot. There are 8 sites. Each site is limited to 8 campers.
Portable toilets are available. Congaree National Park is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.43Wolf FlatsFree Targhee National Forest campsites. Toilet areas, fire rings with grills that come up over the pit, free sites on either side of the road for approx. 8 miles. Very close to Heise Hot Springs and Kelly Canyon ski hill. Beautiful country.1547Indian Valley ReservoirThis is a single campsite overlooking Indian Valley Reservoir. It can be accessed with any type of vehicle although during the rainy season or during the winter, it may be not be advisable to try to get there. To get there, you can take Hwy 20 and exit at Walker Ridge Road. From this point on it is all dirt road. Continue towards the highest peak on the east side of the reservoir. When you get to the top of the mountain you will begin traveling down the north side and about a mile or so from the top, there is a road to the left. Take that and continue on it to the end at the campsite. It is completely free and on public land. There is a flowing spring nearby and a large tree providing shade over the campsite. Hunters use this site often as there are dear, wild pig, bears, and numerous other wildlife in the area.
June 2022: This is a straight up dirt and gravel rock road for 10 long arduous miles.
it’s basically a track for ATVs and dirt bikes. There are places with huge divits In the road you need to slow down to 3 mph or have everything in your campervan fly all around your vehicle. I’m honestly scared to try to get out of here.
Oh and the one spot was taken, barely anywhere to turn around.921Million Dollar HighwayEasy access just off the Million Dollar Highway and there are an abundance of good "sites" to choose from, although no amenity's such as picnic table or fire rings.Level ground with lots of trees for shade..There is a creek running along the entire length of the Co Rd 20D. Water is clear but not sure if it is drinkable as the rocks in it seem to have a lot of red iron deposits on them. For those with atv's,4x4's or who like to hike..there are trails EVERYWHERE in this area (Check out Black Bear Pass, and Imogene Pass) Land is almost entirely BLM.(San Juan National Forest) Hundreds of abandoned mines to explore if thats your thing as well.There was a group of seven RV's in one of the clearings when I was there, so if your travelling with others you CAN group up, theres plenty lots of open room for that as well, or you can stay private with no problem. The town of Ouray is 8.3miles to the north,Silverton is 15mi to the south, for shopping and such.Durango is 62.5mi to the south. I was told about this location by a BLM Warden.He said there are several others along Hwy#550 (the Million Dollar Highway) because people misjudge the time it takes to travel due to its extreme curviness and the photo opportunities it provides.When in this area, don't be afraid to ask where you can stay for free because the possibilities are limited only by the vehicle you drive and the people are very friendly and helpful. This area is comprised almost entirely of the San Juan NF (south of Ophir) or Uncompagre National forest to the north. I was there for 2 weeks and came back with a list full of things I need to go back to see because a week just wasn't enough.One could spend months enjoying this area before running out of things to see and do. Enjoy.2979Cherokee National ForestThis small campground is located in Cherokee National Forest just northeast of Benton TN. Site number one is usually spoken for but there are 7 others to choose from. There is about a mile between most sites. Traffic was minimal. I saw about 6 cars in the 2 days I was there. Also there is a modern campground a couple miles away where I was able to shower and replenish my water supply. Some sites are more secluced than others, some have pullthrus others don't. The site I stayed at (two) was against a river and a creek.
Directions: Take US 441 north from Benton TN for about 8 miles then turn right on Spring Creek Rd. It runs along the Hiwassee River to the right. At about 1.75 miles the road sharply curves to the left into Gee Creek Rd 2. There will be another left curve just before site one. The camping is unmarked other than site numbers.656Parking lot is used by truckersThis parking lot is used by truckers & is for short stays only, less than a week, & is close to many restaurants, grocery stores & auto service centres. No services available. At the junction of Provincial Highway 401 & Highway 29.103Fish Hawk Point on Lake HawkinsDirections: West of Hawkins on US 80 turn right (North) on County Road 3440. Follow CR 3440 along the West side of the lake for several miles until you reach a public boat ramp next to a small Italian Restuarant. To the right just before the restuarant turn into Fish Hawk Point. This park has no sign but does have two signs, one stating "tents only" and the other indicating a public restroom. The road follows the ridge of a penninsula. It is a little steep but many tent locations are available.
The bathroom (men's and women's) have flush toilets but no sinks. The men's bathroom has a faucet on the supply to the toilet. This is an unsupervised coounty park. The bathrooms were dated but clean because the county has someone come out once or twice a week to pick up trash and keep the bathrooms presentable. The lake has really clean water and a couple of areas to swim with sandy bottoms.
The road ends in a circle and the park gets a lot of traffic all night long. Probably beer drinking and whoopie.
This would be a good stop if you were traveling between Dallas and Shreveport. It is not far off of US 80 (the old highway between Dallas and Shreveport before Interstate Highways) and can be reached in Terrel and Longview. If you are in a hurry don't bother.116Angostura state parkOnly free sites at Angostura state park. The other two hundred sites charge $18.00 a day plus entrance fee. The free sites are located on the WEST side of Angostura lake. Go approximately five miles south of Hot Springs, SD on Hwy 71. Turn left on Sheps canyon road (gravel), go approximately four miles, turn RIGHT just past the trailer court and proceed approximately three miles. There are around four sites. They are typically used on the weekend by walleye fisherman who may be noisy late at night. I have never seen all the spaces taken on a weekday. The sites are very close to the lake. Pit toilet. Primitive. Boat dock. These are not graded sites so it may take a while to level the vehicle. Okay for motor homes but a full size bus might be too big. Fishing, swimming, and boat dock. Nearest store is in Hot Springs. Fairly secluded sites for being near a fishing, swimming, skiing, and recreational lake. I verified with State Game Fish & Parks on 11/9/12 that these sites were still free. During dry summers no fires are allowed.973Santa Fe National Forest (USFS)Located in the Santa Fe National Forest (USFS), Big Tesuque is a walk in campground not conducive to trailer or RV camping. It's a 30 minute drive from downtown Santa Fe. There are 10 units, Picnic tables and grills, and vaulted toilets in the parking lot. There is no potable water, but there are two rushing streams, and no campground host. For potable water, you can stop at the Black Rock campground located in Hyde Park (the first campground you come to on NM 475) -- there is a water spigot next to the vault toilet. There is a maximum stay of 14 days.
The entire area is very scenic, and NM 475 is also designated as the Santa Fe Scenic Byway. Because of the large stands of aspen trees, the area is very busy, especially in the fall aspen viewing season. There are additional recreation opportunities along NM 475, both above and below Big Tesuque Campground, including hiking and biking trails, picnic areas, and in the winter both nordic and alpine skiing and snow shoeing. Tesuque is pronounced "Teh-soo-key".2975Cozy camp spotsNestled in a canyon next to a river. There are no amenities or toilets. There are around 10 spots that consist of semi-level ground and a few rock rings for fire pits. Most spots are less than 50 feet from the road, so you'll hear cars during the day (not too many pass by at night).
The turn off to the campsite is approx. 9 miles from Highway 285 in Buena Vista. You'll pass Rainbow Lake, and it's the second turn off to the left. If you see a turn off to the right, you've gone too far.
Approx. 3.5 miles towards Buena Vista is Cottonwood Hot Springs, a very relaxing paid hot springs resort. The campsite is within a quarter mile of the Colorado Trial, so there are great hiking opportunities nearby. Check out Cottonwood Lake off of Highway 343 for fishing, camping, kayaking, hiking and 4-wheeling in the summer, and snowmobiling, cross-county skiing, ice skating and ice fishing in the winter.
July 2023: Excellent location along the creek! Quiet and beautiful! Had some backpacking neighbors camping but still had plenty of privacy.2858Fontana Lake DamAccess road to the Fontana Lake Dam
(Dirt road right next to small waterfall). Drive a mile up on the road (stop right before the road gate).
Awesome place for a night on the middle of the woods.416Forest Service Road spur4wd accessible. I pulled my popup to this site, but while I didn't need 4wd, I would not recommend a 2wd vehicle, in case it got sloppy.
Only one spot, at end of a Forest Service Road spur. Next to a meadow. We didn't see any large animals, but did find bear scratching on tree stumps when we hiked around.
Look at this location on a satellite image, and see how to get here from Jefferson, CO. GoogleEarth says CR 54. Take it west, past the Jeffereson Lake camping turnoff. At "Y", bear right. You'll eventually pass another FS campground. About .65 mile after that campground, on a right hairpin turn, go left onto Forest Service Road 136. As I said, best to look at a satellite image. If in GoogleEarth, make a route, and save to your GPS.3165Laura's OverlookHead south on Hwy 285 from Fairplay, CO, 3.65 miles from the stoplight. Turn west (right) on CR 20. Go 2.15 miles to a right turn onto a gravel road. It will do a 90 degree turn to left. Follow it 1.1 miles (from the pavement) to a "Y". The right leg will go to Brown's Pass. The left leg crosses a creek
(If creek is too full, don't cross creek. Follow other leg (towards Brown's Pass), and find a spot along that road. Many to choose from.), and heads up the hill. Go .3 mile from the "Y", to the top of the meadow. Go south just to the edge of the meadow. Great view!
Not flat, but easy to shim trailer wheels. You can also camp in the woods, if you are tenting.3139SE of Steamboat SpringsBetween the summits of Rabbit Ears Pass. On a ridge, with a very nice overlook to the east. While next to the Forest Service road, it is sheltered from the road by trees.
About 3.86 miles south of US 40, between the two summits of Rabbit Ears Pass. Easy to get a trailer to, but would recommend a truck as a tow vehicle, as higher clearance is preferred. Can be 2-wheel drive. Site can handle up to 35' trailer, but that will be tight turning into or out of the site.
If you want to mtn bike, you can do that on the FSR. Other areas to mtn bike nearby, also off of Hwy 40.
Very peaceful all the time. Open after all snow is gone (early June, normally), until after most hunting seasons close (Oct.) Routt National Forest.2844Redington Pass (Coronado National Forest)Completely free and legal. Regularly patrolled by sheriffs department.
East of Tucson. You take Tanque Verde until it turns into a dirt road. There are several RV friendly flat spots available at the beginning of the dirt road, and another 10 or so spots available on the mountainside. Smaller campers, vans, and tents frequently use these spots. Washboarding and steep climbs from the mountainside up, but you can easily back into the spots.
Tanque Verde Falls is easily accessible from this area, as well as several top notch 4WD trails a little further back.1165Lake Mead Recreation AreaLower Governtment Wash
It's $10 for entry to the park, but that will get you up to 7 days. $20 will pay for a year.
Take Northshore Road/ NV167 to Lower Government Wash Road. It'll end at a big parking lot with bathroom facilities. Go through the parking lot to get to the dispersed camping sites. There are tons! Waterside to secluded spots... Tons of them! Lake Mead should provide lots of entertainment, but Las Vegas is only a 40 minute drive. Endless entertainment possibilities are readily available. Oh, and every time I've been, the fish are begging to be caught.380Oak grove campgroundVery beautiful location on on the the road heading up to oak grove campground. It is on the base of Pine Mountain in the Dixie National Forest. There are several primitive campsites along the road with no fees. There is enough room for a small RV and a couple other vehicles at this particular site. Not very far from I-15. Just take the Leeds exit and then turn on the road that has a sign to Silver Reef. Continue following the road to the site. only 30 minutes from St. George. Lots of beatiful hiking and scenery abound.1335Southeast Section Scaddan Wash.BLM 14 day limit area
Free and legal
Quartzsite, AZ off of I-10 exit 19.
South on 95 until it comes to a dead end. Turn left and drive for less than a mile. Scaddan Wash is on the right. There are other BLM camping areas throughout the area. Maps are on boards at the entrances.
With easy access to Quartzsite, and miles of flat, open land. There are a few shade trees, but they get claimed quickly. It gets brutally hot here. Come prepared. You can see the highway. The noise is very reasonable, though.292Sherburne Wildlife Management AreaTent and R/V camping are free, at the southern campsite in the WMA with a self clearing permit that can be obtained at any of the area's Information Centers (an Information Center is located at the campsite). The site is secluded though you may a couple of neighbors during peak hunting and fishing seasons. A few of the WMA's activities include camping, hiking, sightseeing, boating, horseback riding trails and ATV trails. With proper license hunting, trapping and fishing is possible. The site is down a dirt road and over the top of a levee so access to the site may be difficult if the weather is or has been bad (this is a Louisiana swamp), 4wd vehicle may be needed. From I-10 take the Whiskey Bay Exit on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge. Head north on 975 for approximately 9 miles.21Joe Skeen BLM CampingThis is easy to find off of 117. It's set up like a regular campground with a host, and everything. Each site has a little awning over a picnic table. There's a pit toilet available. This is a fee free are.2101El Malpais National Conservation AreaRight off of 117, just below El Mapais National Monument.2159Goumaz campgroundA USFS campground in Lassen National Forest. Previously a fee was required to camp here, but when I was there the fee box was tapped up and there was no mention of a fee, so it's now free. About 6 campsites with tables, and running water! Right in the middle of the Bizz Johnson trail, an old railroad line converted to a hiking and biking trail. One day we rode down and back to Susanville, and the next day up to Westwood and back. At the most the trail is a 3% grade, so kids can easily do part of it.1588The Dome Rock Mountain AreaOpen "14 day limit" camping with hills and offroading and expansive flatland available for any kind of camper. It's called The Dome Rock Mountain Area, in the La Posa LTVA. Way to hot in the summer reaching 110 fairly frequently, but the other 3 seasons are optimal. Anyway, it's free and super easy to get to off the Dome Rock exit off of I-10. You can see it all from the highway!
April 2023: Cool place when the weather is right….ground littered with quartz…366Shirley Site / Marshall Pass roadFree camping near the Shirley Site / Marshall Pass road. Plenty of spots, very heavily used on summer weekends by ATVs and mountain bikers.2665Valley of Fire State ParkLocated a few miles north of the east entrance to Valley of Fire State Park on 169, this huge mesa is known as "Snowbird Mesa" or "Poverty Flats" depending on your point of view. There is some debate as to whether it is BLM land or belonged to a defunct mining company, but there are no signs limiting stays and there appear to be some long term residents. There are a few stone fire rings and plenty of stones to make more. There can be dozens to hundreds of rigs depending on the season. There are several roads in to the east side which goes back a good ways. There is only room for a few rigs on the west side but some people prefer that view enough to put up with the proximity to the road. The town of Overton is a few miles up the road, with a Mavericks gas station, fast food, supermarkets and bars and so on. I had great ATT 4G service there but no TMobile at all.499Emerald IsleOn the White Oak River. Long Point Landing. Enter from Highway 58 at brown sign FR120 between Maysville and Swansboro N 34.822 W 77.15. Three tent sites with pit toilet. Sites are very close together.
good spot for kayaking and canoes. People sometimes fish there so may be crowded. Hard to get a spot in the summer. Narrow dirt road so no large vehicles.
Camping also available at Haywood Landing which you access off of this same road then FR146 but better suited for vehicle camping. Also, lots of traffic at the boat launch. Same narrow dirt road.
USDA-Forest Service, Croatan National Forest
Dec 2023; Alligators are in the area but not common. Watch pets and small children.4Rabbit ValleyExit I-70 at Rabbit Valley and head south on dirt/gravel road to to Knowles Canyon Overlook, located in Mc Innis Canyons National Conservation Area. About 16 miles. Six BLM sites with a nice view of the Colorado River below. I did see a tent camper trailer out there but it's really not suitable for motor homes. A nice hike is back up the road for the trail head going down Knowles Canyon.
Jan 18, 2021: from the website: Knowles Overlook Campground has 7 undeveloped sites that feature outstanding scenery of the Colorado River and the Black Ridge Canyon Wilderness. A high clearance vehicle is required to access this site and 4-wheel drive is recommended. Trailers and RV's are not advised due to the rough road. There is a pit toilet at this site. Please remove your garbage at the end of your visit. There is a 7 day camping limit.1428Rabbit ValleyExit I-70 at Rabbit Valley and head north towards the Walk Through Time trailhead. Turn left and follow the gravel road up a fairly steep ascent to the top of the ridge where there are least 6 sites on BLM land. I did see a large RV up there but I'm not sure it's suitable for an inexperienced driver. Would make a good free stopover between Grand Junction and Moab. Disadvantage is you're still relatively close to I-70 and and get some traffic noise.1513Neches Bluff Overlook areaUSFS. This is the Neches Bluff Overlook area just off of highway 21 in Davy Crockett National Forest. It is the Northern trailhead for the 20 mile 4C trail, which ends in Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area on highway 7. Ratcliff is a paid recreation area, but this northern site is completely free for camping and day use and includes at least one geocache. There's a decent view of the Neches River bottom from a platform near the restroom. This area is also very popular with hunters during deer season, so be aware if you're not there to hunt at that time. Some nearby towns are Crockett, Lufkin, and Ratcliff, where the Ranger Station is located.129Willow Creek ReservoirThis is a great place to go camping and fishing. There are no "improved" campgrounds here. Only primitive camping. I've seen tents set up here and fire rings. The road to the reservoir is a dirt road in decent shape. Any type of vehicle should be able to make it here in good weather conditions. I wouldn't try it in foul weather as the roads can get very soft very quickly.1644Chimney ReservoirThe roads to this reservoir are in good repair as long as you are traveling in good weather. There is an "improved" campground here with grills, restrooms, and picnic tables. The campgrounds are completely free though. The reservoir is supposed to be good for fishing for largemouth bass, walleye, crappie, channel catfish, and carp, though I didn't have any luck when I fished there. The water is not very clear. The visibility is probably about an inch or two.1414Main roadThere are campgrounds along the main road here. I believe the campgrounds are provided and maintained by the Forest Service though they are primitive. A creek does flow along the campgrounds, though the water level varies dependent on the time of year. I was there in early July and the water in the creek was just a trickle with areas of pooled water.1903Black Kettle National GrasslandAt Dead Indian Lake. A beautiful spot with about a dozen camp sites. A few of which have full sun all day and great access to the lake. The others, closer to the entrance, are very well shaded with great hammock spots. Both locations have large, flat, grassy areas perfect to pitch a tent, with restrooms close by.
Free, legal, and public year around with a 14 day limit on all stays.634City of Silver BayOffers a municipal dump station and RV parking area adjacent to a public scenic overlook. There is a donation box but no charge to use the dump station or designated RV parking area. The area is quiet and unlit and located within easy walking distance of the city which offers a nice shopping center, public library with free wifi, 2 service stations etc.
Located less than 1 mile off Hwy 61 in downtown Silver Bay, follow the signs for the RV dump station.
Sep 2022: At this location there is nothing it is across the other side of the Main Street.
Towards the scenic overlook, there is no Rv parking where this map location is.275City of WabashaHas posted 72 Hour parking for no charge. Across from Schells Super Value at 221 Hiawatha Dr W 55981
Just off Hwy 61, this is a large flat secure place to park for up to 3 days at no charge. Wabasha also has a City campground(fee) which may offer dump station for a small fee. Wabasha is Minnesota's oldest river town with great shopping and dining nearby (walkable).
Oct 2022: Great area for three days. Literally a big field by a Park pull it in Camp three days no questions asked.206RenfrewThe location on the street is 5810 River Rd
Renfrew, Ontario Canada. There is only a garbage can there.
The web site is the street view.167China HatA dispersed camping area just off the paved road (China Hat) on Forest Service land. Just a couple miles south of Bend. Primitive, but very convenient and accessible.
Mar 2023: Be aware that this has recently become an area where a large homeless population has gathered. There have been many reports in the Bend area about the safety of camping here.1214Paulina-East Lake RdDispersed camping off of the forest service road (Paulina-East Lake Rd). Easily accessible, primitive and free.1347Favorite urban boondocking siteMy favorite urban boondocking site. Been here 2 years you need to move a little every 24 hours33.49Privately owned landLocated in the sand hills of North Carolina. the campground is located 12 miles east of I-95/Fayetteville. The land is being turned into a 55 site campground still under construction. 16 campsites are available for dry camping. Water and dump pipe are available (using honey wagon). Since we are not in business we ask you call ahead to verify availability at 910-486-0085. You can also find us on Facebook at "Cedar Creek Campground at Elease".
Jan 14, 2015 comments:
Privately owned land being turned into a campground in owners spare time. 16 campsites are cleared but dry camping only as of jan. 2015. Water and dump station are available. Call owner for availability at 910-486-0085. Ask for Mike. Campground is located 12 miles west of I-95 on 17 secluded acres.19Falcon Heights County ParkHas hot shower. Some sites have grills, some have picnic tables. Has water to each site, no sewer hookups, no electricity. Electricity available in Pavillion for charging electronics. No limit on length of stay, Sites mowed once a year, campers must keep site cut.
4/7/23 Directions not quite spot on but I found the entrance. Nice quiet park.102Sam Houston National ForestMultiple spots along Kelly's Pond Road.
Free for up to 14 days. $5/day fee to use surrounding trails. Trail information at end of road.
I-45 to FM1375W. Cross Lake Conroe. Look for sharp left on 204. Kelly's Pond Rd ahead on right.
Camped here 2/28/15. Good road condition. VW Jetta handled it no problem. Others camping in pulloffs along road too.80Kaibab National Forest Tusayan DistrictApproaching Grand Canyon National Park on rt 64 first right turn after first traffic circle entering Tusayan route 302. Sites past 302a-e more private. 302 wide, graveled, smaller side roads vary, most good. Wouldn't need 4-wheel on most unless really bad weather. Could get big rigs in some spots. Ranger station just past second circle. 6-7 miles to GC visitor center. Mile or less to Tusayan, which has free shuttles to GC in season. Fly in ointment -- right under tourist helicopter flight path. Also, enter Park, continue toward Desert View, turn on rt 310, just past Grandview Overlook. Will exit Park, re-enter Kaibab NF. Lots of sites. The Arizona Trail crosses nearby.2156San Isabel National ForestPlenty of dispersed camping opportunities along FS250A in the San Isabel National Forest, Salida Ranger District. This particular spot has a stream nearby. Cars/trucks/shorter RVs with some ground clearance should have no problems getting to this spot, although taller vehicles might scrape some trees. There are plenty of spots on CR/FS250 as well.2859Halfway between Guadalupe NP and Carlsbad Caverns NPThe site where your car is parked, in the boondocking.com logo, is at the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) free camping zone, halfway between Guadalupe NP and Carlsbad Caverns NP. I took the EXACT same photo about 100 times on a school field trip.
BLM camping 24 miles east from Guadalupe NP on US-62, behind the yellow gate at mile marker 5 in New Mexico. Guadalupe is to the SW, Carlsbad is to the NE.
BLM zone begins immediately off US highway 62. 4 wheel drive vehicles are not required but safe driving should be exercised, roads are unpaved. If you can live without RV hookups, I suppose you could try that here, too.
Pure Primitive Camping.1281Outside Death ValleyOn Rt 190 near the 3000' marker on the left side of road headed toward the National Park. There's be a gravel turn around by the road that leads to a gravel road slightly downhill. You'll see the slabs everywhere. Pick one and start boondocking. This used to be an RV park with concrete slab patios and 25? sites. It's been abandoned. State Hwy Patrolman recommended it to me and called it "Slab City." They haven't had one police call for a problem at this location in the 12 years he's patrolled the area. We stayed 3 nights here at end of Jan, 2016 with about 3 other RVers. It's a short 18 mi. drive to Furnace Creek (60mph) in Death Valley NP (3000' descent), 12-14 mi. drive SE to Death Valley Jct. out of the park, or 33 mi. drive to Pahrump to Walmart & other services. No services at slab city, but great patio, quiet, privacy, and great views in all directions... AND FREE.924Muley PointOn top of Cedar Mesa sits either on BLM land administered by the Monticello Field Office or Glen Canyon NRA, not sure which, but I don't recall seeing any signs or rangers restricting camping. No fee signs or collection boxes were visible.
Mulie Point rd off of UT-261, just north of the Moki Dugway.
There are many dispersed camping spots just off the main road on some side roads. These are all dirt roads and could be navigated by a passenger car if careful and if dry. With a high-clearance vehicle, more spots are available. This viewpoint does get a reasonable amount of visitors, but it never felt crowded. The number of visitors who spend the night is far less.
I don't think an RV would make it on the side roads, but could probably park along the main road or in the wider parking area overnight.
Some Juniper trees spread scattered throughout might provide some wind shelter and privacy, but don't count on it.
The spectacular views of the Goosenecks and Monument Valley in the distance are just amazing. With generally south facing views, both sunrise and sunsets are beautiful.
I have been here for the views 3 times and camped once and plan on returning. One of my favorite spots.1937NPS Natchez Trace ParkwayTotally free, hiking trail to top of Little Mountain, a great place to stay for one night or several days busy in the spring and late fall with snow birds passing through no electrical hook ups, Mile Marker 194, nearest town Eupora to the north and Ackerman to the aouth134TA Travel Center Truck StopFully accessible. TA Travel Center Truck Stop. Cashier directed our Class B to a level space in front. Take Knighton Road Exit, on the east side of Hwy 5. Location is south of Redding and 1/2 mile east of the Sacramento River. Brightly lit with security. Noise level is moderate through the night. There are coin operated showers.138SistersNice little primitive camping area just outside of Sisters, OR. 100% legal and free as part of the Willamette National Forest, as long as you stay fewer than 14 consecutive days. I constructed a rock fire pit, plenty of flat area for 4 or 5 tents. The logging trail and winding trail through the forest are not maintained, but are in great condition. Easily accessible by a small non-4wd vehicle, but likely not an RV. There is a hiking/ biking trail about 30 yards North of the site. You see bikers pass by maybe once /hour, but otherwise site is extremely private. To get there, take Three Creek Road (S. Elm St.) south out of Sisters for 1.2 miles from the St Helens Ave/ Elm St intersection in town. At 1.2 miles turn left onto B-S Logging Road (NF-4606). Travel 0.3 miles on the logging road until you see a small dirt road on the left that cuts back to overhead power lines. Kept left instead of following to power lines and the trail 'Y's in 0.05 mi. Hang left again, and the site is right near the corner. There is a 3.5ft tall stump of a tree remaining next to a little pull in for your car. If you plug the coordinates (44.269640,-121.543780) in to Google Maps you and turn it to Satellite View you can clearly see the dirt roads needed to take, as well as the small clearing which is the site. 3 bars Verizon LTE service at site. And just a quick 5 min jaunt to town if you need beer, or water, but mostly beer! ;) Enjoy!995Driveway loop in front of my houseThis is the driveway loop in front of my house. So yes, I am 100%confident is legal and free! I live near a wildlife area, a few ski/water parks, a few state forests,and the Appalachian Trail isn't far off either.
Please contact me at dgeorg42@gmail.com if you are looking to come by.251Local camping spotAbout 1 mile from the mountaineer casino on top of a gas right off way. 4wd required or camp in the grass in the bottom all the way back away from the road. This area is the beginning of Several hundred acres owned by the casino and used buy locals (including me) for dirtbike riding for over 40 years
Couple fire rings at the top of the hill and spots cleared out in the woods.
Looking at a satellite image you can't miss it.
Also a completely free Ice cold mountain spring with pipe for filling jugs that's always running is 1 mile south of the casino long rt2. Look for a small dirt road that makes a circle on the left going south. People come from miles away to get drinking water.. Sometimes there's cars lined up waiting in line.
Tomlinson run state park is just a few miles away with great hiking and a nice lake.
Oct 2022: I tried to find but couldn’t. But directly across from the Casino is a lot with horse trailers in it. That worked for me. Totally quiet, felt safe. I didn’t want to go into the casino and ask dressed like a cold-weather boondocker, so I didn’t.314Granite LakePrimitive camping, no water,porta potty on site, rock fire pits, very little signage till you get there, car, truck and small rv friendly662Lake Chute LocksWaterford OH - Old reclaimed strip mines. With many, many small lakes and ponds you can camp right next to the water. It is soo large and very few use this beautiful place. No guns or alcohol allowed. This location is at the Luke Chute lock #5 Free camping register at lock office building
outside drop box. Lock attendant is on duty Friday,Saturday and Sunday. Room for 4 or 5 RVs and plenty of room for tent camping.
August 2021: Coordinates confirmed. Drive carefully on the narrow, windy road approaching the lock/dam and be alert for other long RVs. There are TWO RV parking spots, #1 and #2. The rest of the spots are tent-only and they are numbered on a white PVC pipe.
The entrance sign says the ‘park closes at 11:00 PM,’ but there is no further explanation and there is no gate.
There are a dozen or so un-numbered but marked long RV spaces before the grassy area. Unknown if these are part of the “park” with the closing hour or not.207AbileneUS 83/84, 6 miles south of Abilene
TXDOT Rest area. 36 hour limit - cannot erect "structures" (tents). Busy highway594Arthur CityUS 271, just north of Arthur City (near Texas-Oklahoma line). TXDOT rest area. 36 hour limit - no "structures". Small rest area with picnic tables. No water or toilets. Watch for it or you will miss it. Busy divided highway!153Walmart parking lotAs always, check with management40In my drivewayOne possible two nights in my driveway. Very rural 20 acres to roam. Coordinates listed are for nearest town. Paved state highway. Any size RV, tents welcome. No sleeping in cars. NO facilities available. Well behaved quiet pets welcome. This is a quiet,safe place to park in your travels.
You MUST contact me at least 24 hrs ahead of time for availability and directions. Email to somewhereinusa@earthlink.net with boondocking.org in the subject line. Or text to 260 224 4320225Nisqually John LandingGeneral Information
Type of Recreation: Day-Use, Boating and Primitive Camping
State: Washington
County: Whitman
Administering Office: Lower Granite Natural Resources Office
Location: Lower Granite Lake, Snake River Mile 123, North River Bank.
Acreage: 8 Acres
Highway Directions: 15 miles west of Lewiston, Idaho, on state highway 193/Wawawai River Road.
Fire Restrictions: No wood fires June 10 through October 10. Charcoal and propane gas fires are acceptable.
Nisqually John Landing on the Snake RIver about 15 miles west of Lewiston, Idaho and Clarkston, Washington. It is on the north side of the river on State Highway 193/Wawawai River Road. Is a free site.
There are Covered Picnic tables and fire rings with grates. There is a pit toilet available. No potable water nor sewer dump. It is easily accessible off the highway by all types of vehicles. Charcoal and propane gas fires are acceptable year round. Wood fires after October 10 and before June 10.
Facilities Camping areas for tents and RV's. ADA Accessible, 1 lane boat launch ramp (no launch fee). Season and hours of Operation: Year round, with no specific hours of operation.227Along river5-6 campsites along river, gravel road, easily accessible. some highway noise. a few homes across the river but nobody bothers you.199Wabash Avenue Post OfficeThe location is the lobby of the Wabash Avenue Post Office. This is a legitimate place to crash, as the homeless guy who stays there when we shared the place says he's been there for years.
There's plenty of parking and it's well lit. It's to the south of Hardee's on the map. There's no toilets, water or electrical use, but there's heat in the winter and A/C in the summer! The 24-hour fitness place next door might let you use their facilities. Good place to throw down a sleeping bag in a pinch!182Searles Station Off-roading areaLots of motorcycling in the area on long weekends, local town of Ridgecrest not far away for supplies974Town park1st St, Kaycee, WY 82639, USA
Town park. Has a donation box. 5 day limit.
A little unkempt but easy in and out.
Estimate 2 acres. Close to a general store, bars, and a restaurant.
Lots of local history. The 'Invasion'. Butch Cassidy and friends.1421Forest Service roadJust outside Jackson Lake area. Pullout from paved road over looking a beautiful valley. Within Bridger-Teton National Forest.
From Moran Junction take Hwy 26 East to Buffalo Valley Road. Left on Buffalo Valley Rd to location.2101Stein coveUSFS. 14 day limit. rocky area. rv'ers go there, but tough conditions, people get stuck in mud as lake level goes down, do not go to close to shore in vehicle without checking... . a heavily used USFS chitpit serviced holidays, summer. snows in winter. snakes. Kernville, Ca. nearby city. fire pits all about. 24 hour fishing.
"buy a rock on holidays, this place is FREE..."797Campground is up fire Road 71To the west of Wilmington Vermont on route nine at base of hill on right or down to about the base of the hill on your left after passing route eight traveling from the east on route nine.
The campground is approximately 6 1/2 miles in. There is a left hand turn after you've crossed the third bridge at that intersection there will be a sign on your right pointing left that says old air field campground. There are two modern pit toilets at the campground + it's open all year round, but it's quite minimal, No electric hook ups, no picnic tables just rock lined fire pits. Must burn local would do to possible invasive beetle problem. There is wood available for sale back east to the intersection by turning left and then the wood Place is up on the right just as you're rounding a corner. There is also a spring water available up the same road towards Somerset reservoir.
The campground is for use up to two weeks at a time. And can fit RV of up to 32 feet possibly a little more.
Sept 2021: This was a solid place to stay. Directions above are spot on. Used the coordinates without a problem. The 2 primitive bathrooms are clearly marked in a covered building and amazingly clean. From the entrance we saw 11 sites and there was definitely more and we saw then on either side of the road tucked into the wood line on our way out. There’s no drinking water so best have ur own filtration or bring it in. No trashcans, so pack it in n pack it out and for the love of god people stop throwing trash in the fire rings n leaving it. Every site had a large fire ring made of fat stones. When we arrived we saw 3 other set ups from tent to full RV. Greats trails n hiking spots, the reservoir is beautiful. Bring bug spray!!! Highly recommend.586Flat area off BLM roadJust east of rt.128. Camped here overnight when all the campgrounds along the Colorado River, all the way down to Moab were packed. I was the only soul there and all I could hear was a slight breeze. Set up my own crapper and kitchen, no water available.1270Spacious flat dispersed ponderosa forestCamping up to 2 weeks on Forest Route 82E off of Lake Mary Road south of Flagstaff Arizona.2166Atchison Co, fishing lakeHave camped here many times. has a hydrant at the entrance for potable water. signs say for vehicles to stay off the grass but have some parking along roadways. and as long as folks are not leaving ruts i have not seen it enforced by rangers278Atchison Co. lakeNice quite place out of the way. we always took water with us so im not sure if there is access to potable water here or not.328Pot 1 state parkCamped there a few times over the years good fishing429Pot 2 state lakeNormally quiet place. last there ranger no longer lived on park property think sheriff patrolled357Carnahan Creek parkOut in the open very few trees. trails along lake. no potable water last i was there.338North Lake RdShort rough road to small parking area near shore of pond. Good fishing in nearby Black River.499Huntley PondSmall public camping spot for car or tent. It has been a number of years since I camped there, but there were a few fire places and picnic tables. There is a trail around the Pond that goes to the Hudson River across from Blue Ledge. Good fishing in the river, fair in the Pond. I was visited by a black bear while in my tent, but it ran when I shouted at it.502Sand Pit On Roadside Near Public Swimming BeachThere may also be a parking spot near the junction of the Indian river and the Hudson River. There is a flat area that was the site of a lumber camp in the 1920s. This area recently became state land and part of the Adirondack Park along with the Fulton Chain Lakes.497Meadow Lake CamgroundFree, single vault toilet, 7 day max.1471Owl Packer CampNational Forest Dispersed Camping. Trailhead for access to the Bob Marshall Wilderness via trail 35. Site has lots of horse traffic in season.
Editor's note: I believe you will need to go past the fee campground to find the free camping.1241Enderby B.C.Welcome Travellers!
We have 24 acres of space and a pond. You are welcome to come and put your feet up here for the night. Please call or email first and we'll see you soon! 250 803 5965 or applesigns@ mail.com784Forestry SiteDirt bike country , but nice campground.724BrittaniaImmediately after you cross the second bridge there is a gravel patch on the right where people park to go mountain biking.
I have overnighted there many times and other than the rushing water it was quiet and peaceful.126Small pull off to siteWith fire ring small space for tent.858Alabama HillsDry camp boondocking. Locations for many old time, and newer movies. Check out the museum in Lone Pine.
Unbelievable sunrise and sunset pictures against the High Sierras.
Check the weather. Spotty cellphone service.1360Dry Camp on Pinyon CreekCouple of spots to the right or left off the Onion Valley Rd.
Some shade, babbling brook, great view of the mountains.
Check weather.1652Public land by a riverA bit sandy but pretty flat land.1567Parks Canada historic siteWaterfront, 1000, Rue du Phare, Rimouski, QC - Everybody can stay overnight for free. 8/18/2020 user comment: Spent a night there and the view is magnificent.1USFS land just above CreedeLarge area, good gravel road. Make shift firepits abound. Drove by Aug 2017 and saw folks camping up here above town. It is an open area and you might have neighbors. Lots of jeep FS roads nearby with mining history worth exploring. Creede Repertory Theater is great too.2836Bucksnort County ParkIf camping here call there is a sign to call the sheriffs office to let them know you are there, they do patrol the area and if no notification is given they may knock on your vehicle/tent. Parking area is pretty flat. This is a moderate traffic area, it is a park, designated catch and release trout stream. Hwy 30 is moderately busy, this is right along the highway. room for 1 or 2 RV's depending on size. No toilets, bring a shovel and TP. No running water so bring that to. A few garbage cans are around. Dam and picnic area is nice, relaxing, watch the trout try and jump the dam, sometimes they do! City of Lanesboro and Preston both have free dump stations, both about 10 miles away. Parking area is about 60' x 60' triangle. Grassy tent area is about 60' x 90'283BLM Land south of U.S.160A nice place for an overnighter. I parked and hungout untill the next morning, no fee, no facilities , no people, no problem.2445Dead EndAt the end of first street. Go to the very end of first, there is a pull off on the east side of road. There is a good size turn around if you have a bigger rig. Dirt roads lead to airport and lake and unknown locations. Cars do come down dirt roads.1381Blanca Peak Colorado Lake ComoNo real shade but beautiful view of the valley. My stay was peaceful w/little traffic. Allowed 14 days camping no toilets. 30 miles east of Alamosa 3 miles north of 160 on 150 fallow the point of interest sign cannot miss. Verizon 2-3 bars. Zapata falls just 3 miles north on county 150. Is a must see.2449BLM Near Zion National ParkThis is a BLM road with dispersed camping along the road. To get to it turn south on Sheep Bridge Rd in Virgin, pass the bridge and keep going up the road. You will start to see turnouts where you can camp. Was very easy to get here with a Ford Focus. The sites are mostly close to the road and the area is a big plateau so it was a little windy but was private.1175Trail 7307A little bit off the paved road once you enter the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, there are signs for trail 7307. About 1.5-2 miles up a gravel path, there is a clearing intended to be a horse trail head that allows overnight parking. Very peaceful, had no issues. Would not recommend for larger RV's due to narrowness of path.1507Private landCampsite on working hobby farm.
You must contact us for availability. (you must call or email ahead)
foreveryoungrv@gmail.com or 724.445.2244
This site is available for you to use for free if you use a self-contained RV.
Overnight stays are limited to two nights.442Brian Head UtahI'm the independent owner of the lot between the Kristi Condominiums and the cabin behind it, in Brian Head, UT. Enter from South Snowflake lane.
Feel free to camp as long as you leave it in the same condition you found it or better.3006Honeys Park private campgroundPrivate campground, absolutely free. Free dump station and water nearby. Electricity, wifi, firepit, friendly host with a beer fridge usually on site. Does not require or even like reservations, never closes but becomes sometimes impassable in January or February due to location above 5300ft in Idaho mountains. Sits just off the road leading to the local KOA campground down a dirt road next to an LDS church, which is in itself just 500 feet from a state highway that is low use but leads across the Idaho plains. Honeys Park - 2436 N 3000 W -
Arco, Idaho 83213 - (208) 309 16781622Montrose Lake Conservation AreaNo designated campsites, but camping up to 14 days is allowed. The coordinates are for the North Camping area, the south camping area is smaller, but has a boat ramp. South area is closed during duck hunting season to NON-licensed people.
There are several fire rings. The is some camping along the lake. Kayaking dream.
Well maintained by the county and is FREE and easy to access.
Nearest real town is Clinton, stock up before arriving. No power or water, no dump station. Pack in, pack out!
Sites are located just of local highway.
Exit I-49 at Adrian, MO, follow 18 east, turn right on RA
Follow 18 west from Clinton, MO, turn left at RA234Walmart parking lotAs with any Walmart, check in with the manager before utilizing their lot as policies do change over time.910Lethbridge Casino parking lotAsk at desk and get a card. Great breakfast there.916Ruby Beach Free CampTwo pullouts on a forest service road legal between signs for state forest and private land. Small SUV minimum. Small motor home max. Road is bumpy. Enjoy the beautiful ruby beach.62Jerome Park reservoirThis is non residential street parking without any houses around. I see the same RVs parked there for months and big rigs park there too without trouble. This is a very clean area (for NYC) with a small park and outdoor gym. Access to 1 and B train to Manhattan. This is perfect for stopping for the night (don’t come too late or it might be full) and exploring NYC. Pay attention to street sweeping signs and please don’t abuse! Welcome to the neighborhood!40Great Walmart locationRight next to Vermont. Can stay several weeks with no problems. No sales tax on goods.
ed note: As always with Walmarts, get explicit permission from the manager to verify you can park there.107Castle CragPrivate, off the road area, down the road from castle Crag State Park, on national forest land as it borders the state park.740BLM Camping SpotsSeveral spots located along rough gravel access road directly opposite Means Road turnoff. Recommended by park rangers at Guadalupe for overflow camping. A number of small spots along the roadside are accessible by 2WD, but the road gets very rough as it climbs and becomes only accessible for high clearance vehicles before reaching the better spots, which are located further off the road. Camped at one of the higher spots for several days and saw minimal traffic during the day and completely quiet each night. No trees or other shelter from the sun or wind, which can be strong at times. Spots should be identifiable on the satellite view.1065Madesi ParkLegal camp for a few nights. On land near a dam by pacific gas and electric. Flat and accessible by road. No cell service. Only a few miles north to path to kosk creek hot springs. Outhouse available.628On the street outside of WalmartThere are lots of RVs parked here. No water or dump here. You must follow city bylaws but over night should be no problem.
Editor's note: as with any Walmart, best to check with the store manager.31Dove SpringsBLM administered OHV area. 14 day camping. No Fee. Large area with many suitable sites for large rigs. Access via dirt road. near Red Rock Canyon State Park and Cantil, CA.1008Cooks Case PulloutGreat view to the ocean. Parking is just after tunnel but outside park
Oregon has a liberal boondocking policy – you can stay for 12 hours at any spot not otherwise posted, as long as it's outside a state park.
The viewpoint is located on U.S. Hwy. 101 at the northend of the new Cook’s Chasm Bridge (2003). The original bridge was built in 1932. There are four information signs at the viewpoint: Bridging the Gaps (history), This Place is for the Birds! (biology), Showtime at the Spouting Horn (geology), and a plaque from original Cook’s Chasm Bridge. There is a second viewing platform at the south end of the bridge. The two viewing platforms provide view of the bridge, Cook’s Chasm, and the Spouting Horn. There is also a trail which leads to a lower viewpoint for a closer view of the Spouting Horn. U.S. Hwy. 101, near Yachats, Oregon
20 parking spots, year around access.
July 2022: This parking area is a scenic overlook maintained by both Oregon Dept of Transportation (ODOT) and the US Forest Service. It’s technically part of the state highway (US route 101), but is within the Siuslaw National Forest. Surprisingly, neither ODOT or the USFS have yet posted any specific parking restrictions (as of 07/2022), but it could happen any time. This site is SO USED AND ABUSED by overnight parking people who urinate, defecate and leave trash in and around the parking area, it’s amazing it hasn’t yet been posted, like so many other spots along the Oregon coast that have already been trashed by rude, thoughtless overnighters. Please don’t abuse this site and spoil it for all of us!45Magnolia BeachWell known boondocking on the beach. There’s usually several other RVs here but you can almost always find a spot. There are bathrooms and showers here as well. Very clean. There’s very little tide here. The road is sand and crushed shells so it’s very hard. I see some class A and larger 5th wheels here too. Near Port Lavaca TX.
August 2021: Great spot to fish, swim or just relax.
Word of caution: there are alligators close by. Last night we watched one rather close to shore. Was at least 8 feet long. I chose to no longer go swimming. Most people never even know there are any around.
It’s hot so RV generators run constantly. My RV is old so didn’t use the on board one much and had a couple of rough nights trying to sleep. Beautiful sunsets and sunrises.
Nov 2022: We stayed one night as our trip was cut short. The beach was very clean. It was cool so we slept with just windows open. Other than an occasional car driving by was very quiet and peaceful. As we were in our Rv we did not use the restroom or showers. We will be returning for a longer stay. The fishing was best at the small jetty
4/9/23 I’m here at this gracious spot. No toilets. But lots of local Spanish music to fill the night. Great spot to stay for the night!! Free and the sounds of the water and birds give a good nights sleep.4Valero Truck StopLarge gently sloped parking lot. Stayed here for a few days, nice and peaceful occasional road noise, and sheep for neighbors. If you ask nicely, the store manager will let you fill your water tank from a faucet at the rear corner of the building. Open 24 hours with decent restrooms. Overall a good place to spend a few nights when passing through. We parked behind the VFD building in the SW corner of the lot. Free.
Editor's note: always check with the manager to verify.391Siskiyou National ForestThere are several pull off spots all along national NF-25 road about 20 minutes south of Grants pass off of US-199 (Redwood Hwy). The road is well maintained gravel and my non-4x4 van had no trouble at all, but the further you go there are a lot of side roads you’ll want to avoid without 4x4. We stayed 11/28/17 and it was clear but I’d probably call the rangers office if snow is forecasted to see about road conditions. We seen a few cars pass by but otherwise very quiet and felt safe, seen one ranger pass by but did not stop. Dispersed camping, small trailers and RVs are allowed for 14 consecutive days before moving at least 25 miles. This is a good alternative to the no overnights at the Walmart in Grants pass if you need a place to park.
If your interested in more information contact the Illinois Valley rangers office located in Cave Junction at (541)-592-4000.567Gillespie WashCoronado National Forest, 2 week limit, Good quail and dove hunting.1322Walmart Glenmont Parking lotEditor's note: as with any Walmart, always check with the manager before settling in!55Flat Rock near Burdekin RiverBig open area next to the river225Valley of the GodsRV possible. Better with 4x4. Free beautiful sites.1355Lake MeredithFree camp area provided by Crowley County on the north shore of a large reservoir. The only FAA designated seaplane area in Colorado as of June 2017. No services except for one pit toilet. No potable water. No dump station. Ground is fairly level. No specific camp sites. Periodically patrolled by local Sheriff. Very popular in the summer, but plenty of room for any size RV. Gravel boat ramp.
Easy access. Go east on CO State 96 from Ordway, approximately 3.5 miles. Small sign, turn right onto good gravel road. About a mile to the lake.
CAUTION: road is slippery when wet. Sheriff Deputy advised that it can get impassable after several days of hard rain.1300NW Of Apple SpringOn NF Land - At intersection of hwy 357 and ft road 527 west (or east) to throw down camping on NF. This is REMOTE camping with associated pro and con. Pine forest with clear under story.113High Island BeachThis is old hwy 87. The hwy runs for miles just feet from Gulf. Beach is narrow but firm with pebbles. There are some turn outs.4Christmas Valley DunesDispersed free camping, great base camp for dune riding. No facilities at all, pack it in and pack it out. May not be suitable for a large Class A as it can be soft sand, but trailers and 5th wheels pulled by 4WD ok.1308Box Canyon AreaCoordinates are approximate. Follow directions. Box Canyon Area - This is a wide open area for off roading while camping completely free. NOTE from the website: "All OHVs made by the manufacturer primarily for use over unimproved terrain and that weigh 1,800 pounds or less are required by law to display a valid Arizona OHV Decal."
Take US 60 E towards Globe. Take the Florence exit Rte 79. Go south approx 6 miles. On the left, visible above the trees is a flag pole. On the right side of the road there is a small sign for E Cottonwood Canyon Rd. Turn left an you will immediately see a staging area on your right. If you hit Florence you've gone too far!
The road is frequently traveled and well maintained. We have 4 WD but I see plenty cars on that road. Take that road and keep your eyes out for any spot on the left or right to camp.
To find off road trails galore, with your 4x4, dirt bike or quads, just stay on that road and you can't miss them!542Cabela's OutfittersOvernight parking for RV’s is permitted. Have kennels near RV parking. Have a dump facility also. Close to restaurants, Walmart and other stores.
NOTE: This location may not be available any longer.148Canyonville Rest StopWonderful rest stop. Lots of grass around the area. Enclosed pet area. Lots of space no hassle from anyone. Bathrooms. Picnic tables. Nice view of the mountains. Not quite walking distance to the casino.226Walmart - Overnight parkingPark in back.
Ed note: As always with retail establishments, please verify with Walmart manager as policies can and do change.28WalmartExtremely boondock friendly. Many people have used this place with all manor and sizes of vehicles.
Ed note: As always with retail establishments, please verify with the store manager as policies can and do change.318St. Cloud WalmartThis Walmart has been extremely welcoming of boondockers. Several people have used this long term. Be respectful. It’s in a busier part of town but never heard of 'dockers having any issues.
1/23: Not a good location to stay for a while. Lots of cameras and blue flashing lights. They don't care much for overnighters.
Ed note: As always with retail establishments, please verify with the store manager as policies can and do change.325Colorado River RoadGravel pull off that my wife and I stayed at in our Yukon in January 2018. Woke up to a great view, and grilled breakfast without being bothered by authorities. In fact most of the few people that passed us waved. Tight fit for an RV, but accessible to any other vehicle.1912Mono Lake ViewThe best place I've ever boondocked. Large gravel pull off lot that overlooks Mono Lake, and the Yosemite mountains. My family set up a tent, grilled dinner and breakfast without being bothered until the morning when two women pulled up, walked right through our makeshift campsite to take pictures, told us we had "lovely accommodations" then left.
January 19, 2021: Hard to miss it’s a tiny gravel spot next to the road. Enough space for one RV. Nice view. Right on 120
July 2023: Great view over the lake. Good for a small RV. Close to the road, but not much traffic.
It’s 11/3/2023 and the weather is beautiful , site is as described by original lister . It’s about 5pm and should be dark soon . Hopefully we are not going to have to move , it’s a great location and the view can’t be beat .
Ed note: quick search says campfire permits are required.2067Buffalo Creek Area In Pine National ForestPublic - Forest Service (USDA) (Unofficial) The road in is Dirt and 1 miles from a paved road. You may stay 14 Days at Buffalo Creek Area in Pike National Forest
3.5 miles south of the small town of Buffalo Creek on County Road 126 (also known as Deckers Rd.)is a turn off west on Forest Road 550 into Pike National Forest. For about 5 miles on Forest Road 550, there are various dispersed free camping sites along both sides of the road until you reach the official National Forest Campground called Buffalo.
This area is great for hiking and mountain biking. The Colorado Trail cuts through this area, and nearby Buffalo Creek Mountain Bike Area has 40 miles of biking trails. The best campsites are near rock outcroppings on right side of road. Sunsets from these locations are ridiculous.
Continue roughly 11 miles down this road and follow signs for Wellington lake. This lake is a pay day use/camping area, but a short drive from the free camping and hosts amazing views and fun lake activities.2391Rock Creek Hills RoadForest Road 39, Pike NF, Jefferson, Colorado, Elevation: 9426'
Public - Forest Service (USDA) (Official) The road in is Dirt and 2 miles from a paved road. Rock Creek Hills Road, Pike NF is open All. There are 30 or more campsites at this location and the maximum RV length is 40.
Beautiful, vast boondocking area East of the town of Jefferson, CO, on the way to Tarryall Reservoir. The road is just fine for larger RVs and you can go pretty far back in the forest safely.
Take Hwy 287 to Jefferson (toward Fairplay). Head East on County Road 77, travel about 8 miles past ranches and rocks, then at the top of the crest turn left onto CR 39, which turns into FR 39. National forest begins about 2 miles off CR 77.2873Alta Lakes, Uncompahgre National ForestPublic - Forest Service (USDA) (Official)
Free camping in Colorado's San Juan Mountains of the Uncompahgre National Forest.
Alta Lakes is a popular dispersed camping area that offers fishing and camping in a spectacular alpine setting. There are approximately 16 primitive camping spots that are completely undeveloped. The only developed facility in the area is one older vault restroom. The access road to the area is one lane, not well maintained and requires a high clearance vehicle.
Fees: No Fee,
Open Season: Spring - Fall,
Usage: Light,
Closest Towns: Telluride, CO,
Water: No,
Restroom: Vault Toilet (1),
Operated By: Forest Service,
Elevation: 11,060'
Directions: Travel approximately 5 miles south of Telluride, CO on State Highway 145. Turn east on Forest Road #623 (Alta Lakes Road) and climb about 3 miles, pass the town of Alta to the lake. Camping is allowed around the lake.3428Exit 219 at Zzyzx RDThis is a camp site off I-15 at exit 219 at Zzyzx RD. It is on the edge of the Mojave National Preserve. I believe it is just outside of the preserve. Sign indicates no camping in the preserve. I-15 is near so some traffic noise, this is more than compensated by the view east over the alkali flat and the mountains 100 miles away. Great place for Friday night popcorn and beer. The site is not secluded.352On NF1034 in the Siuslaw NFThis camp site is on NF1034 in the Siuslaw NF at 814' msl. It is turn out on the very good gravel road. It relative flat but has a surface of crusher run rock so a good sleeping pad will be best. there MAY be logging in the area. Small RV friendly. Should be private, esp at night. Apr 22,2018295Off NF1034 in the Siuslaw NFThis camp site is 100 feet off NF1034 in the Siuslaw NF at 354' msl. It is between two bridges beside of the road, flat with a grass surface. Small RV friendly. There may be a FEW vehicles by maybe 10 a day Apr 22,2018
Mike102One of many dispersed campingThis is one of many dispersed camping off 2 Milpitas road in a very widely spaced Oak parkland like area. there are cattle in the area. Several low water crossings and live water in the area. Seems like good hiking. Small RV friendly. One must pass through Ft Hunter Liggett to get to the public land near Big Sur state Park. Although on the post, one does not have to go through guarded gates. One may exit via Naciemento Ferguson RD through Big Sur State Park. April 19, 2018
Mike696Blue Heron cheese store parking lotThis location is part of Harvest Host. You must check in with the friendly staff inside before 6 PM when they close. Even though it's a part of Harvest Host they will allow you to stay 1 night if not part of Harvest Host.
Over night vehicle camping is allowed. 2199 Blue Heron RD. Has charging stations for electric vehicles. Interesting exhibits with petting zoo. One may buy canned craft beer and consume on site for $1.95 a can with chilled glasses.2Flat but not level camp siteThis flat but not level camp site on either Olympia Park or Forest Service land is off highway 101 in an expanded pull out on the very edge of the beach 46 feet below. There is a single 25’X15’ level tent site on the very edge of the cliff with an impromptu fire ring. This beach front site is the premium site. This is best for vehicle camping. The area is surrounded with either black or rasp berries. I do not know how much traffic noise would come from the highway that is not drown (pun) out by the crashing surf. The area has a single picnic table and limited shade around the edge. - Mike15On Olympia NF 2257 200This campsite is on Olympia NF 2257 200 feet off hwy 101 at 339' elevations. It is a wide spot in the road. I suggest one drive about .3 mile deeper in the woods to a "T". The forest is deep and full of birds, frogs and other furry woodland creatures. I suggest one take precautions for encounters with Big Foot. There are grassy spots for a tent.
July 2021: Came here based on a prior boondoggle post. It’s a dirt road with a pullout so people could drive by. Quiet and in the woods though there is quite a bit of trash.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)116Camp site Mo RiverNear 6300 York Rd Helna,.MT
This is a car camping site near a bridge across the Missouri /River. The road ends about 300 feet from exit on the east end of the bridge. The surface is gravel and above the Missouri river about 20 feet average 40 feet wide. It is medium private. Large enough for a camper and suitable for tent camping. There are no improvements. On east for about two mile there are several places to car camp or tent camp as the road heads east. The view is great in a river bend.
Mike1110Britannia BeachJust before Britannia Mine Museum, Big highway pullout on hwy 99. View of Moutains and ocean. Have to cross hwy and railroad tracks to walk on a beach with drift wood. Traffic noise early in the morning but relatively quiet during the night. Public road, no signs indicating no camping. Easy access when heading North. No privacy. Best suited for RV. Not suited for tenting.63BLM RD 6037The entrance to this BLM land site is off Colorado highway 69 north of Texas creek near 38.37148 -105.5684.
There are two sites about 100 yards apart on the edge of a creek with informal fire rings in pinion scrub. The location is not level but mostly flat with 2-5 degree slope.
Site is known to others but difficult to find.2023On BLM land north of Texas CreekThis is site on BLM land north of Texas Creek Colorado on Highway 69. It consists of 3 group camp sites near a creek in pinion scrub with informal fire rings. Each site is 100X100 or greater. Sites are .5 miles from highway.
Exit off Hwy 69 is at 38.3806 -105.58234. Road is steep but I was able to get back up the road in an 2 wheel drive Explorer with about 60% effort.
Because of roughness of entrance road, there should be good privacy.2003BLM landThe exit from Colorado Highway 69 north of Texas Creek is BLM road 6038 at 38.38231 -105.58132 on west side of road. It is a road to a abandon mine. It is accessible by 2 wheel drive high clearance vehicle. I would not recommend a trailer. The road is about a 50% effort for a 2 wheel drive high clearance vehicle.
There are alternate campsites toward this site. Bear left ascending and left turn at the rusted out bus body.
The camp site is a treeless abandon machinery site on a shelf with a old rickety safety rail. The view is worth the effort, overlooking the creek 500 feet below the Sangre De Cristo mountain in the Wet Mountain valley. I think a sunrise would be worth the trip.
This location is private and there should be several minutes warning of a vehicle approaching.2062BLM land north of Texas CreekOn Hwy 69 east side of road.
One must open gate (be sure to close it) and drive up hill parallel to the highway. It is near the highway, but there is little traffic on road. Privacy is limited. Informal fire ring.
Mike2045Blue Cypress LakeThis is a county park with no fees. Great for Boondocking here. Rest rooms available.10South Ridge TrailheadSan Bernardino National Forest near Pine Cove, CA- 4WD access recommended but we made it up in a Promaster and a sedan. There are several pull off sites and an area with a picnic table. Hiking trail up top requires wilderness permit. Excellent bouldering and views. Free!1799Whiskey Pete's CasinoThere is a parking lot with many trucks, campers & RVs spending the night. Not particularly quiet or private with generators running and trucks coming and going. It will work in a pinch if you want a place to sleep one night. There are a number of restaurants and fast food, gas station, etc. We spent the night 4/17/18 with no troubles.
Editor's note: as with any retail establishment, check with the management before setting up!800Cenex Zip TripDump station, water, large parking area behind the station. Right next to McDonalds. Take exit 58 off I90, west into Buffalo on US 16, located on North side of the road.
Editor's note: as with any retail establishment, check with the management before setting up!
June 2021: Slept great besides the cold. Great location. Trucks weren’t very noisy until the morning.
Mc Donalds wifi available.1402St Albans Roadside ParkCity park along river with 3 free RV spaces. Includes free power and water/dump station available. A little noisy from street traffic but right on Kanawha River.182Crabtree falls 4x4 Jeep TrailSite is located in Tyro, VA in USFS land. Follow Meadows lane off of Crabtree Falls Hwy 56. 4 wheel drive recommended although if your careful you can do it without. It’s a steep narrow dirt road winding up the side of a mountain. About a mile up you'll start seeing multiple campsites located mainly off the left hand side of the road. They are marked with National Forest markers and allow camping up to 14 days. It’s first come first serve. Very secluded and perfectly legal to set up camp.883Xpress Fuel & Flying J Truck StopsXpress Fuel has a big lot with overnight parking if you buy fuel there. Not crowded at all. The Flying J across the street has a similar set up but more crowded with trucks at night.
Editor's note: as always, check with management before setting up.1622Wagon WheelLots of motorcycle riding in the area, and rocks to climb on. Some outhouse bathrooms as well. A lot of old motorcyclists know the area as "Charlie's Place" because of a building that was there. Neat sunrise and sunsets, and Ridgecrest is nearby for supplies.990Cabela'sOvernight parking plus a dump station.
July 2021: They removed the dump station.
NOTE: This location may not be available any longer.281Deschutes National ForestLarge Turnaround Space With Fire pit - Great spot to set up camp! Fire pit, lots of options and wilderness, close to the road.1228Firecreek Crossing MallNear Reno NV - Walmart - If your traveling through Reno u can stay here. It's my fourth night and no one has said anything!!
Editor's note: as with any retail establishment, check with management before setting up!1375Volcanic Tables BLMThere's a few sites that can accommodate a small RV, there's one site that can fit a large RV and there's plenty of sites for Vans or tents. I would say 10 places total. Very convenient to Bishop Ca. For all your supplies and laundry showers and Groceries. Not much shade here but it’s clean and peaceful. Dry camping only... We stayed here 14 Days in May of 2018.1354North Causeway Boat RampIt offers overnight parking adjacent to the Intracoastal Waterway. It is mostly a spot for boaters and their trailers. In total the parking area is approximately 5 acres. 1. 5 acres are paved, and the remainder is grass. Palm trees mostly, so not much shade. We were in our Class C Motorhome, and since boat parking is $10 for 24 hours, we bellied-up and paid the $10. There is an acre that appears to be free parking for cars and vans, maybe travel trailer and motorhomes. Boat ramp restroom facilities are open 24/7.
We stayed here on 6-9-2018 for one-night parking in the grass area close to the blacktopped parking lot and restrooms. Yes, this is a free area. Since we had our kayaks, we elected to pay the boat parking fee of $10. This location is approximately 1.5 miles from the beach. Plenty of eateries of all stripes are near. I-95 is about 5 to 6 miles to the west. Easy on and off blacktop highway. The blacktopped parking lot has light fixtures.
My iPhone coordinates read 29.153 N and -80.556 W. I had to adjust the coordinates associated with this database because it had the red marker 15 miles out in the ocean.
Jan 2024: We parked overnight here on 1/27/2024. Two city workers were there servicing the kiosk which wasn’t working. They told us overnight camping is prohibited by the city for any paid parking lots within Smyrna Beach. There are NO signs posted to let anyone know this. We mentioned this to them and he was a little rude when he said they “refrain from sign pollution”. It’s a busy place until around 10:30 PM on weekends from what we saw.2Eastern Shore Welcome CenterYou can stay here for up to 48 hours. It’s clean, well lit, pet friendly area. This is right before the entrance to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge.
July 2021: This is a visitor center allowed to Boondocking up to three days. Dog walk area and walking paths. Nice safe area.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Flush
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Other public land6.04Grand Staircase - Escalante National MonumentOverlook - Easy access off of Hwy 12, on a sandy/dirt road which is compacted and accommodates 2wd rigs. The view to the West is worth the stop and the trail traffic was almost nil when I was here in late May.1923Grassy Lake RoadGrand Teton National Park Campground, Moose, Wyoming
Grand Teton National Park, take Grassy Lake Road west off 191/89/287 and then south. Watch for sites along the road as they are very spread out. Sites are marked.
Sites are free. Each pull-off usually has two sites and some okay for small RVs. Tents and RV’s 20ft max recommended. 20 designated sites available on a first come basis May-Sept. Vault toilets and tables. Good maintained gravel forestry road.
We did see a large bus drive past our site and then return the next morning. Apparently they found somewhere to stay further down. There are some places where the vegetation encroaches on the road though. I am not sure if they had an issue with limbs scratching their larger vehicle or not.
For water, food, possible dump stations - Flagg Ranch Campground and Headwaters Lodge is right off the highway on the same road.2073Silver City RoadNumerous camp spots on BLM land. Notice the standard BLM 14 day limit sign when turning onto the Silver City road from highway 78. Just look off the side of the road from numerous camp sites.1147Free Campsites Down Rugged Dirt/rock RoadOff road to the right. Roughly 6-7 designated campsites with fire rings. AWD/4x4 recommended.2984Lake MeredithOperated by Crowley County. 100% free. No designated spaces—campers park wherever there is space. Very busy some weekends. Boat ramp. No water, no dump.
End of march 23 we were only two, here for one night, super quiet , clean,,,, road to get here is a bit ruff but acceptable,,,, 14 days max every 28 days,,,,
submitter's note: I'm camped here right now, and it’s been a busy weekend—first weekend of June 2018.1303Rock Creek Hills RoadHuge meadow with amazing mountain views. Just off Hwy 285 outside of Jefferson. 5 miles to a fork. Right turn 1.5 miles to large meadow on a pass. In Pike National Forest USFS. 2wd no problem. 30’ travel trailer just fine. Verizon 4G LTE 4 bars. Dispersed camping. Free.3007USFS Road 376Great camping in San Isabel National Forest. Near Buena Vista and the Arkansas River. Tons of rock climbing, mountain biking, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, fishing, hiking, atvs, etc. great for big RVs. Roads can be a bit rough. Verizon 4G LTE 4 bars.2549Beartooth/Red Lodge AreaFlat cleared area near creek with mountain views on both sides. Just off Highway, over bridge and in open field. Not secluded, but private enough. Great spot!2053Weiser Old HighwayThe drive onto the end of this road will reward you with a quiet place to camp for the night. Natural water is available.806Crane Prairie Water FrontFree dispersed camping, large cleared out area to fit multiple campers or tents at each site, clean and water accessible.1372Two GunsI camped here June of 2018, I believe the area is abandoned and there were no signs saying I couldn't enter. Lots of stone structures along the canyon. I set up a tent inside a structure in the back. No graffiti or signs of destruction unlike many other spots around Route 66. I drove back to this spot in a Cadillac Fleetwood so just about anyone else should be able to reach it just follow the dirt road. Close to the highway and you can hear trucks at night, I built a fire but put it out because I was afraid it would draw to much attention. This is an awesome spot with great history. Please respect this site.
Oct 2023: Historic Ghost Town of Two Guns. Spots for staying and can handle big rigs. The history and remnants of a town from the mid 19th century.1647Van CreekTwo fairly large camp spots on USFS land, on the Wenatchee National Forest. On a creek with towering pines, but no potable water, or toilet facilities. Dispersed or primitive camping only. Easily accessible with non-4WD, but not Class A RVs.821Rest Stop / OvernightThis is a large dirt lot directly across from the lower level parking to cliff castle casino. The casino staff says it city land and it’s a known rest stop. Anyone can park and sleep in there vehicles.
Oct 2021: This site now has a sign that says semis only/no RV or car parking. Across the road is a parking lot below the casino that belongs to them. Overnight parking is allowed there. There were a couple of large rigs, car and our small rig last night with plenty of room left for others.
This is the large parking lot just below the Cliff Castle Casino. It is mostly level. We didn’t need to adjust but I saw a larger rig did use leveling blocks. It was quiet and felt safe. There is a gas station just across the road for restrooms or the casino up the hill.
Bonus, there is a fry bread stand on the corner across the street that had great frybread and a food stand in the parking lot where we ordered great breakfast burritos so large we had half leftover for lunch.
Phone: +1 (800) 381-75681019.18Dispersed Site In Hiawatha NFNice clearing down a bumpy dirt road with fire rings in place. No facilities. Totally free and legal as it is in the Hiawatha National Forest. Looks like the locals may use it but I was not bothered the two nights I stayed. Nothing but the sounds of the forest!287Fire Road100 yards up from Swanson meadows cg. Going east, it's on the left. 5-6 spots here. Lots of spots all along Dinkey Creek rd. Fire permit needed for any type of open flame. Large sites.1742Pilot Truck StopWonderful truck stop, in the morning they have great breakfast and during the day they have a lunch selection. They also have fee showers / laundry and WiFi.
Warning posted on 11/13/2019 - The busiest truck stop I have ever seen. No room for anything but semis Rest of lot posted 2 hour parking.357Milton ReservoirNice waterfront sites. Outhouse is available. Road in is rough but you do not need 4wd. Good fishing and nice site for kayaking and canoeing.
9/8/2020 update: Beautiful spot with multiple lakefront spots and one has a fire pit. Gas fires and grills are usually recommended though due to dry weather conditions. Road is still in decent shape. Gravel but doable without 4 wheel drive. Easy actually. Just go slow.1751Apple CanyonThis area has four yellow post dispersed free camping sites. This is a very quiet area off the beaten trail. Paved road to within 1/4 mile. 2 sites on both sides of pavement. Hurkey creak turn off. Dump station and water at Lake Hemet 2 miles away.1349Canal State Trail Parking LotI&M Canal State Trail Parking Lot - About 10 spaces in this lot. No "no camping" signs, and really out in the middle of nowhere. NO bathroom.155Ashley Lake South CampgroundFree camping. 5 or 6 available spots. Right on the lake. Very nice spot.1229Trillium Lake AirstripLong dirt road in between spaces to pull or back into. Also room for larger Class As. Trillium bike trail at one end that takes you to Trillium Lake. All total about 2.5 miles of easy hiking.1119Walmart LARAMIESafe and no problems parking here. Well lit. 24hour store. Editor's note: Always check with management before parking at a commercial establishment, as policies can and do change.2241Usal campgroundsUsal Rd, off Hwy 1 - 6 miles off hwy, Completely off grid. Lots of camp sites either on the coast or tucked behind the mtn in the trees. Great hiking trails and lots of wild life.26Skull HollowDry country, climbers stay here when climbing at smith rock. Camping is past Skull hollow campground on BLM land. GPS to campground and **proceed up dirt road**. I am told the road goes for miles with camp spots here and there.917Reva Gap CampgroundFree camping by a landmark called "The castles" a must see!996Red Lake TrailheadEnded up sleeping here a night, gorgeous scenery and wildlife out.1846Camping spot off of CR181 above SalidaWould recommend short vehicles only. You might be able to back a small trailer here too.2771Lower Kent Public Picnic AreaPublic road side park area. Two park tables, one covered. Cooking pit. No services. Room for a couple of RV’s plus a flat grassy area for a few tents. Two pit toilets. Stayed one night without a problem.
Stayed 28 September 2019 no problems. There was another motor home there when I arrived.22Montissippi County ParkCanoe or free camping. Has DNR sign stating camping is legal. It is right off the road to the boat landing.
Aug 2021: There's a sign up that says camping is only allowed if you have a permit. No rv parking that I can see.282River Side CampingLocation has lots of camping space even for an rv or truck and trailer. Half a dozen fire rings. Easy access up a dirt road. 2wd no problem. We camped early July mid week. Nobody here.734Rio Grande National ForestNear Antonito, FR 100 - Very remote, no facilities, no water, 45 minute rough gravel road- no 4x4 needed but would be rough on a sedan or mini-van, lots of hiking, very quiet, almost no wind, so many stars to see and the Milky Way is very easy to see because there is no light of any kind. RV would probably not be recommended due to soft soil not being driven on much but the roads are wide and hard, Conejos is in the area and a great hike accessible from FR 105, absolutely no cell service, town of Platoro is about an hours drive, awesome place to get away for sure.3261Boreggo Mesa CampgroundEstablished campground with vault toilet and trash, forest road is a little rough but take it easy. We took a 45 ft toyhauler up there. Lots of trails and roads.
4/25/2021: Web știe states: The Vaulted toilet is currently not in service.2681Walmart and TargetWalmart and Target allow overnight stays in their parking lot at this location. I have called and confirmed with the Walmart. We are heading there tonight. Lots of shopping and restaurants in the area.
Editor's note: ALWAYS check with store management before setting up at a commercial establishment.336Roosevelt ParkFree Camping up to 3 days. Barbecue pits, restrooms, gazebo and playground. View of river and a beach.
Dec 2021: USACE parks in the Columbia Gorge are seasonally closed for camping November 1 through March 31st80Boulder Hill RoadRockerville, South Dakota: There is a nice, easy hike to some scrambling rocks called Boulder Hill. Fire rings are available from the Black Hills National Forest office, when permitted. We chose propane.
Ranger drove by due to false alarm hiker injury, talked to us, while standing next to our tent and had no problem with us being there. Camping along this road is allowed, anywhere, up to 330 ft from center-line of the road and 1/2 mile from any house or established campground. We set our tent up in the flat area right off the road and had no issues. There are more flat areas further into the trees, off the road.
Given there's a trail across the road, it is well traveled. Most hikers were discrete, or would come back when we were not 'home.'
The road to get there is packed gravel/dirt. It was a bit bumpy, washed in some areas, but not too bad for my Mitsubishi Mirage. It had just poured torrential rain and was still passable on the main roadway.
We concur with the 2018 posting. We camped up here in our truck camper July 2022.1521Buff Pass in the Medicine Bow-Routte NFNice, large campsite located on Buff Pass in the Medicine Bow-Routte National Forrest. Road was quite rough in spots, 4x4 would be nice, but not required. Campsite is beautiful. Two, rock fire rings about 200 feet into the trees at this parking location. Top ring is surrounded by aspen trees, providing afternoon and evening shade. Lower ring opens up into the sunset view over north Steamboat Springs.2711Plymouth BeachGreat place to stop and make dinner and hang out to enjoy beach time. It's best to go after 6pm. There are no signs that say anything about overnight parking not being allowed I've stayed in my camper van on the beach overnight many times with no issues whatsoever. Police regularly on site patrolling the beach. No sticker required and you don't need to be a resident of Plymouth to use the area. It's a beautiful place to be at night. It can get noisy with cars going in and out from the back end of the beach. No dogs allowed on beach area. As far as we know, there are signs saying no pets but we have seen people walking them as have I. Just be nice and respectful and pick up any trash or mess from pets before taking off.
August 2021: Police closed the beach at 9:30 tonight so be aware this spot may not work for Boondocking.1Isolated WildernessThis site is only accessible with a high ground clearance vehicle. May be impassible after heavy rain. However, in July, we found green grass with abundant wild flowers, red raspberries, blueberries, and springs under pine trees. Stayed 3 nights and saw no one. Convenient to Custer and Jewel cave.1797Meadows + PinesThe area all along Forest Road 22 is big open grassy meadows bordered by pine stands. There are numerous free campsites where the meadows meet the pines. Can be reached by any car.2436Albertsons Parking lotCamped in this parking lot July 19, 2018. I checked with the service desk because there are signs posted prohibiting overnight parking. I was assured that we were welcome to stay. It was fairly noisy until about 10pm. Then very quiet. Beautiful mountain sunset and sunrise - the view was amazing! Plenty of restaurants and gas stations in the surrounding area to walk to. Employees were very friendly.
Editor's note: always check with management before camping at any commercial establishment.1382Elephant RockParking just off the road.
Editor's note: no signs that I can see, but this is not confirmed as a "legal" place to camp.
June 2021:
This pic is a view from the site. It is called Sculptured Rock Indian Site and there are literally no signs around stating it is private property, or that parking overnight is prohibited. There are 3 turnoffs from the Main Street, the largest of which has ample room for multiple vehicles to park. It’s a beautiful view of the ocean and Dillon Beach. We tried it out because of the 2018 post, and can confirm it’s still a great spot in 2021!
Level of confidence the site is free: Not sure - it worked for us though.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Unknown135Dispersed CampingEasily accessible great views close to Grand Junction lots of dispersed camping even on the bluff of the Colorado river. I drive a heavy arctic fox truck camper with a Toyota tundra and had no issues getting to all locations just drive slow.
Jan 18, 2021: from the website: in Rabbit Valley, located in the McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area, the primary activities are motorcycle and ATV riding, and camping, while there are also opportunities for mountain biking.Trails are marked with permitted activities. There are three campgrounds: Jouflas, Castle Rocks, and Knowles Overlook. Dispersed camping is allowed ONLY in designated sites, which are numbered and signed. A fire-pan and a portable toilet are required for dispersed camping.1423Gravel QuarryLightly used quarry. Top of a hill or on lower road. Several good spots, solid ground, gravel with really decent view from top of hill. 5(?) miles from Denali Park rd. State trooper drove through a couple of times and never stopped. Directly across from commercial RV Park. Stayed three nights and would definitely stay again.523.26Parc Du BelvédèreA beautiful place to spend the night. Park in front of the parking lot with children's activities. Near the lookout point of one of canada's largest open-pit mines. (french: Un très belle endroit pour passer la nuit parc en face du stationnement avec activités pour les enfants près du belvédère d’une des plus grosses mines à ciel ouvert du canada.)319Dyre Mine.Free camping vehicle/rv accessible.2653My farmCentral ny. 9024 Mill St, Stittville, NY 13469. I have a couple of mowed acres that you can dry camp during summer , fall months. public fishing stream. lots of deer, turkey, geese etc, BUT NO HUNTING. please text or call me if you are planning on stopping by for the night or two. no permission, no camping! thank you 315-796-0243 I can pull in and turn my 5th wheel toy hauler in there. 15 miles north of Utica, NY. 15 east of Rome, NY both exit off interstate 90. 365 east or 219 north. Casino, fort Stanwix, B52 bomber in Rome, Oriskany Battlefield, Utica Club Brewery, great area!162Cow LakeGreat spot to see the "channeled scablands" and do a little fishing. Easy access for RV's, but maybe not bigger rigs... quiet and secluded. Watch out for rattlesnakes during the hotter summer months especially along the shore. Note from user on March 26 2019: Road in very soft in spots. Single lane and not good for big rigs.532Lenox-Marcus Corps Of Engineers Recreation AreaBeautiful campground right on the water! Has vault toilets, potable water, a boat ramp, picnic tables and grills. 2 week limit. The ranger came by my site to get my name and register me.130Near Beauharnois QCHydro quebec Parking - locks parking area - With view of St-Lawrence river and airplanes. No signs prohibiting overnight parking.
Sep 2022: Open grassy area, some large trees for shade. Large carpark. Space for large RVs. Space for small tents beyond the barricades right on water front. Some evidence of fire rings and pits. Free.23Miscou Lighthouse Parking LotRoute 113, Shippagan NB E8T - Near ocean, beautiful sunsets2Quai A MousseRest area, one night stays welcome, no tents - near L'Isle-Verte QC.7La Cygne KS - 399th St - Right Off The RoadThere are two locations here. Just down the path from each other. Very close to the road so not much privacy as cars are driving by. The road is a dirt road but manageable in most vehicles. No hooks ups, no electricity, fire pit there and able to fish.
April 2022: Good location. Easy to find and park up in the dark while traveling. Awoke next to the river.260Walmart Neighborhood MarketStarkville MS - Walmart neighborhood market. Just outside of MSU.
Editor's note: with any commercial establishment, always check with management before setting up!100Starlight CasinoOverflow parking area. Furthest from the casino closer to the road.
Editor's note: with any commercial establishment, check with the management before setting up.1Three Rivers CasinoFree Boondocking in the far parking lot.
To enjoy this free Boondocking you are required to register your vehicle at the security station inside the casino. You are allowed to stay for 24 hours free.
If you sign up for free players club card, you can gamble with the card and that will allow you to stay longer. When you sign up for the players card, they load $10 credit on your card for free.
The lot is patrolled by security and as well used by RVs.12Siuslaw National Forest - Big CreekMany sites on big creek and ten mile creek roads. Some pull outs but mostly off the road sites. This is bear country so keep that in mind.99Siuslaw National Forest - Ten MileNice large site on mountain top. Off the road could accommodate 4 campers. Very open. No shade. This is bear country so be prepared.404Siuslaw National Forest - Creek SiteNice pull out site left side just before crossing bridge.159Kilchis Forest RoadNice spot across bridge on right. Not to level but workable. Many more places up the road.
Oct 24, 2020: Currently closed due to covid.
Sep 2022: This location does not allow overnight camping. “Camping prohibited” signs located up and down this dirt road. Many spots, but almost all have signs. Didn’t want to chance it on any of the spots with no sign.55Coos Bay WalmartNot super-scenic, but easy to get in and out - lots of other campers nearby, and looks like it’s A-OK with Walmart mgmt. Editor's note: When camping at a commercial establishment, always check with the management first.48Medicine Bow-Routt National ForestHappy Jack - Access via forest road 712A. Dirt road. Saw some large 5th wheels making it up here. Great view. Dispersed camping all over this area.2551Chuck Swan Wildlife Management Area CampgroundYear-round free primitive campground available for anyone to use. No marked sites. It is a mowed wooded field with a gravel road meandering through it. Well marked sign designating campground. Could hold maybe 10 rigs. I have only ever seen one or two campers during hunting season. I have confirmed this information with the Park superintendent as recently as this spring. (This was written 8/25/2018.)
Located just a half mile or so before the entrance to Chuck Swan on Sharps Chapel Road 10-12 miles off of Highway 33 in Union County TN.
Chuck Swan has miles and miles of ATV and horse trails on wooded gravel roads many going down to the shores of Norris Lake where you can Kayak or swim or mountain bike. Norris Lake is a beautiful clean lake with blue water.434Charles Town - 24 Hour WalmartThis one has little road noise late at night. Very little activity around and a poorly lit corner for if you don’t have blackout curtains like me yet. Pretty little small town Golden Horshoe Club is really a hidden gem only 20 minutes away. Editor's note: as with any commercial establishment, check with the management before setting up!139Forest Road OverlookNice pull off in group with few others. Secluded but easy to get too an close to GTNP. About 8 miles away. Stayed with 19ft TT and was cozy for 4 nights. Coordinates are to our exact site. Couple before. An at least one more down offshoot this one is on.2146Chapman Mills MarketplaceWalmart Strandherd Dr - Free, they ask us to park on the side of the street closest to the TD bank (far away from the door). Grocery, movie theatre, lcbo, restos all within the same parking lot. Editor's note: as with any commercial establishment, check with the management before setting up.95Yakima WA WalmartWas told we could stay for up to 3 days. Nice place. Editor's note: as with any commercial establishment, check with the management before setting up.352White River City ParkThe city park in White River has 6 spots to park RVs, and plenty of space for tents. There are trees for shade, and there are bushes that conceal tents from the street. Unclear if crime is a problem here, but everyone seems nice enough. A good stop for a night on a road trip.
If you came into town on 44 east, then keep going straight. There will be two baseball fields on the right, then the park will be after that.652Bobs Deli Valero Fuel StopAllows over night Boondocking has easy to get to gas diesel propane ice food etc. Boondocking friendly 1045 Davis rd west falls ny 14170. Please ask for where to park. Editor's note: and as with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up.299Sonora Pass AreLots of free camping on both sides of the pass, most are fairly flat and have creek access. There are places available even on busy weekends. No toilets, but on the top of the pass there are public toilets available.2337Sawtooth National ForestDispersed Free Camping - Great sites in serene valley within 15 min to downtown Ketchum. Follow Main st out of town north, turn right on lake creek dr and follow it through the swanky neighborhood, when it seems to end at the circle keep left an it’s a lovely quality forest service road. Sites begin after sign an are mostly marked with fire rings. No other amenities. Good cell coverage tho being close to town. Took our 19ft trailer down there an stayed for the max 3 nights quite nice.1930Fort Defiance State ParkFree to camp there. Can get there from Route 9. There are spigots and outhouse-type bathrooms. Pretty quiet there on a Monday night. There are a few campsites there. I pitched my tent on a grassy area, and nobody bothered me, although a few people drove by.
It's 20 miles or so east of lakes in Iowa that supposedly have fairly good fishing. It's a little further west and a bit north to Sioux Falls.443Jordan Creek Rest AreaI-5 rest area at Canyonville. Nice restrooms, pull through RV lanes that aren't filled with big rigs as there is a truck stop near by. Can even get the shuttle to the casino.
If you need diesel or gasoline from the truck stop be sure to use the RV lanes if you're pulling a trailer or in a motor home.
Have used this one several times with no issues.238Hillside ParkHilltop Parking lot. Hands Down A Hidden Gem For Anyone That Loves Being Outdoors - Up until 10pm you can park at the base next to tons of hiking. No issue with parking at the lower parking lot over night
July 2022: There is a sign indicating no parking 11-6. But many boondockers here.
Phone: +1 (907) 276-4118
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Other public land151.41Pine Sap CampUp in the Humbolt-Taiyobe national forest about and hour out of Las Vegas Nevada on the 95 n towards Tonapah. Take a left AFTER exit 99 on to Lee canyon road then a right on forest road 073 JUST AFTER. The Sawmill trailhead. There’s 4 miles of dispersed camping mostly on the right of the Forest Road. It's Rv friendly ish right at the front and the road can be rough but I got my Prius up pretty far. A few of the sites have established fire rings. I wouldn't build new ones but we didn’t get hassled for using one that had a ring already.
It's pretty secluded. I camped close to the gravel road and every now and then we had people drive by but the sites are pretty spaced out so my neighbors weren't bothered by us or vise versa.2357Huron-Manistee National ForestManistee River Trail Clearing - Great spot down accessible forest service road river sweeps around the clearing creating nice sandy shallow banks perfect for camping. high and dry lots of room.227Wallowa - Whitman National ForestEdge Of NF Free Spot - Just north of Sumpter literally at edge of national forest. At sign for national forest as heading north make right onto dirt road. Level spot for rv with fire ring (check local posting first) on left (headed out from town) and another site for tent only on right. Short stretch of road lets out both ends so easy to access for all. Was there with 19ft trailer. Sounds of stream outweighed being close to road and convenience was incredible.1388Karrer Park, NE7 free campsites (donation option available). Electric hookups, water on site, dump, restrooms and showers.762Apache-Sitgreaves National ForestsFR 171 Camp Area - Many camp spots along this road and on FS 181 road across globe-young highway nice places for tent or RV. Free and year round camping.2302KilchisLarge meadow on left side of road. About 9 1/2 miles in. Larger site 2 miles up farther.
Oct 25: Currently closed due to covid79Marshal LakCoconino National Forest, AZ - Marshal Lake - Disperse camping all around the lake. Stayed for 3 nights
2 FEB 2022: Pulled up to camp, road and gate closed to this coordinate spot. Might be a seasonal closure? Pretty spot. Moving on…2177Walmart Super StoreOK to overnight here, 3-4 rvs a night! Close to I-75 travels, many places to eat within walking distance! Editor's note - as with any commercial establishment, check with the management before setting up.273Sullivan CreekFour campsites alongside the Sullivan Creek below the now removed Mill pond. Popular site for gold panning. This is In the Colville National Forest. Limit of 14 days free camping. I last stayed at this site for 10 days September 2018.769Torrance County ParkFree dispersed camping. No toilets, no water, no electricity. Roads are a little rough, but manageable. We were in 32 foot 5th wheel. We saw an even bigger one come in. Numerous sites for tent and rv camping among the juniper trees. Slight hill incline coming into park, little bumpie, again manageable. Just in between Edgewood and Moriarty NM off I-40 (old Route 66).2037Furnace Town Parking LotThis parking lot is for the Furnace Town interpretive center. There are no signs of no overnight parking. Only ATV's are absolutely forbidden.
Easy access for RV's of all sizes. No amenities at all. Quiet and shady. Sandy grass, mostly level. Excellent experience. Free parking. 3816 Old Furnace Rd. Snow Hill, MD 21863 Furnace Town heritage center.
Sept 2021: Overnighted here on the way back from Chincoteague Island Virginia to Pennsylvania. It’s a large sandy lot that can accommodate any size rig, nice and quiet and had no problems overnight. When we first pulled in there was lots of cars and people, even a loud ruckus wedding going on nearby but as I got closer to 11 PM things quiet down at the parking lot emptied. Good Boondocking spot16Ridgecrest CA WalmartCalled ahead and confirmed that trailers & rvs can camp for free for a 24 hour period. We stayed overnight with no problems. Store Manager asked that we parked as far from the store as possible. Editor's note: as with any commercial establishment, check with the management before setting up.701Division Creek Rest AreaSmall rest area with bathrooms and large parking spaces.1174House Rock Valley RoadKanab UT BLM - House Rock Valley Road - is a long dirt road that connects Rte 89 to the wave. I would not recommend unless okay driving on long dirt road that is not well maintained. Along the road we saw several boondocking sites - some with fire pits. Avoid if rain or bad weather! The road specifically states for fair weather use only. Enjoy!1592Center RoadDirt pullout. Ugly but no one will bother you.107Petromart Truck StopFree dump site and water on west side of lot. Large parking lot. Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, check with the management before setting up.306Needle Mountain Road Exit 2Take a right off Exit 2 and follow the dirt road and and there are several free BLM spots.237Road Pull Off On Evergreen RoadJust outside the park we took our 25 foot RV down an Asphalt road and parked on what looks like an old Forest service road. We parked there twice overnight to sleep without issue. Didn't roll out any chairs or a fire but works for parking and getting a night's sleep when you can't get a spot in the park.1384Culp Valley Anza BorregoFree campground in Anza Borrego State Park. Dispersed camping. Pit toilet. Slightly higher in elevation than most surrounding campgrounds so a bit cooler. 2WD accessible.1023Toiyabe National ForestLeavitt / Abandoned Camp Trailhead - Big pull off area with several fire pits below the trailhead parking. At trailhead is vault toilet and dumpster, plenty of room to park an RV. Next to a river and some cool long abandoned small living quarters. We parked by the river for over a week in early November. Moderate hike to beautiful hidden lakes. No signs indicating anything at all... very chill and private area by the river accessible by our vans but probably not rvs.2179Jackrabbits LegFree dry camp in Mojave National Preserve, CA easily accessed off I-15. Flat and level, only a few hundred feet off paved Kelbaker Road but far enough to be quiet especially at night. Great stargazing even though the lights of Baker are visible on horizon in distance. One fire ring. Sort of on a little rise with views out over the desert. Not amazing but good for a night. Best for small RVs, vans, and cars. The dirt access road to get to the site heads north off the sharp bend in Kelbaker.608Grand Staircase - Escalante National MonumentRock Springs Bench Road - BLM road #410 approx. 2 miles past entrance to Khodachrome State Park off Cottonwood Rd. Easy access in 2 WD pickup with slide in camper. Stayed one night early October 2018. We were the only ones there.1749Old Hwy 89BLM just off 89 south of Mt Carmel. Easy access with 2WD hauling slide-in truck camper. You can hear traffic from Hwy but out of eye shot. This seems to be a working gravel pit.1678Gifford Pinchot National ForestNF-83 Dispersed Camping - Gorgeous sight with about 1-5 camping spots. This is off the paved road so you may need a 4x4 vehicle. It’s remote so not very many people have visited, I’ve never seen anyone else when I have camped. It’s 100% free.693Overnight parkingCalled and parked twice in October and November 2018. Overnight parking is allowed. Saw campers and trucks on lot. Close to fast food and other stores. One of my favorite spot when we go biking or hiking in that area(Jim Thorpe in 15 mins away). Editor's note: as with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up.210Road 34 near MancosThere are at least 6 sites (probably more, we didn’t continue down the FS road) all placarded and with rock fire pits. Camping is allowed by FS signs for up to 14 days and free. Sites were generally accessible by most standard clearance vehicles. The road is dirt and could be muddy during wet periods. We had a 20 foot travel trailer and made it down to the sites fine. These sites are ~1 mile from the Mesa Verde National Park entrance. We had 2/3 bars of LTE on AT&T.2042Rufus / Rockbeach SandbarFree Parking With Restrooms - Free boondocking on the sandbar with restrooms right off Hwy20/Hwy 84 outside Rufus, OR
Aug 2021: Just across the river (North) from this is an area called The Wall. Many dispersed boondock campspots….We have camped there many times. Primitive with no services….
Dec 2021: USACE parks in the Columbia Gorge are seasonally closed for camping November 1 through March 31st56Rufus Paved Free BoondockingFree overnight boondocking on paved area off Hwy20/Hwy 84 outside Rufus, OR
Dec 2021: USACE parks in the Columbia Gorge are seasonally closed for camping November 1 through March 31st56Hidden Hood GemThis a parking lot not owned by the hospital and used by employees of the surrounding medical offices. I worked a medical contract there and was told to dock there as it wasn't Hospital property. It's a rough area, but didn't have any trouble. There is a street light at the corner of the lot I was under. No amenities, but there isn't much else free in the area. Lock up and keep your stuff out of sight and you'll be fine.284Steak HouseLarge open parking area between Steak House and Chevron - appears to be heavily used by trucks.130Elkhorn LakeFlat area for trailer. Up to 30ft. Near NFS pit toilets, fishing and hunting. Bunch of other sites along this road.638Saddle over looking the US/Mex borderOn BLM land. It has a great view of San Diego 3300 feet below. The east entrance is almost always open, the West entrance MAY be locked but if one waits at gate someone opens it. If no one opens gate, one must back track about 1/2 mile to the "rock pile", a gravel pile, and take a improved road north out of the blm land. If rock pile is not there, back track from gate and take the fist gray surfaced road to the right. Worst case one must back tracks to Otay lake road. Road is passible, but not for fain to heart, in rain it may be difficult. There are several places to camp before this place, such as an obvious place down hill from the BIG Tree that leans over the road before one gets to this place.1006On a Powerline roadThis camping location is on a Powerline road. Exit off NM 266. It is near another Boondocking location but more secluded. On the way to the location there are many opportunities to camp. DO NOT camp in a dry wash. Be sure to close any gates you may open. This is BLM land.1334Hi Jolly CampgroundsThis is a 14 day limit free camping area near Quartzsite.255Washita CasinoFuel station with huge parking lot. Well lit and cameras of course. There is also a truck parking lot directly across the road for semis. The sign says no trucks but that because they don't know what truckers have so that's why it's posted. The security guard gave us full permission to park anywhere along the fence of next to a light pole. Easy in and out with anything plus you can get fuel coffee or even buy things if you want. Editor's note: as with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!306BLM Free CampingAccessible by RV - Dry Camping allowed for 2 weeks per spot. Great desert vegetation, hiking and nice views of Ragged Top Mountain.641Charles Town CasinoWe spent one night here when heading south on a vacation. There was an event going on that weekend in the other lot. Was very busy in what the casino calls the South lot. We were able to fit in but was very noisy with trucks and party people. One week later on the return trip back north to home we spent one night and the lot was just about empty and very quiet. I had emailed the casino before we went there and they have no issues with overnight RV parking and you do not even have to register with them once you arrive. They even have a security car that makes rounds a couple times a night. Would recommend anyone to stay here with anything from a camper van to big class A towing a toad. There is plenty of room to turn around and park.160WalmartMultiple trucks parked in the lot. 12-28-18. There are no signs that say no overnight or truck parking. Editor's note: With any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!250Rough dirt roadFree; two week max stay; rough dirt road; seasonal June through September. Approximately 20 numbered sites with fire rings and a few with picnic tables. Camping is only allowed in numbered sites. The road is medium clearance and not appropriate for nearly all pull behind trailers unless they are also high clearance and short wheel based. The main road leads to a trail head to the reservoir which is privately owned by Denver Electric. You can use small water craft like canoes and paddle boards but there is a "No Bodily Contact" because it is a public water source. Be sure to obey fire restrictions, rangers frequent the area checking fires and issuing tickets if a ban is in effect. The location is very nice but the sites fill up on the weekends by midday Friday. Throughout the week typically isn’t a problem. LTE cell service is decent.2251Palo Verde ParkSmall area off the side of hwy 78 just before palo verde.. Stayed one night in a tent but there is approximately 8 to 10 spots.. There are remnants of old RV hooks ups but they are no longer in service. There is a public Restroom. Also great area for viewing wildlife. Plenty of room for RV or Tent campers.71Wiley Wells - open Desert CampingThis is BLM land and there are 2 long term BLM desert campgrounds out this road or you can pull off anyplace and setup if you choose.. This area is a rockhound's paradise with several geode beds you can access to dig. 4x4 recommended to get to the geode beds but not required we did it in an suv. The link will give you directions to access the hauser geode beds and many others in that area if you look around on the website. Water at the 2 mentioned campgrounds was not potable according to posted signs. First BLM campground is Called Wiley Wells and Further out the road is Coon Hollow both BLM.162Cutler Preserve TrailAfter a long day hike, we decided to stay for the night in my Subaru Outback. Although this is a public reserved land. I'm confident that you would have no problems staying the night. You are practically in the middle of nowhere. We parked in the back lot which is further from the road. Plus there's a composite toilet there which is a bonus. Beware of the killer mosquitoes. There's an insane amount of them here and any bug spray don't work.48Haeckel Rd BLMDesert site with beautiful views. Very quiet BLM site. Good cell service. A great find.940Bluffton Oyster factory ParkVery quiet and secluded parking lot. Used for boat parking. Sign says Cars left more than 24 hours may be towed. I’ve slept here twice in Dec 2018 and Jan 2019 and had no issues. Not very bright and very quiet.
Dec 26, 2020: Stayed here on 26 December to do the AVA walk here, absolutely no issues. Signs say you can park for 24 hours. Would not run a generator though because of homes on the other side of the hedge near the back side of the parking lot.
Mar 20, 2021: Tried to stay on 3/17/21 but we were told we couldn’t spend the night. Lots of police monitoring the parking lot now due to vandalism and break ins in the area. They were very kind and suggested a near by Walmart. It’s a beautiful park and honestly a wonderful stop even if not to spend the night.17Flying JIf you're looking for a place to stay free in the area that has electric, they have 4 electric receptacles at the bottom of the flying j sign. I pulled in with my truck camper plugged and stayed over night with no issues other than occasionally hearing road noise from interstate. It's not the quietest place but it is free. Editor's note: as with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up.291Fossil Falls Dry Lake BedGo North on US-395. Look for Fossil Falls exit. Turn right on Cinder Road. Proceed about 1 mile mile on Cinder Road. When you reach the right turn to Fossil Falls Campground, continue straight ahead about another mile. This is BLM land.1017Tarpon Springs Youth SoccerWe parked here for a couple nights in our van without any problems. There are no signs anywhere about overnight parking so we figured we would be ok. The 2nd night there were a few soccer games but they were over early and really no problem for us. The ground crew came in Monday morning about 7am so they made a little noise but again, no bother to us. The park is away from the busy streets and right next to a cemetery so it was very quiet. I don’t think bringing a big rv or camper would work, but definitely good for vans and such. Editor's note: might be best to contact the establishment to ensure camping is legal here.11Lake Panasoffkee Wildlife Management Area10+ campsites with fire rings and picnic tables. Nice open spaces, great hiking, easily accessible. Register online for free camping @ - Editor's note: This does appear to be free, but REQUIRES A RESERVATION.18WalmartA safe place to over night. Editor's note: as with any commercial establishment, check with the management before setting up!117Rutherford BeachNice boondocking site next to Gulf Coast. Free. Ok for 2x4, and big rig.
Nov 2022: Do not stay here. Will be called in by locals.4Woolum CampgroundPart of the Buffalo National River/NPS. Considered a backcountry site so there’s no fee. There’s a large grassy lot that can accommodate at least a dozen tents; if you’d like to you can drive further down the road and camp along the river bank. There are guidelines to follow for backcountry camping (eg. Leave no Trace policies and such), so be sure to read the webpage on backcountry camping on the NPS website for more information. One important thing to note, the road here no longer crosses the river; or can take a little while to drive to the more popular sections of the Buffalo River (45 minutes-1 hour). Still a cool place to camp!212Historic Route 66Great overnight stop. BLM 10 miles south of Oatman, AZ on east side of Route 66. Hike the wash and view the lights of distant towns of Mohave Valley and Mesquite Creek to the west at night. Reports of wild Burros roaming the area. No traffic and VERY quiet.389Walmart In New iberiaClassic Walmart parking for boondocking on the edge, safe and not too noisy. Editor's note: as with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!13Fritch FortressLake Meredith - One of the many areas at Lake Meredith to be able to camp for 100% free. Only a few minutes from a bait shop or the town of Fritch where there's gas, groceries and restaurants and other stores, or a few minutes more into Borger where there's a super Walmart open 24 hrs. This particular location has a free shower house, picnic tables with awnings and grills and newly installed rv hookups with electric and possibly water by now. Has beautiful views, cliffs and hiking, if in summer look out for rattlesnakes, copperheads and yellow belly moccasins, over the lake and not far from water for fishing, you will need a fishing license unless using cane pole with bobber.951Roosevelt’s HideoutWant to camp above deadwood with amazing views and trees? This is it. Little speck of NFS land offers 10 min access to Deadwood and is a very nice little campsite. I stayed there for 5 days in my truck camper. U will NOT get a travel trailer in. This site offered phenomenal tent camping and plenty of firewood. No water. Good privacy! Very quiet1675Tustumena LakeKenai Peninsula near Kasilof - Tustumena Lake has primitive campsites but there are some bathrooms in the area. No fire pits and no tables. The road is not always the best but should be accessible for most vehicles although I don’t recommend the camp spots for large RV’s. Expect Alaskan wildlife in abundance and hunters tend to use the area in the Fall. Located within Kenai National Wildlife Refuge. Tustumena Lake is the 8th largest lake in Alaska.36.25Plomosa RdAbout 5 miles north of Quartzsite on Plomosa RD there is dry camping on both sides of the road for a few miles.
Oct 2021: Be ready for the flies to literally drive you insane. I’ve been all over this world, on six of seven continents and without a shadow of a doubt the Sonoran Desert flies are the most aggressive species on this earth. They will not let up no matter what!! Invest in a bug zapper or be ready for the psych ward….272Near Indian Bread Rocks CampgroundLots of nice Boondocking places before and after Indian Bread Rocks campground. A few hikes from the campground also.1248Catfish LakeLevel dirt rd access. Great site at this location and others around this area. Enjoyed many seasons here for a couple days at a time with RV and tents.
Very rough washboard road to this site. Very large potholes.13Kearny Lake City CampgroundThis campground is now closed by the town (could be temporary). About 12 sites with flush toilets and fresh water. Free!563Mexican Hat RockTake the Mexican Hat Rock Road (gravel road) and veer left around the Mexican Hat Road. A car will make it but a truck or SUV would be better as there are some bumps and rocks that a car with a low clearance may have trouble with. The gravel road goes all the way to the river with several flat areas for camping. Some already have a fire pit. The ground is fairly flat and level but rocky so tent camping is possible but not recommended. long RV’s and trailers not recommended except as the road is narrow and I don’t think there are any turn arounds (a car could turn around in the flat areas where people camp). If you would like a fire, the shell station in town sells firewood (they are not 24 hours though).1315Piedra Hunter CampgroundFirst Fork Road - Take first fork road north about 10 miles until you reach a bridge over a creek crossing. The road is mostly gravel and rough but any car should make it. Last time I stayed here it was free to camp in the National Park. This grassy area right next to the bridge is nice, flat and has plenty of water and firewood. Plenty of room for a car, truck, SUV. I wouldn’t take anything larger than a van though cuz the bridge is kinda narrow (about 1 and 1/2 lanes wide) and there aren’t any good places for a large vehicle to turn around. No cellular service in this area and the nearest services are 10 miles away on the main road.2175Kaibab Lake BLMNo services available.. 14 stay limit..just north of the lake on highway AZ64 , cross a bridge to a unmarked dirt road on the right.. pine tree wooded area. Several spots to choose from..idea for smaller rvs and trailers.. would not recommend larger RVs or trailers, but probably is possible if your adventurous..watch for overhanging tree branches and mud pits from recent rains.2086Sedona Cottonwood BLMPopular area for campers and RVs. Mainly used for 4wd rec..14 day stay limit for free..no nearby services available..paved road turns to a very well maintained hard packed dirt road ... pulloff to the camp sites can be muddy during rain..but during dry weather yr ok. Lots of hiking and exploring in the Mountainous desert.. take forest service road 761b “loyd butte road” just a couple of miles.. and start looking for a spot..1202Cracker BarrelAt least 4-5 bus/RV parking spots. Editor's note: as with any commercial establishment, verify with management before setting up!8West River roadSeveral campsites available on the West River road leading up to the posted coordinates. Coordinates are for the suspension bridge over the river. Vans or tent camping. No room for RV's. State land in the Adirondack Park. At the end of the road, the Northville/Placid trail can be accessed. This area is often used in the summer by locals for swimming. Primitive camping only. Free, first come first serve.312Camping WorldLocated Right off interstate. A little noisy, completely FREE. Overnight only After store hours 5pm- 8am. Regular 120v outlets located at building. Bring your cords / adapters. No other services. Large RV, 5th wheel, TT accommodated. No tents. Editor's note: as with any commercial establishment, check with the management before setting up.74Whitlock PondRoom for one or two boondockers (small campers). No hookups or utilities. No access in early spring, late fall or winter as road isn’t maintained. Lots of mosquitoes. Boat ramp for shallow large pond. Walking trails around.17Antero ReservoirThis is a free campground. 35 sites are available with picnic tables and fire pits. Vault toilets on sight. Pets are allowed. Boat ramp close by. Fishing is very good here. Easy access from hwy 24.2731Flathead NF - Moccasin CreekIn trail head pull off, cul-de-sac beside train tracks, hidden, trail head parking, slept great.1026Lucky 7 CasinoHappy to have RV’s stay for free a large paved lot with plenty of room for big rigs. I went to information desk to check in and they were more than helpful with free wi fi too. Editor's note: as with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up.27Popo Agie ParkSouth end of Third Street, Lander WY 82520 - Lander City Park - Free tent camping on the grass at Lander city park. Shaded by mature cottonwoods, you can camp at the south end of the park and be out of the way of local users. Not private but quiet. Some RV parking across the street; no hookups. Safe; no one will disturb your tent while you are out biking or climbing. Easily accessed by car. Old Lander downtown is within walking distance, and nature walks along the river spread out from the park itself. There are flush toilets with sinks (no showers), and some picnic tables with grills. Also a great playground for the kids, a volleyball net and baseball diamond. Drive south on Third Street from Main Street and you will run right into it.1653Lake OkeechobeeBeautiful county property with large oak trees overlooking Lake Okeechobee. Turn left at boat ramp off 78 then go to the left. Old campground with no trespassing signs to the right and beautiful field good for Boondocking to the left. We stayed under a big oak tree for 2 days/nights without anyone bothering us. Game warden storage right next door and they never said a word to us. Nice open field to let kids and dog roam free. Paved path along lake within walking distance. Hidden Boat ramp and airboat paths close by. Beware of huge alligators! We will def be back when down that way!! Best nights sleep I’ve gotten in a while. 😊12Amongst an abandon CityThis is a single campsite amongst an abandon City, located on top of a hill. I suspect the hill is where the water tank was located. The area is accessible by paved roads and there are large areas of paved surfaces on which to camp. Additionally there are more secluded sites for other camping.
The vista is GREAT.
I believe this is Cibio NF land. South of I-40 about 4 miles.
Mike2360Lone PineThis area is near Lone Pine, Ca in the Alabama Hills. There are other Boondocking location near in a much more developed open setting. This site seclude or hidden site is on BLM land at the end of 300 yard two track suitable for tent, car or small RV camping in a small grove of trees. Should be cool and shady in summer. Elevation is 4718. See other listing in this area for more details.
Mike
April 20191435Dixie National ForestOHV trail site. There are several campgrounds with fire rings. Not RV friendly, but accessible by car. This is USFS land and free to camp on. Gently sloping, sandy soil and if you travel further in 4x4 or other off road vehicle recommended.2126Levee RoadThis site is on the Arizona side of the Colorado River. It is a neat little tributary of the Colorado River. Very calm water and perfect for paddling around on an SUP or fishing from a kayak or float tube or the shore.76Moody's LandingSmall 4 spot campsite right beside the river. It's also right on the right of the road. Very easy to spot. You can camp here for 14 consecutive days. first come first serve.51Range Creek Trail Head CampgroundPaved entry. Gravel camper and RV parking. Fire pit, picnic table and BBQ at every site. Vault toilet. Play ground. ATV, bicycle, walking/hiking trails. Historic buildings everywhere along trails.1890McDonalds - Big rig parking and trucks.24 hour restaurant. Editor's note: as with any commercial establishment, check with the management before setting up.302Forest Service RoadNice little pull out on a Forest Service Road. Don’t see a FSR number though. There is a road block (April ‘19) down the dirt road just a bit, but just before that, there is a graded dirt lot big enough for a Class A, If you did a three point turn to get out. We had a Class C and it was a comfortable level spot for the night. It’s one large parking area. Not individual spaces.
Close to the road. Pine trees. Decent spot. Saw some locals park here to hike and run their dogs.
We found many of the area Boondocking spots had a road block currently preventing us from using them. On a nearby reviewed spot I saw a sign posted that said no camping between March 1 and I think November. If you find nearby spots blocked, check out this site. The roadblock is up past the graded camping area.2338Smokey GardensThis used to be a small lake but it went dry. The community is working on getting water back in it. There are lots of free campsites along with two restrooms, a disc golf course, a playground, and lots of fire rings.
June 2022: The lake is filled ! There are 8 paid sites 20 a day and few boondocking areas . Stocked lake rainbow trout bass and catfish. Beautiful area.1102Walmart Meridian NLarge Walmart parking lot with adjacent Murphy Gas Station. Overnight parking permitted. Relatively quiet. Stayed in the left side of the parking area between Murphy’s and the store. April 24 2019. Editor's note: as with any commercial establishment, check with the management before setting up!95Dalton WashHeading toward Zion NP on SR 9, Dalton Wash Rd. Is the immediate next left after Kolob Terrace Rd. Head up the road about 5 miles and you come across a bunch of primitive campsites. BLM land so it is all free. Road is easy for any vehicle, and the views from here are absolutely stunning. If you’re near Zion and want a wonderful place to stay for free, this is it. Editor's note: road conditions may vary.1363Temple Mount Rd - San Rafael SwellLarge flat area on the left soon after the entrance to Goblin Valley State Park. Room for several RVs or tents. Pit toilets available, but didn’t use them. Found a place for our 36’ fifth wheel near the far side looking over a shallow ravine and large rocks. Beautiful! Not too windy. There were about 8 other campers there, but it was very quiet and they had plenty of room to space out. We stopped at the BLM office in Hanksville and were directed here.1643Target Parking LotWe frequent a target near a large closed furniture store. Having seen semi’s parked there we spent a night in our hi-lo. We can see the Florida mall from the parking lot but they didn’t allow overnight stays. We’ve had security for this parking lot pass by twice with no issues.
The parking lot does get some traffic but around 11 pm it’s quiet until morning.
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!33TVN Public LandThis is public land west of Chuck Swan State Forest. Primitive or car camping only, it’s an in and out on a tight road with few places to turnaround.365Stoney Pond State ForestNear Erieville NY 13061 - A car park near a trail that looks like vehicles can travel further back into the woods. I didn’t go, just spent the night here. Minimal travel going by on road - quiet. Good for a free spot while traveling. Lots of bugs though.
Along this road there were some pull outs (at least as far as I went down it), not at big as this one. Some trails and looks like I saw some walk in camping as well.
I got some cell service AT&T.482East Barton Flats Dispersed Camping AreaNear San Bernardino National Forest, Angelus Oaks CA - Free, legal camping @ 6,780 ft. Nights barely above freezing in early May, spacious, paved access to camp area, some flat sites great for RV, others more tricky to get to at this time due to some erosion of dirt road further back - no problem for high clearance and 4WD.
Paved access from San Bernadino, Redlands, Yucaipa on CA 38, left at East Jenks Lake Rd. Unmarked, but near the turnoff to Camp Nawakwa.
I stopped at Mill Creek Ranger Station at entrance to Forest - this area was pointed out to me on a map as fine for dispersed camping. Really nice! (Let’s keep it that way!) My cell phone gets fine reception here - can stream music and videos!2061Lake CameahwaitNear Shoshoni WY - The last mile or so is graveled road but the rest of the way is good and there are even signs to the place. There are several Group areas and a pit toilet. The lake is beautiful but the shore isn’t in a good shape. And we found lot of trash. But the site is still beautiful and we’d absolutely recommend it! It’s close to the Boysen State Park.1473San Jon City ParkNice covered picnic tables with barbecue grills. Bathroom. Walking distance to the gas station.
February 2023: We stayed here early February 2023, and it's great. We were the only ones there, so it was very peaceful, and it right along our way west. You can hear the highway, but it's not loud. It looked like the bathrooms were out of commission as there was a porta potty in front of the doors.1227Cabela's in Owatonna MNCabelas Store. $5 dump station and free drinkable water. Called and they said to park in the South lot (Which is where the dump station is). Said stay as long as we wanted, although we just stayed one night.
NOTE: This location may not be available any longer.344FS South Lake Dispersed AreaSiuslaw National Forest near Grand Ronde OR - Nice area next to a lake. Multiple sites available.731Forest Road 5876.Willamette National Forest - Two spot on salt creek then short drive from the main road a decent wide spot in the road. Big enough for 25 foot trailer. Small open meadow.
July 2022: That’s the McKenzie valley. This is 12 miles east of OAKRIDGE and near The hot Springs west of FIELDS off of Hwy 58. I’m local.643Hidden GemCoconino National Forest near Cornville AZ - There’s several spots for camping, RV, tent etc. Between Cottonwood and Sedona off highway 89A. Take N Oak Creek Valley rd, make a left on E Willow Point rd (796) and you’ll find several spots off this road.
Feb 2022: We received two similar reports:
1. This is mostly Arizona State Trust land and their regulations are that you must have a permit to camp here and camping is limited to 14 days per year.
2. From what I can see on the USGS Protected Areas Database (https://www.usgs.gov/core-science-systems/science-analytics-and-synthesis/gap/science/protected-areas) of the United States website, this appears to be on USFS land, not State Trust Land.1100Roadside Turn OutAt The Junction Of 92 And 35 - near Redwood City CA - A simple parking spot for the night if you want to be close to San Francisco and Half Moon bay. It’s surrounded by forest.262Arapaho Natl ForestDispersed camping in Arapaho Natl Forest - Granby CO - Off of route 4, super close to Rocky Mountain Nat’l Park. On a dirt road but we made it fine with a small car and 2WD. Probably about 6-7 spots along this road when we went, but more open up in the summer months. Very quiet and some spots have nice view of the mountains.2717Rome Launch BLMNear Jordan Valley OR - Four sites next to the Owyhee river. Mostly a launch place but camping also. Free!1039Sherman Pass RoadSequoia National Forest near Springville CA - Paved narrow highway deep in the south sierras from 395 in eastern side to the Kern River on the west end. Eastern side best areas start at Kennedy Meadows then immediately cross the PCT. Then look for side roads a few paved over next 30 miles. RV’s in a few areas, just of pavement. Trailhead roads mostly 2wd fine for most my full size van made it fine. North side of highway trails lead into NP and wilderness areas. South more OHV areas. Water sparse season can be long depending on snow.1979North Cedar CityNear Cedar City UT - Great camping spot 0.7 miles off the I-15 Frontage road. Secluded spot right off the road, all spots around here should be good, everything is BLM land.1878Late Nite Boondocking CampGlen Canyon National Recreation Area near Page AZ - Last minute camp decision. Turned off of 89 to the right coming from Page, AZ. Went about a mile and there was a little pull off on left. We roof top tented and had the stars to ourselves. Perfect stop on our trek across country. This is BLM land out here and we were told by park rangers we could stay anywhere we wanted as long as it was 1/4 mile off the hwy.1279Wanoga Sno-park Play AreaDeschutes National Forest near Sisters/Bend OR - During off season (April-October) there are no fees. Accesible by vehicle. Plenty of room for all Kinds of RV’s but only at the parking lot. Tent camping not recommended. Toilets available maintained by the USFS. No hook ups. No motorized vehicles allowed in trails since they are used for snowmobiles during winter. We stayed there two nights and you could barely hear the highway traffic. About 25 mins away from downtown Bend. Good free location.1671Vandermark State ForestGreat quiet location on a dead end forest road. There is a large ash pile in the center of the turnaround where college kids party during the school year. We made camp just off the road to the east. Beautiful.587Steele Creek ParkFree camping at Army Corps of Engineers (COE) Park - Lakefront camping160Old Gravel pitNear Grantsville UT - Hastings Cutoff BLM road1341Route 44 Rest StopI-44 W, Vinita OK - A big truck/ car rest area with plenty of parking, 24 hour bathrooms, gas, and food. A great place to crash for the night: no one bothers you and it’s right off the major road. Easy access and easy to find, just look for the rest area sign and pull right in. Would definitely recommend for 1 night on the road.
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!214Ravenden Rest AreaNear Black Rock AR 72415 - Road side rest area with rest rooms.109Hamilton wildlife RefugeHamilton County State Park, Syracuse KS - Very small reservoir with a gravel road running around the perimeter. Camping allowed per the signs. Not scenic, but legal.1021Winter OvernightUmpqua National Forest near Chemult OR- This was a great spot to pull off the main highway and stay the night DURING WINTER SEASON. The road to Diamond Lake is snowed in but has plenty of room to park for the night with a 30’ fifth wheel trailer and truck turn around. It is paved. We stayed here after checking out Crater Lake around April 15th and the lot was open for vehicles.1600Tortoise Rock CasinoFree RV camping for 24, 48, or 72 hours. Permits issued by security staff. VERY nice people. Camping is in a designated area of the north east parking lot. Seems secure. Brightly lit at night. Blackout shades would be nice. Casino restrooms and all facilities are available. No RV hookups of any kind and they have a short list of common sense rules that they give you when you check-in. We pulled in very late (1 AM) on a Fri night/Sat morning (6/8/2019). The security guard walked to our rig as we were parking and took down our plates and vehicle description and asked for photo ID. Then gave us a permit we displayed in our window. We had a 35 ft 5th wheel and large pickup truck. Plenty of room. 2 other smaller rigs were already camped. As you pull in the East entrance of this small casino you can see any trailers parked in the far north east corner of the lot. This is the designated area for overnight camping. Good Verizon coverage. Writing this review from the trailer at this spot.633Saddle Mountain Forest Service CampingFree right off of the paved road. Many open spots that have been set-up for boondocking. Nearly all have a fire pit constructed of rocks. Super quiet, I think I’m the only one here!
The road is pretty rocky, but nearly any SUV will be able to navigate the road. I have an off road edition teardrop, so no worries here.
It’s June, but there is a nice breeze to keep you cool.
Nov 2022: I was born and raised in Arizona I question being cool in June387Dixie National ForestNear Hatch UT - Multiple beautiful large campsites. Dirt roads. Good condition. Several large campers. Off Hwy 12. Forest Road 117. Turn down smaller roads both sides.
April 2023: We attempted to reach this site at the end of April, and were unsuccessful due to snow melt softening the dirt road and creating impassable mud for our van. Assuming it’s great and totally doable in summer. But the Dixie Forest Dispersed camping is not far off, a good alternative!2465Fairfield City ParkNear Fairfield ID - Wonderful city park with trees, playground, picnic tables, bathrooms, water, dump station and areas around the park to camp overnight for free! There is even a barn for animals. Nice people and safe enough to leave trailer unhitched.1545Papa Joe's Quick Stop & Twilight Zone ShopNear Moab interstate turnoff - Several gravel areas just north and east of the I-70 and US-191 overpass. Good gravel areas can be found E&W of The Quick Stop.1497Paddy Creek Campground MarkTwain National Forest
Can accommodated up to 34' RVs. No hookups available at this location.
No fees, but donations accepted.
This recreation area is nestled in a hollow along Paddy Creek, a major tributary to the Big Piney River, 1/2 mile away. It provides a picnic area and 23 campsites. It is located adjacent to the east boundary of the Paddy Creek Wilderness and is one of the 3 trailheads for the Big Piney Trail. Paddy Creek flows year-round and is a crystal clear wading creek.281Berryman Trailhead & CampgroundsNo fees, No trash service.
You'll find 8 campsites, each with table, lantern post and fire ring. Centralized vault toilet, but no drinking water
Can accommodated up to 34' RVs. No hookups available at this location
Closest towns are Potosi, Steelville
This small, remote campground and picnic area located at the site of a Civilian Conservation Corps camp of 1937 provides a quiet setting for escaping from your normal routine. With just 8 individual campsites and a picnic shelter, it is enjoyed by campers, picnickers, mountain bikers, equestrians, and hikers. The Berryman Trail leaves from this recreation area, and traverses 24 miles of scenic Ozark countryside and winding through timbered stands and fields. The hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding offer one a pleasant measure of solitude and quiet.325Pike National ForestNear Sedalia CO - There are 50 plus sites off Rampart Range Road and many have space for more than one camper/tent. However, they do fill up quickly. There are many trails, many of which are ATV/MX and horse friendly. You can easily drive to devils head which is a tough but worth it type of hike (pack water and snacks). The town of Sedalia is 20 minutes away (windy roads). Denver is at least an hour away due of traffic. We’d do this again but bring our dirt bikes!!2489Travel Trailer MeadowWillamette National Forest near Idanha OR - Gorgeous open meadow. Plenty of room for several tents or a travel trailer. Look for a side road going up a hill off the main road. You may need 4WD to climb the hill.618Busted Arm Draw Camp SitesUncompahgre National Forest near Norwood CO - There are nine designated sites down this road available for free boondocking camping.2534By The River near CulbertsonCertainly need 4wd to get to it, free, very secluded. About 10 min off a main road.576Apache-Sitgreacves National ForestsNear Heber AZ - Easily accessible and secluded. Not sure how it would do in the rain. We were able to take a small RV off the gravel a bit and find the perfect spot.
May, 2021: We camped here on our way south from petrified Forest national Park on or about April 24, 2021. We had trouble finding the entrance to this location and passed it originally. The coordinates that I uploaded above is the exact location of the gate. From Google maps you can see that there is an inlet or a road right at this location. There is a closed gate in this area and it was not locked however it was latched with a wire. Because of this we weren’t actually sure if we were allowed to enter the area. However, we did enter the area and then closed the gate behind us and camped not too far in from the road. It was very secluded. There were no other incidents. We were pulling a 19 foot Airstream and had no issues.1872Culbertson ParkNear Culbertson MT 59218 - It’s a city park, that allows RV parking over night up to 5 night, free dumping station. Don’t be deceived by the google directions; take the 4th st (dead end, you will see parking lot on your right). They also have bathrooms, picnic area, playground and grills. There is room for 5 rigs.583Pullout Along Rock CreekNear Moore MT - This is a free campsite at the bend in the road on the way to Crystal Lake alongside Rock Creek. A USFS officer came by after we set up and said it was the best spot for a campsite. Crystal Lake is beautiful and offers hiking and camping but the trees in the campground were diseased and dying so they had to completely strip the campground of any significant trees. I’m sure after cleanup it will still be a nice place to camp but we were already established at our campsite when it reopened. We made the happy discovery later that there were trailheads and a bathroom in the parking area across the road. There is hiking, horseback riding and fishing in the area, as well as a hike in to an ice cave from the Crystal Lake Campground. You can either hike 5 miles from the trailhead to Crystal Lake for fun or drive the paved road for an easier day. It is a relaxing or active area depending on your flavor. There are a couple of rock fire pits where we camped and if you explore the area you will find others. The Crystal Lake road leads into the Big Snowy Mountains and is an amazing drive. Have fun and be safe...carry bear spray in this area. There is significant traffic back and forth on the roadway by the campsite we used but you are set back in so we hardly noticed it.1675Viejas CasinoViejas Casino & Resort near Alpine CA - Allows 24 hours free overnight with registration. No other RVs here... in a remote employee parking lot with a shuttle to casino. Nice quiet stay.
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!717Dispersed campingThis is one of the many dispersed camping sites in area.
This site is flat easy to find just off the highway. It is abit exposed.
Mike1823Bridget-Teton National ForestDispersed camping - near Jackson WY - This is a National Forest dispersed camping site. The are several spots to camp. Some ~.7 miles from the paved road, many further up the dirt road. Sites up the hill are more level. Not sure I would take my class A up there. 5 nights maximum stay. Campground "ambassador" on-site. Very close to the Moran entrance to Grand Teton NP.2133Cimarron Trail HeadCimarron National Grasslands, near Rolla KS - This is the start of the Cimarron Trail. Great spot for an overnight. Woke up to birds signing and butterflies all over the place. Have not seen another person while I was here.
Editor's note: Shows as the "Conestoga Trailhead".1039Stoney Nakoda Resort and CasinoLarge parking area adjacent to a hotel and casino, gas station and Tim Hortons Coffee Shop.
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!1290Rio Grand RiverNear Truth Or Consequences NM - This site is in midst of large of grassy river bottom of Bureau of Reclamation land on the Rio Grande River. You may have to share site with cattle. In season there may be many mosquitoes. I suggest you camp out of the River bottom if water is raising or could flood. The area is cut with many roads and paths.
Area is flat level, unlimited size, no facilities, plenty of fire wood.1281Keysville RecreationNear Bakersfield CA - This area is completely free. There is a large field that many RV’s or trailers can stay in or camp in. Some sites are along the Kern River. We have gotten 40’ diesel pushers into this area with no problem.
Feb 2022: Please be aware that this is near a populated area with many locals hiking and biking in this area. The trash has been a huge problem, for some reason the campers and visitors can’t be responsible for their own crap. Also, there are several homeless drug addicted people in this area. Law enforcement frequently patrols here.812Multiple places to park truck, camper, or vanOff of Lightning Creek Rd in proximity of the river (Lightning Creek). Privacy is so-so, depending on the location you select. Some of them are back into the trees, others are pretty close to the road. Not suitable for large RV's.
You're on public land (USFS) once you go about 6 miles up the road from the city of Clark Fork.
Dispersed camping, no facilities.734Multiple dispersed camping areasAlong Baldy Mountain Road. Suitable for trucks, campers, vans and I've even seen class C RV's in there, though access would be tight. All of these little logging roads that branch off of Baldy Mountain Rd have potential camp sites on public land - no shortage of options. Gravel roads surrounded by miles of forest and mountains.
No services, though some sites are in proximity to small streams.
Access is recommended from the west (Eastside Rd or Peninsula Rd+Eastriver Rd), headed up towards Priest Lake). Take Big Creek Rd, which turns into Baldy Mountain Rd. Baldy Mountain Road goes all the way over the mountains and down into the city of Sandpoint, but the road gets narrower and tighter the further you go and requires 4x4 and high clearance up at the top of the pass where it's been largely washed out and has large rocks protruding. This washed out section may be repaired in 2020, discussions ongoing with govt agencies (I'm involved in those discussions). The road is closed by snow in the winter.
Most of the land up here is owned by the State of Idaho (Idaho Dept of Lands).
Nearby points of interest are Priest Lake, snowmobiling, hiking, xc skiing and snowshoeing, hunting. Nothing is particularly close to this area though - you're a ways out there. October is the busiest time of year as all of these sites have hunting groups camped out in them.1003Noxon Community ParkKaniksu National Forest near Heron MT - $10 night for electric. No sewer. Free of no hookups are used. Water spigot in park. Quiet, safe, always open. Mercantile & cafe with great food across the street. Views of mountains & Clark Fork River. Also a boat launch in park and a large covered pavilion. ATV trails are up Pilgrim Creek road into the Kootanai Forest. Any size rig can get across the bridge into noxon, semis cross it all the time. There are 2 back in spots, good for 36 under feet rigs. One sideways for any size.667Nelson Lake Recreation AreaSeveral free campsites with fire rings, trash and one port-o-potty by the boat launch/fishing pier. Gravel roads and most spots are not level. Limited sites. First come first camp - sign says partnership between Federal Land, ND forestry and Minnkota power company - huge power plant on other side of lake. Arrived Saturday afternoon and was packed with ND license plates- lots of RVs - some huge - cars and trucks. Was empty by Sunday night so must be a local weekend spot - ND is the least visited state after all which I like as Monday and Tuesday we had the whole park to ourselves which was awesome! We stayed in a truck and tent through Tuesday. This place was so great I wanted to selfishly keep to self but there are no ND boondocking spots so I thought I'd share. Enjoy!589Cabela's near RogersJune, 2019 - overnight IS allowed but only behind the building in a parking lot shared by tractor trailers. I asked one clerk if policy was due to town ordinance and they said no. Cabelas is supposed to welcome RV’s. Not sure why this one requires them to be in the back with big rigs. Of course they come and go during the night and I had one rig pull up near me and ran the engine all night. Between the noise and exhaust, you’re likely in for a short night as I was. There’s plenty of perimeter parking out in front with large spacious parking area. No surprise that I was disappointed in this store’s policy. Still, if you need a place to stop, this offers something.
NOTE: This location may not be available any longer.289Boise National Forest Off Road 418Boondocking spot in Boise National Forest. Off Hwy 55 and Forest Road 418. About .25 mile up the hill, 418 forks; take the road to the right, which is still 418, and the site is about .25 miles up the hill on the right. It is just off Road 418 so people may drive by, but we have only seen 1 vehicle since we got here, so while it is just off the road there is privacy. Enough room for several tents/ vehicles. Fire pit on site. Bring bug spray!1641Blacksmith Fork CampgroundWasatch-Cache National Forest near Hyrum UT - Nice site with several along the river.1673Lefthand ForkWasatch-Cache National Forest near Hyrum UT - Lots of spots available for RVs and ATV.1570Halte Routière Devant L’église1938–1968 Ch des Coudriers, L'Isle-aux-Coudres QC G0A - Grand stationnement face aux fleuves, tables de pick nick, beaucoup d’espace. Don accepté pour l’église. - translated: Large parking facing rivers, picnic tables, lots of space. Donations accepted for the church.2Chehalis National ForestNear Lost River, ID - There are several Boondocking sites between the Chehalis/Antelope Guard Station and the official campsite (about 2-3 miles past GS). This is a large pull through at the side of a hill a fire pit and granite chunks surrounding it to sit on. Near ATV/dirt bike trails so not completely quiet or private but you can go further down towards the campground for that. Also a site just next to the Antelope GS with a picnic table next to a stream. Wind is blowing today so prepare for that. No water or toilets.2058Walmart Super CenteThe manager said they allowed overnight parking on the side of the garden center.
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!311Goose Lake LookoutLake view huge turn out. There is a great view of the lake and you can walk down a path to the shore. BLM lands - was a great place to stop for the night.1570Lake CameahwaitNear Shoshoni WY - Beautiful site right on the water, more frequented camping site further down gravel road (shore dr.) with restrooms. Anywhere around the lake is free game for camping. Dog friendly and easy to find using gps. Picnic tables under roofs with concrete base though do not seem to be well kept (grass is high). We chose this spot on the other side of the lake for privacy and very happy we did.1473Begbie FallsBegbie Falls Forest Service Rd, BC V0E - This is a quiet spot at the end of the FS road, most suitable for small RVs and tenters. Do not use the FS road (where it turns to gravel) if you have a trailer or larger RV as there is nowhere to turn around. There are trails to the falls and Columbia River.493Walmart in Barstow CAVery large parking lot with many RVs and Tractor trailer combos. There is a large dirt area to the extreme south of the lot if you prefer.
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!646Travel America - Barstow CALarge RV Spaces - the night manager confirmed we could stay for the night. There is also free potable water on the commercial islands. I did not see a dump station.
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!722Holeg LandingNear Jackman, ME - Holeg Landing is a remote boat launch point on Holeg Pond. There were about 10 small boats chained to trees on the beach but none of the owners arrived during the 2 days/nights we were there. It is accessible via an unmaintained road approximately 14 miles from the nearest maintained tarmac road. The road is about 2 miles on the left driving North out of Jackman. It is quite wide and level to start with but gets narrower, lumpier and more rutted. We took our 21ft C-Class down this road comfortably but slowly in day light with no rain for the past 24 hours and none forecast. Larger vehicles could also cope; it's a judgement call on the driver/owner. There are Eco-toilets and fire pits but you need a license (free) to light a fire from the local fire department. There is a list of numbers pinned to the wall by the door at the fire station in Jackman. We called this number (207 827 1800) and obtained a license over the phone. There was no phone signal at Holeg Landing so you need to sort this before hand. It's a really nice sandy beach. The pond is huge. We experienced no under currents in the warm, red-tinged water and it takes ages to get deep. A few couples turned up to fish or kayak but none stayed for more than an hour or so and we had the place to ourselves pretty much... except for the biting insects of which there are swarms and they are relentless. There are also moose, foxes, frogs, toads and a beaver dam just around a cove to the right which accessible through the thick woods or wading through the pond.381Owl Creek Loop Rd BoondockFlathead National Forest near Condon MT - This is a wild campsite overlooking beautiful mountains about 2-3 miles on the left off Hwy 200 on Owl Creek Rd Loop. Slight slope and a firepit. Drive many loops today looking for a disbursed camping site but this is the first we found today. All the organized campgrounds on the lakes were full of water-loving Montanans. Cell service too!1322TA Travel CenterParking good for for 24 hours
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!26Quai RagueneauBeautiful place for overnight. Free area. No services.3Palisades Reservoir Center EastTarghee National Forest near Irwin ID - Free, grasslands on the reservoir. Several established sites with fire pits but appears to be open camping. Toilets.1715Walmart SupercenterCamped here last night. Called the manager and checked if it’s ok and she was surprised someone calling as they have numerous RVs parked all night. Got here very easily and the parking lot is well lit and quiet. This Walmart is a supercenter with fresh produce and open 24 hours - great way to stock up!!
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!1447Comb Wash CampgroundNear Blanding UT - Great off highway BLM camping. Plenty of room, maybe a dozen camp spots. A couple of pit toilets. Loads of firewood. Can be a bit sandy in spots the further you pull in. River running in spring and summer. Indian artifacts and trails everywhere. A fun place to unload your ORV and explore.1487Dispersed SiteRoutt National Forest near Walden CO - National Forest Dispersed site. Large enough to hold multiple campers and/or tents. Trees help block the road.2843Shopko Parking LotThis parking lot is next to Applebee's and near a busy intersection. Not much traffic in the parking lot except to the restaurant. After it closes it was fairly quiet. I spoke with manager at Albertsons and they confirmed that it was ok to stay the night. Right next to the I 15 exit and intersection mountain Ave and w Custer Ave.
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!1170Green RiverGreat view You Can See For Miles absolutely no amenities but you can get a harvey has any size of the main dirt road as long as you stay close to that road, adventuring further off the main dirt road you will definitely need 4 wheel drive do not drag camper..
North of I-80 on rd 53 approximately 2 miles you'll come to a cell phone tower on your right plenty of places from the cell phone tower back towards town about a miles to pull off and look at the great View any RVs scattered but far away from each other1943Sumter National Forest Long Cane DistrictFREE Sumter National Forest Long Cane District, includes Saluda, Greenwood, Edgefield, Abbeville, McCormick counties. With a free permit available from the District HQ in Edgefield, you can camp for free for 2 weeks at a time anywhere in the forest. Most roads are rough but I've driven on them in a small family car just fine and the dead end roads have grassy cul-de-sacs at the end, perfect for pitching a tent or turning around. Just be careful of possible criminal activity, this land can range from being adjacent to towns, villages, and trailer parks, with a few stores and cell service to places that are isolated from everything but small service roads. Just remember: if you camp on the side of US 378, it won't be private, the deeper you go into the forest, and the more service roads you go down, the more private it will be. If you have a Jeep, you can go down the logging roads which are perfectly isolated. I strongly recommend bringing a 2-Way radio with you. This is USFS land, just pick a MVUM at the office so you know which land is public and which is private. But if you don't do that, then look out for the brown FSR shields or the yellow USFS signs.
Directions: From Columbia, take I-126 to I-20 (or just one of the I-20 exits). On I-20, drive to Exit 33 to SC 39. Merge with US 178 in Saluda, you'll want to pick up supplies here. At the intersection with US 378, take 378 west out of Saluda. Once you cross May Road, the National Forest will be on your right side. You'll have to venture down the County Highways to find the service roads and campgrounds.
From Charlotte, take I-77 south to Exit 16, take I-20 west. On I-20, drive to Exit 33 to SC 39. Merge with US 178 in Saluda, you'll want to pick up supplies here. At the intersection with US 378, take 378 west out of Saluda. Once you cross May Road, the National Forest will be on your right side. You'll have to venture down the County Highways to find the service roads and campgrounds.
From Charleston, take I-26 west to Exit 107, then take I-20 west.On I-20, drive to Exit 33 to SC 39. Merge with US 178 in Saluda, you'll want to pick up supplies here. At the intersection with US 378, take 378 west out of Saluda. Once you cross May Road, the National Forest will be on your right side. You'll have to venture down the County Highways to find the service roads and campgrounds.
From Atlanta, take I-20 east to South Carolina Exit 33 to SC 39. Merge with US 178 in Saluda, you'll want to pick up supplies here. At the intersection with US 378, take 378 west out of Saluda. Once you cross May Road, the National Forest will be on your right side. You'll have to venture down the County Highways to find the service roads and campgrounds.133Sumter National Forest Enoree DistrictFREE Sumter National Forest Enoree District in Fairfield, Newberry, Laurens, Chester, and Union counties. Free dispersed camping in this area on public properties. This area is adminstrated by the USFS. This area is in the foothills and has numerous large hills to camp and drive around, good for hiking. There are sites right next to I-26 which aren't private at all due to traffic and there are sites abutting towns. But if you venture down the Forest Service Roads and the logging roads, you'll find areas with no people around for miles. Make sure to pick a MVUM so you'll know where private and public properties are and you'll know if your car can handle a road. Most Forest Service Roads can be done in a family car, but an unmapped, unsigned logging road will probably require 4WD. These roads often have grassy cul-de-sacs which are perfect for camping, turning around, and parking an RV.
Directions: From Columbia: Get on Main Street, heading north from the state house and stay on this road until you reach the SC-215 junction. Stay on 215 and when you reach the intersection at SC-215 and SC-34, you will have the National Forest on your left.
From Charlotte: Get on I-77 south and take Exit 65 to SC-9 west. Stay on this road until it becomes SC-72/SC-121. Just before you reach the junction with SC-215, the National Forest will be on your right.
From Charlotte: Get on I-77 south and take Exit 65 to SC-9 west. Stay on this road until it becomes SC-72/SC-121. Just before you reach the junction with SC-215, the National Forest will be on your right.
From Charleston: Get on I-26 west, and take Exit 108 to I-126. Once the freeway ends, follow Elmwood avenue to Main Street and turn left. Split left on 215 and when you reach the intersection at SC-215 and SC-34, you will have the National Forest on your left.
From Atlanta: Get on I-20 east, and take South Carolina Exit 68 to SC-215 North. When you reach the intersection at SC-215 and SC-34, you will have the National Forest on your left.102Red Rock Road, BLM SITENear Henrys Lake State Park, Island Park ID - There were literally dozens of RVs boondocking in the forest. We were directed there by the rangers at Henrys Lake State Park. There are trails and roads all thru an area at least 1/2 mile long. Many trailers can be seen in the woods on any satellite view of the area.1979Mill Creek - Lassen National ForestNear Mill Creek CA - Natural forest, down a dirt road basically just a good place to sleep for the night. Car or truck, no ATVs.1460Turquoise Lake Dispersed CampingSan Isabel National Forest near Leadville CO - Just before the turn for Turquoise Lake is a dirt road that leads to a free dispersed campground. There are fire rings and clean sites. People who come here are super chill and respectful. I’ve stayed here three times and it’s always quiet and I find a sweet spot with shade with a fire ring in the woods. If you don’t see a spot at first, don’t worry, keep driving around the dirt roads and you’ll find one deeper in.2950Peajack Brier IslandJuly 2019. At the end of Peajack road there is an outlook to the bay in the ocean. As you go left off the ferry there is an information centre a ways down the road. You can get a local map from them. It will show this road. We saw a whale and a seal. It’s a gravel road but easily passable. This site is reasonably flat but we blocked up just the same. We were told you could park just about anywhere and no one will bother you. But this was a great spot as we had a good view of the ocean. There is room for about 3 smaller RVs. Enjoy11Free Camping AreaCrown land/government designated free camping area with signage. Right beside highway 40. You can atv from this area up the beaver dam road.950Kejimkujik ParkNear Queens NS - End of road by old concrete wharf covered in rock. Spot for 1 RV maybe 2 if smaller. 50 feet from the water. Reasonably level. You will need to park on side of road as the end leads to a driveway to a house up the hill. Beautiful quiet spot.5Royal Gorge CampgroundNear Canon City CO - Standard campground, vault toilets and bear proof trash. Well kept with metal fire rings. No fees, first come first served. Dirt road coming in but a 2wd car can navigate them no problem (we camped next to a Yaris). Nice view along the south loop.2090Trona PinnaclesApproximate location for the Trona Pinnacles. I camped here in the Spring and no one bothered us. Enter off the main highway and follow the signs. The road is a bit bumpy but doable with even a sedan. Truck/4wd would be recommended though.827Swan Lake Boat LaunchQuiet boat launch that has plenty of room to park and rest. You can park your camper and rest for the night. Safe area. Only boat and kayak traffic.1I-80 Iowa Truck stopNear Walcott IA - Giant truck stop with rv and bus area233National Forest Camping On Road 274San Isabel National Forest, near Nathrop CO - National Forest Dispersed Camping along Forest Road 274 several sites along road.2603Next To Boat LaunchNear Sandspit Airport - Flat gravel parking spot at the boat launch. Room for a few vehicles.4Fire Road 25 Mad River6 sites on the river for tents or small RV they have been abused lately and people have been leaving garbage and cutting trees. The area is beautiful and on the River. Help keep the area clean!395Cracker BarrellNear Stevensville MD - Closest site to US Naval Academy. A sheriff’s car drove by around 11:00 and didn’t stop so we took that as a green light. Another traveler came in later and left early. We ate in the restaurant next morning and had a pleasant time. CAREFUL as you exit the roadway. Very tight traffic circle!
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!4Park ReservoirGrand Mesa National Forest near Cedaredge CO - Many sites in this area. First come. 15 day free. Most are accessible by a street car. Dispersed camping in the whole area unless posted otherwise.3041Haskell City parkGreat stop. In a city park next to a river. Has water, electricity, and septic if needed. FREE for first night only.478Shire Camping near Harvey NBCouple owns this patch of land. All decorated with an assortment of nicknacks. Owners are very friendly and its a beautiful place to sleep for the night. Donations are accepted.12Unnamed Forest Rest StopDeschutes National Forest, La Pine OR - Off Hwy 97, go east on Finley Butte Rd - on your left hand side 2.3 miles from Hwy 97. A little turn out rest area. Accessible by car and RV. No signs or gates. Private but near road. Dry camping - no water, bathrooms, or fire rings.1308Woodridge Public Use AreaWoodridge Public Use Area near Berryton KS - Free camping. Plenty of room in parking lot for my 25’ rig. Easy access, signs will lead you straight to camping area. Primitive sites with fire rings. Primitive bathroom facilities.280Limite St Fabien De PanetCamp free in tent, trailer, RV throughout the Appalachian Park. The nearest dump station is at st juste de breteniere.390BLM landWe pulled a 35 foot trailer in and camped a night. It was a bit muddy because of the rain but manageable with 4WD. Peaceful and quiet and the closest neighbor was over a half mile away.2069Russell Lakes Nature TrailPosted sign reads "Camping permitting in this parking lot in self contained units - Colorado Division of Wildlife". Some highway noise. Some bugs being a marshy area. Pit toilet. 1/3 mile nature trail.2317Cracker Barrel RestaurantWe called in advance about staying the night. Manager was very friendly and said we were welcome to stay and also mentioned that they have RV parking. We had dinner and breakfast, food was meh but the parking was free. Our car and trailer are less than 50ft combined and we barely fit in the length of the RV spot. I don’t think a truck and fifth wheel would fit.
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!278Flying JTruck stop, diesel, overnight parking.
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!304Sustina River @ Parks Highway bridge West shoreNear Palmer AK - On the shore next to the Sustina River. It is southwest of the Parks Highway bridge that crosses the river. Large rocky/dirt/mud area for plenty of vehicles. Easily accessible for regular RVs and cars (don’t get too close to shore though because it gets more muddy). Beautiful open spaces and gorgeous river view.81.69Canyon rim campingBuffalo Gap National Grassland near Wall SD - Super sweet spot. Just past the edge of the Badlands into the Buffalo Gap Grasslands, as you are leaving the Badlands headed north, on your left is a cell tower and on your right is a dirt road and more cell towers. Camping and RV friendly. Amazing views. Terrible when wet so beware.
Editor's note: location may not be exact, but there appear to be a number of dirt roads in the area.928StephenvilleNear Stephenville NL A2N - At the end of the airport on the water side there is a huge cement area lots of RVs park there very flat. Good walk area to go to the beach.3Boutte Su CapCape St. George NL - Aug 2019. It is part of Cape St George just north of town. It is a dirt gravel road in, but not far. It is posted for free camping sites. More importantly if you make your way along and to the top of the hill you can overnight with some magnificent views.
Editor's note: The pin seems to mark the general area where free camping may be available.161Brule RiverBrule River State Forest near Brule WI 54820 - Two small sites next to river down a long steep gravel hill at the end of Town Park Rd. Looks like locals use them but we didn’t have any issues. Stayed one night as we were traveling through our truck and trailer are 52 feet. Free and easy to find.224Forest Service Rd 410Pick any place along FS Rd 410. We stayed 4 nights, our truck and trailer are 52 feet. Even had FS Ranger truck and MN State truck drive by but they just waved. Free and easy to find but bring bug spray.523Medicine Bow NFMedicine Bow National Forest near Laramie WY - Nice large flat area with established rock fire ring. Could fit several cars/campers if you had a group. Nearest potable water is at the Lincoln Memorial rest stop off I80. About half way between Cheyenne and Laramie off Happy Jack Road.2459Kimberley City Parking For The PlatzlNear Kimberley BC V1A - Public parking. Signs say limit 24 hours. Nowhere is there a reference to no overnight parking. Very easy access for car or RV with some spaces 30’ deep.1122Grates CoveThe town provide a 3 free RV spots right at the ocean about 50 feet up. There are picnic tables. Beautiful spot. There is a very good restaurant in the village. Enjoy if you get out this far.22Quai De Trois PistolesTrois-Pistoles QC G0L - Sur le quai. Attention de libérer les espaces où les pêcheurs puissent faire leurs activités. Idéalement là où il y a des grosses pierres.
English Google translation: On the dock. Be careful to free the spaces where the fishermen can do their activities. Ideally where there are big stones.10Several Boondocking SpotsNear Sam Houston National Forest, Montgomery TX - Several camping spots along the lake. Easy access, beautiful vegetation even a gravesite from 1931 along the way. Be warned people leave trash, I saw a tv, vehicle car seat and other needless trash. Very shady.63County Road 18 - Summit AccessNear Hartsel CO - Several free spots before and after public homes. Some light traffic due to access to summit the mountain.
Enter off of St Rt 285 just south of Fairplay. Turn onto to County Road 18. Follow it straight till it turns into a dirt access road. Camping Options on both sides. The further up the road you go the rougher the road gets. This is not an RV camping spot. Absolutely beautiful! Cascade mini waterfalls and ponds, huge domed bowl mountain and simple mountain access to summit.3588Peninsula Point CampsiteHiawatha National Forest near Rapid River MI - This great site is only 0.6 miles north of the Peninsula Point Light on Little Bay de Noc as it meets Lake Michigan. The site is big enough for 3-4 units, has a gravel drive up to a large flat grassy area ringed with trees, and a stone’s throw of the bay. There is a fire ring and sufficient downed trees for firewood. The site is private, being shielded from the dirt road by trees. It’s located in the Hiawatha National Forest so according to their rules, is a free site. Despite its remoteness, there was LTE cell service (Verizon). The exact coordinates for the site are 45.676003/-86.966352 or 45*40’33.61”N/86*57’58.87”W.
There is another smaller site 0.1 miles north from this, also with a fire ring. We saw white pelicans on the water and hundreds of monarch butterflies as they stopped on the peninsula to rest before continuing their migration to Mexico.178Near Cody Shooting ComplexComing from Cody on #120 turn left into road 7WC. There's a sign posting "Cody Shooting Complex." Drive past shooting complex, turn right onto gravel road BEFORE the second cattle guard (private property behind, but also two public lakes). Flat, sandy/grassy space for several RVs. Beware of rattlesnakes! The guy at Cody‘s visitor center gave us directions and told us that fires were prohibited. Are staying here just for tonight (08/11/2019).
Editor's note: I believe this location is approx. There appears to be a number1601Crow Head End Of Then RoadPast Twillingate Newfoundland - near Crow Head NL A0G - Almost at the end of the road turn left down the gravel road called Sleepy Cove Road. It’s a very short distance at about 200 metres. Lots of space and it’s meant for RVs. There are even picnic tables. The views are absolutely amazing from the spot right on the ocean.19Colorado River RoadNear Gypsum CO - There are several places along the Colorado River Road that you can pull over and park. Some are small and others quite large. It appears that it is all BLM land. This part of the river is a popular spot for locals to raft and tube so during the Day there might be quite a few cars. I stayed overnight in July 2019 and had no troubles. As I was leaving I also saw one other RVer there in a different spot as I was heading back to I 70. It is best to stop at an exit before you get there if you need gas or supplies as there isn’t really a town at that exit, just houses.
Editor's note: there seem to be a number of pulloff areas up this road.1892Silver BayThis is the location of seven 60' long camp sites on hard top, close to level. There is a constant quiet drone of a nearby plant that is more like white noise. There is a dump station near by. Cell reception. Town near. Very little to no traffic.
Sep 2022: We stayed here for one night, there is room for about 5 rv’s but it could be tight if it was full.
Dump station 50 yards away with drinking water too if needed. Nice quiet spot.278KadokaLarge parking area for trucks can be noisy. Parked in a corner and had privacy.
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Truck Stop - We camped here overnight, after Badlands park was washed out due to flooding, very well lit truck stop, will camp here again if camping in Badlands national Park is inaccessible.756Paradise PointRoad blocked. Private property sign and no trespassing.
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In Hiawatha National Forest - near Munising MI - Camp for free right on Lake Superior in this beautiful location. Exact coordinates are 46.479325, -86.766776. You can walk out onto the huge flat rocks to watch the surf. Site overlooks Grand Island and Pictured Rocks. There were spaces for about 7 vehicles. Last mile of dirt road is very rough and requires high clearance vehicle. 4WD not required. No cell service. No facilities of any kind. Water available from nature.179Coahoma County Tourism OfficeThis is at the Coahoma County Tourism Office. There are no hookups available but it’s a level site in the middle of old downtown Clarksdale, close to all of the blues museums and clubs. We met the director or tourism in one of the shops and he offered the parking lot for a couple of days stay. Please check in with the office before settling in. We kept a very low profile so as to not make competition for the nearby official campground. We are in a camper van fully self contained. It really was nice to be able to walk to all of the places we were interested in visiting.53Flat Rock CampingNear Fort Peck MT - This is a near a boat launch area. On the lake shore. 8 campsites with picnic tables, great lake vista, fire rings, vault toilets, boat ramp, grass flat and close too level with pit toilet and trash container. Quiet, no trees, nice. There are other free or dispersed areas nearby. Free camping with 14 day camping limit. First come first serve. For more information contact Fort Peck Office at 406-526-3411.687More Flat Rock CampingNear Fort Peck MT - Near lake shore. Great Lake vista, flat and close too level. Quiet, no trees, nice. No fee as far as I can tell. It is higher so better view of lake.683Grandview Lookout TowerNear Williams AZ - Free legal 14-day dispersed primitive campsites in Kaibab National Forest. Multiple sites along nearby forest roads. Pit toilet and trash receptacles at tower. The turnoff is near mile marker 254. Travel south on gravel road until you cross the cattle guard into the National Forest.2305Cowdrey Lake - BLM landParking available along the lake or on hill overlooking the lake. Vault bathroom is available. Beautiful view of the Rockies and lake. Very quiet. We have a 30ft fifth wheel and had easy access in and out. We stayed 2 nights. We stayed beside the lake. Another RV came in the second night and stayed up on the hill. Only 7.5 miles north of Walden just off Colorado 125 on County Road 39. In Walden, stores and a laundromat can be found.
July 2021: Beautiful! The thickest mosquitos I’ve ever seen.2430Halte Routière Sainte-SophieNear Sainte-Sophie QC - Municipal rest stop, asphalt parking, public washroom, dump station with water.75Fish LakeFish and Wildlife campground with boat access and a small campground with mostly level campsites and nice concrete outhouse. There are multiple locations the length of the lake.550Clark Fork River Free CampingNear Clark Fork ID - Open parking for RV’s and boat launch adjacent to parking lot. Probably room for several RVs. No trees so fairly open. Good Mountain View’s and you are within a few miles of Clark Fork for groceries, gas, and beer.631Rotary ParkIn Kettle Falls WA 99141 - The Park has 3 spaces with electric and 5 or so more spaces plus an acre of grass for tents. No charge. It is behind the welcome center, block and half to good dinner, Little Gallea and Northern ales brewery, both within walking distance. Five of the beers I tried at brewery were good and well made. Most popular beer is one of their IPAs. Coffee group meets at 6:30 AM daily, second table on left as one walks in.498French Farm LakeNear Mackinaw City MI 49701 - Dispersed camp sites not managed. There are at least 5 good spots to camp near the lake. Good fishing and sites are accessible by car, SUV, van, and small RVs. No electric or water.194West Magnolia CampgroundBeautiful campground! Free 2 week stay. Very safe and monitored. Mountain and forest views. 15 or so campsites, sometimes all full. Highly recommend!2659CR 307/308 JunctionAmazing spot next to the creek.2713Stationnement De L’aquarium De QuébecPlenty of room in the back of the parking lot for several RVs, safe and good lighting. Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up! Original text: Beaucoup de place dans le fond du stationnement pour plusieurs RV, sécuritaire et éclairé.47Stationnement Du Walmart Parking WalmartAlready frequented by several RVs, safe and well lit. Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up! riginal submission: Déjà fréquenté par plusieurs vr, sécuritaire et bien éclairé.35Maxi Parking LotIn Baie-Saint-Paul QC - Safe, grocery store parking lot. Downtown just steps away.
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Original submission: Sécuritaire et épicerie centre ville à quelques pas.13Church Parking (Stationnement De L’église)Near Saint-Pierre-les-Becquets QC - Beautiful view of the river and quiet.
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Original Submission: Belle vue sur le fleuve et tranquille.29Buckville AreaNear Jessieville AR - Single camping spot. Can park small motor home. It’s free and overlooks the lake. Just down the road they have composting toilets.187Ouachita National ForestGreat tent camping. Can drive 2wd truck to location. Can launch small boat with 4wd dr truck or great for kayaks.188Tractor SupplyParking lot with lots of space and a few big rigs.
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!2043Large BLM dispersed camping areaThis is a large BLM dispersed camping area. It is near the center of the earth at Felicity, CA. Area to camp in is as large as one needs. RV friendly.
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Pilot Knob Long Term Visitor Area - free camping for 14 days during the off season (summer). If the website is bad, do a web search for "Pilot Knob Long Term Visitor Area"85Brownfield Tx Coleman city parkFree camping with electricity. Nice place, friendly other campers, Mostly vehicle camping. There is a donation box. Just off US highway 62999Near Indian SpringsFS RD 553 - First camp spot on south side of road. Flat 50’X25’ . Highway about 200 yards. Road is rough but passible with SUV. There are several camp sites up the road west. Tent sized to RV sized sights. Most are passably level. Elevation 3557'1093The PondBLM - Near highway, popular with large RV about 10 ac with pond. Some sites are secluded.
The abundance of water in this general area makes it a great spot for bird watching as well as other wildlife. Burros are not an uncommon sight and there are a variety of dragonfly species around the pond and river. Fishing is permitted, but only catch and release. The tall reeds and other vegetation made possible by the pond shield it from road fairly well, creating a sense of seclusion despite being just off a busy thoroughfare. The pond is man-made, albeit indirectly. The area was previously used for prospect pits during the mining era, and later as a quarry during construction of the highway.971Near NixonSeveral dispersed camping areas level with petroglyphs near. All sizes RV or tents on BLM property.1203Powerline road on BLM landSite is beginning to a powerline road on BLM land. It is 1 mile south of highway 266. One has to go through a gate and several nice level places to camp in the scrub brush. If one wants privacy one can follow the Powerline road several miles. The powerline road is suitable for High Clearance vehicles. Additional campsites are west along 266 on north side, just east of dry wash suitable for RV.1345Camp site in the NFThis is a camp site in the NF about 1 mile from highway 2 near address 14217 Old Highway 2e. There are several campsite near a creek where one may catch pan size trout. Elevation is 3765' Very quiet 45 dB. Mosquitoes. Near Glacier NP.1148These campsites are on NF land.Just across the river from Glacier NP. There are numerous tent and RV sites as secluded as one wants. Grass and gravel surfaces with boat launch. Elevation is 3540'.1079These are campsites on NF landOff US 2 then off NF 508, a gravel road carved out of side of hill. Several wide spots pull outs level with fine gravel surface. I had no traffic along road. In mixed confer and broad leaf forest. Elevation is 2888'. Road is good, no high clearance vehicle needed. Smaller RV friendly, limited places to turn around.870Pyramid Ranch Hot SpringsThis seems to be on BLM land. There is a warm spring (96 degree) with lots of camping area near. It is near Surprise Valley Rd in Nevada west of Gerlack, NV on way to Susanville, CA. The pool is improved 10'x10' and 2 feet deep and a stone fire ring. Not very private. Maybe additional hot spring across road.1186Walmart Parking LotI have seen some RV's that stay all summer several years in a row.
Sept 2021: Just shopped at this area and saw many campers, big RV rigs and van dwellers parked n getting ready bed down! Still looks like it’s ok to stay here.
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!303Walmart591 Memorial Dr, Chicopee, MA 01020 We stayed there 2 night when visiting the Big E. There were several big trucks there overnight and another RV. It is marked no trucks overnight, but it does not say no RV overnight. 9/16/19
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!72Bayard City CampgroundThree sites. First 2 nights are free. $10/night thereafter. Each site has 50/30/20 electric hookups & a water spigot. No dump station. Gravel lot South of city park.1171Soda Spring CampgroundA small, rustic site located at the end of Forest Road 4510.052 in a stand of Douglas fir, western hemlock, and silver fir. The Campground has 6 sites suitable for tent camping, pickup campers, or smaller trailers. Summit Creek is nearby but not visible from the site but there are a number of dispersed sites along the creek in the area. Sites have moderate screening and are not crowded. There is one old-style double vault toilet and an information board. All sites have tables and fire rings with grill feature. This campground tends to be lightly used and quiet, with minimal local traffic. The access route is moderately steep single lane with occasional pullouts. Larger trailers are not recommended.993Cracker BarrellNear Mount Vernon IL - Stopped for an overnight on the way to Tennessee. Once the cars got out of the RV spots we were the only ones. Some road noise but otherwise nice. TMobile and Verizon full bars.
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!147Love’s Travel StopNear Moody AL 35004 - Stopped for propane. Did not overnight. But we would have if we had known it was here.
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!220Inyo NFhis location is about 100' from road and big enough for a small RV or a few tents, cut up with large trees. Only one road in or out. This area has not been burned. Some level spots, surface is small forest liter, fire wood near, mixed lodgepole pine, spruce and aspen. shady. One must drive and maneuver to get located.
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Inyo Craters Road CA - Inyo National Forest near Mammoth lakes. Dirt road. Rocky in places. Several camp sites available. I was able to get 18 ft trailer in one spot, gonna be hard to get out though. Great for trucks, vans, small RV, tent. 1X cell reception. Surrounded by trees, not much sun if you have solar. 5 minutes to town of Mammoth.2466Near Rock Tub Hot SpringAt the hot springs, there is a good RV camp spot. Toward the main road a few hundred feet are several good flat grassy camping spots.2131Crab Cooker Hot SpringsNear Crab Cooker Hot Springs - Improved hot springs with ample camping opportunity on grassy flat ground.2118Crab cooker hot springsLarge area with some places to RV or tent in the sage greasewood ecosystem.2101Blackwell Horse CampHoosier National Forest near Heltonville IN - Equestrian camp @ Lake Monroe, IN. Free camping. Primitive, no hook ups. Pit Toilets. Plenty of level grass sites. Seldom used. Half full on Labor day weekend.
Sep 2022: Amazing place , And quiet, 5 min gravel to the main road, 15 to the lake and 10 min to the tower.242Big Meadows Rd (Service Rd 14s11)Sequoia National Forest, near Three Rivers CA - Turn off Generals Highway to the East onto Big Meadows Rd. Lots of boondocking spots off the road. Easy to find, this particular spot is large, with wonderful view to the west. We even got 4 bars on Verizon. Easy access for all vehicles.2359Bald Mountain Base CampBase camp for OHV trails in The High Sierra Ranger District. Accessible from Forest road 9SO9. RV access is best from Hwy. 168 and Tamarack Ridge. The road has some pot holes and going slow on the forest road is recommended. Always go slow through the signed sensitive area. There is a toilet on site but no other amnesties. Check the Forest service web site for special events held several times a year on the site.2238CostcoOnly for 1 night
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!12Cracker BarrelOnly over night.
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!10Pilot near Punta Gorda FLAs long as you are not bothering any one.
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!9Gebo - near ThermopolisGhost town on BLM land. Designated routes are single lane and accessible to most vehicles and higher clearance recreation vehicles.1384Lobster Stream Put-InNear Brownville ME - Parking and simple overnight stays here and around this area. This is where Lobster Stream breaks off of the West Branch of the Penobscot River. DIRT or gravel roads in and out via Kokadjo check point. Great easy canoeing on this river and Lobster Stream leads out to Lobster Lake where there are also several canoe-in primitive maintained campsites for tent camping if you need a break from the camper. I've never been in this area and NOT seen a moose, so get the campers ready but keep a safe distance especially in fall.295Chain-of-PondsAt Lower Pond near Eustis ME - Drive-in, level, grassy sites on Maine Public Reserve land. Off paved Route 27 down a decent gravel road. Primitive- no hookups at all. Picnic tables and one area also has an outhouse. Beautiful peaceful backwoods Maine camping, canoeing, and fishing. Look between Lower and Bag ponds.403Mount GuyotDispersed camping along the road to Michigan Pass in the shadow of Mount Guyot.3125Sloan's GulchAccessible by car and four-wheel-drive. NO RVs. Great spot to camp and fish and swim has a fair amount of bees. There are no services no cell phone service and no Internet.1282Cracker BarrelNear Seffner FL - 24 hours
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Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!44Bridger Teton National ForestCurtis Canyon Dispersed Camping - Past the USFS campground. Bumpy road but accessible with our 2WD Ford Transit. Marked undeveloped campsites located along a 9 mile long stretch of road. Fire rings only, no water or toilets. Exposed and windy but beautiful with views of Jackson Hole valley below.2243Pond - Osceola National ForestNear Sanderson FL - A right off the main road into the woods. Trail goes straight and curves to the right. Straight was too muddy for a two wheel drive. The right area comes to a clearing with a pond on the left. It looks like there are trails for hiking here but access roads are very muddy. Two vehicles came in, saw we were here and left. Very quiet... very free. Lots of dragonflies, butterflies and those horrible lovebugs.51RV ParkFree RV sites with hookups. Up to 3 nights free, then pay per night. No shade so AC needed.1161Nichols ParkNear Henryetta OK - Free camping area. No hookups. Picnic table, grill, and fire pit. 7 sites available. Lake with small beach. Website provides a little information.
Oct 24, 2020: This park is current closed to overnight camping as of today. I do not know how long it will be this way.245Near Zion South EntranceFree blm spot unmarked dirt path off kolob rd, camping on both sides of creek, fire pits made of rocks already exist, some decent tree shade on some sites.1102Vivian Rest AreaThis appears to be an old rest stop. Oval driveway. Overhead lighting. Room to park with room for another to pass by. Much quieter than truck stop near by. Very flat cement.
Note from 8/2/2020: We went here but the lights weren’t working and 1 car was parked and kind of hidden next to a stone pile. None of us had a warm and fuzzy and with 3 kids in tow, we didn’t risk it. Maybe they were boondocking too, but we weren’t sticking around to find out.584Boat LauncSt Albans Bay near Saint Albans VT - Parking lot where cars and trailers are parked after launching boats. It’s very nice close to the lake and surrounded by wild grape vines.27WalmartWalmart Super Center people park here all the time
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!81Pull OutNear Pescadero State Park near Pescadero CA - Really big pull out overlooking a cliff and the ocean. We camped and had no issues. There are no no-parking signs so we stayed the night and loved listening to the waves crash. We slept in and around 9:30 am people started pulling up to take pictures of the cliff/ocean so don't be surprised!36Sultan and Anvil CampgroundIn San Juan National Forest - County Rd 7 on the way to South Mineral Campground. Dispersed camping in Sultan which is the 3rd camping lot on right. We are in a 27' RV and had no problems. First come first serve. It is a gorgeous spot & near Ice Lake Basin Trail Head which we’ll be tackling tomorrow!2918BLM Free Dispersed CampingA little tricky in a 12' wide x 28' RV but we managed and got the last spot of 13 ... which was no longer marked. Someone definitely took down the placard. It has gorgeous views and all the spots are huge! Many could have multiple RVs.2072Sheeps Bridge RdBLM Land near Virgin UT - Huge spots with fantastic views 20 minutes from Zion National Park. We made it with no problems in a 12’ wide c 27’ RV. Absolutely loved it. No hook ups but so awesome!1170Dude RanchNear Oacoma SD - Boat ramp, bathroom, waterfront, quiet.417Song Dog RdNear Black Hills National Forest, Hot Springs SD - Peaceful location south west of Wind Cave National Park. Take a right on to song bird road when approaching from the north. I believe you can set up any where along this road but we took a grass path turn off after the first driveway on the right. Beautiful, quiet, and plenty of flat areas. Turn off road is rough and rocky. Wouldn’t recommend a trailer or large RV. Our passenger van made it just fine.
Editor's note: location appears to be approximate, see directions above.1384On Way To MuralEast of Chlordite, AZ on Mural Rd - This is a site on the way to Windy Point Rec area off Mural road about 300 feet to the south. It is a turn around area about 75' x 75' of decomposed granite and sand. It has a small incline of about 5 degree, suitable for car camping, tent or small RV. Road to area is single lane, rocky but passable. There are no improvements. The only light pollution is some sky shine from Las Vegas about 100 miles away. There are other campsites along way.1347Relay Tower CampNear Chloride AZ - Flat place 50' x 50' decomposed granite. 200 mile view, no improvements. High desert vegetation. No RV. Vans maybe. Higher clearance recommended. I would camp here again just for the view. Several campsites on way.1658Beautiful ViewAt Buffalo Gap National Grassland near Wall SD - We noticed many RV’s parked and drove out to check it out. Great area. Lots of room.917Camp In CreosoteNear North Las Vegas, NV - on hwy 93 between I-15 and Hiko on east side - 0.7 miles to end of road from highway. Several campsites on way to end of road. Small RV or car camp. BLM land. Area flat with many camp areas. NO infrastructure.849Near Alien Research CenterNear Hiko, NV - Off extraterrestrial highway - BLM land - It is classic desert with many places to camp. There is an ancient rock fire ring with plenty of firewood. Small RV friendly. Turn from road is obscure and difficult.
Oct 23, 2020: The road is hard to find. It seems to follow the power lines. The entrance from the highway is at coordinates 37.528723, -115.250892 or tap the website button. We went past a closed gate and found a nice place to camp. The road is better navigated with a high clearance vehicle.1199Walmart superstoreNear Sherbrooke QC - Nice location! Close to highway!
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!239Centre De Foire SherbrookeNear Sherbrooke QC - Overnight parking allowed to all kind of RV and the city allows you to unhook trailer to go visit the city! Walmart nearby.
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!240On Way To Tikaboo PeakBadger Valley Rd near Alamo NV - This is a flat spot by the road to Tikaboo peak. It is 75x50 with a stone fire ring about 2 miles from US 93. It is flat close to level and decomposed granite, RV friendly and although near the road, the road is not well traveled. On a Saturday night, I had one pickup go by. Road may be called Old Corn Creek Rd.1076Saulsbury Wash Westbound US-6 Rest StopEast of Tonopah on 395 - Rest stop with non-potable water - 300 x200', gravel, shade, four grills, three tables, trash cans, pit toilets in Toiyaba NF. Forest access.1792Water In A Dry LandThis is about .3 mile off highway 375 ( extraterrestrial highway between Rachel and Tonopah). The corral and windmill can been seen from the highway on the south shore of a playa. One may have to pump water with windmill. On this BLM land there are unlimited places to camp. No amenities. If stock are not in area, there may not be water in trough. Water is very soft. Turn off is at the livestock on road way sign and or north about .3 mile. Be courteous.1482Mountain Rd trailhead Pull-offNear Greenfield NH - Pull off on side of road past parking lot. Residential road with very little traffic. Parking lot just up the road suitable as well.403Fish Lake Hot SpringNear Dyer NV - This camp site is on a 50' rise above Fish Lake Hot Springs and 100 yards from the spring. Pit toilet trash cans, and a sink. There are unlimited desert camping spots. Bring something to sit on in the soaking pool.1448Walmart SupercenterAll vehicles (rv included) allowed. Easily accessible. They prefer you use the farthest part of the parking lot but you are allowed to stay here. There is a 24 hr McDonald’s right beside it as well as other restaurants during the daytime. This is a 24 hr Walmart at 1546 Marion Mount Gilead Rd, Marion, OH 43302
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!300Esther Lake Minnesota State ForestThis is a very remote site on a small lake. Three campsites with fire pits. First come first serve. Incredibly beautiful spot. Level site for tent or van or RV. Last 5 miles on road is narrow single track. Google maps did get us here fine but one fork in the road about 3 miles from campgrounds was confusing. Follow the water access sign at the fork.608Golden Gate Bridge Vista PointNear Sausalito CA - Free 8 hour parking.62Deer Creek Snowmobile RV ParkingFree camping. No services. Nice sites. 14 day max and a ridiculous view of the stars. What a gem.1761Coon Creek yellowpost sitesI didn't stay there, but close by. Ranger recommended these for boondocking. Roughly 4 sites with fire rings. Free. Easy access off forest road 1N02 from Hwy 38.
May 2021: There are 19 sites. Not all are close to the road or easily accessible for large / low vehicles.2166Free Overnight ParkingFind @thepetiteplantation on social media for permission to park! Free Overnight Parking in the driveway of our Off Grid Tiny House & Homestead // Driveway Parking, Outdoor Washroom, Outdoor Shower, Magnificent Stargazing, Family Friendly, Forest + Campfire, Internet Available55Riverside ParkExit 140 off of I25, take business 25 across river, turn left on Grant, immediately left into park, although there is a 2nd entrance. 2 day max stay, water and dump station available at entrance. Restrooms/shower on site.1463Large LotCleveland National Forest near Pine Valley CA - One of many cleared area available for camping. The PCT is nearby. High clearance vehicle recommended. Lots of trees for shade.1367WamartI see other campers parked along edge of parking lot. We did not stay ourselves but there are always campers here.
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!584Seven Feathers casinoBig parking lot for the Casino. They even have a shuttle to bring you to the Casino. Cheap meals. For a stop en-route. Good for the night.
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!224BLM CampsitesNear Hurricane UT - Posted campsite nearest hwy 59. Several more smaller turnouts along road. 59 heads into Hurricane. Nearby Maverick station has free dump station. Further up the main gravel road is hwy 9 that leads to Zion park.1187Williams HillNear Lockwood CA Monterey County - BLM land free camping, vault toilets, picnic tables on concrete slab with shaded cover, 7 sites, no water, no trash but has fire rings.694Kmart Parking LotNear Alliance NE - Kmart is closed and out of business, the parking lot is not maintained, and it is noisy from McDonalds across the street while it is open. That being said it had plenty of room and easy access for a 40’ class a with tow. Good for an overnight stay when the truck stop next door is full. There are no other options on this part of Rte 385. This is a really small town and I could hear the train depot from miles away.
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!1205Rest Area and Truck ParkingNear Prosser WA - Easy pull through for large RVs. Popular truck parking spot next to freeway so a bit noisy, but lots of restaurants and a grassy area for pets. 8hr max stay.219Cactus Pete's CasinoTruck parking near street is always free. Nice casino with steakhouse or buffet restaurants. Sign up for players card at no cost and get one night free in campground; lower campground has big pull through spaces with trees and lush lawns, upper campground nearest to casino was more crowded and more compact sites. Big rig friendly and pets welcome.
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!1602Lake Side Concrete PadAt Hamilton County State Park near Syracuse KS - At the sign near 38.034626 -101.817114., take the two track south toward the lake. There is a 12x10' concrete pad. Accessible up to small RV. No fires or other amenities, short grass prairie, dark, quiet, and except for coyotes. This is Hamilton County state park. Lake may be down.1023Safeway Parking LotIn Half Moon Bay CA - Lots of other campers were here when I pulled into the lot. No one batted an eye. It's within walking distance to the beach and the Safeway is open 24 hours a day. Great spot to post up in!
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!13Bristol HeadNear Creede CO - USFS land just off of Forest Service Road 510 there are several spots with fire rings. Easy access about a mile off of Highway 149 between Creede and Lake City. In the Rio Grande National Forest with the nearest Ranger District Office in Creede. It's fairly remote because of the distance from town but this road is moderately traveled so you will see other people on a daily basis.2958Jones CreekIn Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests near Dahlonega GA - Primitive camping, good mountain biking nearby.562Slash X BLM LandNear Barstow CA - This spot is right hit before the slash X bar. It’s BLM OHV area but you can get to the close camp spots in a regular vehicle. Bit Whoopy but people tow in trailers all the time. Dump station few mile back down the 247 towards Barstow.860Jackson's IslandNear Spring City TN - Small free campsite beautiful lake views not well-maintained only has garbage cans, and fire rings. No picnic tables, no bathrooms.225Rhea Springs CampgroundNear Spring City TN - Very nice free (donation recommended) campground, Picnic Tables, fire rings, bathrooms, Sites on the lake.
Spots 15 to 24 are for the large donation people, who leave everything open, and only come for 1 to 4 hrs in the late afternoon - early evening to start the generator and leave it on all night. These so-called campers are there only on the weekends.
There are loose pit bulls at some sites, so for those who own dogs, please take all precautions, as sometimes the pit bull has a notion to attack your dog.247Super WalmartNear Shippensburg PA - Called customer service and verified that we can overnight park our camper 717-532-4240. They ask that we park on the Wendy’s side.
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!218White Mountain National ForestNear Lincoln NH - There are roughly 30 free legal camping spots along this road. I asked a park ranger at white mountain national forest and he directed me here. Amazing sites, all free.
Sept 2021: Rolled in after six. Plenty of sites (11 total by my count) all already occupied. Some where level but a few were definitely on inclined. It’s heavily dense wooded area. Sites are far far apart so you feel by yourself. It’s worth the attempt to get a site there. Went to Lafayette Campground for the night, $25. Coin Showers and can do ur laundry. And it’s close by. Not a bad compromise.
July 2023: There are only 13 Campsites along this Road.440Municipal pool parkTiny park on the corner of Charles and Clancy. Park on the Charles St side as close to the “fence” (which is made of posts with rope between them) as possible. The park has street lamps all night so if you're in the right spot the trees will block them from lighting up your rig. Park has a swingset, picnic tables and a grill. If you go up Clancy to Sims and turn right, there are public restrooms on the nearest end of town hall, usually open 24-7.
Directly across the park is an old private abandoned rv/trailer park... do not park in there.1289Beaverhead CampgroundOn Clark Canyon Reservoir near Dillon MT - Free. Several sites with covered tables. Some overlooking the water. I stayed in October. Heavily used in summer for fishing. Also ice fishing. Pay camping farther in. Just off the I-15 freeway but noise is minimal. Vault toilets and trash receptacles.1698Kiowa State Fishing LakeNear Greensburg KS - Free. Just a block or so north of town. Signage. Playground. Pack it out. Train but not bad during the night. Dispersed camping. Lovely lake.691Lone Tree BLM CampgroundNear Lake Havasu - Just off Hwy 95 with site host. Level, safe, and beautiful views. Absolutely free.410Big Snowbird Road Forest Service CampgroundFree USFS Campground at the end of Big Snowbird Rd. 14 days for free. From Hwy 143 turn onto Snowbird Rd. After you cross the river, you will eventually make a left to stay on Snowbird Rd (straight is Dick Branch). Cross the river again, make a right onto Big Snowbird Rd. Campground is on the gravel road at the end of Big Snowbird Rd, after passing two spectacular large houses on the right. We stayed at B5, a gorgeous creekside site away from the other sites. Pit toilet at B3/B4 about 1/3mile away. 3, 4 & 6 big enough for a big rig. 1 and 5 slightly smaller. Not sure how many sites since we didn’t trek beyond B6. No cell service. Only water source is the creek. Listened to the babbling water all night long! Be bear aware! A bear crossed through our campsite during the night but left us alone.875Power Lines ViewKaibab National Forest near Williams AZ - Off NF road 6. Rough road. Van, truck, tent, small rv.1865I-75 Rest StopLenox, GA - 75 I Rest Area South Bon, Lenox GA 31637 - This is a rest stop just off the highway. Some rest stops don’t allow overnight parking but this one welcomes it. They even have a FREE dump station for RVs. There is enough space to extend slide outs, as well.
This area is not private, with the highway directly in front of you and trucks coming and going. If this doesn’t bother you, then this is a great stop. With that it mind, it is really safe with a lot of traffic coming through, plenty of lighting, and nighttime security patrolling the area.
The restrooms are newly remodeled and very clean. There is also a long grass section around the building for dog walking which is nice, just beware of the fire anthills; leave them alone.
All in all this is not a long term stop, but an overnight is ok. I don’t think you’d want to stay more than a night at such a busy spot regardless.86Loves Gas StationNear Santa Nella Village CA - Loves Gas Station Truckers - Showers Available
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!47WalmartNear Brandon FL - Free parking, only if you buy stuff.
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!15WalmartNear Brandon FL - Only for one night.
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!32Rood Creek - near Omaha GA - Nice Campground for tents or RVs. No power or potable water. Toilet is out house. My Scouts loved it as well as the other folks staying there.Rood Creek - near Omaha GA - Nice Campground for tents or RVs. No power or potable water. Toilet is out house. My Scouts loved it as well as the other folks staying there.66Oatman Area.Route 66 near Mohave Valley AZ - Confident Boondocking is allowed. Right along old Route 66 about 10 min from Oatman. There are a few good sites nearby as well. Gravel sites about 50 feet off road. Felt safe. Nice spot.546Mystic Springs Boat RampNear Mc David FL - Small campground (7 camp sites) with fire ring, grill, picnic table, and well kept porta John.
This site is completely free just have to make a reservation register on the website.
Reservations can be made day of- that’s what we did.
Road is accessible to small non 4x4 as well as a larger van. Would recommend. Can make multiple day reservations.
JULY 2021: What I would call “primitive camping” the facilities they show a bathroom, turns out to be a handicap accessible port’O potty. Google will tell you to turn right off the main road into a private airstream campgrounds. Stay straight instead. The sign is currently covered in foliage. Still a bargain for a way back off the beaten path free campgrounds.
Mar 2023: Very nice camp sites. All have covered spaces to pull under or set up your table and rugs. They have picnic tables and fire rings. They have mobile port-a potties. No water or showers. Reservation said all booked up but there was plenty open. Someone was in my site when I got there so I took a different one.20Chilton Rest AreaI65 Northbound MM213 - near Clanton AL - Lots of spaces for big rigs, RVs, etc. Easy ramp access from highway 65. Lovely treed dog walk and picnic area. Bathrooms clean and plenty of light at night. Big rigs setting up for the night and have not seen any signs to not stay so we are parking for the night!201Westfield BrandonNear Brandon FL - Only if you shop there, and stay outside of the valet area.
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!19Flying JNear Russellville AR - A ok place to overnight.
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!135LowesNear Russellville AR - A good place to overnight.
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!127Mont Bellevue Ski Resort ParkingNear Sherbrooke QC - Big, Flat Gravel Parking Of A Small Ski Resort. The Resort Is Close During The Summer So It’s Very Calm And Quiet.
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!246Sanctuaire De BeauvoirNear Sherbrooke QC - Parking of a church with a beautiful view of the city and a perfect spot to look at the sunrise/sunset. There are also a few trails that are nice for walking. It is a popular spot so you might not be alone.
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!
Aug 2021: Pas une bonne idée rassemblement de jeunes , party pas tranquille du tout et nous avons demandé l’autorisation mais c’était limite…
Not a good place, party place . Also, You have to ask for permission.304olivar FlatsNear Port Bolivar TX - Bolivar Flats Free Beach is open year round. The maximum RV length is unlimited. You may stay 3 days at Bolivar Flats Free Beach.
This is one of two free beaches in Galveston County. This is the free beach on the east side of the Bolivar Peninsula. Here the free beach is only 1/4 mile long. It stars at Rettilon Road and goes NE to the wash. The beach is very wide and there are no houses. This area is called "the flats", reached by taking Rettilon Road off Hwy 87 (approx 3.7 miles from ferry landing).
Trash receptacles are located on the beach. They are the only thing that is provided. If you need water or a toilet, you'll have to bring it with you.
Parking and camping on the beach SW of this section, requires a $10 beach permit. It is good from the date of purchase until December 31st of the same year. You can purchase them at any gas station or “The Big Store” on the island. Everything closes down around 8-9pm so make sure to do so earlier. The beach is only patrolled during the day time so if you plan on arriving at night time just park anywhere and you won’t be bothered until the following morning if you’re in the paid area.
Easiest way to understand free/paid is at the end of Rettilon Rd it turns to the sandy beach and if you take a left you’re on the free section and if you take a right it is the paid/permit portion.
There are no port-o-potties on this beach and no free/public showers or running water. Make sure to bring everything you need or stop at The Big Store for supplies. I will note that since that’s the only “grocery” store on the island you will be paying a premium. I suggest stopping off in Galveston Island to pickup everything you need prior. Camp fires are allowed, just dig a hole anywhere and you’re good to go. It is windy so you may need gas/lighter fluid initially.
The sand is hard packed and easy to drive on. Park as close to the small dunes as possible and check the bolivar tide chart and weather to ensure your safety.
The beach has lots of washed up litter, so be kind and pick up a little as appreciation for our free beach!
Jan 2024: Portable toilets exist at Retillon Rd entrance, but may be in a sad state. Bring your own just in case. No water available. The city is out during the day for maintenance and trash can emptying.
During most of the year a beach permit is required everywhere but the free areas, however they don’t go on sale widely until March 1. The Big Store sells them Thurs-Sun but the counter help suggested we didn’t really need them right now and if we did get stopped for enforcement they’d sell one to you if you needed it. $10 covers the whole year. (we stopped 4 different places and they didn’t have the permits yet)0.89ChurchNear Seffner FL - Huge parking lot in front of a church with a basketball court. Very nice and quiet. From a walking distance from restaurant, grocery and a 24h walgreen.
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!28Free CampingLincoln National Forest near La Luz NM - Lots of space, enough for a RV. 14 day limit no utilities straight up primitive camping surrounded with tall pine trees.2677Lenox-Marcus Recreation AreaNear Amity AR - This is a free camping facility monitored by the Army Corps Of Engineers. Choose a spot with a BBQ table and fire ring. There is a boat launch and parking lot and vault toilets with water available. Lots of spaces on and near the lake. 2 weeks max. The ranger will usually come by once a day to “register” your stay.144WalmartNear Mocksville NC - Easy place to pull in and rest up and recharge
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!252Cracker BarrelNear Clemmons NC - Easy place to pull in for a quick shut eye and very safe area with shopping nearby for groceries.
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!253Horns Truck StopNear Mocksville NC - Safe area to pull over and get some rest. They also have some showers available for the travelers to use as well. Good find!
Editor's note: Showers are probably pay showers. As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!255Lake Side CampingOn Cumbres Pass In The Rio Grande National Forest - near Antonito CO - Off hwy 17 just north of the cumbres-toltec train station turn down the forest road toward the signs for Trujillo meadows the first left takes you behind the cumbres-Toltec train station on a dirt road. 4wd is not necessary although there are pot holes and other obstructions related to a dirt road. There are a few spots to pull off the road and camp. They are big enough for a small camper, van, or tent. Just down the hill from the camp site pads is sizable pond. No hookups/amenities. Attractions in the area: the camp site is a short walk from the famous continental divide trail. The train is an old steam train that you can ride for a fee. I’ve seen loads of folks just taking pictures of/with it. Trujillo meadows lake was drained in 2018-2019 so fishing is likely better suited for the many streams and rivers in the area. Tons of wildlife in the area. Cowboys can be seen tending to cattle or sheep on horseback. Elk, mule deer and bighorn sheep are a common site. Starting in September the area will be occupied with hunters so be mindful when in the woods.3063Gunsite Wash BLMJust outside of the Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument and the town of Why, Arizona is the Gunsite Wash BLM. Road noise and lack of natural beauty generally detracts from the appeal. Small and medium size rigs have many more campsite options. There are about six good spots, fairly level, for a big rig with easy access in and out. All of these sites are either to the left or to the right immediately after passing over the cattle guard into the BLM area. Verizon cellular service clocked in at 6.68 Mbps download speed and 5.71 Mbps upload speed. AT&T cell service was 3G and unusable for a speed test. There is a border patrol checkpoint approximately 2.4 miles south of the BLM site entrance on Arizona Route 85. This BLM site does provide easy access to the Organ Pipe National Monument, but the lack of recreation/hiking trails on-site, road noise, and the nothing spectacular setting detract. Tap website for my related YouTube video.548Oak Flat CampgroundTonto National Forest near Miami AZ - Free camping up too 14 days. Pretty secluded and shouldn’t be bothered.
2 valut toilets.1198WalmartNear Lake Wales FL - Great apparently safe place, just a bit noisy due to the highway.
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!50Walmart parking lotNear Harrisburg PA - call ahead at (717) 561-8402 to ask for permission.
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!149Badger CreekNear Marble Canyon AZ - Enter through gate off the side of 89A, but make sure to close it behind you, and proceed down under-maintained road to numerous excellent campsites.1161WalmartNear Marietta GA - General Walmart parking. Pretty quiet and seems to be relatively safe.
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!295Walmart parking lotOn Military Rd.
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!171Walmart Super CenterNear Rouzerville Commons, Waynesboro PA - You can stay there but park to the left side of the lot close to a field.
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!226WalmartNear Old Bridge NJ - Allowed overnight parking. Propane available and filtered water.
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!22Palm CanyonNear Kofa National Wildlife Refuge near Yuma AZ - Follow signs on US 95. Northbound turn right, south turn left on palm canyon road. Approximately 1 mile to info kiosk then about 2.5 miles to palm canyon. From kiosk to canyon there are approximately 15 - 20 primitive sites on both sides of road. Fourteen day limit , no permit required , first come, first serve. No facilities or water, must be self contained. Moderate level short hike up the canyon with other nearby hiking available. Perfect place for night sky enjoyment.652Vekol Wash BLMNear Maricopa AZ - Easy on / off I-8 at Vekol road exit. Just past the cattle guard turn left on gravel. No set camp sites just pull in to what ever will fit your set up. The areas in the wash not recommended during rain periods. Not anything worth recreation but is good place to stop the night while traveling. Be wary of alien foot traffic as people put out water in this area for migrants. Very quiet despite the proximity to Interstate 8.523Mallo Pass Car ParkVista Point near Manchester CA - Large paved parking area up above from the highway - on a cliff. Great sunset views. No “no parking” signs. Parked in the back corner next to a big tree for the night. Great quiet spot!71Canaan Conservation AreaGo north on HWY A from Bland Missouri. Turn right onto Boettcher RD. Follow Boettcher road to the fork continue straight onto Bock road. You will have your pick of 3 sites. No water electric or dump on site. This area is popular for hiking mountain biking horse back riding and bird watching. Road is accessible for all vehicles. 14 day maximum stay. Very little to no cell service. This is one of 3 camp grounds. I would advise to check local hunting seasons as some archery hunting is allowed here.255Glen Canyon National Recreation AreaNear Page AZ - This is the entrance to the BLM land. We took our 24foot GD travel trailer and hit a few dirt berms on our way inward. It’s a little rough getting in. There were quite a few locals out walking dogs off of a leash, but weren’t bothered by anyone.1266Bluffwoods Conservation AreaPrimitive camping at Bluffwoods Conservation Area
There's a gravel road with a little local traffic.
No hookups for RV. This is a gravel parking area and a field with a couple of fire rings. The conversation area has some short trails with views overlooking the river valley.
Belongs to the Missouri Department of Conservation.285Super Walmart(open 24hrs) - near Panama City Beach FL - Super Walmart, pulled in at 8pm to join 4 other Class C and C RVs in the lot. Parked outside the "Outdoors" side of the building.
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!12BLM Site Near SedonaGreat spot on the north side of 525. We’ve had a lot better luck with privacy on the north part of 525 vs the south. Plenty of room for more campers, but we’re the only ones here this time of year (Jan 2020). Location very near Sedona. Lots of hiking trail heads nearby but also able to just hike from where we’re parked. Great views. Don’t want to leave!
Also, great cell service. I work remotely and have had no issues connecting to my phones hotspot for calls and video conferences.
It’s a dirt road in overall good condition. But drive slowly and be cautions or washing out from flash floods. Ground is dry while we’re here but I could see some issue if it’s super wet for a long period of time (ha, doesn’t happen in AZ very often).1270Provincial Highway Public Rest AreaNear Batchawana Bay Provincial Park, ON - When entering from highway - beach access park is to right, rest area is to the left. Large open paved parking area, 24 hour heated restrooms, potable water available. Sufficient room for semi to turn around.
No signs posted restricting overnight parking when I stayed overnight in early May, 2019.
Beautiful beach accessible from rest area parking, picnic tables, elevated grills, no fees required for rest area. Beach access areas are fee areas.182Interstate 75 Rest AreaNear Saint Ignace MI - Large paved parking area, picnic area, elevated grills. 24 hour heated restrooms. Room for semi to turn around.
There were no signs restricting overnight parking when I stayed overnight in late April 2019.210Nipigon Husky Travel CenterNear Nipigon ON - Truck stop, 24 hour fuel. Restaurant, quick stop store.
Overnight parking allowed, 24 hour heated restrooms, showers available (free with meal receipt from restaurant).
Parking area is quite brightly light, typical truck stop traffic at all hours.270Chisholm Travel CenterNear Roswell NM - Truck stop, 24 hour fuel. Restaurant, quick stop store.
Brightly lit parking area, 24 hour traffic as expected in truck stop.1097Highway 385 Rest AreaAnd Roadside Tables - near Alpine TX - Tables, elevated grills, pit toilet, no potable water noted.
Room for several vehicles on paved loop, extra paved parking next to roadside.
Did not see any signs restricting overnight parking when I was there in May 2019.
Jan 2023: Stayed overnight here last year. Two RV here when we arrived, but still room for our 38’ MotorHome, but had to unhook our TOAD, to get it safely off road. Front RV had pulled up just a little further, been no issues, but it worked out fine. No overnight issues. Remote location, so stay safe.1184Frontage BreakNear California City CA - Frontage road dead ends and turns dirt trail, 4x4 highly recommended.861WalmartNear Lakewood CA 90712 - Parking at WalMart parking lot. Easy access. Never stayed cause we reside close by, but always see RVs (of all sizes) near main road. Nearby fast food/restaurants.
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!19Pawnee National GrasslandsNear Briggsdale CO - Beautiful Grassland Prairie. Most land is open to Boondocking, but make sure you stop by the national forest service and get a map to ensure do you know what is public and what is private. They ask that you stay at 150 feet off the road and no more than 300 feet from the road. Hundreds of acres open to camping most roads are accessible to big/long campers.1573River Bend ParkLarge parking area and boat ramp on Mississippi River (Dardenne Slough). No hookups but does have porta potty.
2 miles from entertainment area, fuel, and 6 miles from dump station at Loves.
Sep 2022: Closed130Walling Bend ParkNear Clifton TX - Army Corp of Engineers campground - Some sites right on the water. Accessible to any vehicle. Porta potties. Group pavilion available. Boat launch.
Similar to other COE parks in this lake. Not as many sites but some secluded. Free-14 day limit169Soldiers Bluff Park CampgroundNear Clifton TX - Army Corps of Engineers campground right next to the dam. Free. 14 day limit.
Busy in the summer.
More picnic sites than campsites. 3 sites have hookups but must be reserved for camp hosts or left over from when it was a pay campground.
Fishing nearby. Any size vehicle. No pull throughs.177Cedar Creek parkNear Whitney TX - Army Corps of Engineers campground. Free. 14 day limit. Great fishing sites. Tents ok. Large vehicles ok but not too many sites.
Cedar Creek Park has 20 camp/picnic sites with a ground cooker/fire ring. Water faucets are located throughout the park. There is one restroom (with toilet facilities only) and one, double lane boat ramp in the park. There is also one group pavilion available in the park, available on a first-come, first-served basis. More information on the Cedar Creek Group Pavilion and other group facilities is available at Whitney Lake Office..167Payson Lakes Primitive CampgroundNear Salem UT 84653 - This is a primitive camping area that is in the National Forest along the Mount Nebo Scenic Loop and is designated as a formal camping area. It is just a little North of the Payson Lakes day use area and on the opposite side of the road. There are no services available there, but depending on the season etc you may be able to access water and/or a pit toilet at the day use area or the formal Payson Lakes Campground. However, you may be charged a fee to enter the day use and formal campground areas. The whole area is wooded with lots of pines and aspens. The entire camping area is unpaved with an initial incline down into the area. If it is rainy and wet it may be slippery and difficult to get in and out of. This is an especially beautiful area in the fall when the aspen turn bright yellow. There is a lot of wildlife here as well, so you may see or hear deer, bear, wolves, moose, squirrels, etc. There are hiking trails available close by and the Nebo Loop is a beautiful drive.2349Halfway Creek RoadNear Huger SC - Camped here a lot when I lived in Charleston. Shady live oaks and quiet, especially in winter months. Summer in the low country is difficult with afternoon showers and humidity not to mention the bugs and mosquitoes. Fires welcome. Tent camping mostly but talked to several folks in vans and smaller campers. No hookups or street lights.nice dirt turn around and paved road to access. Palmetto trail also goes through this area, so it’s a nice morning hike or a great trail run. Don’t forget to check out Sewee outpost general store when your on South 17 headed to Charleston on the left. The best cheese biscuits on this earth! See y’all!!23Old Spanish TrailNear Jean NV - BLM land. Turn off highway to south at 36.03002 -115.80495, follow road about 3/8 miles to end of "road"
There are good unimproved site for up to small rv. At end of road is an flat place 150x150’ behind a 25 foot ridge masking you from the highway. A small fire ring. Good privacy.
Desert area with long views. Snow capped peak to the East will be beautiful during sunset.925Walmart/mall Parking LotFort Steuben Mall near Steubenville OH - Stayed in the parking lot. Parking lot is owned by the mall. Walmart staff said they “could not tell me no”. It was a quiet evening. Lot was well lit. Mall security never stopped.
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!352Walmart Parking LotNear Fremont OH - Walmart parking lot. Well lit. Manager had me park in the back of the lot between the McDonald’s and car wash. There was also a big rig parked there overnight.
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!185LCRA Matagorda bay Nature CenterNear Bay City TX - Free overnight parking 24 hours in a paved parking lot directly on the bay. Beautiful nature center facility with an RV Park for those who prefer hookups. $6 dump fee if that’s all you need. Great pier and beaches.
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!1WalmartNear Chesapeake VA - Was told I could stay overnight as long as I was in the far corner and was gone before 7am.
Parking lot was very loud as there were a group of locals in their huge trucks that met in that corner of the parking lot and revved their engines for hours (no exaggeration).
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!7Lone Tree Mesquite ValleyNear Death Valley CA - This desert campsite on BLM land is at the only tree for 50 miles+-.
Area is flat, about 2 acres with no amities. Large RV could use the site. It just off a seldom traveled road on the back road to Tecopa. There must water near because of livestock signs. Nights, sunrise and sunset will be peak experiences.750Small TubNear Tecopa - This is a large area of boondocking on BLM land that is very popular some times of year. This exact location is at a small concrete hot pool. Any rain will make this location impassable. The pool would be great at sunrise and sunset. Temperature is in the 100 range. I was here on Sunday and there were several campers, some with children.430Pecos River Amistad National Rec AreaThis is a large boat trailer parking area in the Rec area. It was mostly abandon when I was here in Feb 2020. I suspect it was off season. The ramp is silted in. Parking is not level on asphalt.There is running water, and toilets, picnic areas, good river view, and numberous places to car camp
Mike365Pecos River over lookAmistad National Rec Area.
This site is on a bluff over looking the Pecos river near where it dumps into the Rio Grande. There are several areas to camp near beyond this place. It is for the most part level, flat either asphalt or mowed grass over soil. It is easy to find at night, other areas one maybe able to camp are more difficult to find but more secluded. I suspect in the 'season' it is busy and summer HOT. It appears to be derelict. I suspect not much privacy at this place.
Mike417Stock pen and tankThis is BLM land with cattle pens and beginning of a trail head. it may have traffic sometimes. It is flat but not level surface of decomposed granite. Sign says Owens peak. There maybe more and better camping spots near on this very large track of BLM land.
See nearby campsite.
Mike1055BLM landThis campsite on BLM land is behind some mounds of sand and rock. It is somewhat secluded. I did not have any traffic on Indian Wells canyon Road all night on this week night in Jan 2020. It is level and flat of Decomposed Granite. No fire ring or other indications of use by others.
A large diameter water line runs near and its access road may offer more secluded camping.
Mike917Tecopa, Community ChurchThis location is in a sleepy town on the edge of Death Valley at the Community Church. I was not bothered by people, traffic, no one complaining about camping. I was out a bit after sunrise. One may go to Brewery then make ones way to campsite and not have to drive. It is easy to find after dark.
There are other opportunities to stealth camp near and in Tecopa Hot Springs at the Communithy Center with facilities. DO NOT drink the water in Tecopa Hot Springs, it has Arsenic and Borax. it will kill you. Remember there is no pathogen in beer that will harm you.
Mike400Tween ValleysExposed but remote site on BLM between Fish Lake Valley and Big Spring near Big Pine on top of a hill. Campsite is 30x20 with fire ring up a steep .3 mile from Ca 168. Site may be on a power line road. View of Sierras. Dry camp, no shade.
Mike1845Beach CampingNear Corpus Christi TX - Although you can camp for free, a year pass can be bought for $12 from the local IGA to drive on beach. Go to access 1 A, Beach is hard packed easy for 2x4, TAKE A RIGHT, And drive to marker 33, EPIC, Trash cans, porta johns throughout.0.15WalmartNear Sheridan WY 82801 - Large parking near pickup lanes. Many semi’s, we were the only RV. Nice clean store and bathrooms. Wasn’t very quiet due to snow removal activities 2/3/2020. Restaurants within walking, nice coffee shack adjacent.
9/17/2021. Friday night and lots of RVs and a couple of trucks. Good level lot with lots of space. We picked up some groceries and got some sleep. So nice of Walmart to provided this service.
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!1159Ron Paul DriveIn Ocala National Forest near Paisley FL - National Forest Dispersed Camping.
9/5/2020 - road very unsafe at this time due to too much rain this time of year. We were almost bogged down in a mud hole coming in from the south in my SUV. Also, quite a few deep ruts in the road make it very unstable driving conditions.
3/10/21: Despite any time of season It’s not ok if you have a all in one motor home or a trailer or anything other than your car or tent to stay overnight here. It is of my opinion the side of the forest toward the Gulf is Off Road motorcycle 4 wheels ORV and Hunter Haven and favored as such🙃Rangers come up with all kinds of reasons🥱the one about mobile campers is the funniest😂
They have had problems with mobile crack and meth labs coming to the forest👏🏻👏🏻🤪
The other was some kind of Fairy Woodstock Hippies. I say, stop stereo typing and being so indifferent because of the BaD apples, I am sure you can tell the difference Rangers23Marysville City ParkIn Marysville KS - Free 7 days camping w/hookups per 30 days. City of Marysville has 8 to 10 spots with electricity and potable water. There is a dump station next to the park restrooms. Nice small town with good food available. Nice theater, the owner Alex Schultz refurbished it with upgraded seating.353Public Land CampingNear Apache Junction AZ - Large Area right off the road outside Lost Dutchman SP. 14 Day camping limit. Plenty of spots to tuck into. Many signs saying CAMPING. Easy access, quiet, and lots of brush for privacy!
Nov 28, 2023: Sadly this is now a homeless encampment. Would not recommend spending the night. Quite sketchy. Obvious risk of theft with the population there.
Jan 2024 - very dirty camp lots long term looking camps. Roads unfit for big rigs594Ak-Chin CasinoGreat place to boondock -
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!359Rare Los Gatos ParkingThe spot is located just off hwy 9 in a residential area of Los Gatos.
Rare because most neighborhoods in the area are parking by permit, this is not.
Additional details:
- parking on the street at the curb. Street is more of main entrance to the early track homes.
- spot is along the side of the house, not in front.
- across the street are condos with 6’ high fence which means, no front yard.
Editor's note: Might be best to check with authorities and/or stealth camp at this location. Please let us know if the status changes for this location.125Horseshoe BendNear Park Hill OK - Free camping, pit toilets. Paved roads until the park entrance. Gravel roads maintained by county road crews. No specific campsites, just find a spot and setup. Be aware that from March through June it may be somewhat crowded, especially on weekends. At the bottom of the hill before entering the area is a sharp, steep turn that requires power and a narrow turn radius to make in one attempt. Vehicles over 35’ in total length may want to avoid this area, or have a spotter go ahead to watch for oncoming traffic when leaving.199Morongo Indian Casino & Bowling AlleyOff US HWY 10 near Cabazon CA - This is very good overnight parking place & free. Get there early before six or seven and you’ll be on pavement on front lot. Back lot is dirt, but fine... we stayed there. The back lot is huge and mostly 18 wheelers. There must have been 30 RV in front lot. THIS AREA IS NOT NEAR CASINO they will ask you to leave. Take exit for Morongo Trails/Casino and go under bridge, take first right in around-a-about on north side of highway. Go down the frontage road going east to just past Morongo Indian casino bowling alley. Take a left and drive to very back.
Comments from Dec 2019:
Canyon lanes Bowling alley near Cabazon CA - Semi truck and RV parking behind the bowling alley. Free as long as you wish! Casino will come fetch you with a shuttle with a phone call. Can hear freeway but is set back from the road enough to not be terribly noisy.
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!
Jan 2022: “We parked all the way at the back of the gravel lot. It is level, quiet and there is lots of space for the dogs to run.”589Padre Island Dispersed CampingLots of places to tuck in all along this beach - 60 miles of it! Beware of soft sand. High clearance 4wd recommended.
May 2021: Nice beach to spend a few days at. We found this location from another fellow boondockers waypoint mark on the app. 4wheel drive is helpful but not 100% necessary if you stay in the hard packed sand. Now if you continue past this point you will need a high clearance 4x4...my 2016 ram Lonestar wasn’t high enough for some sand so we tuned around and ended up staying the night. Awesome spot to camp out for free. Also I believe you can stay up to 3 consecutive nights.
We purchased the Annual pass for 42$.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: Yes for a fee
Showers nearby: Yes, free
Potable water nearby: Yes
Type of property: NPS (National Park Service)1.02South Toledo Bend State ParkNear Florien LA - Camped here many times. Showers close by. Flowing river, very safe.46Chosa CampgroundBasically a gravel parking lot with a couple of trash cans close to Carlsbad Caverns about 1400 feet off of the main highway
Oct 23, 2020: Very large area for free camping. Can fit any size rig in this enormous lot. Several tent sites but little to no grass, mostly rock. No hook ups but there is a large dumpster for trash. About 10 minutes from Carlsbad Caverns NP
Right off of Hwy 180 on Dillahunty Rd, about a hundred yards on the left1140Off grid liveingAnd free camping must contact me advance to camp here 6 miles from main road email address jameslittleman7@gmail.com telephone 50538677541469Lake view RanchNear Oroville CA - 10 acre ranch with full 30a hook ups on private property. Beautiful view, quiet. Please call ahead - 530-635-113435Lake Owyhee RoadNear Nyssa OR - Many, many spots on this road along the Owyhee River between this spot and the Owyhee dam. Many large enough for multiple large rigs, some with stone fire rings. All BLM land. Trout fishing in the river. There is a day use hot springs further down the road. There are no Boondocking spots past the dam, but there is a state park campground with a free/donation RV dump. NO CELL RECEPTION IN THIS AREA.692FS 121 Coconino National ForestNear Rimrock AZ - Pull out off FS121. Fairly level. We parked our 25’ Winnebago view nose in for sun exposure (awning on passenger side). Cars come by about 1/half hour. Not sure if that’s because Soda Creek rd is closed and this provides access to Lawrence crossing campground. A lot of the dispersed camping on FS618 have been turned into day use only. :-( Was hoping to be closer to the creek. There is a great spot for high clearance vehicle about 400 feet north of 618 on 618h (1st rd after passing beaver creek) short walking distance to creek. Editor's note: location doesn't appear to be exact, but pull-offs evident nearby.1123Deep creek PreserveNear Arcadia FL - Free dispersed camping. You do need a code to get in the gate. Tap the website or go to watermatters.org to get the code. Fire rings and picnic tables available no portable water but there is a porta potty.104610 Forest Service RoadIn Deschutes National Forest near Sisters OR - The forest road is off of Skyliners Rd. The most convenient place to camp here is immediately when you turn left off the paved road go about 40 yards and the space is on the the right. Road is quite at night due to Skyliners is a dead end road, although in the summer tourist head down to see the waterfall at Tumalo. If your a MTB rider there is some awesome trails just in front of you. The dirt road has a lot of camp spots on it as well if someone is in this spot. I live in Bend and camp here often for a quick over night. I would also suggest heading into town and try some Shrimp Tacos at Taps and Tacos located off Wall St. Dtown. Cheers!1264Mt. Bachelor Ski AreaNear Sisters OR - Mt. Bachelor is an awesome place to camp. Power hookups are available, check with Mt.bachelor ski area for details. Bathrooms, heated, available. If you don’t want to ski, there is tubing and a restaurant and bar. There is a camping area available for overnight camping, but DO NOT post up just anywhere in the parking lot and expect to stay all night. During the snow season crews will maintain parking lot and tow, or ask you to move. During the summer it is awesome you can access all the hot spots from their parking lot. Check with officials for rules and regulations.1933Walmart Parking LotNear Susanville CA - Boondocked here on 2/26/2020 along with 3 or 4 other vehicles. Nobody bothered us, but stayed in the outer boundaries of the lot. The Wal-Mart has a Subway sandwich shop & there’s a Jack in the Box in the same parking area.
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!1272Malhuer RiverNear Westfall OR - Pull offs along the road, perfect free sites. Camped here in a roof top tent several times on the way to Montana. There are several locations on either side. Grey rock and maintenance by the state. Remember that semi trucks sometimes park along these sites and they normally leave their trucks running if you want peace and quiet. Safe travels!837Canaan Conservation AreaNear Bland MO - Hidden location. From highway 28 in Bland Missouri go north on highway A. Take highway approximately 2 miles and on the right hand side (east) you will turn on an unmarked road at a well maintained mobile home. Road will look like you are taking a private drive. About a half a mile in it will open up and you will start to see conservation signage. Go to the bottom of the hill turn right and you will have your choice of 5 campsites. 14 day max stay. No water electric or dump on site. Road is accessible for all vehicles. Watch for low hanging limbs if you have a high profile vehicle. This location is great for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Little to no cell service. Check with local hunting seasons and regulations as some archery hunting is allowed.240Merritt Island FloridaNear Cape Canaveral FL - This is free parking, overnight no problem, police rarely ever come by. You can fit RVs, it’s on the river on the side of a bridge. Normal fishing spot for lots of people. I park here often. There are no signs saying no overnight parking. Throw a fishing pole while you are here. If police stop by just tell them you were doing some fishing and your leaving at sun up and they won’t bother you, that’s if they even stop. Dark, no bathrooms, and 4 different spots on all 4 sides of the bridge.3WalmartWalmart near Clinton NJ - Google maps has it labeled as a Dunkins but it’s a Walmart with a Dunkins inside. Cracker barrel right next door. Allows overnight parking along the guardrail on the west side of the lot (to the right of the store front). We called ahead to confirm and they were very friendly and welcoming, just specific about where to park. There is a “no overnight parking” sign on the north side of the lot (directly across the lot from the store front), so don’t park there. Pretty quiet for a parking lot with just a little highway noise now and then. We parked with two big rigs, and had a peaceful night. There’s a slight incline but it gets very flat closer to the store.
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!93Walmart Parking LotNear Sherwood Park AB T8H - Ask permission from the customer service counter. Parking lot camping so no privacy and there is usually a crowd of other RVs.
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!682Priest Hole Rec AreaNo fees for camping or floating on the 1 mile section of John Day River. Vault toilet on site. Pack out own garbage. There are 2 large gravel lots along the river that are camp accessible as long as the water level is low enough. Info board on site specified that up to 14 days of camping are allowed. Big enough for trailer turnaround. Can be accessed by non 4WD vehicles. More info available if you google Priest Hole. Close to Painted Hills.455Pratt LakeNear Newberry MI - This site is found on the north side of Pratt Lake off the Poplar Camp Road which is approximately 1 1/4 miles past the rustic Holland Lake Camp Ground. Heading west on the Holland Lake road, Poplar Camp road splits off at an angle heading south west. Camping permit is free but must being posted prior to setting up camp. Permits can be downloaded from their website (search for dispersed camping permit). There is lake access for small non motorized boats. The lake is a designated trout lake. No water or toilets on site. Potable water can be pumped at the Holland lake campground site. Site best for small campers or vans. Generally low traffic, but an occasional local fisherman or orv riding by is possible.234BLM Off Highway 58Near Boron CA - Off highway 58 you’ll see a small plot of BLM land, all open, dispersed camping. Turn right off Boron Ave on any dirt road and camp anywhere tucked away.774Hippie Hollow / Hippie HoleNear Ehrenberg AZ - On the Colorado River70Front Sight Firearms Training CenterCamping Area near Pahrump NV - Mostly used by FSFTC students in RV’s.861Cinder ConeIn Mojave National Preserve near Nipton CA - At the base of a cinder cone in Mojave’s National Preserve. Flat area with enough room for several vehicles. About 100 feet from the road. Very quiet. No one else around. There’s a .8 mile hike up to the top of the cinder cone.1028Boondocking Vantage OverlookNear Beverly WA - Good partially hidden boondocking off hwy spot for 4wd or lighter RV vehicles with Columbia River views.
June 2023: This is private land according to GaiaGPS.254Indiana Grand Racing & CasinoOvernight Parking At Indiana Grand Racing & Casino near Shelbyville IN - Off I-74 Overnight parking at Indiana Grand casino. Shuttle bus will pick you up and take you over to the casino for free. Drop off and pickup. Nice food buffet, restrooms, free live concerts on weekends, slots plus now live casino games. Safe lighted parking lot with plenty of space to be away from others most nights. If you don't want to go over to the casino just wave the shuttle bus on when they come by. Have stayed here many times with no issues or questions.
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!235Boggy CampgroundNear Saluda, SC - FREE - in Sumter National Forest, past Saluda, SC, I call it Boggy Campground, because it was under half an inch of water when I found it. It's down an unmarked, unmapped fire trail and requires a 4WD vehicle to access, a normal car probably won't make it down the muddy, bumpy road. The site is pretty obvious, for it is a small clearing beneath trees, large enough for a vehicle, a tent, and some people. There is a pile of charcoal where you can have a fire if you're careful. The campsite abuts private property and the fire trail ends at a gate. Don't block the road, don't trespass, and don't harass the owners and theoretically, you should be safe. The place is free to camp at when you get a free permit at the Long Cane Ranger Office in Edgefield, SC, make sure you have the hours. You can camp there for 2 weeks at most. The land is managed by the USFS. It's a piedmont forest with lots of rain. There are several small mondadocks nearby, you'll need a topo map to find them. Saluda is the nearest town with services. It does back up to private property, but there is a chance you might not see the owner since he has multiple driveways. If not, then this place is pretty private, there will be no traffic unless the owner or firefighters come down that way. Low light and noise pollution.
Directions from Columbia: Get on I-126 westbound, Take exit 108 to I-20 westbound. Take Exit 33 to SC-39 northbound. Turn left onto US-378. Turn right onto Running Wild Road WARNING: Road is rough may not be passable to a non-4WD car during when wet. Eventually, on your right, you'll see an ungated primitive road, turn right onto it. You will need 4WD. Drive a few dozen feet and you'll find the campground. If you are on Running Wild Road and reach May Branch Road, you have gone too far.
From: Charlotte: Get on I-77 southbound. Take exit 77 to US-21 to Rock Hill, split from it to SC-121 and follow it southbound. Eventually, you'll come to Saluda, and turn right onto US-378. Turn right onto Running Wild Road WARNING: Road is rough may not be passable to a non-4WD car when wet. Eventually, on your right, you'll see an ungated primitive road, turn right onto it. You will need 4WD. Drive a few dozen feet and you'll find the campground. If you are on Running Wild Road and reach May Branch Road, you have gone too far.
From Charleston: Get on I-26 westbound. Take exit 108 to I-20 westbound. Take Exit 33 to SC-39 northbound. Turn left onto US-378. Turn right onto Running Wild Road WARNING: Road is rough may not be passable to a non-4WD car during when wet. Eventually, on your right, you'll see an ungated primitive road, turn right onto it. You will need 4WD. Drive a few dozen feet and you'll find the campground. If you are on Running Wild Road and reach May Branch Road, you have gone too far. From: Greenville: Start down on US-25 southbound. Eventually, you'll go through Greenwood, SC, when the time comes, split from US-25 and onto US-178 eastbound. Turn right onto May Road. Turn right on May Branch Road. Turn left onto Running Wild Road. Turn left onto the first fire trail you see.
You will need a 4WD vehicle, I can not stress that enough. An RV WILL NOT FIT in the campground, it would probably get stuck on the road anyway.
Since it is so hard to find, I shall include the geocoordinates for the start of the fire trail.
33.997126, -81.916865
Boggy Campground Fire Trail
Names are unofficial, coordinates are official165My FarmHalf way between Erie and Pittsburgh. If you are passing through and need to over night or a day or two call 814-673-8460 and ask. Can supply water and possibly a hot shower. Safe Travels!
August 2021: Great location. Farm with gardens, flowers, ponds and animals. Hosts very kind and welcoming467Cherry Creek Rest AreaNear Malad City ID - One night vehicle camping is allowed at all rest stops in Idaho. Welcome center has lots of information about Idaho. Clean restrooms, WiFi (did not reach out to my van but worked well inside), plenty of room for Skoolies and RVs.1409WalmartNear Ashland Square Shopping Center - Have used several times must park to side of the Walmart. No more than 24 hours per Store Manager.
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!
Oct 2023: Last time I stopped at this Wal-mart there were signs up “no camping” Not sure if that changed, definitely should call first. +1804.798.251177Agua Fria National MonumentDispersed near Black Canyon City AZ - Dispersed camping on BLM lands within Agua Fria National Monument. Per the BLM website, camping is allowed for up to 14 days in a 28-day period. Tent and RV accessible; signs along the dirt road recommend 4WD but the road is in good condition and most passenger vehicles would be fine unless there have been heavy rains. On I-17, south of Cordes Junction, Bloody Basin Rd exit. Follow the signs east into the area (there is a cattle guard at the entrance). Crown King Rd to the west is also BLM dispersed camping.1117Kaibab National Forest Fire RoadNear Williams AZ - I got a 25’ travel trailer in here. Free, not far from Grand Canyon.2014Freeman Exit Blm LandNear Sonoran Desert National Monument, near Gila Bend AZ - Couple parking spots, take the exit south onto dirt road, at T take a right and spots will be on left.554Haekel Rd BLMNear Safford AZ - About 7 miles East out of Safford AZ on Highway 80. Turn right (south) on BLM's Haekel Road. In about 1 mile, the pavement makes a sharp curve left, a gravel road continues strait. Some people were camped in a clearing off the pavement after the curve, but we camped in the gravel/grass/scrub brush area on the right hand side, right at the beginning of the gravel road. This spot is easy to find and easily accessible even for a 35' class A with a load. Safford is close if you need anything and yet it is a quiet spot with a beautiful view of Mt. Graham. There were 5-6 other campers there at the time we camped. Everyone was well spread out and I did not hear any noise... but this was during the week. It may be different on the weekend. Hot Well Dunes (an OHV area with hot spring spas) is about 25 more miles down the road. BLM Safford Field Office 928-348-4400953Pullout on San Antonio Valley RoadNear Livermore CA - Nice flat pullout overlooking two valleys with expansive views. Big enough for a 25 ft RV. Not much traffic on this road either, and no signs posted about overnight parking. It’s a gem for a night!713White Bird Fishing Access SiteNear Columbus MT - About 25 minutes from I90 and Columbus, MT is Whitebird. There are about 10 designated campsites with fire pits and tables. No hookups but there is a public restroom. Right on the edge of the Stillwater River and plenty of fishing. Had full service on my phone.1152Loves Truck StopNear Tulare CA - Two truck stops across the street to each other. Open 24/7 off the CA-99 in remarkable Tulare CA. McDonalds, Loves and Subway on one side.
June 2023: Loves truck stop was a great overnight. Friendly for RVers. No dump station but Flying J has one across the street for $10. Easy access to hwy 99. Be sure to go in and ask, they are very accommodating. Lots of noise, be prepared for that.
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!84Philip S RaineNear Tipton CA - Rest area with snacks, payphones and bathrooms. Watch out for creepy weirdos. Can stay 8 hours without issue.81BLM CampingNear Virgin UT - Definitely BLM land. Camping free, limited to 14 days. Large open are suitable for large rigs. Dirt road is moderately rutted, and be muddy after rain. Area is interspersed with medium and large sized rocks, stone fire rings are in place. Decent shade trees.111977 Truckers LotNear Beckley WV - Gravel lot between Comfort Inn Parking and Italian Restaurant lot. Level and lit and safe. Many truckers park here for the night and no one minded the addition of a camper or two. Constant low level noise from the freeway, no water or electric. Good free pit stop immediately off 77.738Rob Jaggers CampgroundNear Lincoln NM - Free to dry camp / boondock but has a few water and electric sites $5 a night for water and $5 a night for electric. 30amp only. Great place to overnight. Also has a dump station for those needing to dump and keep going.1889Eagle CreekTrailhead road in Lincoln National Forest near Alto NM - No cell service but nice place to stay over 7000 feet elevation.2340Blm LandSouth Ave 29 East Blm Land near Wellton AZ - Follow south ave 29 East all the way till it ends turns into a dirt road then you go into the hills. There are roads that go up into the mountains and fire rings everywhere. Must be completely self contained no water, no toilets, just freedom.65Close To MTB GreatnessIn Cibola National Forest near Tijeras NM - somewhat tricky start to a dirt road. Once up the initial rocky section, there are several places to pull over and park for the night of more. Some rock fire rings hidden around. Suitable for vehicles with truck like ground clearance only. Cars would have difficulty. There was a transit van parked near by. That impressed me! The dirt road continues for quite a distance with several pullout opportunities.2036Tonto National ForestFree camping in Tonto National Forest near Apache Junction AZ - Free Camping open. Cactus galore. 14 day limit. Cars can get through, beautiful lake 3 min away.568Rest StopNear Muldrow OK - Formal rest stop. Clean bathrooms. No showers. Picnic tables. Walking path. Area for pets. Big parking spots, overnight parking permitted.177Celilo ParkNear The Dalles OR - Celilo Park is owned and operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and is a small, well established park on the banks of the Columbia River. Celilo Park offers free camping for RV camping and tent camping with a 14 day stay limit. The park offers flush toilets but no showers. The mature trees offer plenty of shade on summer days and picnickers are often found at the park. On windy days Celilo Park is typically crowded with wind surfers. A paved public boat ramp is available at the west end of Celilo Park and the park is close to convenience store shopping, fast food and gas in Biggs. Open year round but reservations are not possible. Tracks border the area, so expect to hear some trains.
IMPORTANT: As of August 21st 2020, due to Covid, there is a sign saying the use of the park (celio, OR) is restricted to day use only. Please update us if this situation changes.
Comment from 3/2019:
Celilo Park - Stopped here to let my dog out. Saw other tent campers on what appears to be state land. No signs said no over night camping. Parking lot is big enough for rvs, lot is paved and there are bathrooms. Right on the Columbia river off of I 84, 30 mins from the Dallas.
Dec 2021: USACE parks in the Columbia Gorge are seasonally closed for camping November 1 through March 31st56Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National ForestBoondocking in Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest near Vernon UT - Great boon docking site. Less than 8 miles to the nearest convenience store. During the week you will see very few people. On weekends you'll see a few drive by on the dirt road.
Verizon is smoking fast. 160mb down 25mb up. Other cellular services are acceptable.1856Gardnerville DispersedIn Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest near Gardnerville NV - A series is dirt roads with several places to camp. There are no services but it is free. Some areas to the south may require 4WD but all vehicles should be ok to the north.1627Williams Fork ReservoirNear Parshall CO - Drive in 2wd to main camping. 2wd everywhere else on peninsula except when muddy. Plenty of room for campers large and small. First come first serve. No reservations. Boat launch across lake.
Aug 2022: Can be tough to find a level enough spot for self-leveling motorhomes. There are better spots for those vehicles on the other entrance.23914 Mile Quarry Dispersed CampingIn Fremont-Winema National Forests near Klamath Falls OR - Extremely accessible. We parked here in a 40ft class a motorhome. Not perfectly level, but not hard to level. Decent amount of traffic because of the quarry and trails about 10 miles ahead on this road.1291Forest Service Road FS2841AIn Black Hills National Forest near Custer SD - This location was near another reported Boondocking location. I didn’t see a pull out for the other location, so pulled down this FS road to find a good primitive campsite. I camp in my suv, so it worked for me. There are locations one could pitch a small tent if needed. There was even a small established fire ring. Editor's note: probably not suitable for larger vehicles / trailers.1778BJ’s Wholesale Parking LotNear Trenton NJ - I have parked here several nights. There are RV’s and 18 wheeler trucks that park here. There are restaurants and a Walmart nearby. I even have a few “neighbors” who also park here.
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!25Dugway Recreation AreaBLM area, has at least 5 dispersed sites and a vault toilet. A couple sites are riverside. Variable cell service here.1958Nelson Carlson LakeFree Camping near Douglas ND - Close to Minot and a nice spot between two small lakes. Only about 5 spots for camper/travel trailers but more spaces for tents along the lake shore.
We went late April so there was only day company and we had the place to ourselves at night. When it’s later in the season and more campers stay the night, it will be a little crowded I’m sure, but it was an awesome little place for a weekend getaway.
Has bathrooms but not very well up kept, bring your own TP. Fire pits are at every site, charcoal grills and some concrete picnic tables as well. Lake beaches are actually pretty nice.620Pike and San Isabel National ForestsScenic Views in Pike and San Isabel National Forests near Buena Vista CO - Great spot. 360 degree Scenic views. Cell service. 4wd recommend.2846Park and rideFree overnight parking allowed (five days maximum)
No trucks over 8,000 lbs.
No detached trailers
No vehicles for sale271Mill ParkNear Curtis NE 69025 - This is a little rodeo arena park just west of Curtis, Nebraska. The first three days are free. There are 5 hard stands with electric and water. Curtis is the Easter City and home of the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture. Curtis is a quiet community of about 700 people. It is easily accessible with 2wheel drive vehicles. The roads are paved. I live in the community and find it very peaceful.782Trailhead Secluded CampingLolo National Forest, Thompson Falls MT 59873 - This is a very nice secluded camp site, located near Gold Rush Campground (which is also fantastic) on forest service road 352. Looking at a map, this site is just past the fork in east fork dry creek and Knox creek. It is not marked so to find it I suggest just head toward Gold Rush Campground. When you pull in there is a campsite at the trail head entrance but if you turn left there is a more secluded spot about 50 feet away that you can drive up too.984Lake Moomaw river SideIn George Washington & Jefferson National Forests near Hot Springs VA - This is located on national Forest land, there is a driveway that is short that will lead you to the side of the water inlet for lake Moomaw. There is a fireplace already built, and plenty of room for an RV and tents.478Alongside Panther Falls RoadMultiple Campsites alongside Panther Falls Road in George Washington National Forest near Monroe VA - Multiple campsites located on Panther Falls Road. All of them are located in the George Washington national Forest, so they are free to camp. Panther Falls Road is a dirt road, that is pretty well maintained. I wouldn’t drive an RV down, but very suitable for a normal passenger vehicle.455Lincoln Forest BoondockLincoln National Forest near Cloudcroft NM - Awesome little place to camp. Need 4x4 to get down to it. Plenty of shade from the giant pine trees. Boondocking. There is a mountain bike road that runs along side your spot but it many passers by. Remote. Great area in the Lincoln forest.2638Forest service roadIn Pike and San Isabel National Forests near Lake George CO - Many sites, no toilets must be self contained. RV friendly - probably up to 30 ft. Short 10 minute drive to 11 mile reservoir.2721Nathrop BoondockingIn Pike and San Isabel National Forests near Nathrop CO - A great site.2644Hickory ParkFree TVA campground, with several sites perfect for any RV. No 4WD required. Heavily wooded, with a couple sites right on Kentucky Lake. Boat ramp access right in the park. Location approx.
July 2021: Previous coordinates off Teed Road are accurate as of June 21, 2021. Sites are not very level but finding the right spot just requires minor shifting. Boat ramp to the beach is a short downhill walk away. 14-day stay max, per TVA sign at the entrance.134Cabresto Creek Dispersed CampingIn Carson National Forest near Taos NM - From the intersection of NM State highways 522 & 38 in Questa, go west on state highway 38 to second left (about 0.3 miles), turn left. Follow for about 2.3 miles to Stop Sign where road turns into gravel. Continue on gravel road approximately 4.1 miles (15 minutes) past the Cabresto Lake turn off on the left, to a slight turn out on your left. If you miss this entrance, there is a second entrance on the left just a little further, but it is a sharp left turn. This is a large open area that will accommodate many RVs large and small. The eastern end is more shaded. Cabresto Creek runs along the north side of the camping spots. A very spacious, beautiful area with a clear running creak and completely FREE camping. We stayed here from June 30 through July 6, 2019.
Further up the forest road, there was at least one other dispersed camping area, but we did not stay at that area.2604Marfa Viewing Lights CenterNear Marfa TX - Large parking lot in the desert. Texas allows overnight parking. Nice area with picnic tables, bathrooms, binoculars, and handicap accessible. No running water. Right next to road, so some noise.1493Apple Road OverlookFrancis National Forest near Ozone AR - 4x4 Or Dual Sport Motocyle Campground - Possible to fit up to 5 vechicles. Big bluff 100 yards south of camp site. Rock fire pit. Shaded. Turn off forest service road and take the first Right. Pretty tight fit!506Beaver ReservoirLong windy drive up and down the mountains to get to quite a few spots. some close some far from each other. Road was smoothed out recently but the further you go the tougher it gets. Had no problem getting to the first 5 or so spots with a FWD sienna minivan. Kind of cold at night, heard people shooting and saw a couple fires even when there’s signs everywhere saying not to because of the restriction. Cute squirrels and birds everywhere.2728Steel Drum Wash LaundromatNew Braunfels TX - You can stay one nite.
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!211Overflow For Pilot Truck stopNear Lakeside Hotel & Casino, Osceola IA - Gravel Parking, Large Lot Overlooking Nice Lake and dam. Used as overflow for truck stop, had it to ourselves until 9pm when 3 trucks pulled in.
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!346BLM free SiteIn Coconino National Forest near Rimrock AZ - Just off FR 618, great for multi family tenting or small RV and trailers1188Ridge LineIn Pike and San Isabel National Forests near Woodland Park CO - Absolutely beautiful views of Pikes Peak! Boondocking all over the place. We stayed for 4 nights.2845Swinging Bridge FishingAccess near Columbus MT - About five overnight camping spots. No hook ups. Has outhouse. Some spots right next to the river. Really nice spot. Sites have picnic tables and fire rings. Plenty of shade. Fishing access point with the boat launch area. Didn’t actually see a swinging bridge though.1144View Of Pikes PeakIin Pike and San Isabel National Forests near Woodland Park CO - This is on USFS land. A place that I don’t think tourists can easily find - more of a local area that people go to go off roading on Jeeps and mountain bikes. Easily accessible by most cars in May, at least. But 4WD probably is a good idea. Roads aren’t paved, but we’re fine for our Subaru Outback pulling a teardrop trailer. When we were here, there were only 5 other people camping out in this area, and we all had nice space. But at this GPS spot, it doesn’t support that many vehicles. This park may have many more options.2844Grant Nature AreaNear Pleasantville IA - Super nice free campground, handful of spots including one that’s set really far back (the rest are close to the little driveway/road to the park) lots of cool hiking trails, fire rings, pit toilets and tables. Great little spot 40 minutes from Des Moines and near gas stations right off the highway, super quiet and secluded 10/10. Sort of steep drive to get in so if you have a 4x4 it’s helpful, big rigs would struggle and wouldn’t have much of a place to park.
May 2022: Campsite currently CLOSED for construction.262Knickerbocker Rd & 2N0In San Bernardino National Forest, near Angelus Oaks CA - south of Big Bear Lake, is one of many Forestry Trails & dispensed camping in the San Bernardino National Forest. The road is literally in walking distance from the Village in Big Bear. The road is easy, as are all of the trails on the south side of the lake. The views to the north, including Big Bear Lake. 4WD is recommended but not required. I’ve seen sprinter vans and no wheel drive cars make it up the windy DIRT road. Camping here is LEGAL with a 14 Day limit. Not sure if it’s legal but NO designated fire pits. San Bernardino NF allows propane fires but not open campfires. Lots of hiking trails, mountain biking and dirt bikes allowed. I highly recommend this place as I’ve stayed twice with no legal issues. I drove my Jeep Wrangler with no lift and was fine getting here. Quiet and lots of good places to set up camp.
May, 2021: Heads up this isn’t open all year round.
June 2021 road wasn’t passable, and was closed.2267Blue Canyon RdIn Sierra National Forest near Shaver Lake CA - Great open spot off a wide dirt road (technically Blue Canyon Rd) off Dinkey Creek Rd. Enough space for several camps. A few existing fire pits.1761Texas Creek OHV AreaOn County Road 27 near Cotopaxi CO - BLM Land with few restrictions. There are many camp spots and direct access to ATV/OHV riding trails. The roads are very rough and rocky. DISCONNECT load leveling bars after you turn off US50 or you will snap them. There are several spots located near the river that allow great access for fishing/swimming/rafting. Also, the railroad line that follows the river is out of service, so you don’t have to worry about any trains in the middle of the night.1894Near VedauwooIn Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests near Buford WY - Rocks and climbing.2504Birds CreekOff Highway 62 near Hastings Highlands ON - Free RV boondocking @ trail inlet (recreation land). Close to town & backs onto atv trails & sand quarry. All locals we met were super friendly.343Off Happy Jack RdIn Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests near Buford WY - Area is North of 80 between Cheyenne and Laramie off Happy Jack Rd. Turn off to this spot is on the North side of Happy Jack Rd. Road is is good, washboard in spots. Huge open spaces with many flat areas to camp. We are in a Forester MBS (RV) and had no issues. There are many large towable here as well. Beautiful area with pines, aspens, antilope off in the distance. We will be back.2456Blue LakeIn Salt Springs Waterfowl Management Area near West Wendover UT - Blue Lake diving / swimming spot.1302Lake Byre Recreational AreaNear Kennebec SD - Open area, no trees. No hookups. Has a Toilet house. Small covered slab with grill. No tables. Right on a nice lake. There are RVs, campers, cars, & vans here now (5/23/2020). Easy access for even the largest Vehicle. Small dock on the lake. Five day camping limit. Lots of space. Dirt road from the highway all the way to the recreation area. Seems well-maintained. If you follow the road all the way to the end and pass the cattle gate the road gets rough. Small boat launch.508WalmartIn Carson City NV - Free Boondocking.
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!1472Rest AreaOff State Highway 96 near Piedmont KS - Rest area with large parking stalls, a dump station, bathrooms, and picnic tables. Overnight parking allowed, one night limit.500Pinewoods Lake CampgroundIn Mark Twain National Forest near Ellsinore MO - Free campground on a lake.255Turkey Bayou CampgroundOff Oakwood Bottoms Rd near Murphysboro IL - Free campground in the Shawnee National Forest. Nice site for travel trailers or tents. Maintained by volunteers, this is a beautiful place to stay. It is four miles down a gravel road, rv accessible.111Walmart Super StoreIn Williamston NC - Pulled in late as they were closing, two other motorhomes and a trailer enjoyed a quiet night. Store opened at 7am. Rest room available there and late at night at the gas station right next to the parking lot. This was our first night in our new trailer.
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!24Gladstone ParkNear Wausa NE - Campground in the tiny village of Wausa, Ne. Donation box at entrance. No signage indicating maximum length of stay. Showers. Small grocery store, gas, propane, bar in the village. I was at the park this morning (5/27/20) and the sites are open for business, however restrooms and showers are locked.542John Day RiverNear Kimberly, OR - Dirt circular pull off right beside the river. No signs of any kind and you can tell it’s a well used area. Small RV ok when it’s dry. There are ruts from water drainage and off road vehicles. Semi private area. Private property nearby is fenced. Watch for snakes.556WalmartHolly Springs MS Walmart - Store has limited hours currently (5/27/2020), right side of parking lot (facing the store) had two motor coaches parked for the night. I arrived at midnight, left by the time the store opened at 7. Nobody bothered me but be aware they clean the parking lot around 1am, kinda noisy.
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!165Cabela'sCabellas in East Hartford CT - We were visiting friends in Connecticut and had some issues so we were really late arriving. During the night we pulled up and parked without any incident. When the store opened we shopped some and used the bathroom and were on our way.
Oct 10, 2020:
This Cabela’s is extremely RV friendly. The have spaces close to the building on the west side. They have a small dog park right at the RV spaces. They have a dump station and fresh weather hydrant. When we went in, and identified ourselves as RVers spending the night, the staff at the Club Desk was very welcoming, and provided information on the amenities. Easy off and on to I-84. Great Boon-docking location.
NOTE: This location may not be available any longer.17Bolam Road Dispersed CampingIn Shasta-Trinity National Forest near Montague CA - A well known place to to camp. Observe the 14 day limit and make sure you get a burn permit before making a fire or even using a stove - tap website for permit.
The rangers are pretty nice and come by from time to time to check up on people. There are illegal growers nearby, across US-97, so be aware of your surroundings. The closest towns are Weed to the south and Grenada to the west. Both have fuel and food.
May 2021: Watch out for overprivileged brain dead people in the area, tried to tell us we couldn’t camp 100 yards from them in a public camping site, stood our ground and got a nice spot. Beautiful views, nice and peaceful once the bigots were gone.
June 2021: The comment about camping near a designated spot is false. You have to be 1/4 mile away from any designated spots in this forest.1299Antelope MtNear Susanville CA - This pull out is located on blm land. The pull out has a road that leads to cell towers. There is a pull out site half way. Beautiful views. Stayed there one night. No issues.1688Jug Hollow BeachIn Ashley National Forest near Dutch John UT - Beautiful little beach entry, follow Jug Hollow Road and the end site we landed in was 4.65 miles from HWY 191 along the peninsula. The last 4 miles were on a hard dirt road, bit bumpy but ok to drive with our Toyota Tundra and 26ft trailer. We did have to go around a couple of cows and wait for some cows to move. We also saw buckhorns...Great cell phone reception and Clean lake water. We swam, we peddled and stayed her for 3 nights. Amazing sunsets and plenty opportunity to make a fire. The water was clear as a mirror and we watched green river trout spawning. We saw some people but they were far away. Very private.1842Lake Meredith Recreational AreaNear Fritch TX - Completely free. Easy access with a 2wd vehicle. Just follow the road until it turns to dirt and continue on. It opens up into probably 10-15 acres of open field with free camping right on the water. No water available but there is a bathroom. Easy dry dirt road, But we went when it hadn’t rained in a while so the ground was solid. Getting in is easy. Large Rv friendly. The road In/out has a pretty steep and tight switchback. But my wife and I have walkie talkies, so I had her head up to the top and make sure no one came down until I made it. Decent fishing, kayaking was fun but the water there is choppy coming off the main portion of the lake. Water stays shallow for like 100 yards so the kids had a blast fishing and the majority of the lake bottom is either grass or mud. Weekend was pretty busy but the weekday was nice and quiet. Probably 10 cars across 1/2 mile of waterfront.895Harmony LakeNear Hazen ND - End of gravel road. Nice bay, free camping for up to 10 days. Good bluegill fishing.604Lobiniere Côte GédéoNear Lotbinière QC - Near the church. NO service, overlooking the River. About 15 places. Well lit, safe. Picnic table.
Prendre la côte à Gédéon, près de l’église. Site SANS service vue sur le Fleuve. Environ 15 places pour dormir. Bien éclairé, sécuritaire. Table à picnic.
May 2022: Camping interdit à droite (terrain de jeux) mais dans le stationnement de gauche, camping autorisé à compter du 24 mai seulement! (Camping prohibited on the right (playground) but in the left parking lot, campsite allowed from May 24 only!)11Outside Yellowstone ParkIn Caribou-Targhee National Forest near Island Park ID - Multiple sites left of Bootjack drive. The Bootjack road is decent but not paved. The roads to the sites were all too washed away for our RV which has a low belly. There were a lot of trucks and trailers in there though. Better for us was about another .5 mile down the road we found an easy pull off on the scrub land by the forest, it would be muddy in rain though. Bootjack drive ends a mile from here with a gate and no entry. There is also a no parking sign right at the end of the road where you might park if you want to risk it.1975217A Random BoondockingIn Sam Houston National Forest near Cleveland TX - Keep in mind that I travel in a Prius. From the 69 take 2025 in what I guess would be a north west direction. As long as loves truck stop is on your left while passing, you’re headed the correct direction. Turn right at 2167 (scenic drive) and continue until you get to 217A (not far..1-2 miles down the road tops) and make a right. Keep heading straight, there is another campground listed on other sites(which would be taking the first left but it dead ends and only has 2 large camp sites, you will pass that up by a mile or two. It’s a random entrance with no street name/sign which you will take a right into. A little forward down what seems to be a 4 wheeler track and there is a large clearing for tent or car camping. Note: this would be best suited for car/truck/suv/tent camping. Once you pass the initial camping grounds on the first left, the path narrows and is lined with trees/shrubs. Anything larger than a standard automobile may get scratched or tear down small trees/shrubs. The entrance into the area is fine for an RV if you’re willing to take the chance down this road. Just a heads up!82Forest 525 RoadIn Coconino National Forest near Sedona AZ - Plenty of spots just of 89A, on Forest Road 525. I chose to head further West without as many people. 2.2 miles approximately. Found this spot. It has plenty of room. I’m in a 19' campervan. I was joined by a single SUV later in the night. I was hoping to have the entire spot to myself, but oh well. Free is free. A sign coming in said free for 14 days. Several Sheriff cars have passed by in the short amount of time I’ve been here.1277Arcadian Moon19203 Hazel Dell Rd, Higginsville MO - Winery, Brewery and Resturant that allows camping, Boondocking and evening has a couple of RV spots. It has 4 lakes and plenty of space to have fun. 816-633-2150
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!250Olga LakeIn Huron-Manistee National Forests near Tustin MI - USFS. Free.
Aug 2022: Amazing stop!! way off the beaten path but my 26ft travel trailer fit and we had a perfect view of the lake. would come again!! Only about 6 spots and some are tent only so keep that in mind first come first serve.377BLM Multiple SitesNear Willow Springs Trail, Moab UT - Some off road, but most are RV accessible. Long non paved road at least 2 miles with multiple locations to stop. It is busy. Most sites were full by 6.30pm arrival. We found one at the end of the road. There is an ATV path at the end as well. Great view of rocks and snow capped mountains etc. Fire rings available for use at all sites too.1333Tragedy Creek PulloutEldorado National Forest near South Lake Tahoe CA - Creek side pullout on Tragedy Creek in Eldorado National Forest. Had no problem with our 24 ft rig, could probably go as large as 30 ft. About 1/4 mile of easy dirt road off Silver Fork Road. Right on the water, but also right on the road. So you may get some dust from passing cars but it’s not heavily trafficked. If you have a high clearance 4x4 check out the spot posted nearby.1751Pilot Travel CenterRising Fawn GA - Parking spaces on the right hand side as you come in are good for camping overnight. I believe this location has RV parking as well.
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!247WalMartWalMart in Pennsville NJ - We have overnighted several times at this WalMart when heading to the Jersey Shore just before the major Holidays, Memorial Day, Labor Day, July 4th. We leave our home after dinner 6:00-7:00pm the evening prior to the major Holiday. This gets us on the road with less traffic. We arrive at the Pennsville WalMart around 10:00 pm. Go inside, check with management and pick up some grocery items. There have always been other Motorhomes & RV's. Fairly level, under some nice shade trees to the left rear of the lot as you face the store. Quiet, good nights sleep, get up around 7:00 am eat breakfast and travel about another 90 minutes to our destination. We have a 31 foot class A Motorhome.
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!7Sawmill Road CampgroundCaldwell OH - This is one of about five free campgrounds on American Electric Power former strip mine land that has been reclaimed for recreation.
Oct 6, 2020: There is only one free camp left (Camp K) and they are selling it to the state at the end of 2020. We are hoping they don’t develop it like the others, but probably will.
Oct 23, 2020: They are selling it to the state at the end of the year & AEP will no longer have any of the land254Southern ozark oasisOzark - St. Francis National Forest near Hector AR - Great camp site plenty of room and 100m from the highway. Quiet and private. Campfire setup and stargazing is sweet.577Patterson Pass Trailhead CampgroundPioche NV - BLM campsites with pit toilet. No water, no hookups, no RV dump station. Free camping at a dozen sites. Very easy access on smooth dirt road (speed limit 45 mph) this site is used for OHV to explore the trails in the wilderness. Lots of wildlife. (Had a Pronghorn in my site) Birds, coyotes, lots of lizards. Didn’t see any Elk or Mountain Lions. Sign right off 93 about 75 miles north of Caliente. Spotty cell signal. Beautiful sunsets.1884Michigan Creek 4wd CampsiteJune 2020: Found this area from another user’s posting, though I think we went a little further back. Take forest service road 35 out of Jefferson. Campsite is near the end of a pretty rocky road. We did have a 4X4, though it was a stock 2015 Jeep Cherokee and not the trail hawk edition if that gives you an indication of the terrain. For an experienced four wheeler it’s a cake walk but for a novice off-roader be sure you have sufficient clearance and expect to cross a stream or two (up to 12” or so) depending on the seasonal rain and snow melt. There were a few so-so spots and one excellent spot that could easily site four families and tents. This is within like national forest and camping is 100% legal at this spot. In a weekend, only two other vehicles were seen drive up this way, and no other people observed walking.3242Oxbow State Wildlife AreaLa Junta CO - Off HWY 50. Gravel road 1/10 mile to gravel parking area.1221Carbella Recreation AreaEmigrant MT - BLM campground. Very easy access. Very RV friendly. Lots of big fifth wheels here. The spot we picked was right next to the Yellowstone River. Some picnic tables and fire rings here too as well as a campsite toilet. 14 day limit saw deer and elk here as well as one of the best Montana stargazing. 19 miles from Gardiner MT and North entrance to Yellowstone
July 2021: Newly updated with lots of level sites overlooking the River. Next to a river rafting takeout site.1529Geary State Fishing LakeWildlife Area near Junction City KS Camping: There are primitive overnight free camping sites, a boat ramp, and picnic shelters. Public hunting lands surround the lake. Location: Geary State Fishing Lake and Wildlife Area is 10 miles south of Junction City. The 97-acre lake is surrounded by 180 acres of public hunting land which harbors good numbers of quail, pheasant, doves, squirrels, rabbits, white-tailed deer, beaver, muskrats, raccoons, coyotes, bobcats and numerous non-game birds and animals. Migrating Waterfowl: The lake also serves as a stopover area for migrating waterfowl in the fall and spring. Several food plots are maintained each year to provide winter food for birds and other wildlife. Fishing & Hunting: The lake is an excellent clear lake. The lake has been stocked with black bass, walleye, saugeye, channel and flathead catfish, bluegill and crappie. The lake and public hunting area are open year round. Picnic tables, fireplace grills and camping areas are available for public use.368NM 126 OverlookSanta Fe National Forest near Jemez Springs NM - Pull off on the side of the road at the top of a hill with nice views of the valley below. Note this is on a dirt section of NM 126 and may be difficult to access if wet. Location is about halfway between Cuba and La Cueva. No facilities at all.2663USFS Colbert Hollow Rd trailhead lotShawnee National Forest near Equality IL - Nice sized gravel parking lot at trailhead on USFS Road 1621 in Shawnee National Forest. Overnight parking permitted. Free parking. About 1/4 mile north of popular Garden of the Gods. No amenities other than trailhead map.252Big Creek Primitive CampgroundCherokee National Forest near Benton TN - The road in is gravel and 8 miles from a paved road. Big Creek Primitive Campground is open year round. There are 6-15 campsites at this location and the maximum RV length is 35 feet. You may stay 14 days at Big Creek Primitive campgrounds. Copperhill, Tennessee at elevation 1457'.438Wyandot Service PlazaGenoa OH - Ohio Turnpike Service Plaza with separate RV parking lot with electric hookup (fee), potable water and wastewater dump (free). Free overnight in the semi lot.
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!191Nice Car/Truck CampingVery nice secluded car truck camping area. Room for 3 to 4 spots. Level and with previous fire pits. Quiet.
Editor's note: location may not be exact, but there does appear to be camping along this road and in this general area.
May 2019:
Several Spots On combs Rd - Hoosier National Forest near Norman IN - Several primitive pull off spots along combs rd south of the hickory ridge firetower. Great hiking to the north. Some spots big enough for full size RV and others smaller.265IGA Food World Parking LotNeon KY - Parking area of a food store. Nice owners but do ask them to stay overnight. Consider getting a few grocers in hand before asking. LOL. Probably would allow you to stay without buying though. Parking lot is a little off level but large enough for all RVs. Spot is only for car and RV, no place for tents. Google Neon KY IGA for address.
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!395Forest Service Road 347Kaibab National Forest near Williams AZ - We got our 31' Class C RV backed into this spot just south of Grand Canyon Airport. It's about 1/4 mile from 64, accessible by a well groomed dirt road with a brown sign reading "347".
The site was just after "347FA" on the map. Only a few side road markings after the highway 347 sign. The entry to the side cut road is fairly deep, but we made it with the RV. Had to do a five point turn in order to back into the site, but was able to swing back out onto the dirt road in one swoop.
Fairly good AT&T cell service with data. Fire ring at site, but unable to use due to fire restrictions. The Kaibab National Forest website has a map that shows where you can camp and where you cannot. We were really excited about a "pull-through" site off 320, but found out it wasn't legal to camp there after referencing the map.
This is in the Tusayan district.
Plenty of other sites down these forest service roads, and the website map has dots on either side of the roads where it's legal to camp. We explored a few others in our sedan down that some road that we could have gotten the RV into, plus many more for tents or 4x4 trucks. Other sites down the road had less of a ditch to negotiate to get into the site. We were able to get our low clearance sedan into a few (not this one).
The first few sites you pass on 347 didn't look like they were legal to camp at based on the map, but that may be our interpretation, we didn't ask anyone.
We was clear and dry with a low in the 50's in June. Deep ruts indicated that 4wd May be necessary in the rain or when wet. Only had one other vehicle pass by around sunset.1943Harriman Hill AccessBlackwater MO - Wonderful free camp spot by the river.
Editor's note: it appears you access this off of Route M.190Devils Canyon Campground AreaManti-La Sal National Forest near Monticello UT - The campground has a fee so if you continue on the dirt road past the campground there are free camping sites along the road. This is USFS land.
May 2021: 4x4 a must if TT not for an RV you will get stuck and or scratch your rig up. Rain makes road very muddy and slick.2202WalmartMichigan City IN - Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!202Brazoria County Beach (Near Surfside)Free Camping on San Luis Island near Brazoria TX - Free beach camping up to 14 days, beach access roads 1-5 are completely free for camping. Tents, Rv, travel trailers etc! There are some porta potty’s on some parts but as of June 2020 none at beach access road 4 or 5.1.49Big Salty TufaMono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve near Mammoth Lakes CA - Excellent little grassy area with a great view of the lake that is pretty easily accessible with 4wd. A little sandy and narrow in some spots, but my full size truck made it through fine. Not sure if legal. Owned by LA water department. We stayed here four nights and never saw a soul. The road to get to it is off of Forest Rd 1N44. Check the satellite view. Burritos at Mono Market are dank!1958Bear Patty MeadowStanislaus National Forest near Groveland CA - Turn right off of Evergreen road and on to an old forest service road. Check the satellite view and you can see the road in easily. You'll need decent ground clearance and 4WD. My F150 did just fine. Lots of downed trees but nothing you can't get passed. You'll be rewarded with a beautiful large meadow with solid, level, firm ground. Excellent spot to set up camp right outside of Yosemite.14373 Stump Camp SpotOld Salt Rd in Black Hills National Forest near South Lawrence, SD - beautiful area easy access.1894Garbage MountainNorth Cow Mountain Recreation Area near Ukiah CA - BLM OHV trail. You must join the trail on Mill Creek Road. Not a very difficult trail. Lots of trash people are dumping. Saw a rat. Not a great spot. Better than paying California hotel prices. Decent view!740Outside Eleven Mile State ParkLake George CO - Follow signs to Eleven Mile State Park. After entering the park continue straight past the marina. Turn right on 335 you will find two two-track roads back in to the area. There are many spots where people have been camping. The first entrance is pretty smooth but narrow. A small camper or pop up would probably make it. The second entrance road is quite rough but we could do it taking care and going slow. There was a camper van back there when we scoped it out they made it in fine.
Water available at the state park in the area where there is parking south of the marina.2689Back Road Off 66Paulden AZ - A beautiful little shaded spot, room enough for small RV, fire ring, nicely maintained gravel road on the way in that loops back around to 66. This is nice because it sets this campsite just off the road a bit.
Oct 2023:
Room for 4 or 5 camps. Several fire rings. Gravel access rd is at bottom of hill on Rt 66.
Level of confidence the site is free: Maybe - Others were camped here overnight without issue.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land1713Whetstone CampgroundWhetstone Creek Conservation Area near Montgomery City MO - Nice gravel lot in Missouri Conservation area for overnighting. 3 fire pits and picnic tables for tent setups, room for at least 6 vehicles/parties. NO hookups, water, or dump stations. One outhouse. Rough gravel country roads to reach the campground but 4WD not essential. Signage posted saying camping is allowed, and a phone call let me know it’s first-come first served with no reservations, and isn’t likely to be full. Mostly hunters/fishermen. Close to highway but slow travel the last few miles on gravel.243Dispersed CampingLittle Missouri National Grassland near Medora ND - Grassy area off dirt road. Room for a few campers.789Gravel LotOff Of 99 near Turlock CA - Gravel lot between Best Western and a yummy cafe. Truckers park here frequently, we stayed with our dog in a passenger vehicle. It’s free, but bright due to light around Best Western.
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!31South Of Casper Bates Hole Stock TrailQuiet camping on BLM land off Hwy 487. Dirt with rolling hills surrounding. No shade. Turn East on groomed dirt road (Bates Hole Stock Trail). Camp site approx 1 km off 487, north of the dirt road. 2 wheel drive access. Possible more spots further up the road. No facilities. No internet (ATT) in camp but short hike up the hill got us 1 bar.
Editor's note: the supplied coordinate does not appear to be accurate, but there appears to be a number of spots available along the Bates Hole Stock Trail road.1952Hebgen LakeCuster Gallatin National Forest near West Yellowstone MT - Lots of free campsites off this Denny Creek Rd along the lake. Lake access as well for swimming, fishing, etc. Starts as pavement, then goes to gravel. Official campground shortly after gravel but dispersed camping further down road.1996Bartram Trail trailheadParking lot in Tuskegee National Forest near Auburn AL - Nothing fancy but any rig under 25' shouldn’t have a problem. Turn at the forest service sign close to interstate. Only one here a little traffic but the frogs and crickets make up for it.
Comments from March 2020:
Tuskegee National forest, Bartram Trail Parking Lot near Auburn AL - Small paling lot. Drive past the ranger station and follow sign for trail parking. Some other campers parked here. Gravel road to lot. Only about 30’ long so not big RV friendly. Good for van.125Mono Lake Tufa State Natural ReserveBenton CA - Take a right on a narrow dirt road with a sign "point of historical interest". The road looks narrow but it was ok for a 30 foot rv. Tons of places exist to pull over and have privacy and quiet.1989Glass butteChristmas Valley OR - 4x4 or high ground clearance needed to access this free BLM site. Drive on dirt 4x4 road and take available side roads to camp. Remote with hundreds if not thousands of yards between different sites. Very scenic and remote. No artificial light so star gazing is a 10. Road can be very rough with cantaloupe size rocks. Storms can develop rapidly. Accessible from hwy 20. Approximately 15 miles east of Hampton Or. look for dirt roads. Both sides of hwy 20. South side of hwy 20 accesses side of glass butte. North side of hwy 20 leads into sagebrush desert. BLM barbed wire fences must be taken down and then put back up after you drive through. We have accessed the site for many years with everything from a old beat up station wagon to a Toyota Tundra pulling a Jayco Baja trailer. Station wagon took undercarriage damage on every trip. Baja trailer had great ground clearance but the extreme angles of road, large rocks, and ruts requires everything to be stowed securely. Site may or may not have any other people around to help. Make sure you are prepared to be off grid to stay in this unbelievably amazing place.
Comment from June, 2019:
Glass Butte - near Christmas Valley OR - Surrounded by wilderness study areas, this is a beautiful little spot off of Highway 20.
Along highway 20, approximately 35 miles east of Brothers and/or 30 miles west of Riley, you will find a dirt road on the south side of the highway. The gate is in need or repair but you can get it open. Just be sure to close it back up and use the rope that is currently (June 2019) helping it stay closed.
There are several off shoots/forks and you may want 4wheel drive as the road is rough in spots. It was dry weather when we were here but there were still a few mud spots. Our Toyota Tacoma with a heavy XP Camper on it did just fine.
Once you are through the thick sagebrush there are several dispersed camping areas- some with fire rings even (though we rarely bother with that). It is a beautiful spot with obsidian scattered about. Loads of junipers, sagebrush, and wildflowers.
If you continue along the road it will loop you back to the hwy closer to Riley (so you can come in that way as well).1554Kite LakePike and San Isabel National Forests near Alma CO - Several RV spots on the way up to Kite lake but do not go to the switchback (last mile and a half before Kite lake) with a big RV! No cell service but close to (Alma 10 min. and Fairplay 20 min). 11,600+ elevation.3566Silver BridgeLee Creek in Ozark–St. Francis National Forest near Chester AR - This place is nestled in the Ozarks. It is all free but you need to get there early before all the good spots are taken. This place is a weekend go-to for everyone that lives in the nearby towns and it gets up to 200 people a day. We couldn’t keep count. There are no restrooms or dumpsters so bring a shovel and biodegradable TP along with your trash bags to clean up after yourself. Although it has no utilities for the yuppie campers, this spot has a huge rock formation that is up to 20Ft tall and the natural spring fed water is plenty deep to jump into. Also smaller cliffs for the little ones! Just across the bank there is also a rope swing that is pretty neat. Natural damn isn’t too far from this spot ether and is a fun place to see with some history. Lastly you can pack up and head north on HW 220 and you’ll run right into Devils Den State Park where there are over 12 miles of hiking, caves and a lot more. We took our two kids on our first family camping trip here and it could not have gone better!!251Deep Creek RoadCampsite On Top Of Mt off Deep Creek Rd near Gypsum CO - Great campsite on top of the mountain. Dispersed camping aboud throughout trail. Car accessible; road is maintained and oiled. Saw lots of 20+ foot Rv’s continuing up road. No water, no power, pack in pack out.
Comment from Nov, 2018:
Deep Creek Road - From Hwy 70 take the Dostero exit, follow road 301, take the National Forest Access road and drive almost to the top of the mountain. It’s easy to miss, but it’s on the right side driving upward as you near the top. Great views all around. If you miss it, no worries there are plenty other spots as well.2460Davis Lake CampgroundColville National Forest near Kettle Falls WA - Free first come first serve. Lake has trout fishing. Lots of mosquitos. The drive up is all dirt road and has narrow spots. With a proper truck it could haul up a decent sized travel trailer. About four sites. Two looked decent for a smaller RV. One can fit a larger RV. All great for tents. At this time the bathrooms are closed. On the way up we saw a black bear. So be bear aware out here keeping trash contained.1381Steiner FlatsJunction City CA - Campsite by a river. Lots of camping. Lots of long term campers.487Wishon Boat Launch Parking AreaBass Lake in Sierra National Forest near Wishon CA - This is a fully paved lot right on the lake with restrooms, trees and easy water & swimming access. You are allowed to park overnight in the section marked for overnight (boat) trailer parking. We were in a 20’ camper van. Spaces would fit maybe 24’ or so but not a lot bigger. It was quite nice for a parking lot. There are a couple picnic tables, flush toilet bathrooms, and room to set up chairs under trees by the lake. We had a small fire in a bbq.
Totally free. Seemed too good to be true! We parked in the front section at first and then security came through (we thought we were getting kicked out) and told us we just needed to move to the back end of the lot behind the sign that said “overnight trailer parking”.1033Caribou-Targhee National Forest campsitePocatello ID - Nice campsite fire pit plenty of trees for shade and to put up a hammock.1844Congress Dispersed CampingCongress AZ - This area is open for 14 days of free dispersed camping at a time. Used it as a stop on the way to Prescott. Nice quiet location in July but I won’t be here for the heat of the day. I easily fit my 35 ft 5th wheel in here. Any passenger car can access this area without 4 wheel drive.972Forest Road Off Apache Canyon RoadLincoln National Forest near Cloudcroft NM - Good condition forest road. Rocky but ok for low clearance. Some pull offs were only 4x4 but we saw several not so far off the road on dirt. Nice trees for shade. We went under a mile from the start of the road to our location. Very quiet here. Also rode bikes down the road further and there were more spots further down.2770Near Top Of Monitor PassHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest near Markleeville CA - Open high elevation camping off gravel road in either direction of highway (approximately 8000ft).2524Red Hill (NF16) PulloutMount Hood Parkdale OR - Paved road up 2.5 miles from main turnoff. View over valley and sunrise. Great quiet spot in NF. Good for up to large van.700WalmartWashington PA - Well lit, seemingly safe. Very noisy from highway and the Walmart muzak that plays all night. One other RV and 2 trucks. Shirtless man walked along the nearby road in the wee hours.
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!366Forest Road 1257Thunder Basin National Grassland near Newcastle WY - Awesome spot for the night. Got about 2 bars with Verizon and LTE data. Nice sunset!
Editor's note: this location appears to be approximate, but there seem to be other pull-offs nearby1381Boyd’s Gap Pull Off OverlookCherokee National Forest near Copperhill TN - Perfect for any size rig. Part of the Cherokee national forest so overnights are allowed. Better suited for an rv if any size because there isn’t really a place to make a fire. Beautiful panorama. Located at the head of two very nice trails open to bikes. Located in the core of the Ocoee river white water rafting and kayaking area. No hookups. No fires. No restrooms. Location is completely paved. Not level, slight incline throughout.
Editors note: This appears to be a trailhead. Please be discreet or report back if you discover no camping is allowed.519I-80 Rest StopLadora IA - Rest stop with sewage dump and overnight parking.
Editor's note: As of 7/17/2020 Iowa appears allows for overnight parking in rest areas - only in-vehicle stays allowed.279Tim Hortons Parking LotCentre Hastings ON - Large Parking area in the north end of the building near the Pay Phones
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!172Happy Canyon road turnoffLos Padres National Forest near Santa Ynez CA - Turnout off side of Happy Canyon road next to creek, huge beautiful tree. Road is visible from turnout. Beware of poison ivy.676Forest With Large Open MeadowsDixie National Forest near Cedar City UT - Great site suitable for just about any outdoor enthusiast. We had a Hyundai sedan up here and saw several other sedans during the weekend. It's a little rough for smaller vehicles, so take it slow in those areas. We have a Ford F-150 with a 30' travel trailer. No issues coming up the road. AT&T service was ok. T-Mobile has service in some areas. Verizon - No service. This is a very quiet area during the week with a few weekend campers moving in by the end of the week. We saw a few deer and this is the first time we had a mouse in the trailer. Lots of fun open meadows to walk in with a few man-made ponds around the area. My wife loves looking for rocks and she has enjoyed it here. 15 minutes to Duck Creek Campground where you can dump and get fresh water. 40 minutes to Cedar City.
Editor's note: location may not be exact, but there appears to be plenty of camping in the general area.3067Stan Camping SpotCoconino National Forest near Bellemont AZ - Nice flat spot with shade.2267Great Spots Off Trout Lake RdSherman Creek State Wildlife Recreation Area near Kettle Falls WA - There are about four or more locations to set up tents and rvs comfortably off trout lake road. Most spots are easy access off the roads and already have fire pits. Narrow dirt road but RVs fit fine and people can pass by if both vehicles work together. The place we set up has amazing views plenty of space for two or more groups. Right by a cliff and you can hear the river nearby but it’s not accessible. There’s a huge fire pit and the area is leveled for RVs. Light traffic off the road. We had rangers pass us by and they didn’t bother us. Also fires must be completely out and don’t leave unattended. This area has had forest fires before so best to be respectful and careful.
You may need a discover pass if you end up on state land. There is also free camping in a USFS campground further up the road: - nothing larger than a van recommended due to narrow road.918Truck Camper / Van Life / Tent SiteManti-La Sal National Forest near Monticello UT - Great for truck camping / Van camping. Several pull offs front the forest road, which is gravel. Made it in a 2WD Tundra no problem. Saw sprinters and other truck campers on the side roads. Large RV might be difficult, but probably doable. Roads are not paved, but gravel. National forest / BLM lands. Great AT&T coverage. 3 bars LTE 7/6/2020.2327Tourist Info Longue RiverLongue-Rive QC - Flat gravel parking lot with space for 10 vehicles. Overnight parking tolerated. Plenty of camping space at the bottom of the steps leading down to the old wood mill waterfall. Very beautiful coast of rocks and even a small beach for swimming at the bottom of the waterfall. Dogs accepted on a lead. Toilet available during the day at the tourist center. Access road under construction when we went (2020-07-06).
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!
Info Touristiques Longue Rive - 329 Rue Principale, Longue-Rive QC G0T 1Z0 - Stationnement plat en gravier avec de l’espace pour 10 vehicules. Stationnement de nuit toléré. Beaucoup d’espaces de camping en bas des marches menant à la chute de l’ancien moulin à bois. Très belle côte de roches et même une petite plage pour se baigner au bas de la chûte. Chien acceptés en laisse. Toilette disponible de jour au centre touristique. Route d’accès en construction quand nous sommes allé (2020-07-06)24Butler Bar CampgroundSiskiyou National Forest near Port Orford OR - An approximately 10 site free campground 18 miles from highway 101 on Elk River Road. Campground had pit toilets, but no other amenities. No cell signal on either AT&T or Verizon.201Boreas Pass RdWhite River National Forest near Breckenridge CO - Long dirt road in good condition for vans, 4x4 popup, small travel trailers(no big rigs). Camping spots all the way up to Bakers Tank, cell service goes out toward the top. Beautiful views of lake and Blue River.
April 7, 2021: road closed for winter in still on.
Oct 2022. Still a designated dispersed camping area. Signs posted. Many spaces avail. Road a little rough. Would be hard to turn a large trailer around. No Fire rings. Would stay again!3254Buckskin RdLeading Up To Kite Lake in Pike and San Isabel National Forests near Hartsel CO - Dispersed camping all the way up Buckskin road. ATTN: washboard road all the way up, No big rigs past 4 miles! No cell. There is a fee campground for tent camping at Kite Lake Campground at the end of the road. No camping in parking lot. 4 fourteeners to climb out of Kite Lake.3458IGA parking lotMont-Laurier QC - Large IGA parking lot, located next to the superb North Train cycle path. No service. Restaurants nearby.
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Grand stationnement du IGA, situé à coté de la superbe piste cyclable du train du Nord. Aucun service. Restos à proximité.226Lenado TrailheadWhite River National Forest near Meredith CO - Take Woody Creek Rd paved/dirt 13 miles, free dispersed camp sites, no cell service, free camping 14 days. 1 hr drive to Basalt. I’ve got a OutdooorsRV 20BD 24ft travel trailer and an f250 4x4 no problem getting up to the spots.3335Ottawa State Fishing LakeMinneapolis KS - Free camping in shady spots by a lake. Beautiful area.403Parking Area On 23ACatskill Park near Hunter NY - This is a parking area by the river on 23A. There is a sign saying “parking area.” There’s nothing to say you cannot park overnight and in fact at this moment there is a big rig trailer parked here as well as a utility truck.419South Mountain State ForestGilboa, New York - Gravel road into state forest. There is a pull-off area lined by boulders. No prohibitive signs for overnight parking.672Red Rock RoadCaribou-Targhee National Forest near Island Park ID - There are many sites on Red Rock Road, and the nearby Bootjack road for camping. They are in the Targhee National Forest, and are free. Many have campfire rings. Many of the obvious sites and fill up early on the weekends, but there are others that are still good.2020Hathaway Trailhead ParkingTannersville Bike Park near Tannersville NY - From 23A in Hunter, NY turn north on Greene County 25. Drive for 1.6 miles. The entrance is a gravel road marked by two boulders. There is a pine board reading Trailhead Parking that is barely noticeable. I stayed here for two nights. There are no signs prohibiting overnight parking.730Mills SiteUmpqua National Forest near Chemult OR - Dispersed camping. It’s a hidden gem. A ranger guided us here when we had trouble finding a free spot. It’s tucked behind the county’s sand pit. Paved road off of HWY 138, then turns to very nice dirt road as you enter the trees. Excellent spot. So quiet. Here for 3 days with one other camper parked far away. Many decent level spots. River close by. Tons of fire wood (when fires are allowed) picnic tables at most sites. Bathrooms on site. Class A friendly.
Editor's note: this location appears to be approximate, but there appears to be camping in the general area.1385Caliche Road Behind Love’s TruckstopComfort TX - There is a road that curves around the truckstop. On one side of the road is the truckstop. On the other side is a park of some kind. 18 wheeler trucks use this curved road as overflow overnight parking. We stayed at the intersection of the curved road and a small caliche road that appears to go into the park. It was great. Just the right combo of isolated (we saw several deer in the morning) and accessible. Numerous trucks were parked here so I am confident it is permitted. We last stayed in July, 2020 and will likely stay again.465Dunn Creek Campground And Boat RampLibby MT - Free camping with bathrooms,picnic tables ,and fire pits, right next to the river for easy fishing access and there's a boat ramp, extra parking lot with a basketball hoop ...There's only so many spots, so first come first serve... Rangers come once a day to check pits. I was there in a 41 foot Class A motorhome.669Campsite By The SeaWith Breathtaking View near Pointe-aux-Outardes QC - Seaside. Very little space, but very beautiful.
Camping Au Bord De Mer Avec Vue Imprenable - Bord de mer. Très peu de place , mais très beau.3Bass Pro ShopMemphis TN - Manager was happy for us to stay. There was a huge parking lot with plenty of light and security guard was heavy the entire time.
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!70Mammoth, inyo craterMammoth Lakes CA - Fire road off of Mammoth Scenic Loop. Campsites sandy but accessible by my 2wd van. About 1 mile to Inyo Crater. No campfires, some off road traffic (not much). Very quiet even on a busy weekend. Lots of options.2472Moose River PlainsAdirondack Park, Inlet NY - Free camping597Rest AreaMammoth Lakes CA - Rest area. Paved. Bathrooms. In the middle of the forest. Good place for a night or two.
Editor's note: It looks like you can camp nearby on FS roads, but camping in a rest area is at your own risk as California doesn't allow overnight stays.2298Gravel Valley Garbage Pit RdJune Lake, Mammoth Lakes CA - Small gravel valley. Not a great view, but good for free camping near June Lake. Flat area. Heavy gravel. Would not recommend for RV’s. Full sized van with 2wd did just fine. Spent one night.2348Chief Mountain SouthCaliente NV - Nice free BLM campground with tables, shelters, and pit toilets. Very little road noise. 1 or 2 bars Verizon cell service. Weekends may get crowded with ATV activity. About 15 degrees cooler than Las Vegas.1857Sparrow-Kenton WaysideOttawa National Forest near Trout Creek MI - It is about 2 miles off of M-28. There are 6 free campsites in this campground. They have drop toilets as well. Very quiet, clean, and you can hear the Sparrow Rapids because they are pretty close. I dove here in my rear wheel drive GMC Savana with no problems at all. It goes from paved to gravel roads to get back here.354Pilot Travel CenterVega TX - Stayed here very large parking lot for cars / RV. Big station, well lit, constant traffic. Some road noise but good amenities and hot showers.
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!1237Buffalo Pass CR38Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests near Steamboat Springs CO - Dispersed tent and RV camping all along CR38, bumpy road but car, truck, motor home and RV accessible (Typical US Forestry roads). 30 min to downtown Steamboat Springs, Good Verizon LTE 2 bars, beautiful views. Free 14 day camping.2961Walmart1825 Downs Dr, Erie PA 16509 - Walmart Parking lot. Has water and electric hookup for campers, garbage cans close by. Right off the thruway. Nearby gas station, hotels, restaurants & the Casino. Good for an overnight stay.
Phone number for Walmart +1 (814) 864-7330
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!363Mountain Sheep Point Recreation SiteCahone CO along CR 10 - 32 miles of river camping. No problem accessing in a 33 foot class A. Road does get rougher later on. Light traffic on road. Fire pits, pit toilets and picnic tables available in some sites. Beautiful views, good swimming.
Editor's note: would recommend heading further up the road, as I do not believe overnight camping is allowed at some of the boat ramps.1864Abandoned Iron Mountain Ski ResortEldorado National Forest near South Lake Tahoe CA - Abandon ski resort off of the Mormon Emigrant Trail. Easy pull off, lots of open space to camp. Beautiful views of Pyramid Peak.2262Pioneer CreekSaratoga Springs UT - BLM land with plenty of campsites and lake access. Easy to launch small boats off trailer and just play at the water. About 15 miles south of Saratoga Springs.1381Roadside Pull OffOlympic National Forest near Hoquiam WA - About 1/4 mile off the 101 up a Forest Service road NF 2258. Site is off the Forest Service road in a private bulldozed culdesac. Could pull a small trailer with good clearance but not suitable for the larger RV’s. Has good turn around space. Suitable for tents, but ground is slightly uneven. Great spot so close to Olympic National Park.181Lake Owyhee RoadAdrian OR - Large campsite near river. There is a dirt road, a little steep but we managed fine in our 27 foot class C. Big enough that on a Saturday night, there were 4 other separate tents/rigs there but not too crowded. No cell service. I think BLM land. Lots of traffic with boaters going to and from the reservoir.701Buffalo ForkBuffalo Valley Area near Moran WY - 23 designated sites. Free no toilets. Right before Turpin campground. Some sites on the river. Some biting deer flies. Not far from Grand Teton NP.2115Big Bush CreekVernal UT - Off dirt road several spots to camp very secluded.1722Lime CreekSan Juan National Forest near Silverton CO - Go to the right and couple of really nice spots right on the creek.2976WalmartRawlings WY Walmart near Rawlins WY - We were among numerous RVs camping in the parking lot. We had no problems. There is a train track about 1/2 mile away that creates some noise and smells. Other than that it was an uneventful stay.
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!2042Pugh ParkReported closed due to road construction on Nov 18, 2020.
Christoval TX - City park on the river, super easy to get to from the highway. Feels remote. Lots of swim areas with rope swings. Max stay of 3 nights.626Crystal GeyserGreen River UT - About 5 sites near the Green River and the Crystal Geyser. The Geyser is supposed to erupt twice a day. We got here at 4 and it was erupting. A few mosquitos and biting flies but tolerable. Road has washboards but driveable for virtually any vehicle.1234Blackrock CityLovelock NV - This is where they hold Burning Man. But... for the rest of the year you can drive and camp anywhere on the playa. Make sure you have reflectors or lights at night so you don’t get run over. Don’t dig a hole to poop on Playa, it is a dry lake bed. Either get off the Playa to poop, or pack it out. Watch for sandy spots!1192Buckeye Hot SpringsHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest near Bridgeport CA - Plenty of Forest land dispersed camping. Also a hot spring. Drive four miles off 395 down a dirt road that ends at Buckeye hot springs. Tons of camp sites and fire rings. Fires are usually illegal in California after mid June.2124Watson LakeTahoe National Forest near Carnelian Bay CA - Enter the fiberboard freeway on the summit at 267. Also accessible by off road vehicle from Tahoe City. There is dispersed camping all along this zone, but Watson lake is the most popular.2389Rubicon/Barker PassTahoe National Forest near Olympic Valley CA - Barker pass road is paved, it leads to dozens of dirt roads and even more dispersed camping. This zone is also accessible via the Rubicon Trail with an off road vehicle.
Editor's note: Cannot verify the spot, but there appears to be camping along this road.2034Rim Trail Staging AreaLake Tahoe Nevada State Park near Carson City NV - This is where horse expeditions begin and end. Tons of dispersed camping on all the roads in this area.2213Martis PeakTahoe National Forest near Truckee CA - There is a fire lookout at Martis peak. Awesome views. Also dispersed car camping anyway along the massive network of roads. Access from 267 just over the peak on the Truckee side.2632National Forest SiteChippewa National Forest near Deer River MN - Big enough for a decent sized rv. I’m in a 25’ I would feel okay pulling up to a 36’ camper in this spot. There are a few tent spots but one BIG private lake front site. Nice fire ring and private beach.396Spots Near LakeSeveral spots along road on way to baker lake trailhead. You are next to high trafficked gravel road, but nice views and access to the lake. Several spots with tent camping off the main road. No service on ATT or Verizon.229Turquoise LakePike and San Isabel National Forests near Leadville CO - Great spot with plenty of open spaces for multiple campers. Does fill up quickly.2943San Bernardino NFAngelus Oaks CA - Site is by mile post 32.00 on north side of Road 38. Entrance is ~500’ of packed dirt but street vehicle accessible. Quiet with maybe 3 private spots for vehicle and/or tent camping. AT&T cellular service is spotty. No trailers because no turnaround available. Fairly easy 3 point turn around for our Class B van. Nice cool nights in July.2001Unnamed Parking/beach Access PointNorth Of Pistol River near Gold Beach OR - A large pull off/parking area just off Hwy 101 used occasionally by RVs and beach-goers. This area is separated from a broad, sandy beach by low, grass-covered dunes but open to views of the surf as well as monument-sized rocks and seamounts. Trails lead to the beach. Access points are at both ends of the lot but the south access is broad and more gently sloped than the north entrance. Enter the north end and exit the south access point to avoid spinning wheels and rough pavement edges upon returning to Hwy 101. This also allows parking parallel to the beach for great views.11End Of Road CampingJuneau AK - Two fire rings just off the road a little ways past the last left before the end of the road. Forest Service land undeveloped.93Gilmord CampsiteGifford Pinchot National Forest Across Mineral, WA - Nice little spot on an access road tucked away on the right side behind a log. Little stream available for filtered water. Only one spot available. Parking large enough for a large truck. Potentially room for smaller campers down the road. Seems like a place locals go to target shoot sometimes, a possible con. With that, I enjoyed my stay and solitude over the night.
Comments from 7/2020:
Nice little spot on an access road tucked away on the right side behind a log. Little stream available for filtered water. Only one spot available. Parking large enough for a large truck.483Pt. AbbayeOn Lake Superior near Lanse MI - Great tent camping and maybe small travel trailer or pop up. Right on Lake Superior with views of the Huron Islands.191Dispersed Camping SpotsTent Or Small RV/Scamp in Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest near Gardnerville NV - Plenty of free dispersed camping spots. No services, but (Verizon) cell service worked fine for us on 7/28/2020. The spot farthest west at the top of a hill was perfect and secluded, but open as well. No place for hammock. Found firewood all around. Plenty of starlight. Travel in from the main road and stay to the right at the first fork, then right again at the next fork. Exact roads taken after that, not sure! :) Many great spots on the series of dirt roads off the 395. 4WD not required, but maybe be helpful if choosing some of the rockier roads.1650Forest Road 513Off State Road 286 in Shoshone National Forest near Dubois WY - Dispersed camping, mostly RV friendly, we traveled in a 26’ class C with no problem. Keep following the road in for many individual campsite roads along the main forest road. Very remote and places to pull off.2453Gap Tank Dispersed CampingSanta Teresa NM - Gap Tank dispersed camping site is located in the gap between Mt. Riley and the E. Potrillo Mountain ridge in the Desert Peaks National Monument on BLM land. It is off a county road. It’s not a good place for RVs. There are very few vehicles out there and no water, but it’s a great spot in the Chihuahuan Desert and about 1 hour west from West El Paso. You can google Desert Peaks National Monument for a map and more info. 7-29-20201325South TufaMammoth Lakes CA - South Tufa above Mono Lake highway 120. Follow dirt road into the woods to a large circular pull-out. Ample shade, fairly flat about 1/3 mile off 120, south. Will accommodate 3-4 vehicles. Must be self-sustained, no water, gas or electric. Definitely no fires. Super quiet, private and isolated from people or traffic!!
January 19, 2021 road closed cannot access. Sign says road not plowed. We camped at closure with view of mono lake.
Editor's note: location appears to indicate a general area where dispersed camping is available.2317WalmartQuinte West ON - Confirmed with store manager on duty, camper vans, RV’s and Trailers can park here over night. Overnighters must park on the outer parking spots of the parking lot and not use the spots close to the doors. Lots of room. Store hours are 6am to 10pm
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!106Creekside SpotTrout Club Public Area - Elk Mound WI 54703 - This is a really pretty public parking area next to a class A trout stream. Mowed grassy area along the creek is set back off the road and there is a concrete picnic table. Fall asleep listening to the creek under the stars!
Submitter says: I’m a neighbor to this property and I’m 99% sure an overnight stay would not raise concerns. There have been cars left there for days before anyone checks on them. During the day, the area might see a fisherman park there once a wk so it’s not typically a busy spot. Perfect for a 1-night stay for anyone traveling through the area.
Oct 2022: Nice little area little tight if you have any kind of full-size trailer you’re not getting in if you have one of those little ones that you pull behind you’ll be safe.247SeaTac Rest AreaFederal Way WA - Has dump station and potable water - free! 8 hour stay limit.77Rampart ReservoirPike and San Isabel National Forests near Woodland Park CO - Sits back off of Rampart Range Rd on the right if you’re heading East. Several spots with amazing view! The only downfall of the amount of trash people are leaving behind! Please pick up after yourself.
Editor's note: spot may be approx. likely a number of camp sites off this road.2843Multiple Spots in Gifford Pinchot National ForestPackwood WA - Public land, dispersed camping all around. Even a few miles before this location. Lots of good options. Some okay for trailers, but once you hit dirt road not advised814Gifford Pinchot National ForestWhen All Else Fails in Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Packwood WA - Great spot up the mountain road a bit. Good option if all the spots along the road below are already taken. Not advised for trailers. Enough room for one car, maybe two. and a tent or two.964Kewadin CasinosSaint Ignace MI - large parking lot, we Boondocked for free the first night. We decided to pull into an available spot on the outside edge of the parking lot for $15 a night to plug-in electrical and water. It is also free to empty your gray and black water tank as you leave.
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!191Caribou-Targhee National ForestAlta WY - Free 14 night camping all along Teton canyon road. Our spot is the only spot we could find with working internet but very dusty being parked by the road. Tons of spots close to the stream on the right all the way up to the parking lot at the end if you don’t want internet. All size spots.2076Rocky Point East CampgroundEagle lake Access near Susanville CA - BLM lake side on Eagle Lake, about a mile down dirt road. Donations accepted but not required to maintain multiple vault toilets. Nice view of the lake. Arrived on a Saturday in August and only a couple other groups. Couple of spots are private, mostly semi-private. Also you can get moderate shade cover. About 45 min drive from downtown Susanville.1556Elma Rest AreaElma WA - Had 4 free RV Dump Stations (with fresh water). Lots of parking. Clean bathrooms. Right next to busy highway, so the usual noise. 8 hour stay limit.45Anchor BarJust across from US side Niagara Falls State Park entrance - I have a 45 ftclass A camper four sliders and was asked to leave the park by the Police at 11:30 pm and was told by officers to just go out the park and go to this metered parking lot. Police told me to park there because it was free overnight. Actually this is a better place to park than inside because you end up being closer to the falls than where they put campers in lot 3. This was during Covid 19. Bar was closed so there were no cars in the lot.
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!178Amarillo Travel Information CenterAmarillo TX - A large parking area, patrolled by security 24X7, with nice restrooms. Nicely landscaped, and located across I-40 from a Flying J/Pilot truck stop for snacks, coffee, fuel/automotive, and other truck stop amenities. We stayed here in our travel trailer, but saw others in cars, vans, and overlanding rigs.1094National Grassland Car CampingFort Pierre National Grassland near Vivian SD - This location is on the Fort Pierre National Grassland just north of 90. There is a dirt road with a sign labeled Monument Dam that goes quite a way into the grassland. This road is accessible by most vehicles, but not large RV’s. We have a 4Runner pulling a small pop up camper and made it just fine. Part of the road had multiple lanes and some pullouts. We chose one of those on 7/2/20. We were on the top of a hill and experienced beautiful views and a phenomenal sunset. In the evening we walked down to a small pond and watched frogs hop around. There were 2 other vehicles that used the same road to camp on the night we were there. One of them popped up a tent for the night. Overall, we were pleased with the spot on our cross country drive.
Editor's note: based on satellite maps, location may be approximate, but the general area is correct.633Riverside Forest CampingLolo National Forest near Saint Regis MT - 20+ secluded campsites all with fire pits and river access. Most sites are big enough for full sized RV. Quiet unless you get close to the train tracks at the end (which runs all night long) beautiful views of the mountains and river from all campsites! About 2hrs outside of glacier national park.777Travertine Hot Springs BLM AreaBodie Mountain Wilderness Study Area near Bridgeport CA - Several primitive campsites along road to Travertine hot springs park. Note that camping is not allowed at Travertine Hot springs, but there are plenty of sites outside of the park entrance. The Road is dirt/ gravel, and not too hard to travel on. Most vehicles shouldn’t have a problem. The sky is dark, and the scenery is beautiful. Nearby points of interest include a number of hot springs and the very well preserved mining ghost town of Bodie, CA. Worth the visit.2029Roberts Point ParkPort Aransas TX - Local city park that allows overnight fishing. No camping signs posted, however, I stayed here for three nights in a row with no problems. Security drove by numerous times, but didn’t stop or tell me to move. (Could be possible that they are being lenient due to vehicle traffic and overnight camping on the beach are not allowed at this time.) Safe, well-lit parking areas between the city marina and ferry dock. Restrooms available. Picnic tables available. Trash cans. Pet area with waste bags. No hookups. Electric outlet in restroom. Pretty quiet at night, even with the huge barges passing through. Most of the noise at night is waves crashing when the barges pass. Good fishing. Be sure to bring lots of mosquito spray! They are vicious!! Convenience store within walking distance.
Editor's note: based on description, we recommend that you check with the management before setting up!1.43Moose Creek BoondockingCuster Gallatin National Forest, near Gallatin Gateway MT - Across the highway from moose creek flats campground- dirt road with camping permitted as long as it’s more than 1/2 mile up. Pretty steep drive on a rugged road, but we didn’t have a problem with our truck and camper. Saw cars, large campers etc also handle it. Might be harder in early season mud. About 2.5 miles up you will see awesome sites on moose creek. There are also a few before then, but these back right up to the creek. Be sure to be aware of bear precautions. Just a great spot high above the gallatin! Access to the restroom and trash at moose creek flats campsite is a plus. We were here in high season and there were plenty of sites open on this road while the formal campground was completely booked.1941Red Canyon CreekCuster Gallatin National Forest near West Yellowstone MT - Close to West Yellowstone, just North of Lake Hebgen. Signs indicate “Public Land” and there are about 8 designated camp sites. Made it no problem with 24 foot Sprinter Camper Van. Dirt road goes back 2-3 miles off the pavement. Perfectly passable during the dry season, wouldn’t try without 4x4 in winter or spring or when road is muddy.
Nice green canyon with mountains on both sides and Red Canyon Creek running through the canyon. Several sites are on the creek.2158Mackay reservoir BLMBLM land north and south of BLM fee campsite. Great 4x4 spots by the lake.
Editor's note: There appear to be a number of available sites both north and south of US93 off various gravel roads.1871MoonrocksReno NV - Lots of 4x4 vehicles and dirtbikes. Dispersed camping.1403Floodplain Recreation AreaGlasgow MT - 6 designated campsites with picnic tables, and fire rings. Vault toilet and public boat ramp. The area is operated and managed by US Army Corps of Engineers Fort Peck Project. Sites are first come first served. Camping and boat ramp are free. 14 day stay limit and overnight occupancy is required. Access is off paved roads and sites are large enough to accommodate any RV. Fort Peck Project Office phone number is 406-526-3411625Roundhouse Point Recreation AreaNashua MT - 13 campsites with picnic tables and fire rings. Vault toilets, boat ramp and fishing pier. Area is managed by US Army Corps of Engineers Fort Peck Project. Camping and boat ramp are free to public, camping on a first come first served basis. Sites are large enough to accommodate any size RV. 14 day camping limit, overnight occupancy required. Fort Peck Project Office phone number 406-526-3411624Turnout Off Hudson Ranch roadLos Padres Forest near Pine Mountain Club CA - Relatively level turnout. Easily accessible with an RV. SE corner is most level. Some broken glass and trash around unfortunately, but a good quick stop on USFS land.1640Rattlesnake GulchDelta CO - Primitive camping on the Gunnison River.
Editor's note: there appears to be a RR crossing and a bit of camping in this general area.1480Near The AirportCoconino National Forest near Flagstaff AZ - Easily accessible with RV. Lots of riding trails nearby with dirt bikes, side by sides and quads. Nice flat level areas with trees, only semi private as there are other visible campers but plenty of space.
Editor's note: location may not be exact, but general areas appears to have plenty of camping.
May 2023: We couldn’t figure out how to access this location. GPS lead us to a private property, with disgruntled owners.2153Walker Pass CampgroundOnyx CA - BLM land developed campground. Includes couple of car sites and walk-in sites and is just off John Muir Trail. Easy access by pavement. Covered picnic tables and fire pits but no shade otherwise. Concrete pit toilets no water.1542Rabbit ValleyFruita CO - Easily accessible off I 70 road leads to trailhead. Splits towards Jouflas Campground and has signs for RV camping. Spots are very disbursed and marked by fire rings. Pulled my pop up with my Volkswagen Jetta to my spot. No water from what I saw, but there is a bathroom towards the top of near the trailhead.
Editor's note: there appears to be plenty of free camping in this general area, including Jouflas Campground.1419Rainy Creek CampgroundOkanogan-Wenatchee National Forest near Leavenworth WA - USFS campground. Can fit up to a 30’ trailer. 10 spots. Free663Forest Service Road CampingBlack Hills National Forest near Custer SD - This site is on USFS property. There is a semi-rutted dirt road that leads the way off of 16 to this site. RV’s would prob not make it but our 4wd vehicle pulling a small pop up camper did. There are multiple pull outs along the road that seem campable but a few that have no vehicles beyond this signs that would not be campable. There were a few people walking their dogs up here the first night we stayed and a couple OHV’s but other then that it was pretty quiet! There is a very small private property way up this road surrounded by a barbed wire fence so make sure you look at Google Maps to make sure you are not on it.1708Sanford-Yates CampgroundLake Meredith National Recreation Area near Fritch TX - Great place, clean. 25 to 30 free sites for tents or rv’s without hookups. Picnic table, fire ring, bathrooms with showers. Easy access for big rigs. AND if you want power and water on one of the 20 other rv sites with cement pads go to the bait shop to pay. There is a free dump station about a mile away (on the road going into the park).930Cedar Canyon Lake MeredithLake Meredith National Recreation Area near Fritch TX - Only saw dirt parking area for campers/ rv’s. Busy on the weekends. No hookups just a small bathroom. More of a younger party crowd, but good for the night. There is a paid boat launch area here.907Beaverhead-Deerlodge National ForestWhitehall MT - Just off the highway you’ll pass a large day use parking lot with toilets and if you continue up the road it will turn to dirt. Shortly after there are a few pull outs with open areas to park. No issues with my Ford E 150 camper van. Nice view of the sunset.1930Boat RampBig Flats NY - Nice boat ramp with morning shade parking. No signs saying no camping or overnight parking. No one bothered me for one night. There's even a possible campsite down a trail and nearby port o potty. Pretty sweet. Saw 2 skunks on the way.272Lake Hattie Public AccessLaramie WY - BLM so no fee. Gravel road with many pull offs for RV of any size. No trees but right on the lake with access to beach. Saw small boats and people swimming. Pretty windy which was great in Aug heat. Stayed one night.2220Edge of a bluff along Tippy Dam PondAt the end of a forest road in Huron-Manistee National Forests. Road is a little steep and sandy in areas, would need a larger vehicle likely with 4 wheel drive but so worth the spot! Beautiful view of the water and sunset. Visited in July 2019, completely legal and free. Not RV accessible, very private unless others journey in.205Spacious BLM areaAbout a mile from the north entrance of the WONDERFUL Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. Vault toilet at the Ranger station about a mile away, plus sparse water at the ranger station. Really great location to base from to explore the north rim of this canyon. The approach road is dirt for a couple miles, but quite flat (but I didn't drive an RV, just a sedan with a tent). Zero AT&T cell phone signal in August 2020, but once we went around the south side of Crawford State Park, there were clear "Black Canyon" signs to follow for a few turns, which are really helpful. CR 77 comes up on your right (west side) and has a small street sign.2300White River National Forest USFSLand with lots of spots off the right and left of County Road 48. Tons of small dirt road offshoots tucked into the forest below the Turquoise Lake Dam. I was there on 4th of July with a sedan and a tent and it was crowded (20+ groups) but still found a secluded spot after trying several turnoffs. Some parts of the dirt road would not be real accessible in an RV because of tight turns, narrow roads, and some dips and bumps in the road. Excellent base for exploring Turquoise Lake and Leadville. Some nice mountain views (Mt. Massive!) depending on the spot, and lots of lovely fresh air and STARS! Wow. No toilet or water options that I saw. Fairly private with all the trees - I could hear neighbors but not see them at my spot.2944Lake Cle ElumOkanogan-Wenatchee National Forest near Cle Elum WA - Lake front camping available beginning mid July once they start draining the lake. Entrance is a little rough with 3 or 4 large bumps but once your past that no issues. I pulled a 20ft travel trailer right down lake side. One of the most beautiful I have camped for free. Entrance is directly across from Morgan Creek with some roadside parking.698Walmart Super CenterEvanston WY - Walmart, flat, late arrivals ok
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!2066Floodwood Road CampsitesSanta Clara, NY - Great free sites in the Adirondacks, near the St. Regis Canoe Area. 15 sites on floodwood road, most are drive-in, only a few were park and walk a few feet to camp. Totally free and legal, all sites are marked and numbered. Some sites are really awesome and right on the water. I arrived on a Friday afternoon and all sites were full, but one. Stayed two nights, never saw a ranger. All sites have fire pits and outhouses. Would recommend and will be staying here again. Use gps coordinates, or search for directions to “St. Regis Outfitters” (canoe rental shop) as it’s on the same road as all the sites, down by site 12. Enjoy!487Near Cache CreekPike and San Isabel National Forests near Buena Vista CO - Several nice level spots, my daughter towed a 29’ Jayco with her half ton Silverado up the dirt road to the site. Public and free.2982Rest Area and Dump SiteOff I-55 S near Vaiden MS - I-55 South Rest area and dump site. Left exit. Recommend utilizing facilities before dumping.
As of 8/30/2020, Mississippi allows overnight parking but "no camping." Be polite and discreet.101Spearfish CanyonSpearfish SD - This is National Forest land. There are several pull outs and trail heads where one can park overnight. Some of the spots will accommodate an RV, other spots only cars.1156Richland Reservoir Dispersed CampingFort Pierre National Grassland near Murdo SD - National Grassland dispersed camping. Vault toilet, lots of space for several sites. 1 bar of Verizon LTE.
Sept 2019:
Dam Road in Fort Pierre National Grassland near Murdo SD - Beautiful rolling hills. No amenities, but total seclusion.
Sept 2010:
Pierre Natl Grasslands. I believe there are various area in here where you can free camp. No campgrounds though.
This one is by a pond at Richland Dam. This is one of the areas specifically designated as ok to camp on their map (as of when we were here on 09/10). Nice spot if your willing to travel down a few dirt roads.
This is boondocking. Only amenity I saw was a porta potty some distance away.573Campo City ParkComanche National Grassland in Campo CO - There’s spaces for 3 or 4 RV’s but the tree limbs are probably too low for larger rigs. We tent camped in the park with our motorcycles. There are picnic tables, BBQ grills, and restrooms available for use. Plenty of shade from all the trees and since the elevation is so high, even summer nights are cool. The first three nights are free. No hookups, but there’s water faucets in the park and trash bins nearby. RV’s park on north side of park. Do not drive on grass. Between 6th and 7th streets on the east side of Hwy 385/287. Campo, CO1324Dogtown Reservoir AreaKaibab National Forest near Williams AZ - Absolutely plenty of dispersed camping spots, graded road, easy to get in and out of. Saw some spots with firepits/rings for campfires. Not sure if legal. This road leads to Dogtown Reservoir and campground. Lots of RVs with side-by-sides. Lots of campers but plenty of privacy, all spots are spread out well. Beautiful pines and aspens. Plenty of shaded areas. Not much shrubbery, not too dense. About a mile away from Dogtown Lake - has campground, picnic area, and boat ramp.2188Escoumins / Trois-Pistoles ferryLes Escoumins, QC - Magnificent view of the river, whales: whales, beluga whales, porpoises, seals ... paddle board, near the ferry dock. Places for around 10 RVs, no sign prohibiting parking, quiet and just outside the Issipit Indian reservation.
Traversier Escoumins/Trois-Pistoles Les Escoumins QC - Magnifique vue sur le fleuve, baleines: rorquals, bélugas, marsouins, phoques... paddle board, près du quai du traversier. Places pour environ 10 VR, aucun signe interdisant le parking, tranquille et juste à la sortie de la réserve indienne Issipit.7WalmartTwin Falls ID - Currently the store is closing at 8:30pm due to COVID but you’re still allowed to sleep in the parking lot. The Burger King next to it is opened til midnight so if you need to use the bathroom or get a last minute snack. I slept soundly so I would use again.
June 2023: Management gave us the ok for one night. June 7, 2023. The far west end was the ground raking lot is the most open area.
Phone: (208) 734-2136
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!1109South antelope roadCaribou-Targhee National Forest near Ashton ID - 1/2 mile- ish off the road. Concrete pad and fire rings. Awesome.1886Cracker BarrelLondonderry NH - Nice water view with lily pads from parking lot. Clean. Can hear light traffic noise.
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!90Seasonal Hunters LotHarriman State Park near Southfields NY - Harriman state park allows hunting starting Oct but through the summer months this lot is huge, wide open, free and no gate. Can fit easily ten RVs it’s right off the 17. I have Verizon and my cell service is great. Aug 26, 2020181Sheep Creek Dispersed CampingUinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest near Spanish Fork UT - Dispersed camping in the National forest. Easy access. It’s just a giant field. Few trees. Plenty of space for lots of cars, RVs, tents, etc. 1 bar of Verizon LTE.1811Pilot Butte ReservoirKinnear WY - Great location right next to hwy 26. Not really sure what this is. It’s definitely a rest stop of some sort. There is vault toilet that looks to be state owned. The best part is the 1000+ yards of sandy beach. It’s like Hawaii was dropped out of the sky. The sand is incredible. Our dogs are free and off leash. There is a fire ring and a picnic table. If your super adventurous, the road leads down to the beach. Few tire tracks and remnants of a campfire and someone else’s boondocking efforts. I give this spot 5 stars!!!!1667Kiehns BayOff Kiehns Bay Rd near Havre MT - Great Lake sites. Well maintained gravel road. Lots of spots to Boondock.781Kegeska, Chemin BrionCôte-Nord-du-Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent - Take Chemin Brion on the right after the bridge. Wonderful place to park for the night. Ship wreck. Several places. Very calm. Directly on the sea.
Kegeska. Chemin Brion - Côte-Nord-du-Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent - Prendre le chemin Brion à droite après le pont. Magnifique endroit pour stationner pour la nuit. Epave de bateau. Plusieurs places. Très tranquille. Directement sur la mer5S Cosnino Rd Dispersed CampingCoconino National Forest near Flagstaff AZ - Lots of pull out spots along S Cosnino Rd. S Cosnino Rd is a dirt, well groomed road and can be access by any vehicle type. Some of the pullouts have longer roads with camping spots all along them. Some spots I would recommend only accessing with 4WD vehicles with high clearances but there are a variety of options. Most of the spots have tree coverage and some have fire pits. It is National Forest Land so free camping for up to 14 days. Verizon cell service works well here.
Oct 2023: Due to the fire in this National Forest the area has been closed down to overnight camping.2013Henry’s Lake Recreation AreaCaribou-Targhee National Forest near Island Park ID - Turn off Red Rock RD at the Red Rock RV Park and go down to the end of the road. Plenty of space for RV’s or tents. We tent camped from out motorcycles and had a great view of the lake. Vault toilets nearby and the bank of the lake is great to wash in. Just 40 minutes from Yellowstone and 28 min from Island Park.1979Wardensville HikingGeorge Washington & Jefferson National Forests near Wardensville WV - We stayed here several days without any problems. Once you hit the gravel road go one mile to the camping spot. Trailhead for Bucktail trail is right here as well. There are lots more camping spots further down the road that are nestled into the trees by the creek but past this first one becomes difficult for an rv.472Abandoned Frontage RoadValmy NV - There is a road at Exit 216 on the north side of the highway heading East with a sign “Road not maintained. Drive at your own risk. Nev. Transportation Dept.” I went past the two houses and parked on the side of the road with no trouble. The road surface is deteriorating asphalt but not in too bad shape.
Editor's note: appears to be next to highway, so expect plenty of highway noise.1380Community Center / Park TimminsNext to the community center there’s a big parking lot, in front of the lake, next to the park. There’s picnic tables in the park and the parking is huge. It’s a beautiful quiet place and we didn’t get bothered at all! No signs indicating no overnight parking.
Editor's note: Would recommend stealth mode or checking in with the chamber of commerce across the street to verify this is a legal spot. Please submit a comment if you discover otherwise!314Rio Chama Trail Head5 miles north of Chama turn onto FR 121 looks like a private road but is not. Travel 5 miles on good gravel road to Rio Grand N.F. A large area for dry camping, vault toilet, no trash pack it out. Great river for fishing, 13 mile atv- utv 50” or less trail go through green gate to find it,hiking trail, horse trail.2668Outside Of GlacierAcross From River in Flathead National Forest near Columbia Falls MT - Large open area that could easily fit 5 to 10 large RVs. Easy access, very open but large enough to allow for some privacy. Some decent concealed sites around the edges. Just off the highway so no difficulty with rough roads. There is no sign so just look for the small road through the trees on the west side as you’re headed toward the bridge. About 1/4 mile south of bridge.
July 2023: I’ve never hated dog-owners so much… dogs run rampant here
Editor's note: there appears to be more free camping further south at "Glacier Rim".990Buffalo Gap National GrasslandsOelrichs SD - Overlooks Limestone Butte Reservoir. Cows for neighbors and nice views. Off of Hwy 18 South or Hwy 385 North, take 18 East at the small town of Oelrichs. Just past the limestone butte, there is a road off to the right heading south which enters the National Grasslands. We camped here in September so the road was dry. We could see ruts though and if it had been raining or the ground wet, we would not have tried it with our 35’ RV.1039Easy access loopClose to Custer SD in Black Hills National Forest - We found this spot on a hunting map. Gertie Rd in Hill City. it’s a dirt road about 2 miles from town, 10 miles from Custer park. the spot is a loop right off the road so you can pull through. Two bars of Verizon. we stayed for four nights with our three kids in our travel trailer. Lots of bees on site, but they didn’t bother us too much.1630Overnight Public Street ParkingThousand Oaks CA - Street parking adjacent to the 101 freeway for vehicles of all sizes available from 5pm to 9am. Nearby restaurants and grocery stores so it’s good if you need a quick stop but the freeway can get busy pretty early so remember some earplugs!
Editor's note: Fully contained plus stealth mode probably recommended here?197NYS DEC W River Rd Dispersed CampingAdirondack Park near Lake Pleasant NY - These dispersed camping sites are located on State land in the Adirondack park. There are appx. 12 sites spread over about 1.5 miles of dirt road. Taking West River road south out of the Town of Wells you will come to a section of road where pavement ends and dirt road continues. The dirt road is maintained by the town and even cars can make the trip. May be rough after a heavy rain but we found it to be in good shape when we went during dry weather. At about the six mile mark the dispersed sites start appearing on either side of the road. There are no reservations, first come, first serve. Up to three nights you don’t need a permit. However if you plan on staying longer you need a free permit from the local forest ranger. About half of the sites are really only suitable for tent camping, the other half could accommodate a Class B or C motorhome. Also up to about a 25’ travel trailer would fit with an experienced driver. There is a large turn around at the very end of the road so no worries about backing out all the way if you don’t wanna stay. We stayed for 2 days in Aug. of 20 and found the area nice and clean. A fire ring and picnic table are provided for each site. Some sites also have a pit privy. There were a few passing cars through the day as there is a popular hiking trail at the end of the road but nothing horrible. Would def stay again!399Derby downs Rodeo GroundsWatertown SD - Derby downs. Located on North side of golf course road. No amenities but flat safe and quiet. It is a rodeo grounds and used weekends for rodeos a few times a year. It has a large grassy parking area where people park overnight with horse trailers and animals that need exercise. 605-882-6260
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!529Teton CampsiteElk WY - Beautiful and flat open space nestled in the woods. Open space is about 50 yard wide. Road is all dirt and heavily rutted. Great place just about 20 miles away from Jenny Lake.2216Roosevelt National Forest Camping SitesAllenspark, CO - Go to downtown Allenspark and take the right that’s right past the post office called ski road. The sign is literally made of old skiis. Hard to miss. Take that road until you’ve reached the Roosevelt National Forest (there will be a sign telling you you’ve made it). This is where the camping spots start. Most are marked with either a used fire pit or rock markers to show camping spots. The farther you go in the tougher the road is going to get so just start taking it low and slow. I did just fine with my FWD rav4 in September. There are some big rocks so be careful.
BE DISCREET! If there’s an address on the pull off road most likely it leads to someone’s house. Don’t camp in someone’s driveway. They won’t appreciate it. If a lot of the beginning sites are taken go left when you reach the fork which takes you downhill. There are plenty more spots down there with a nice creek running along the road as well.
I was brave and set up my tent under a path that water takes down to the stream in hopes of somehow having a dry day. Don’t be me. Set up your site away from the slope. There are plenty of flattened out camp areas.
June 2021: Beautiful place for tent camping or car camping but definitely can not pull a 30 foot airstream. No place to turn a RV around road wash out and narrow with sharp curves.Has a little gas station before ski road and convenient store for quick items.2686Heytman’s LandingHarpers Ferry, IA - Small boat landing with a nice dock on the Upper Mississippi, with direct access to the main channel. Nice secluded parking lot, you can camp up to 14 days! No fee!200NF campingBlack Hills National Forest near Spearfish SD - A forest road at the end of a driveway. Drive states no parking at anytime due to narrow width and it leads to private property. However once you pass the house the NF boundary is posted. Road is rocky at first to keep normal cars out. After rocks is a dirt trail. Drove in with a Subaru Outback without issue. Would recommend 4WD and good ground clearance. Found a pullout a little ways in where we could set up camp. Spent the night and did see a Jeep coming up the road the next morning to do some exploring in the NF.1408WalmartWinnemucca NV - Great safe overnight parking in Walmart parking lot right across the street from the police station so there’s no funny business going on.
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!1323Brush Creek ParkWaterloo AL - This park has numerous campsites along the Tennessee River. There are several bathroom buildings with showers. There is also a water hook up at each one of these pad sites. There is also a dump station. All of this is FREE!!! It was very quiet and the scenery was amazing.
Nov 2022: Water was turned off and all gates locked on or before 10/28/2022. Tent camping appears to still be permitted. The road to the boat ramp remains open (year round). Tent sites easily accessible from two parking lots near the boat ramp. 2 portapotties remain near the boat ramp.146Miracle MileRawlins WY - Fabulous area for RVs and trailers. Just spent four days fishing the N Platte. There are numerous spots in this area and lots of availability. I imagine mid summer it may get pretty crowded but at least after Labor Day it was quiet and beautiful. The drive back in was easy dirt roads. Any size RV could have made it.
Editor's note: GPS appears approx, but plenty of camping appears to be available in the general area.1799Montego Bay CasinoWendover UT - Free overnight Parking at Montego Bay Casino parking lot for motor homes, RV’s and vans.
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!1330Église De Rapide DanseurRapide-Danseur QC - A good spot in the parking of the church on the river.
Un bon spot sur la rivière au fond de la cour de l’église.
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!263Demartin Beach Picnic AreaKlamath CA - Pull off from highway 101 on Demartin beach parking. Myself and 2 friends stayed here for a week. Free parking with a good wave break that we surfed. 8 minutes walk north up the beach there is promontory climbing Craig with 30 bolted sport routes, some looking over the ocean. Car accessible, trash cans and no bathrooms so plan accordingly. Limited room for RVs.
May, 2021: This location was great! We stayed 1 night and loved waking up to the sound of the waves. There are no restrooms but there is a building 1/2 mile further south that has restrooms. There are trash bins here and a decent amount of space to park. There were 3 vans and us there, a vehicle with a trailer. Would stay again!6.06Welcome CenterDanville VA - This is a welcome center and there is overnight parking. There is a little bit of a view by the car parking lot. It is also close to some mountain bike trails at Anglers Park. Probably good for a person passing through or hitting up the mountain bike trails. Best suited for RV’s or Camper Vans.
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!161Potters PastureBrady NE - A mountain bike and hiking trail system. Free camping is available. There are two porta johns. There is a large open flat field, prob 80mx20m. Should be accessible by all vehicles except during lots of rain. Also trees for some shade. Several different areas with makeshift tables and fire pits with benches. There is no cell service at this site. It’s not far off the highway, but it’s about 4 miles of dirt road to get here. 09-2020853PeacefulBuena Vista CO - Large area, with a beautiful view of mountains. Easy access for all vehicles.2616A Semi Parking LotNext to The Hampton Inn naer Travelers Rest SC - Great location walking distance to the town of Travelers Rest across the street from the Greenway that runs all the way to Greenville. It's located in an gravel semi parking lot that was next to the Hampton Inn car parking lot. We asked the hotel desk if it was alright if we stayed the night after we walked thru the town. She said no problem as long as you did not block the entrance and truck turnaround. There was one truck in there when we stopped and another in the morning. We parked on the far side near a grassy area. It was a good 300 yards from the hotel so we were able to run the generator with no problem.
Editor's note: As with any commercial establishment, always check with the management before setting up!345Dolores River near Dove Creek,BLM land next to the Dolores River. About 10 sites, half right on the River. The last 1/4 miles to this area requires at least high clearance or 4X4 because the road is steep and rough. I had my 4X4 Sprinter van (Revel) in low range and had no problem. No toilets but .4 miles before this place is a free BLM campground called Box Elder that has pit toilets. BLM web site for Box Elder says this area can be busy in spring when more water is released for the river, but today we had it all to ourselves. (9/13/2020)1857Hidden valleyIn White River National Forest at Muddy Pass near Edwards CO - Wide open spaces with lots of free camping spaces in between two mountains ranges. 360 degree view.2636Great Basin/ BakerOff Lehman Caves Rd near Ely NV - BLM land just outside of Baker NV(West) and outside Great Basin National Park(East). Three dirt roads west of Baker on the South side of Lehman caves road. First road is just past a line of trees/brush and is the most flat and all vehicle accessible. The second and third are good roads, just a bit more rough. The first was good for our van with only 6” of clearance, the second two we would not attempt with our low clearance.
Not flat but close enough in our spot. Could not comment on the other spots that the other roads led to.
Editor's note: location appears to be approximate.1652BLMSouth side OF US-50 east Of Eureka NV - About 200m dirt road (we did not go to the road’s end) off of I 50.
This is green on the Boondocking apps map so I believe it is BLM. There are many sites / spurs. Some have old (rusty) beer cans at the rear. Absolutely no amenities. Bring it in, take it out. Lots of midday shade for sitting but not to park a vehicle under. Short pines, less than 10m tall, with branches starting at ground level. Class A and C RVs are too big as are all but the smallest trailers. It’s a short walk on a dirt road to scope it out before getting in a pinch. My F-250 FX4 with a 4Wheel pop up Grandby camper had no problems thought we did brush bushes.
Editor's note: location appears to be approx.2050Schnebly Hill Rd OverlookIn Coconino National Forest near Sedona AZ - We have a 44ft toy hauler and have camped dozens of times on this road. You must exit I-17 to access it though, as without a large jeep or ATV you cannot come in from the Sedona side... only access is from I-17 side. it’s free and fun. cell service is one to two bars enough to make and receive phone calls.
Editor's note: This road appears to go for a ways, and this location only indicates the start of the road.
Feb 2022: The road is closed to anything but high clearance and 4 wheelers. Couldn’t get there.1343BLM near Green RiverShaded by trees next to the green river. Some soft sand makes it good for tents. BLM land, right past a BLM campground.1256Green RiverNo shade but nice open BLM land next to Green River. Lots of places up farther.1264Dispersed Camp SiteIn Routt National Forest near Walden CO - 8 miles from Rand. No facilities, except for a fire ring. Signs indicate camping allowed up to 14 nights. Access road is dirt, but well maintained not steep, and accessible to any vehicle during the dry season.2741Clear creek canyon roadPullout in Fishlake National Forest near Joseph UT - Very long pull-through site with nearly level parking. Next to a lovely shallow creek that’s been dammed so that it’s deeper (3’) in one area. Site is not far from the road but only 2 cars have passed by all day.1898Cabela’sNear Christiana Mall in Newark DE - 4 RV parking spaces w/ dump station.
NOTE: This location may not be available any longer.26Forest Service Road 222In Coconino National Forest near Flagstaff AZ - Great set of camping spots not too far from flagstaff. The spots line FS 222 as soon as you leave 180. We were about 1 mile in on the road. We drove back another 2.5 miles and the spots are pretty consistent all the way back. Lots of spots fit big RVs just fine. We were pulling a 20 foot travel trailer. The road is good. I can’t remember any washboard, or rockiness, just dusty. The only thing is there is a pretty big lip to get on and off the road into many spots, nothing too bad, though. There are a few narrow little roads where people could get there rigs back a ways off of FS 222. The road isn’t that busy but if you want the option it’s there for you. The road is closed in the winter.
Sept 2023: Confirmed - the road is well-maintained, tons of flat open spots for RVs.
I had both Verizon and t-mobile service at this site.2281Freezeout Lake Waterfowl PreserveOff US-89 near Fairfield MT - Car/rv/trailer accessible with multiple campsites. Vault toilets. No water or electricity.1157BLM near TonopahOld gravel highway on the south end of town. Far enough away from Hwy 95 to be comfortable for a stay. Old road does not loop back to the road so be aware of your turn around. We’re a 65’ fifth wheel combination and had no problem. But we scouted before we committed and stopped and got turned around before the chance of night travelers blocking us in. The Truckstop on the southeast end of town across from the USFS and BLM offices allowed us to fill with water. Propane was also available there.
Editor's note: this location appears to indicate general area, but there appear to be said gravel roads heading off to the SE and South.1912Morman LakeIn Coconino National Forest near Mormon Lake AZ - Nice private level spots on forest service land not far off the highway. Road is a little bumpy so may not be suitable for larger RVs.2203BLM LandFree Dispersed Camping near Las Vegas NV - Easy to drive into, some spots need 4 wheel drive.1623Celebration ParkIn Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area near Melba ID - Free BLM land, campsites have a grill and benches, can camp on the road too. On the Snake River. Flies everywhere. Close enough to town that a troop of scouts showed up with 18 cars for a 5 camp site area 🙄. There is a building at the front of the park with bathrooms and an outside faucet. Lots of people bring horses out here, so watch your step and dont mind the smell. Coyotes at night got close enough that my dog smelled them from inside. No firearms discharge within camp area. Trailhead to Halverson lake.700Shorts Bar Recreation SiteNear Lucile ID - It’s a beautiful BLM spot on the banks of the Salmon River. Large gravel lot with plenty of room for Big rigs. We have a 42’ class A and had no problems getting in or out. At one time there were 10 RVs and there was room for more. No utilities are available but there is a restroom. Cell service is intermittent with Verizon and AT&T. The small town of Riggins is 2-3 miles away and has groceries, restaurants and fuel. So far we’ve been here 3 nights and it’s been quiet with very little highway noise. Bonus..across the street is an Elk ranch.531Long Billed CurlewHabitat Area of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC) near Caldwell ID 83607 - Atop a grassy hill. No roads but easy for most trucks with trailers to get to. Dry season and dirt was soft and almost silty. Patches of grass can hide holes or rocks, so pay attention when you get off the roads. Dont Baja! Appears to be locals target area on the road that leads through the area. The view is grassy hills for miles. A ranger station and cellphone tower to the north west and high tension power lines. Not windy. Peaceful. Close to I84 (within visibility). Mountains in the distance. Perfect place to do some homework for a few days.809Schultz Pass RoadHighway 89 dispersed in Coconino National Forest near Flagstaff AZ - Gravel road takes you to spots that are private quiet and slightly windy. Very slight traffic heard.2221Lovelock CaveOn BLM just off the road to Lovelock Cave. Site up against the rock wall overlooking the Humboldt Sink to the northwest. What a view! The short spur road to the site can be traversed - with care - by a sedan. Great spot to be alone. No trees so no shade! We're here in October but set up our tarp for some shade.1234.39Huron-Manistee National ForestsCounty Line Rd/ Little Manistee River Camping
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)218Kootenai National ForestEasy to drive to. Lots of parking space, even for a small pull trailer with turn around area.
No fire pit, but others have made a fire here. Quiet and comfy.
July 2023: The road ends at a private residence, and the parking spots are mostly just pullouts. I only spotted two areas to drive into, and even those were just road entrances that were gated and closed. We couldn't find a level area for a class A, but maybe a smaller class C or adventure van could find a suitable spot.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)809RUSSEL BROOK RDSeveral legal campsites along this stretch of road. All flat. Car camping or room for small SUV. Has non-potable water.567Street parkingStreet parking for class b van. Quiet.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: T-Mobile
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Other public land5Large lined “truck” parking areaLarge lined “truck” parking area, with plenty of force for RV/TT.
Editor note: As with any store parking lots, ALWAYS check with the manager of the store first.229Mojave National PreserveOn Hidden Hill Rd off of Kelbaker Rd. Spot is nice and open with an existing fire pit. Not far off the main road but you can’t see the road.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land1153Camp clean-up 5.2022Found on the PUBLIC LANDS application on iOS. Close to town:amenities.
Shower at truck stop.
Water store on Aztec Avenue.
Couple of water stations in front of markets:gas station in Gałłup
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Yes
Type of property: BLM (Bureau of Land Management)2004Nebraska National ForestLocated just before the Badlands National Park west entry, 200 meters from Glenn Street, 10 km from Wall.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: T-Mobile
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)909Cracker BarrelWe called ahead and asked. Only requirement to stay at this Cracker Barrel was to park behind the restaurant in the RV/Bus parking area.27Deschutes National ForestNFD rd 1012. Numerous sites off this National Forrest rd. Secluded yet close to Hwy for easy access.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)997Thompson Creek BLM CampgroundThe Thompson Creek Recreation Management Area is located just a few miles southwest of Carbondale and provides beautiful, remote recreational opportunities. On the North end of the RMA is the Lorax trail, which is a popular non motorized route. In the southwest corner of the area is the Thompson Creek campground and trail, which winds along Thompson Creek to views of the rare geologic formations. There are 4 shaded campsites along the creek with metal fire rings. There are no picnic tables or restrooms. Must pack out all human waste to eliminate contamination of creek. There are no waste collections. Access is not recommended during wet or snowy conditions.
Map: https://tinyurl.com/49h7a77w2232Ben Lilly CampgroundThis USFS campground is an ideal area to escape the summer heat. Reserve is the closest town with all amenities. The campground at Snow Lake is the closest place to get potable water. There is no trash service, so you must pack out your garbage. Night temperatures may drop suddenly.2470Clear Fork PulloutMany pullouts on this main road. You’ll see as you drive to this waypoint. This one is on the south side of the road and we were able to get our 10’ travel trailer off the road and flat. Short path down to creek where there is a flat spot to tent camp and a lovely fire pit by the water.677Resurrection Pass TrailParking lot for resurrection creek trail. Right next to creek. Drop toilet available. Long long way from main road past airport. Very secluded
Level of confidence the site is free: Not sure - it worked for us though.
Toilets nearby: Drop
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)139.19Twenty Mile BeachThe road in is Gravel. Twenty Mile Beach is open All Year. Restrooms,Near Water,Fishing,Hiking Trails,Wildlife Viewing.1216Escalante Canyon RdLess than a mile off 50, this site is easy to find. BLM. We saw lots of different sites that are used as pullouts. Would not recommend for large RV. Roads are rutted but very doable.1615Wide open parking areaThere was a welcoming RV parking sign at the front of the restaurant directing you to go to the back. It’s a wide open parking area, no amenities. We treated them like a Harvest Host by going in and buying dessert and coffee after our dinner. The food was excellent and the prices were great with friendly hometown service. It was a great stop between Abilene Texas and California. Would definitely come back!
Website: Kranberrys.com
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Privately owned land1313.07Stout Canyon Rd PulloutI camped at the pullout of this road. Between 10pm and 8am no one passed by but you can hear her creek and see the stars perfectly. There were no signs that overnight parking is prohibited but only a sign at the beginning of the street that fires are not allowed.
For me it was a good spot between Zion and Bryce.
Level of confidence the site is free: Not sure - it worked for us though.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Unknown
Big Rig Friendly: Not big rig friendly - A larger RV would not fit1956BLM dry campingBLM dry camping.424Near Temple Mt RdElevated area overlooking Plateau. Large level graded area with good turning radius. Can accommodate 3-5 RVs. No facilities.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: BLM (Bureau of Land Management)1626Mojave National PreserveGreat spot off a fairly accessible dirt rode. No problem in a 31ft RV. Beautiful sunset and nobody near by. About .3 mile off of kelbaker road.
Level of confidence the site is free: Not sure - it worked for us though.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: National Park Service620.55Below damMultiple sites from below the dam heading down stream, all near the South Fork of the Boise River.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: BLM (Bureau of Land Management)1187Inspiration Point Scenic OverlookDesert view lookout Was ok for over nite. Not a camping area
Level of confidence the site is free: Not sure - it worked for us though.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: Unknown
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Unknown1411Crab Creek-Rocky FordFree campsite near I-90. Room for several large RV’s.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: BLM (Bureau of Land Management)552Pike and San Isabel National ForestsLots of spots available next to a lake. No facilities
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: BLM (Bureau of Land Management)2929CarparkThere is a trail head with large carpark suitable for RVs and toilet block on the west side of riverlet just off road which is quiet at night. this photo is 50 yards on the east side of riverlet on a short U track suitable for 4wd / roof top tents, more private with trees surrounding it. Great spot for trout fishing in the irrigation channel.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Unknown1793Tresle RoadBLM land, Price UT office. Confirmed by their official BLM app's map. Not an officially designated BLM campsite. Site is off road, out of sight of passing vehicles but you can hear them go by. The site is smooth, obviously camped in before, surrounded by trees, and has a rock fire ring is nearby. Road requires SUV general clearance to the site but not particularly RV friendly on the side road going to the site. Last visited 07/23/22.1900.42Outside Capitol Reef NPAs you’re driving away from Capitol Reef, you’ll crest a hill, then the pull-out for this dispersed camping area is on the right. Plenty of spots available, room for RVs/tents/cars, road is pretty packed down so even though it was rainy, the sand did not get muddy and it was easy driving around to find a spot. There are lots of little fire rings made of rock. There are 2 port-a-potties by the entrance. Amazing views (for sunset!!) if you climb up the little slopes that surround the campsite.
May 2021: Very large area just off the highway. Room for many rigs even had 3-4 5th wheels of 30-40ft. USFS provided 2 ports potties when we were there. About 7 miles from the entrance to Capital Reef National Park. Closest boondock site to the park.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: Yes, but possibly only temporarily.
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)1996Alcock ParkThis is a small county park next to a river 1 mile off us 63. There is free camping on Wednesdays and only a nominal fee other days. Treed and very lightly used. Great place to stop overnight while on a trip. Accessible by any rig.
Level of confidence the site is free: Not sure - it worked for us though.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Other public land
Editor’s note: Remember, it’s only free on Wednesdays.318Saint Jo ParkFree 24 he parking allowed. Town square. Nice spot for a night
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Unknown349.61Boulder’s OHV staging areaThe semi-primitive staging area has over 10 acres available for camping and includes a vault restroom and information kiosk. There are no designated campsites, drinking water, dumping stations, picnic tables or shade structures. The best season of use is between October and May.
Phone: (623)580-5500
March 2023: The staging area is located in Maricopa County, 45 miles north of downtown Phoenix, Arizona, approximately 8 miles west of the Lake Pleasant Regional Park on State Route 74 (SR74).
To access the staging area from the east on Interstate 17 (Phoenix-Flagstaff), take the Carefree Highway-AZ 74 exit (MP 223) and head west towards Lake Pleasant Regional Park. To access from the west on US 60 (Peoria-Surprise), take the Morristown–AZ 74 exit (MP 120) and head east on SR74. The unmarked turnoff to the staging area is on the north side of the road between mile markers 11 and 12. Slow down when approaching the area as the turnoff can be easily overlooked. The staging area is one mile north of the highway turnoff.
Boulders OHV Staging Area
A popular staging area for the Lake Pleasant/Hieroglyphic Mountain OHV recreation area which showcases a motorized off-highway route system in the scenic Upper Sonoran desert landscape. With over 200 miles of unimproved backcountry roads and single-track motorbike trails, ranging from 1,700 to 3,500 feet in elevation, this recreation area is bound to please any off-highway vehicle (OHV) enthusiast. The semi-primitive staging area has over 10 acres available for camping and includes a vault restroom and information kiosk. There are no designated campsites, drinking water, dumping stations, picnic tables or shade structures. The best season of use is between October and May.
Level of confidence the site is free: No permit required at the time
Toilets nearby: Yes
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Yes
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: 12 miles
Type of property: BLB612American Girl MineLots of open BLM space for boondocking. Some require AWD or 4WD but most can be reached by any RV. Lots of off road, hiking and mountain bike activity available. Can get very windy; watch weather forecast. Limited cell service.
A park pass required: No
There is cell service at this location: Yes
4X4 or AWD is required to access this location: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Toilets nearby: No
Level of confidence the site is free:
Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.151Porter Spring - BLMAn oasis in the high desert. A few trees around a pond that seems to be here all year long. Four picnic tables, two are behind a fence for renters only. The other two can fit any size RV. The road is long and dusty but any vehicle should be able to make it. No cell service but there was some on the way here.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: BLM (Bureau of Land Management)1358Barrington ParkCounty park- free- no hookups but water is available at shower house. Bathrooms were too gross to use.17Hidden Site Behind PulloutSmall pullout if you drive onto the dirt there’s a hidden place where a tent could go. Has a no trespassing sign. So may not be legal.
Level of confidence the site is free: Not sure - it worked for us though.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Unknown447Sipes WildernessSingle lane good gravel road. No places for camping cut out into woods. Road wide enough to camp and let traffic pass. Incredible clean wood. Great hikes.277Oak Springs Trilobite Digging AreaOak Springs Trilobite Digging Area is easily accessible from Highway 93 west of Caliente NV. Can dig for little trilobite fossils. Best if you have a shovel or pick.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: BLM (Bureau of Land Management)1766Brazoria County Public BeachFree public beach, next to Surfside Beach. You can tent & RV camp here for up to 14 days, no permit required. There are several beach access roads to take, which we chose the beach access road #3. Several miles of beach for plenty of campers to spread out. Be sure to ALWAYS check the tides, we use iOS Tide Alert app (free). Occasionally high tides can come up to the dunes & grass line, where campers camp, so don’t get swept away in the middle of the night! The closest town with supplies is Surfside where you’ll find gas, food, water, & a few shops & restaurants. Freeport is across the big bridge with a Dollar Store & more choices. BRING LOTS OF BUG SPRAY! Mosquitos, even in December are insane! There’s good fishing & crabbing here too. Neat & free crabbing pier just 3 miles west on Bluewater Hwy with a huge pier!
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: T-Mobile
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land0Bixby Creek Bridge Rest Area24 hour open rear area according to Google. I spent one night with one other RV, no issues. Dramatic location about 300 feet above ocean that you can hear crashing waves quite well while you rest. There are no “no camping” signs at location.
There are at least 10 addition parking pull offs as you head south for the next 10 miles or so that I saw vehicles overnight parked at as I drove off.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land58Alligator Alley Mile Marker 63 Rest AreaRest stop both directions and interconnected on Rt75. At mile marker 63. Rest stops with amenities and security on both sides and an extra 100 - 200 acres paved on both sides. Total of about 6 - 700 paved acres to boondock on very nice facilities.9Corral With Story KC TankThis site according to my app is BLM land but the gate says State Trust Land. It MAY be leased for grazing
Location has a stock tank for non drinking water. A picnic table under.a”tree”.
Egress is easy for most vehicles.
Leave no trace camping.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land1311Glenn HwyThere are two great parking areas on this stretch of road. This is a second old unused State gravel pit. Lots of (mostly) level parking for any size rig. Used by campers, hunters, off-roaders. We have stayed there a number of times. Busy on weekends and during hunting season.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land958.23Goldfield ParkA free, overnight stay in an open parking area with a restroom. Nothing more. Restrooms.1728Dog Valley RdTurn out on north side of road. Some traffic going by but great view!
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Unknown1777Elko JunctionWe slept here for one night while passing through. No one bothered us
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or AWD required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Phone: +1 (775) 777-86291583Allsups Store & Truck stopThis is a friendly over night truck stop. Allsups store has restrooms, quick food and grilled items, and quick stop store. Complete fuel stop to include Diesel with large vehicle clearance. I have even coordinated with the store manager and dropped my fifth-wheel RV for several nights during an emergency repair time. Texas friendly here.
Level of confidence the site is free: Not sure - it worked for us though.
Toilets nearby: Flush
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Gas station1427Big parking lot.Was here all day and camped overnight and no one bothered us.
Level of confidence the site is free: Not sure - it worked for us though.
Toilets nearby: Flush
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Yes
Type of property: Privately owned land
Big Rig Friendly: Big rig friendly - Suitable for a larger RV1366Nat’l Scenic Ice Age Trail headTwo small lots off the very short easy gravel Stark Rd adjacent to National Scenic Ice Age Trail at the Scuppernong Marsh area in the Kettle Moraine southern unit. Entrance road (Stark Rd) goes around a small bend so not visible from main road WI 59. Larger spot is first on the right and is suitable for a couple RV’s. Smaller second spot just a bit further and large enough for a couple SUV’s or Vans. The small town of Eagle, WI is a few minutes east w fuel, water, groceries. There are many many trail heads (some of which have water and toilets) within minutes to explore including access to running, off road cycling, hiking, backpacking, cross country skiing and equestrian trails. Have spent several quiet peaceful nights there and have had the place to myself all but one evening. A stand of trees separates the two lots so it’s pretty private.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: Flush
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Yes
Type of property: Other public land271Large flat gravel areaThis camping area is a large flat gravel area north of I-8 on BLM land. There is some road noise from the interstate and two trains came by last night. There is about 100 to 200 acres of area to camp. There are absolutely no facilities and evidence of very little traffic.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: BLM (Bureau of Land Management)
Big Rig Friendly: Big rig friendly - Suitable for a larger RV162High desert gravelThis is a section of BLM land near Las Cruces, New Mexico. It is classic high desert gravel. It is very quiet. It is best if you arrive during the daylight so you can look the area over.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: BLM (Bureau of Land Management)
Big Rig Friendly: Not big rig friendly - A larger RV would not fit1296Brown County State LakeExcellent place to camp or boondock for free. Beautiful lake with multiple camping and parking boondocking sites. Great bathrooms, fire rings, great gravel road. Geo-cache sites in the area also. Great fishing if you fish as well.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Other public land311Cracker BarrelCracker Barrel is RV friendly and we see a few RVs or camper vans there often. Large parking spots. Typical rules apply for commercial property for BoonDocking.
Editor’s note: as with any commercial property, always check with the management before setting up.1974WalmartI believe it is free and okay to boondock here. I passed through last night and there were a couple of campers already here and by morning there were a couple more. I’m on my way back to my destination and it was such a pretty scenery from where I was docked that I decided to stay here again. I didn’t call the manager. But I did get the midnight knock at my door in the lot across the street so that’s how I ended up here last night.
Editor’s note: as with any commercial property, always check with the management before setting up.
Level of confidence the site is free: Not sure - it worked for us though.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: Unknown
Showers nearby: Yes, pay
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Walmart337Smithsonian Butte Back Country Scenic BywayThis is on BLM land not far from the Zion south entrance. Craggy drive but it’s fine for SUVs and camper vans. Several spots along the road with great views and good vibes.
Another thing to note: the sign at the entrance says no parking within 1/2 mile of the road, this seems like BS unless they are referring to W Main St.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: BLM (Bureau of Land Management)1179Shelbourne Rest AreaPublic rest area with pony express history info. Posted signs say stay up to 18 hours is allowed. Paved parking lots of room. Clean state maintained vault toilets
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land1859Centre Récréatif Omer LainéTerrain de stationnement appartenant â la réserve amérindienne de Wendake. Tranquille et peu utilisé. Adjacent aux aires de jeu du parc. (Parking lot belonging to the Wendake Native Reserve. Quiet and little used. Adjacent to park play areas.).
Phone: +1 (418) 842-1371
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Other
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Yes
Type of property: Other private land151Downstream Of Red Bank CampgroundA superb, hidden boondocking site, just downstream (west) of the Red Bank Campground (also free)
If you are traveling west on Sawyers Bar Road, it’s a sharp left about 1/2 mile past the Red Bank CG. A 1/4 mile dirt road leads to a large flat area (with a couple of fire rings) right along the NF Salmon
In summer, it’s a beautiful swimming hole. In spring when the river is running full tilt, I would be very careful since this is a serious section of Class 4+ whitewater
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Yes
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)548Red Ridge LoopIt’s by the river. RV camping as possible. It’s a nice spot.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Unknown1638Near Amargosa Sand DunesOff the beaten path near some HUGE sand dunes..very beautiful spot in all directions. Can get windy at times 25-30 mph winds. Road is hard packed sand..there are multiple roads that parallel each other. Satellite imagery reveals what I’m describing. when I passed thru, 2/21, there were 2 spots that looked sketchy (one at entrance and 2nd about 1/4 mile in) where the sand wasn’t as firm. Road ends about 300 yds from dunes. I did see a van make it thru there. 4x4s piece of cake.
Is a park pass required? No
Is there any cell service at this location? Yes
Is 4X4 or AWD required to access this location? No
Any showers nearby? No
Any potable water nearby? No
Any toilets nearby? No
Your level of confidence the site is free:
Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.755Bass Pro ShopAllows free camping in the store parking lot. Have stayed there several times overnight, with no issues
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Flush
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Unknown68Corral With Stock TankThis campsite is at the end of a 2 Track Rd. off of Cabot Road on BLM land. The site is about a half mile off the main road and there are numerous sites between the road and the stock tank. One should not have any difficulty finding it in the dark. Terrain is creosote with grass and almost on limited visible.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: BLM (Bureau of Land Management)1214Santa Fe National ForestThis is BLM land only 20 minutes from Santa Fe. Plenty of room for any size rig and lots of them. My closest neighbor is about 75 yards away (April 2021). It's pretty clean and does have a rest room but I have not been in it. I'm assuming it is a vault toilet. It is off a dirt road but the road is in very good shape. No one should have an issue.
Feb 2022: Open and a few spots taken. Avoid muddy spots if low clearance or 2wd or heavy vehicles.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or AWD required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Unknown1962L'Auberge Casino ResortWe have stayed here before passing through. They are yes for overnighters. Casino has a few good restaurants. Bathrooms if you need them. Parking is flat.
Phone: +1 (337) 395-7777
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Flush
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Casino9Rover’s RidgeSide of the road pull over with about 5 RVs parked here full time.
Phone: +1 (626) 914-8228
Level of confidence the site is free: Maybe - Others were camped here overnight without issue.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: T-Mobile
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Other public land386Cabresto CreekMultiple spots along gravel road north of cabresto lake, most along cabresto creek. Lots of atv trails close by
Level of confidence the site is free: Not sure - it worked for us though.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Other
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Unknown2622Flying JTypical truck stop. Not too crowded but it is loud. Facilities are very clean and staff is very friendly
A park pass required: No.
Cell service at this location: Yes.
4X4 or AWD is required to access this location: No.
Showers nearby: Yes.
Potable water nearby: No.
Toilets nearby: Yes.
Level of confidence the site is free:
Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.71Salt Valley Gorge RdThis is relatively level gravel area that always has a pile or two of gravel on it so it may be used by the road crews to store a little road material but there is always ample room. No one has ever said anything to me about staying here for the night or lunch and I have even seen police go by. It’s on top of a hill so it overlooks the the surrounding desert but is also exposed to wind. It’s just far enough from I-70 to mute the traffic noise almost completely.
It not an ideal camping spot for a longer stay but can be really handy as a lunch spot or a quick stop over.
Any toilets, water, or showers nearby? No except at gas station on the other side of I-701575Caribou-Targhee National ForestCanyon area before established campground. Signs posted at start of forest road that states 14 day minimum. It sits right off the I-15 in Idaho where it borders Montana. The campground has water for a day fee but Spencer Idaho isn’t far you can fill up with water there. Probably 10-15 spots with man made fire rings. Lots of areas to walk or hike into. Great stop before heading into Montana
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Yes
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)1891Sand Station BeachGreat place to park. Small areas to set up tents. I didn’t see any signs stating no camping or parking.
Toilets, tables, and grills available. Next to roadway, so you will hear traffic.
There are two different areas. One that has lots of parking and another that is gated just opposite of the rest rooms.
walked the area to make sure there weren’t any signs saying no camping and there wasn’t.
Currently there are a couple people with tents down by the water and they are staying the night. I’m just parked staying in my Van. Sheriffs drive by earlier snd didn’t stop or talk to anyone. So I gathered all is well.
Sept, 2021: Flies. Lots of flies.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Unknown
Jan 2022: This is along the river that we pulled over and Parked for the night. We drive a 40’ Class A with a full size Chevy Silverado as our tow rig. Total length 65’. Nice find. There are about 4 or 5 additional spots on the same road. In the middle of the night a semi truck and trailer parked across from us.102Lions ParkFree for 2 nights and 3 days. 6 sites with 30 amp electricity. Multiple dry camping sites. Bathrooms on site, very clean, but no showers. Dump station is available. Great location near HyVee and Walmart
Phone: 605-677-7082
Oct 2021: Closed for the season.
It was closed 9-17-2023.373.93Walmart SupercenterQuiet place with lots of Rv’s and trucks.
Editor note: As with any store parking lots, ALWAYS check with the manager of the store first.788.67Ocean ViewSo beautiful and peaceful. The roar of the ocean is soothing.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: T-Mobile
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land
November 2023: Rolled into this pull-off just after sunset. Spent a quite night. One other Van seemed to do the same. A few cars came and went during the early evening hours. But didn’t feel like anything was sketchy or unsafe. A good nights keep and awesome view with my morning coffee.60WineryWinery. Call ahead. +1.513.360.7702
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Private205Brock creekIn the Ozark-St. Francis National Forests.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: NPS (National Park Service)265Empty lotParked Promaster Van in lot. No problems, was a bit busy with vehicles coming and going for fishing off rocks nearby
Not enough room for bigger vehicles, just conversion vans would work. Porto potty across inlet on other side in another small parking area. It’s open all hours for people to fish on inlet off rocks, pathway to beach area there too.
Level of confidence the site is free: Not sure - it worked for us though.
Toilets nearby: vault
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land2.41Parc Near Rue de la FalaisePetit parc tranquille au bord d’une falaise avec vue sur le fleuve. Nous étions 3 VR sur place, sans bruit car des maisons sont à proximité. Peu de passage (auto et piétons) donc très tranquille. Endroit discret, SVP conserver cette tranquillité. Près d’un parc-école, d’une pharmacie et d’une épicerie.
Small quiet park on the edge of a cliff overlooking the river. We were 3 RVs on site, without noise because houses are nearby. Little passage (car and pedestrian) so very quiet. Discreet place, please keep this tranquility. Near a school park, a pharmacy and a grocery store.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: BLM (Bureau of Land Management)55Public beach accessAll public beach access lots allow overnight parking on Wrightsville beach. There is a fee during the day but from 7 PM to 9 AM anyone can park in these lots for free. This is the general rule but there are exceptions. Check the website for the rules for other lots.
When I’ve stayed here on the left side of the hotel it was quiet and only a few cars. Another lot by the pier has the same rules but more difficult to get a space because of the restaurants there.
Please do not be obvious so we can have this privilege for the future. No pets are allowed on the beach from April 1 through September 30.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land3US-101Wide pullout just off the highway south of Port Orford. Overlooks the ocean and some rocks in the ocean. Several other overnighters here. Pretty flat.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: T-Mobile
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Unknown
January, 2022: “This is simply a very wide area of the highway shoulder. The parking is a potholed gravel strip between the highway pavement and a highway metal guardrail along the edge of the cliff overlooking the beach. There’s no trail access to the beach far below. This spot is heavily used year-round for overnight parking, including by many who return here nightly for days and days in a row. As a result there’s increasing amounts of trash and human waste here. Largely because of the heavy use and related abuse of sites like this along the Oregon coast, the Oregon Dept of Transportation has been signing more and more spots like this “No Overnight Parking” in recent years. So don’t assume this spot will be available into the future.”32Cracker BarrelCracker Barrel restaurant, plenty of room!
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other private land280WalmartManagement confirmed they allow a single night stay. However, recommend checking in with management first.
Phone: 870-931-5001
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Flush
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: T-Mobile
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Walmart91Caribou-Targhee National ForestNumerous fire rings, pull offs and shaded spots along Snake River just below Palisades Dam. Enter off Rt 26 toward Riverside CG and continue 1/2 mile. Lots of motorcycles and OHVs use this spot to be close to trails.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)1882WalmartWalmart. Confirm with management before setting up.
Is there any cell service at this location? Yes
Any showers nearby? No
Any potable water nearby? No
Any toilets nearby? No
Your level of confidence the site is free:
Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.911McDonald’s/Gas station parking lotThis is just a 24hr McDonald’s/Gas station parking lot to rest at. Lots of big rigs around but also lots of flood lights so make sure you got your black out curtains. Stopped here on my way to Jekyll island. This was one of few 24hr businesses open in the area.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Flush
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: T-Mobile
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Yes
Type of property: Unknown44Cibola National ForestForest road 542 is pretty rough from this direction but 1/10 mile from the corner there is a large open area. Although not flat it's not a steep incline. There are many more campsites further in but the road was too rough for me to be comfortable pulling it further. I did talk to a local who was out here hiking. He said if 542 hooks into 252 and if you go about 2 miles further on Juan Tomas Rd, you will find 252 and it is a fairly easy dirt road back to a bunch of sites.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or AWD required: Possibly
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
March 2022: 25m x 50m rocky, sloped terrain. Accessible in a vehicle with 12” or better ground clearance up a rather steep initial climb (np for pickup w 24’ tow behind). Plenty of room but not level anywhere. About 200m from hardball road so some traffic noise by day, rare at night. Not far from Tijeras, and private save for 4x4 traffic by day. Would not recommend for class A vehicles or small, 2wd cars.2146Buffalo Lodge LakeFree camping. Land is owned and maintained by the county. Fire pits, Pit toilets, small beach, boat ramp and fishing dock. Usually pretty quiet.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land
Big Rig Friendly: Not big rig friendly - A larger RV would not fit455Desert Camping BLMDry camping near Wiley's Well Campground:
https://www.blm.gov/visit/wileys-well-campground179Kiski Trail System TrailheadIt’s a trailhead to some hiking & mountain biking trails within the Kiski trail system.
There’s a small dirt lot that can probably fit four cars (nothing bigger than a car unfortunately, as you’d probably have a hard time getting in and out of the lot).
There are no signs prohibiting overnight parking/camping.
It’s right off Main Rd, so it can get a little noisy with cars passing by but it’s far enough from the road that your car isn’t exposed.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: T-Mobile
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Other public land105Campground for Cheyenne Bottoms WetlandsPrimitive with vault toilet
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land559Death Valley NP Dante’s ViewOff Furnace Creek Wash Road (aka Greenwater Valley Road). Dirt road off of Dante’s View Road. Dispersed camping allowed at least one mile down dirt road per the ranger at Death Valley NP Visitor Center at Furnace Creek. Accessible by SUV, crossover, or smaller Class B with decent clearance. Road has heavy washboard but no major obstacles. There are a few pull out areas where others have camped just past the one mile mark. This is remote wilderness camping, no water, no toilets, follow Leave No Trace principles. Pick up the Death Valley Backcountry & Wilderness Access map at the visitor center to see all of the areas in Death Valley open to dispersed camping.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: Yes for a fee
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: NPS (National Park Service)1041Margies Cove WestBLM campsite and trailhead. Surrounded by wilderness, this 3 site campground is remote! About 5 miles of dirt road from the highway. 4X4 is probably not absolutely necessary but helpful. High clearance is helpful also. There’s a trailhead parking lot next to the campground for the 9 mile Margies Cove trail. Vault toilet but no water. Pack it in pack it out. Sites have picnic tables and fire rings. Very quiet and very dark at night.
A park pass required: No
There is cell service at this location: No
4X4 or AWD is required to access this location: Yes
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Toilets nearby: Yes
Level of confidence the site is free:
Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.336Peg Leg At Anza-Borrego Desert State ParkCampground is near the Town of Borrego Springs. Big flat area mostly used by RVs. Has a pit toilet. Can get dusty and may be noisy from RV generator noise. Right south across Borrego Salton Seaway is another area with many spots for camping. Go west on Henderson Canyon road to buy fresh grapefruit and other fruit at a local stand (may be closed due to COVID). Lots of areas to explore!187Near Yakima RiverLarge gravel off-road parking area, off of a little travelled local highway (parallel to I-90). Pretty quiet even at day time.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or AWD required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No576Rum River State ForestThere are multiple spots along 70th which is a gravel forest road within the Rum River State Forest.
Phone: 651-296-6157
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land366Lilly Roadside ParkPicnic area on the side of the highway. Ok to use for 24 hours but no tents or shelters etc. allowed. Pull-through, I imagine you could stay overnight in a full size RV or a camper trailer without any issues. Poor cell reception.364Salmon Lake BLM CampgroundThe Salmon Lake Campground is located on the shores of Salmon Lake, one of the northernmost spawning areas for Sockeye salmon in Alaska. The campground is approximately 40 miles north of Nome, Alaska, and is accessed by a one mile gravel road off the Nome-Kougarok Highway. A sign on the Highway directs visitors to the campground and lake. Facilities at the nine acre complex include an unimproved boat launch, six campsites with picnic tables, two trash receptacles, and a single door outhouse.138.58Santa Fe National ForestFree camping. On BLM land. Just off the main US 550.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: USFS2190Kellogg ParkParked on street for 3 nights around Feb 2021. There are close by public bathroom, water fountain, and outdoor showers for surfing. Quiet and walkable street. No parking on 2nd and 4th Thursday each month between 7 am to 11 am for street cleaning.
Any toilets nearby? Yes
Any potable water nearby? Yes
Any showers nearby? Yes
Is there any cell service at this location? Yes
Is a park pass required? No
Editor note: San Diego laws allowing overnight RVs on the streets changes all the time so camp accordingly.5Overnight parkingOvernight parking available on a busy street between Bellflower and Lakewood. Many RVs and semi trucks parked along the side of the road and posted that it is OK to park except Thursday mornings for street cleaning. Lots of street noise as you are right next to the road with cars whizzing past but if you need a spot in the LA area, it’s OK. Walmarts are nearby but they do not allow overnight parking.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: City street19Pike and San Isabel National ForestsEasy road but most spots have been closed off by forest service. Few more if you are tenting it. Spot we found is great for a small bumper pull. 5th wheel was not so good.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)3170Remsberg ParkTwo large, long open parking lots near to pavilion, football fields and open vault bathrooms. Wasn’t bothered at all Boondocking in my Prius camper on a Saturday night. very quiet, public land and no signs prohibiting night access.
Phone: +1 (301) 371-3423
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: T-Mobile
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Other public land174Free spot next to the reservoirPotable water at the water plant, 1 mile away. Plenty of spots. Any size vehicle will be ok.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Yes
Type of property: Other public land410CasinoNice little casino with dealer attended card games. Friendly staff. Good limited menu with great steaks. Let them know if staying over. Park at large rear gravel pad. Nice and level.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Casino466Nealon ParkPublic parking behind park. No history of ticketing or towing.
Phone: +1 (650) 330-2222
Level of confidence the site is free: Maybe - Others were camped here overnight without issue.
Toilets nearby: Flush
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Yes
Type of property: Other public land23Clines Corner travel stationThe Clines Corner travel station has several parking spots beside the gas station. It was fairly quiet, just a little road noise. We had access to the bathrooms in the gas station. There is a large lot to the west of the building where semi trucks are resting.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Flush
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Other private land2152Crow Creek RdSeveral open Boondocking spots alone the crow creek road all the way up to the hiking trail at the pass.
We spent one night near the mine. The trail head parking lot says no camping. But we had no issue staying in our cars.
Level of confidence the site is free: Not sure - it worked for us though.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)180.56Airport Flat CampgroundGood size spots with lots of space for parking. Amenities include a few communal toilets, garbage and recycling, and a campfire pit, a bear box, and parking at each campsite. There is no running water or electricity.1647Near Rim CampsiteWhile a 4x4 is not required to get to sites along the rim, it’s highly encouraged to have a higher clearance vehicle. This particular site was amazing with incredible views. On most trips to the Rim you’ll likely see deer, elk, turkeys and bears. There are also great fishing lakes in the area. One of the best Boondocking areas in the state.
Any toilets nearby? No
Any potable water nearby? No
Any showers nearby? No
Is 4X4 or AWD required to access this location? No
Is there any cell service at this location? No
Is a park pass required? No2285Cerritos BeachFollow highway sign for “Laughing Turtle” hotel. Go straight to the beach. At the end where the road turns left, take the dirt road to the right, down to the dirt parking lot by the beach
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: Other
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land9Kaibab National ForestRt 328. Dirt road. Must drive in more than 1/4 mile. Was advised of this location by park ranger.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: NPS (National Park Service)2023WalmartWalmart Rutland allows free camping on the garden center side over in front of the train station. We stayed here at least 5 times last summer. Has good cell service and tv reception. We even had our solar panels leaned up against the bumper of our rig. Another time there was a caravan of college students with 4 rigs between them. It was a bit of a party spot that day. Many other shops nearby including Price Chopper grocery and GameStop in the same plaza.
A park pass required: No
There is cell service at this location: Yes
4X4 or AWD is required to access this location: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Yes
Toilets nearby: Yes
Level of confidence the site is free:
Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Editor note: As with any store parking lots, ALWAYS check with the manager of the store first.170Forêt nationale de ShoshoneSecluded site, 15 minutes from Dubois village on dirt road. Beautiful site, large enough for at least 2 huge rigs. No water, nothing near by except the river that is 1-2 miles from the site.
Make sure when entering the site to take the right “driveway”, the left one could be muddy on rainy days
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: Other
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)2520Walmart super centerBusy area but noise level quiets down.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Flush
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Walmart
Editor’s note: as with any commercial property, always check with the management before setting up.16Open dispersed campingSaw other RVs in the area and joined in. Lots of space. Level camp sites. Nothing put campsites and some folks who look pretty dug in.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: Yes
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Unknown
Sep 2022: This is Arizona land trust property and you must have a Recreational Permit. $16 for the year and can only camp 14 days a year.514Along a gravel forest roadAlong a gravel forest road within the Rum River State Forest. At the end of the road there is space where locals use as a shooting range.
Phone: 651-296-6157
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land364Burney CreekThis spot is off of a forest service road off of Clark Creek Rd in the Lassen National Forest. Continue down the road until you see the Burney creek and then a pull off on your left. It’s right on the Burney Creek so there’s access to water if you want to filter it. We stayed here for one night and saw nobody. Pretty easy to get into with a jeep and 4x4 but probably not RV friendly.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: 4X4
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)933Quick sleep placeSuggest arrive during daylight.
Level of confidence the site is free: Not sure - it worked for us though.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Unknown417Lauderdale County OneGreat little spot next to the Tennessee River. Other areas have 14 days stay so I may be assuming this one is also the same. I was here for two nights. Very comfortable very quiet very safe feeling. Lots of water fowl wildlife. Very minimal traffic. Thoroughly enjoyed it. This is Waterloo Alabama.142Gravel roadThere’s a gravel road to the left right before you get to off the hook bar and grill follow it down and park I think it’s 14 days free camping tent sites swimming and fish
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Other public land343Carrizo CanyonA big flat area with a grove of trees surrounded by an arid environment. Easy access via a dirt road that any RV can make. Far enough from the highway where you don’t hear it. No ground fires; in metal rings only.200Dinner Island Wildlife Management AreaThere are two campsite areas at Dinner Island Wildlife Management Area.
Hammock Camp has 17 campsites, including 1 ADA RV site and a vault toilet; 7 of those sites allow for tent camping only and 10 sites allow for tents and/or campers or small RVs. They are shaded sites in a oak tree area. Only small low clearance rv’s can use these spaces.
Kowechobe Camp has 20 sites that are suitable for tents, campers or RVs depending on time of year due to inundated site conditions effecting campsite access like the summer rainy season. This is an open field with no shade.
These campsites are in the boonies, with no stores, restaurants, medical facilities or other businesses nearby.
Phone: 561-625-5122
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: Yes for free
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land17Apalachicola National ForestCleared, level area. Sites are unmarked, but there is plenty of room. No facilities at all.
Level of confidence the site is free: Not sure - it worked for us though.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)43Coconino National ForestBeautiful spot by a running creek. Plenty of tent camping along the creek and my 38’ skoolie fit nicely with other vans in this pull off
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)1138Barrett’s Station CampgroundBureau of Reclamation land near the city of Dillon, MT. Beautiful park on Beaverhead River at Rattlesnake Cliffs. Vault toilets, potable water, picnic tables, grills, fire rings, lots of places to park, great for rigs of all sizes.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Yes
Type of property: Other public land1610Private landCounty water available. Convenient access between interstates 75 and 575 just off Hwy 92. Hunter Trail is one lane paved road. Do not go past the driveway as it will be very difficult to turn around anywhere past the shop (dead end). The road will appear narrow but is adequate for even the largest Class A coach. This is my hobby shop. I have parked my 45’ coach there in the past. If trailering, use circle drive and park on lower level area for easy in and out. For more privacy, back your unit in between the shop and the house. Water is at the corner of the shop. 110 v Electricity available under awning. Feel free to us the utilities but please use sparingly. This use is intended to be one night use for over nighters. Phone: (770) 928-9600
Walmart - turn left on Bells Ferry at exit. It will be approx 1 mile on left.
McDonalds - turn right in Bells Ferry. About 1/4 mile on left. (Across 92)
Dixie Speedway - R on Bells Ferry, L on 92, 1/2 mi on Left.
Campers Inn - R on Bells Ferry, R on Robin Rd, R on 92 , 3 mi on the Left.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Yes
Type of property: Privately owned land351Snyder Hill Dispersed CampingDispersed camping, 14 day max. Roads are bumpy, but depending on your entrance won’t require 4 WD. Water available at nearby gas stations and water stations (1.25-1.30$ for 5 gallons.) Close to town and West Saguaro NP. Mild to moderate road noise. Great free spot!
Mar 2023: Location ok. Quite a bit of trash around the area. Nice view.
A park pass required: No.
Cell service at this location: Yes.
4X4 or AWD is required to access this location: No.
Showers nearby: No.
Potable water nearby: Yes.
Toilets nearby: No.
Level of confidence the site is free:
Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.776Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation AreaThe view from this hill is breath taking. Dont follow the road any further than this. You will not be able to get to the water. Watch out for hunters, there were several using this path to illegally cross onto private land to hunt.
And the flies were terrible here. But that view...
It is free, no camping amenities, pack it in; pack it out.692.26Cracker BarrelNous y avons passé la
Nuit sans problème , plus calme que le Walmart tout près.
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Level of confidence the site is free: Maybe - Others were camped here overnight without issue.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Unknown39.09CayucosVery quiet, next to road one, there are “no parking sign”, and has four vehicles park there overnight.25Gravel pitAn old unused State gravel pit just off the highway. Easy in and easy out. Lots of (mostly) level parking for any size rig. Used by campers, hunters, off-roaders. We have stayed there a number of times. Busy on weekends.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land994.04Public Ramp 1 Titus County Freshwater Supply DistrictFree camp sites that can handle all sizes. Fishing a boating. Boat dock. All Boondocking no hookups. You can stay 10 days for free.105.25Snake River BLMBeautiful small flat BLM area next to the Snake River. Vault toilet and several tables available. Next to the road but it’s not very busy, especially at night. There’s a private RV campground next to this area but it’s quiet. Great views of the Snake River. Sit and watch the wildlife.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: BLM (Bureau of Land Management)636Vermillion Cliffs Boondocking SpotBeautiful boondocking spot in the trees in Vermillion Cliffs National Monument. Room for a couple of vehicles and possible tents as well. High clearance recommended. Not far from an archaeological site a little further up the road. Very quiet, some road noise from House Rock road, but very quiet at night. We had one other vehicle towing a short high clearance pop-up trailer on a Tuesday night by our site also looking for a spot, but I wouldn’t try bringing just any trailer up this road. There is another spot closer to House Rock Road in the open that might be more trailer / low clearance friendly.1836Cabela'sCabela's has never turned us away.
Level of confidence the site is free: Not sure - it worked for us though.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Other private land286.76Bullseye LakeForest Service land near Medicine Lake Recreation Area. No water but has a pit toilet and picnic tables. Nice and cool in the summer with lots of trees. Easy gravel road to the campground. Tap the Flickr link for photo of the area.2069Okanogan-Wenatchee National ForestMile past Pine Flats campground up the mountain. Large pullout on promontory, could accommodate 3-4 campers.734.24CA-271Large turnout on a slight grade. We fit two vans with plenty of space. No signs, only a few cars went by, and close to 101.
Aug 22021: Nice & mostly quiet (mild Hwy sounds) overnight stop. We parked a 31’ rv well off the road with plenty of room for other vehicles to pull off beside us, could have parked three or four more 31 footers there as well, but we had it all to ourselves.237Susanville California casinoJust let security desk know you’re staying night in parking lot. As long as you park in back of parking lot the are fine. They have security walk through parking lot every hour. Plenty of lighting. Bathrooms and restaurant located inside. Meal was 15 It’s not private but snow storms passing through and safe spot to stop. Some traffic noise and parking lot noise but nothing too bad.
Mar 2023: Casino parking lot. Security guards very friendly and helpful. Told us to park next to a light pole and plug in!! Gave us 20% discount at restaurants and $10 each gambling credit. Good food. Offers a non smoking dining area. Pretty quiet eventually. Gas station next door.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Casino1303Small wharfA small wharf in an industrial area. It’s free and takes any size rig but is a relatively small wharf. Fisherman use the lot during the day so we couldn’t get properly settled till late afternoon when their cars left. Nothing to recommend it but it is free and available. We were the only ones there in mid August.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land3Port Orford OverlookLarge overlook adjacent to Hwy 101, 2 miles south of Port Orford. No signs limiting parking. Sits on a cliff overlooking the Oregon coast. Being adjacent to 101 there is highway noice, but very little traffic at night. No size limit, this pull off is huge. About 100 yards. Fairly flat and level.30San Luis IslandFree beach camping for up to 14 days. No permit required. If you head down south a little bit to the surf side beach area there is a spot with outdoor free showers and toilets. However, you can not camp down in surf side. The showers are at a place called stahlman park. The showers and restrooms are in the ground level beneath the building. Walk past the picnic benches and it’s has two open showers and three toilets.
Hard packed sand. Pretty flat for the most part if you’re in an rv. There are trash barrels spread out and random portopotties.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: T-Mobile
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Yes, free
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Unknown0St Croix State ForestThere are several spots on this Minimal Maintenance Rd within the State Forest. The roads are closed like other trails as they are not trails/forest roads, but minimal maintenance roads with address points off them.329Base of Mount HungerLooks over pond. Walk up the path for a short bit, about 1 minute, will see an unmarked left hand rock path. Follow up till top, about a minute, to fire place. Only sleeps 1-2 comfortably
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: Flush
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon and AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)384Race track roadIt’s late but think it’s ok! Backed under a big oak just off the dirt. There’s what looks to be a rodeo ring across the way. This is just a dark place to rest a few hours!
Level of confidence the site is free: Not sure - it worked for us though.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Other public land90Deshler Crossroads ParkThis is a rail fan park along a very busy railroad diamond. This is not a quiet park, more than 50 trains go by daily. Plenty of room to park RVs, tents allowed.
Electric post on pavilion has 1 camper outlet and multiple regular outlets.
Shelter house, WiFi, 24-hour rail radio scanner, BBQ area, fire ring, portable restroom facilities and safe parking with 24-hour surveillance near gas stations, shopping and restaurants. Located just off State Route 18 right on the diamond at 110 Mulberry Street.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land215Walmart Side LotWalmart side lot. Another camper and Rig parked overnight so it seems fine.
Is there any cell service at this location? Yes
Is 4X4 or AWD required to access this location? No
Any showers nearby? No
Any potable water nearby? No
Any toilets nearby? Yes
Your level of confidence the site is free:
Maybe - Others were camped/parked here overnight without issue.
Editor note: As with any store parking lots, ALWAYS check with the manager of the store first.432Near a creekFree boondocking
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: Yes for free
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Unknown1.97Gravel lotGravel lot across from a couple hotels. Gas stations with pay showers are close. Not really a destination, but it works for an overnight rest area.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: T-Mobile
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Yes, pay
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Unknown198Pahrump Nugget Casino681 South Highway 160. 775-751-6500. Behind the Casino. Overnight parking is allowed.
Editor’s note: as with any commercial property, always check with the management before setting up.819Empty parking lotJust an empty parking lot. Parked here on a Saturday night so that might be why it was so empty. There’s a dollar general in the parking lot next to this one. Seems like you could park there too without a problem. It’s more lit up over there and a bit more busy. The road is pretty noisy but will do for a night. There are no signs saying you can’t park overnight.
Level of confidence the site is free: Not sure - it worked for us though.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Unknown281Dubinky Well RdNice dispersed boondocking spot! 7.8 miles west from 191 Hwy that goes into Moab across from the Klondike Bluffs free camping area. Nearest campers were about 3 miles away. There are side by sides that come pass and wave, have only seen 3 other vehicles in past 3 days. Nice hiking or biking.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: BLM (Bureau of Land Management)1389Twin Arrows CasinoWe stayed here for one night after seeing a billboard advertising overnight parking. There were a couple of semi’s there. A security guard was driving around during the night, but he never bothered us.
Editor’s note: as with any commercial property, always check with the management before setting up.1772Taylor RiverThere’s a fair amount of dispersed camping around Taylor Reservoir. Big rigs, small rigs and tent/jeep camping spots available. Water available at Taylor Park general store but it’s slow running and a dump station is available east of that. If you like to RZR, ATV and dirt bike there’s many trails and the reservoir is open to SUPing with good fishing on the river. Only draw back is it is always busy. Doesn’t matter what day of the week. Be prepared to be next to other campers.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land2898.78Arizona State Land Trust landArizona State Land Trust land, must have a permit. Free up to 14 days. Stayed here the week of the Lake Havasu winter blast (fireworks). Fairly full, lots of space. 4x4 trails leading off the site for recreation. Across the street is Lake Havasu. About 7 miles south of Lake Havasu City right off of 95. Look for Power Line Road across the street as a landmark. The entry can creep up on you pretty quick depending upon which direction of travel. There are some “wash” areas at the entrance so take your time coming in. Once in.. it levels out. Big rigs of all sizes here. Great location!
Phone: 602-542-4631
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: Yes for a fee
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Other public land211Smith Creek Recreation AreaFree camping. Fire rings and pit toilets. Picnic tables too
Level of confidence the site is free: Not sure - it worked for us though.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Unknown456WalmartStayed here several times a week for two months. Never had an issue. Huge parking lot. Sometimes the back half has no overnight signs (there used to be a lot of semi’s stopped here). RVs park off to the side.
Editor’s note: as with any commercial property, always check with the management before setting up.50Public boat LaunchState of NC public boat launch. Large gravel circle for easy in and out. Multiple locations for vans/Skoolie/etc. it is near highway so a little traffic noise. No street lights. Very dark.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: T-Mobile
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land32US-59There are 3-4 pull off spots along HWY 59 within a few miles from the OK/AR boarder. There is a fresh water, mountain stream nearby for water. This is within the Ouachita National Forest. No signs, no hookups, no services. Little road noise, not a lot of traffic on Hwy 59, but you are 20ish ft from the road. Spent time here in April 22’ and again in Nov 22’. Great area to look for mushrooms and just explore. There is a RxR track about 50 yards into the woods. Trains run by, but not excessively and the trees help knock down the noise.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Yes
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)354Nemaha County State ParkBig shelter house...old run down toilet but has one...can walk small distance to the water geese and ducks. Just a free place to camp or boondock. Big fireplace in shelter house can be used..run down a bit but works for a free night stay.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land36140 acres of private propertyLocated minutes from downtown Talladega, Al and interstate 20. Quiet country setting with a stocked private pond. Plenty of space to park and rest for a night in whatever way you please. RV/truck/car, tent, hammock all welcome
Phone: (256) 346-1057
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Yes
Type of property: Privately owned land185Banc Casino Truck ParkingThis is a large graveled lot next to the casino. Signs for truck and RV parking. Plenty of room.If you'd rather not stay in town there are many dirt roads a few miles outside of town in both directions where you can pull off and camp on BLM land.
Editor’s note: as with any commercial property, always check with the management before setting up.2124Oriflame CanyonA few flat areas nestled within a grove of large oak trees. One spot is a cement pad from an old abandoned cabin. There’s a small stream nearby that flows most of the year. Access road is very rough, so 4X4 is almost always required, but my Subaru Crosstrek made it fine, albeit slowly. Anza Borrego State Park land so no ground fires except in metal containers.842Bear Trap CampgroundUSFS. Small (4 unit) campsite without water is popular nonetheless due to cool mountain setting and proximity to Withington Lookout 2 (steep) miles away2616Beautiful campgroundBeautiful campground on the edge of a valley. This spot fit our 27ft travel trailer. Road to get here is 4.6 miles in towards Knolls overlook campground. Road is dirt and mostly well kept. There are some ruts so high clearance is needed. Such a gorgeous spot with tons to do around.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance required: High clearance required
Cell service available: T-Mobile
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: BLM1425worlds largest LillyHome if the worlds largest Lilly! Ball diamonds, children’s play area, good free spot for the night.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Other
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Yes
Type of property: Other public land513Dry Creek CampgroundThis looks to be an old fire camp with campsites in a shaded area and an open meadow for sunnier spots. Some highway noise from 395 but not too annoying.1589Fort Allen ParkWe parked overnight in our Conversion Promaster Van. No problems. Parked on flat level of road, not on slope. Other vehicles there too.
Phone: +1 (207) 756-8275
Level of confidence the site is free: Maybe - Others were camped here overnight without issue.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land19.77Logging roadThis is a loop road just off of a logging road. It lies inside Maine Northwood logging land which is privately owned but Open for public use! Their are remote campsites nearby but in the winter months you can only access the main logging roads which are cleared. We backed up into the rear of said loupe. All campsites are snowed in. Jackman is just a few minutes away… great winter spot! Peaceful, clear skies. Spent two nights.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Privately owned land373Tiger Bay Wildlife Management AreaSt. John River, Water Management District
Parking lot with no facilities
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land21Gravel lotGravel lot with fire pit near river. Exit I-90 at Beavertail Hill Road (East of Missoula). Turn South on Beavertail Hill Rd. Take left onto Gillespie-Sliderock Road (well-maintained dirt road). Turn left on a gravel road towards Clark Fork river.
Short but steep hill to the gravel lot off of the road. When no snow/ice present, no problem for an RV.
May 2023: Road down to lot was pretty washed out. Be careful, you need extra ground clearance to travel down safely
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: Yes
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land1106.53Humboldt-Toiyabe National ForestTake Forest Road Yeney-Canyon 22492 . At first it seems a bit rough and steep but levels out to reveal some small beautiful meadows. There are small camping spots within the first 1/8 mile then a few more as you go. The one in the picture is about 1/2 mile in. You should not need a 4wd but something like a Subaru will give you more confidence.
There is a very small creek that was flowing at the end of November. Plenty of fire wood. Thankful no trash - so let’s keep on keeping it clean!
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)2112.74WalmartWalmart parking lot. I have stealth camped here multiple times, at times several nights in a row. Store is open 24 hours. I have seen large RV’s & 18 wheelers down to sprinter vans, suv/car campers. 18 wheelers and large RV’s usually park closest to the street near the ATM (el dorado blvd) while van/suv/cars park on the opposite side of the lot where all the workers park on the north (west?) side of the lot.
There is a planet fitness less than 3 miles away if you have a membership, for showers. Also, there is a laundry mat about 3-4 miles away called c blue washateria. The cleanest in the area. Free WiFi there, gotta go to the desk and they have the PW code posted for you.
This Walmart is in a very safe area IMO. my longest stay at this location was for two weeks without any issues. Arrived around 9-930 to get to sleep. Woke up around 7-8 every morning. Used the stores restroom as needed with no issues, however only for the toilets. I took care of dental and hair styling at the planet fitness down the road after a quick shower.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Flush
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: T-Mobile
Park pass or permit required: Yes for free
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Yes
Type of property: Walmart
Editor’s note: as with any commercial property, always check with the management before setting up.14Day Use AreaThis is a day use area that looks like it doesn’t get much use. There’s a large cul-de-sac down a short gravel road and one pic nic table. The parking area was not perfectly flat but flat enough for our 1500 Promaster Van. A larger RV would probably be fine turning around. Although it is marked as a day use area, we were not bothered (it seems to be in the middle of no where) and it was exceptionally quiet. We pulled in and left at dark so did not look around for a pit toilet. There is an official campground further up the same road with toilets and showers but for a fee.
Level of confidence the site is free:Not sure - it worked for us though.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)
Big Rig Friendly: Big rig friendly - Suitable for a larger RV779ZionBeginning of hwy 9 toward north entrance to Zion. Mile marker 56 or 57. Dirt road on eastern side of road as driving south into Zion. Just past Mt Carmel Jct at top of hill. 4wd or awd recommended with some clearance (don’t need much). This is BLM land I think. No facilities.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: recommended
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Unknown1805.22Rio Chama CampgroundBeautiful USFS campsite with 18 designated sites. Many sites overlook the Rio Chama river a few yards away. Trees abound for hot summer days. Road is a bit rough getting here in some spots and the sites are not really long enough for a large RV. Clean vault toilets. The road ends about 1.8 miles at a monastery. On the way here you cross the CD Trail. We parked there and walked along it for a few miles. There are a few other camping locations on the way here, but this is the best and least crowded. Cows roam the area so watch where you step.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)1952Rattlesnake CanyonGreat spot overlooking Mono Lake and some geological formations. A two wheel drive can get here to a nice little turnout/uturn location for camping. I came in with a 20’ trailer but would not recommend anything larger. I believe this is BLM land. There two little cabins up the road to checkout as well.2270.59Burnt Car RdVery remote southern Oregon location. Off hwy 205 just south of Frenchglen town. Gravel road (Steens Mountain Loop) then Burnt Car Road (we did not see a burnt car btw) on the left. We drove up the road about 13 miles. VERY ROUGH! Would need higher clearance and I would recommend 4wd but and awd would be ok in dry conditions. Wild horses. Saw a small bobcat. No facilities on burnt car but bathrooms up Steens Mtn Rd.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: High clearance required
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: BLM (Bureau of Land Management)1628.32Pull offPull off on north side of road that is nicely flat, large enough to turn around even a big RV but also can pull straight through. Able to get our 5th wheel perfectly level by watching the nose level while pulling in.
Appears to be a simple place for road crews to put some gravel.
No signs, spent the night.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Unknown1935.97Treed areaSE of Pearce Az. The camp area is in treed area. Space for any vehicles that get here.at bottom of canyon.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land1746Tanque RdGreat spot for the night. Level site with a fire pit. Great views . Felt real save1149Greenwaters ParkQuiet for a rest area. With bathrooms. Pet area. Park area for walking. Easy on and off highway. Campground at park next door was closed so we parked at the rest area.358Payson Canyon Near Double Falls TrailheadThis is a popular location for horses. There are stone fire rings people have built. Plenty of space for tents in the forest. And a small river nearby. It’s a fun spot to play and explore. If you don’t see the cows when you pull in it’s very likely you’ll see them when you wake up. If you go on a weekend get there before 5 at the latest. This place fills up quickly.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)2278Olympic National ForestThere’s a gravel turnout where the pavement ends for S Shore Road, maps suggest it’s Olympic National Forest here but there’s a lot of varying jurisdictions close by. We looked and didn’t see any signs saying no trespassing or no overnight camping. Only 1 car went by all night, but it was very windy and a lot of branches came down in the area.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: NPS (National Park Service)95Sand Dunes Road PulloffsSeveral pullouts along this Oceanside road
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: map shows a vault toilet north end of parking area.
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: Unknown
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Unknown7OverviewThis is a campsite just out of tombstone overlooking the city near a mine.. It is BLM land according to my application. There are no facilities and I would be very cautious about exploring the mine. The road seems to continue to loop around to tombstone.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: BLM (Bureau of Land Management)1403Parking Lot Rest Area43921 US-6, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601. Look for blue sign that says “parking”.
This is a lovely cemented truck parking lot Rest Area right off I70E and next to the Colorado River. Truckers, pull campers, and others where able to truly rest with the rustling sounds of the River. Toilet & trash cans only in this area.
Level of confidence the site is free: Maybe - Others were camped here overnight without issue.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: Unknown
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land1711Casino large open lotIt is a large open lot a lot of campers stop there temporarily.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or AWD required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Editor note: As with any store parking lots, ALWAYS check with the manager of the area first.1963Water canyon BLMStayed here about a year ago and it was OK. Hard to find a level site if you have an RV. Can get busy on the weekends. Hot in the summer.
The road in is Gravel. There are 16-29 campsites at this location and the maximum RV length is any size. You may stay 3 nights at Water canyon BLM. Fire Ring, Restrooms, Near Water, Bike Trails, Hiking Trails, Horse Trails.
From the website: Rising almost 2,000 feet above the town of Winnemucca, secluded Water Canyon is one of the premier recreation areas in Northern Nevada and offers a rugged, picturesque setting along the canyon's upper reaches and a lush riparian area of cottonwood and aspen trees along the stream at the canyon bottom. Managed by the BLM-Winnemucca Field Office, this area offers sites for overnight camping, picnics, hiking, biking and even limited ATV use, all at no charge to visitors. The BLM has installed campfire rings, grills, trails, shelters and information kiosks all in an effort to improve one of Winnemucca's closest recreational opportunities.1656Burr Trail Escalante NMMostly a large lot off the Burr Trail in Escalante National Monument. Near Deer Creek campground so it’s a good fall back if that campground is full (which it usually is). Area is sparely surrounded by bushes and trees. It’s actually very scenic and quiet. No cell service even with a cell booster. The monument requests that you obtain a free permit when dispersed camping, but it’s not required. Permits are available from any visitor center.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: Free camping permit recommended, but not required
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: NPS (National Park Service)1777Crossroads WalmartOvernight parking permitted away from store or by the garden center.
Editor note: As with any store parking lots, ALWAYS check with the manager of the store first.249.24Walmart - Troy, MOWalmart Supercenter in Tory, MO allows overnight stays on the west side of the parking lot only. I confirmed both by signs and with manager in side.
Phone: 636-528-8901
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Flush
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: T-Mobile
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Walmart183Forest Service Road 259Fairly level with a fire pit big enough for two or three trucks with trailers, easy access
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: Other
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)623Paved level parking lotPaved level parking lot from an empty big box store. The parking lot lights were not on. There were two semi’s parked here. Grocery store and restaurants next door and across the road
Level of confidence the site is free: Not sure - it worked for us though.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Privately owned land88Small truck stopThis is a great small truck stop. Asked the lady working if we could stay the night. She was surprised we asked and then said sure no problem.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Flush
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Gas station258Flying J’s/ Dennys parking lotNot a lot to choose from in the area so when the kids get tired and want to sleep this place was perfect and quiet.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: Flush
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Yes, pay
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Gas station162Small, flat parking lotMost likely private property. Next to Truckee River. Was the former parking for sales of homes nearby. Have seen others overnight, but I would not recommend for multiple days.
Level of confidence the site is free: Not sure - it worked for us though.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Unknown1475HWY 11.2 mile N of Inglenook is a large turnout/ parking lot on the west side of Hwy 1. Several people were camping there. We were told by a State Park Ranger it was ok to boondock there. There is a trail to the 10 mile dunes preserve.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Unknown37Near Valley Of FireHighly accessible boondocking location just outside the Valley of Fire State Park, just off Valley of Fire Road. We saw vans, trailers, campers, c-class RV’s and tents. Close to 10 individual sites.908Utah State Trust LandOff road camping.
Editor’s note: According to the Utah State Trust Land website, dispersed camping would appear to be legal here.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Unknown1415Cabelas Short PumpCabelas in short pump free parking overnight
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Unknown70.01Office Park RdThere are no signs stating no overnight parking. It is dark and quiet and we stayed overnight without any trouble. It was recommended by a local at the restaurant we visited.
There is cell service at this location: Yes
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Toilets nearby: No
Level of confidence the site is free:
Not sure - it worked for us though.
Editor note: As with any store parking lots, ALWAYS check with the manager of the store first.11Halte routière Cap-St-IgnaceHalte routière Cap-St-Ignace
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: Flush
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Yes
Type of property: Unknown10Covelo Rd Roadside PulloutFlat and level gravel pullout on north side of the road. Creek below. Length approximately 25 yards and 12 yards deep. Easy pull off of road without sunken curbs.354Walmart parkingLevel of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Walmart465PulloutOn the way up to steens mountain summit a pullout on the left.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: BLM (Bureau of Land Management)1984.81Flying SpurClosest legal free camping to Yosemite Valley. GPS works well. Excellent Verizon cell service. Access is through Yosemite and the little inholding community of Foresta. Follow paved Foresta Road to graveled maintained road to Old Coulterville Road, go west, turn left onto Flying Spur Road. Follow road until you reach NPS boundary sign nailed to tree. From that point to the cell tower is Stanislaus National Forest. Free public camping is on each side of the road for almost a 1/4 mile. Flat campsites. Large area on left for groups. Stanislaus Recreation Tech Elbert told me it is dispersed camping with 21 day limit. No water or trash service. Pack it in Pack it out.You could put 50 vehicles in there and tents per RecTech. Flying Spur Homestead owners don’t mind all the camping by their property line. Boondocking haven. Anything past cell tower is private property. Please drive slow through the community of Foresta. USFS area closed from November 15 - April 15
Excellent scenic views, birding and wildlife. Incredible sunsets and sunrises, some shade, 1/2 hour from Yosemite Valley, 15 minutes from Reeds climbing area and Cascades “5 and dime”. Miles and miles of USFS mountain biking roads. NPS trash dumpsters on way out. Free dump station in Yosemite Valley at Upper Pines Campground entrance
Free camping just in time for “Rocktober in Yosemite”.1401Near Carlsbad cavernThe turn off for the campsite is about a half a mile S. Of Black River Village Rd. on US Highway 62 on the west side The first quarter mile no four-wheel-drive nor high clearance is needed. Pushing on, a high clearance vehicle would be recommended.
This is BLM land near Carlsbad cavern, on the top of a hill overlooking a canyon. The view is 100 miles at least
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: BLM (Bureau of Land Management)
Big Rig Friendly: Big rig friendly - Suitable for a larger RV1093Cracker Barrel RestaurantWe stayed overnight in parking lot with other RV and smaller conversation Vans.
Woke up, had breakfast and used bathroom.
Opens at 7 am, Quiet spot.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Private land83National forestGreat place by the creek pretty busy during peak times holidays etc. Closed in winter
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: High clearance required
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)2500Trailside ParkThere is a large parking lot at this city park. Bathrooms are available in the summertime. We stayed one night and weren’t bothered. Very quiet.
Any toilets nearby? Yes
Any potable water nearby? No
Any showers nearby? No
Is 4X4 or AWD required to access this location? No
Is there any cell service at this location? Yes2004Giant Sequoia National MonumentLarge Parking lot at the intersection flat sandy. One side forest burned in 2021 other side not burned. Pit toilet. Forest service land. Many other areas posted for no camping and roads closed because of fires.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)1971San Juan National ForestLocation is off a USFS ROAD, above Mancos, CO
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: T-Mobile
Park pass or permit required: Unknown
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)2497Apache-Sitgreaves National ForestsBear track picnic and campsites. Located about 4 miles in on a graded gravel road. Low clearance Winnebago Travato was able to drive in with no problem, but road could become rough after heavy rains or snow. There’s 5 campsite for about 25-30’ trailers or campers. Plenty of parking to disconnect. Sites have picnic tables and fire rings. Dry camping only and pads are not level so some leveling devices may be required. There are lots of pull offs on the way to this site that are good spots to camp also.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)
Big Rig Friendly: Not big rig friendly - A larger RV would not fit1889Tonto National ForestDrive down the day parking road a little until I felt we were far enough. I’ve seen cars and tents here before. Kind of close to the road but a nice quick spot to toss a tent up to get some sleep. Fire pit here. Not sure if it’s actually okay to park here over night but it seems fine. Only 4-5 miles away from wagon wheel swimming area.
Level of confidence the site is free: Not sure - it worked for us though.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Unknown1596South Florida water management DistrictI stayed here last night and staying here tonight too. You must go to the South Florida water management District website and register to select the site. Reservation is required and is free to camp. Fish and Wildlife are out here as well and will ask for your permit. No one is here at night time. It has great walking trails, Picnic tables in a covered area with Porta potty’s nearby. Although a very quiet area, the road noise is noticeable during the day. Be sure to bring your bug spray and aim for the winter months. I had the moonroof open with screen over the top and didn’t have a problem.
A park permit required: Yes, free.
There is cell service at this location: Yes
4X4 or AWD is required to access this location: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Toilets nearby: Yes
Level of confidence the site is free:
Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.11Coconino National ForestJust off the Rim Trail road is 3-4 camp sites with incredible views
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: High clearance required
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)2305Cibola National ForestGreat Boon docking! Solar friendly, trails everywhere not to busy. Big rig friendly.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: BLM (Bureau of Land Management)2271Beach front roadPull out on beach front road. Gorgeous!
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land7BLM Land North of Susanville, CABLM land about 9.5 miles north of Susanville. I camped here while traveling through on my motorcycle. The road is a little rough, but easily doable. I did it on my street motorcycle.
There is also an actual BLM campground about 1 mile south of here.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: BLM (Bureau of Land Management)1600Deep Creek Rec SiteNumbered camp spot pull offs with fore rings and picnic tables by the river. Really easy to get to off I70. We stayed at site 1 and walked down to site 4 so there are at least 4 sites. Quite a few cars drove past so assuming theres a few more further up dry creek road. Stayed 1 night
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: BLM (Bureau of Land Management)1967Langlois Public Library.Small parking lot so only use when closed. My 34’ class A fit. Got here after closing and am leaving before it opens. No one bothered me and it’s a nice location off the 101.
Level of confidence the site is free: Not sure - it worked for us though.
Toilets nearby: Flush
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Other public land
Big Rig Friendly: Big rig friendly - Suitable for a larger RV33Uwharrie National ForestFree camping beside Uwharrie River.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)109Seepage CreekEasy road to drive down off of the highway. There is a little pond nearby. This spot is nestled in a valley with steep mountains on either side and pretty close.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)2760Owl Draw RdQuiet spot off 128. Pull off along the dome plateau trail. Beat view of the stars
A park pass required: No
There is cell service at this location: Yes
4X4 or AWD is required to access this location: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Toilets nearby: No
Level of confidence the site is free:
Most likely - Site is on public lands.1272Perfect Walmart spotQuiet and lots of space
Level of confidence the site is free: Not sure - it worked for us though.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Unknown9Cracker Barrel5 RV sites.
May 2021: I just called the Cracker Barrel in Sturbridge, MA, and they still allow overnight parking.
Editor note: As with any store parking lots, ALWAYS check with the manager of the store first.181.46Near Lake Havasu CityThis Is A Great Location, Room For Rigs Of All Sizes, Lots Of Spaces On BLM Land, Many Riding Trails, Four Wheelers, Side-By-Side’s, Jeeps, Great Place To Pull Off Spend Up To 14 Days309Casino parking lotSpent two nights in the Casino parking lot. There were others. It was nice. Really close to the action.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or AWD required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
July 2022: The (Harrahs) casino is under construction. There is no parking for trailers or motor homes. And there is no acceptable exit. We had to make a 30 Pt turn to get out. We were directed to Hard Rock for free parking. It is now gated and $30 to park overnight. We were lucky, it was Monday and not busy so we paid and parked. We have a newer 25’ TT.
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Hard Rock will no longer allow RV overnight. Even after we paid $30. It is apparent that S Lake Tahoe is not RV friendly for boondockers or travelers passing thru. Beware.
Editor note: As with any store parking lots, ALWAYS check with the manager of the store first.1932Foxwoods Resort CasinoWas shown as overnight parking allowed and to check in with security, we did so and saw four others with idling engines RV/fifth wheels in the far parking lot by the road/gas station. Sation did specify NO PUBLIC bathrooms so that was a minus, felt safe and was very quiet
Phone: +1 (860) 312-3000
Level of confidence the site is free: Maybe - Others were camped here overnight without issue.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: Sprint
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Casino72Black Hills National ForestCamp 5 Road, easy access. 14 day camping allowed. About 5 miles from Deadwood.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)1255Hana Road Dispersed CampingNice meadow with room for 4 camps between a quiet paved road and creek. There are entrances at each end of the meadow that are a little steep, so proceed with caution in anything larger than a van.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)1720Mendocino CountyLarge off the road shoulder - saw a pretty old RV probably camped here for a while, had time to disassemble the engine on a jeep. No signs at all anywhere.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: Sprint
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land17.62Beach Access Park And RideAcross from Esker Beach access in Park and Ride. Next to The Fisherman at Long Point restaurant. Police officer here when we arrived and ok-ed our stay. No issues. I assume this amenity would go away if there were consistently more than 2 or 3 rigs here because it would take over the park and ride. Showers and toilets across the street at the beach access. Trails around point as well.
July 2022: We parked Promaster Van along River inlet. No problems, quiet, it had a Porto Potty in corner of lot where we parked, was clean. No issues.3.03Walmart Supercenter parking lotUse the far backside. We stayed here for 24 hours in January 2021 with no issues.
Editor’s note: as with any commercial property, always check with the management before setting up.11Jackson Flat ReservoirJackson Flat Reservoir. Turn left down the dirt road before the rodeo grounds. Follow gravel road about .5 mile when it turns left look to your right for a dirt road. Turn right, drive up and circle around to face the reservoir.
Very quiet and off the main road. Walk and bike, kayak, SUP etc. on the reservoir. Plenty of Dog waste stations, can play frisbee golf and use the primitive golf driving range.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Other public land1502Washington State Department of Transportation Rest Area Dismal Nitch-Multidirectional8 hour parking allowed. Very scenic. Picnic tables. Trees
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Flush
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Other public land19Cracker BarrelThis is a great stopping point if you’re traveling from the west coast of Florida, heading to the keys or Miami, Ft. Lauderdale area. I called ahead and confirmed with the manager that they allow 1 or 2 nights. We pulled in around 1030pm and noticed that others were running generators. We set up our inverter generator and it was quieter than the diesel pusher class A next to us. We didn’t even hear it. Plenty of space for the camper and the truck and space to walk your dog. If you have a dog, please pick up after them. We went in for breakfast in the morning as a thank you, and the food was amazing. After breakfast, we showered, and left. Don’t leave trash, and if you run a generator, please make sure it’s a quiet one. You don’t want to keep your neighbors up at night. Leave your spot cleaner than you found it. If there is trash on the ground from someone there before you, pick it up and throw it away.
Phone: 1-239-455-6588
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Privately owned land11Paved safety pulloutOn either side of Highway with a separation zone between road and parking area. Big enough for a couple of larger rigs.
NO SERVICES, no trash bins.
AT&T full bars
Verizon 2-3 of 4 bars 4G LTE
Spent night in late November and hardly heard any traffic. Nice and quiet.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land2020.16WalmartThis is an impressive Walmart! We asked and were welcomed. Just recommended that we park to the far side to left when facing Walmart.
Level of confidence the site is free: Not sure - it worked for us though.
Toilets nearby: Flush
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Walmart
Big Rig Friendly: Big rig friendly - Suitable for a larger RV143Valmy rest stopLarger rest stop with large lots for trucks and rvs. I parked in very back on gravel away from idling trucks. Nearby BLM land if you want to be further from highway noise
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Flush
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Yes
Type of property: Other public land1380Hiawatha National ForestForest Rd 3124 E; Creek Side
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: 4X4 required
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Yes
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)225Oacoma FlatsSeveral separate camping sites on the bank of the Missouri River.
Free stays permitted for upto 7 nights here.
No faculties available, but very convenient for I90 and a peaceful quiet location.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Other public land413Lankford HwyIt is a lookout right off the road. Traffic noise is a given but wasn’t horrible. Beautiful view to see the sunset over the Bay. The welcome center is another mile down the road that has bathrooms and a little shop but this is much more scenic
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Other public land3City ParkOn the Lavaca Bay. Good for fishing and birding.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land0.78Central Valley PlazaWe stayed in the kohls parking lot for 3 nights no issues. Walmart is next door but security will tell you to move. 2 fast food restaurants here on this lot and winco foods across the street
Phone: +1 (209) 579-9610
Level of confidence the site is free: Maybe - Others were camped here overnight without issue.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Unknown23Sawtooth National Forest- Lake Creek RoadLots of free BLM campsites along this road. Just fire rings and beautiful mountain scenery. We drove up past the lakes and found an awesome out of the way site on the left. Quiet!! Beautiful! Road in is dirt but ok- we have a front wd Promaster. Enjoy!
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: BLM (Bureau of Land Management)2086A park up for a campervanLevel of confidence the site is free: Not sure - it worked for us though.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: High clearance required
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: Unknown
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Unknown
Big Rig Friendly: Unknown226Bonanza Conservation AreaNo amenities but a few campsites. Overnighted in parking lot in October 2020 and didn’t see a sole. Area mainly used for hunting. 32’ RV easily accessed site by using paved county roads. Pets allowed.292.1Jedediah Smith Redwoods PULLOUTPullout: big enough for a motorhome or in our case a converted bus. Pull far off the road under the sequoia trees. Nobody bothered us, no amenities, noise from the road, but if you just need a place to pull off and sleep for 4 hours and to make breakfast it suited us just fine.96Lexington Center parking lotHave stayed here several times on our way to Myrtle beach
Cell service at this location: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Toilets nearby: No
Level of confidence the site is free:
Not sure - it worked for us though.
Editor note: As with any store parking lots, ALWAYS check with the manager of the store first.238Near Capitol Reef NPGreat spot just outside Capitol Reef NP on BLM land. It can get a little windy, but if it’s warm, it all balances out.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: BLM (Bureau of Land Management)1569Wildlife AreaOvernight boondocking up to 3 days max. Just off of I-80 exit 300. 2 mile gravel road, good grade. Easy to get in and out of parking lot. Enough space for many boondockers. Nice pond and walking trail. Fairly quiet even though close to highway.
June 2023: This is a joke! very small and would be very hard to turn around to get out if there were any vehicles parked there at all. We went out of our way to get here and couldn’t stay.599.95Wilma DrMany RVs pull off and camp for free. You might see regulars. I had dogs so felt safe.
Editor’s note: appears it might be a lumber yard (Guy Bennett Lumber Co). As with any private parking lots, ALWAYS check with the manager of the store first.231North of ElyRoute 93. Lages Station, Nevada. The road in is gravel and .01 miles from a paved road. There are 1-5 campsites at this location and the maximum RV length is 40.13.7 miles north of Lages Station , NV. Gravel pulloff, no services, quiet after dark. Great Dark sky for Star gazing. Awesome sunsets over Mts to the west.1791Oxford DownsOxford Downs Racetrack and Casino has a large paved parking lot and larger open field of firm open ground that accommodates tractor trailers and RVs, NO services are offered but parking is free, located 5-6 miles between two small towns with gas and fast food.
Editor’s note: as with any commercial property, always check with the management before setting up.26VA welcome centerPretty nice, little noisy with truckers.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Unknown198Salt River USFSNumerous forest service dry camping locations all around the area. Some locations are right next to the Salt River. Most locations require driving on loose gravel or sandy washes, although there are some places accessible to 2WD. Don’t come in the summer; too hot. Best time is fall through spring. Vault toilets at various paved parking lots. Flash floods can come through here so beware of the weather conditions. Weekends can be noisy.
A park pass required: No
There is cell service at this location: No
4X4 or AWD is required to access this location: Mostly
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Toilets nearby: Yes
Level of confidence the site is free:
Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.665Tucson Pipeline Rd BLMI enjoyed this site so much that I decided to stay additional days. It is about a 30 minute drive West of I-10 just North of Tucson. Great paved roads all the way until you get to Pipeline Road. I camped a half a mile down a dirt road that was not too bad… Just take it slow and easy.
There’s about five or six flat and level campsites for the first half mile. I do not suggest going beyond the deep ravine. There’s a very narrow cattle gate that I would not want to try to pull my rig through.
I managed to be the only camper here. I felt safe. There is a quarry not far West. You can hear the sound of trucks traveling up and down Pipeline… But it’s not a problem.
My Verizon signal was lightning fast.
The views are spectacular with lots of greenery. Shrubs, mesquite trees, saguaro cactus, and distant mountains. There’s a feeling of being in the wilderness while only being 30 minutes away from Safeway and Chevron. Tucson is not far beyond.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: BLM (Bureau of Land Management)643.11Carrizo Plain National MonumentDispersed camping on the road from the plain to the Caliente Peak trailhead there are 6 or 7 turnouts. This road is described by BLM as being ok for dispersed camping. Fine for a 4x4 camper or any awd vehicle. Trail was well and recently graded in fall 2021.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: 4X4 required
Cell service available: T-Mobile
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: BLM (Bureau of Land Management)1141Camp LakeThis is a very quiet area with few people coming back there. It is best for vans or smaller units. RVs are not recommended. This is a beautiful and quiet spot that can handle several vehicles. The lake has bass and panfish.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)493Entrance to Marble CanyonThis is the entrance to Marble Canyon BLM land. Open the gate and close behind you when entering. This is the west side of the canyon. The east side is Navajo land and is currently closed to the public. Very easy 2wd road. My 2wd Sprinter van handled the road perfectly. Enjoy.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: BLM (Bureau of Land Management)1164Indian Rocks “State Park”This is actually no longer a State park but is BLM land. There is a Flying J at the freeway junction with bathrooms and showers (so I hear). Mild freeway noise can be heard. Enter on the west side of the freeway through the old stone park entrance gateway. Here are a couple YouTube videos with some more info:
https://youtu.be/kjEGaN7e3KU
https://youtu.be/4q9o2juYz2E
Any toilets nearby? Yes
Any potable water nearby? No
Any showers nearby? Yes
Is 4X4 or AWD required to access this location? No
Is there any cell service at this location? Yes1438Flagler ReservoirThis is the Flagler Reservoir, there are multiple sites (10+ish) all around the reservoir. The reservoir is completely dry. A great place to watch birds, and sunsets. There are two vault toilets (1 on each side). This is free camping, per sign, I have stayed here multiple times within the past couple years. Take the Flagler exit, then first R at circle, the paved road turns to a good dirt county road for about a mile to the park. Lots of room to turn around (if you need to), I have seen 30+ ft rigs camping here. There is a dumpster at the first (West side) toilets.
July 2023: East entrance closed with sign that says authorized vehicles only. West entrance by the restrooms was open but the road back to the campsites also had an authorized vehicles only sign blocking the road. I probably could’ve chances staying in the lot by the restrooms but it seemed extra sketchy and I didn’t want to get a knock in the middle of the night to move. Had to go to the La Quinta Inn in Limon because the truck stops were full. The La Quinta has rv parking and my combined 49ft of truck/TT fit fine.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land1440Payette National ForestAwesome quiet spot on goose lake. FS road is well maintained. Cows free range all around the lake. Pit toilet clean. Cell reception good.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)1951Chippewa National ForestAlong Road leading to resort so there is vehicle traffic. Great view and access to Lake Winnibagshish.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: T-Mobile
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)397Large parking lotSpent two nights here. I like a Starbucks coffee when I wake up.
Level of confidence the site is free: Maybe - Others were camped/parked here overnight without issue.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or AWD required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No1117Navajo Trail Trading Post45 miles North of Flagstaff on US 89. Large paved parking lot behind Trading Post/ Burger King. Easy access, dump station. We shared the lot with 3 semi’s and 1 camper van. There was room for many more.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Gas station1336Randy Bunnell trailheadQuiet Trailhead. 10 miles from Appalachian Trail crossing.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Yes
Type of property: Other public land285Abandoned truck stopRight off of the exit. Vast parking area, sometimes you have to deal with trucks also parking here. Very safe, no amenities, just free parking.
May 2021: This place is a garbage dump. Literally. Like, people dump their garbage there. Don’t stop here - San Jon invites travelers to stay for free overnight at their City Park, and it has flush toilets.1167Cracker BarrelLimited rv/ bus spots in cracker barrel parking lot. But a ton of empty parking lots to choose from.
Level of confidence the site is free: Not sure - it worked for us though.
Toilets nearby: Flush
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Unknown53Big mike’s ranch and rv camphello campers. we are an open pasture ranch and animal sanctuary that also offers rv camping and boondocking. come on by and camp with us to see what our southeast safe haven has to offer. the small town of homerville is just a short distance away and offers modern conveniences as well as a few restaurants. we are also less than an hour away from valdosta and waycross, which would have anything you need as far as big box stores and other conveniences. pets are welcome but must be on a leash due to the fact that this is an open pasture and you most likely will wake up to goats, donkeys and horses roaming about.
Phone: +18509028542
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Yes
Type of property: Privately owned land54Rock Creek Ranch RdEasy access off hwy. far enough from road to be quiet.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: BLM (Bureau of Land Management)
Big Rig Friendly: Big rig friendly - Suitable for a larger RV1564Yellowhead CountyOpen area off Highway 32 at bridge over McLeod River.
Level of confidence the site is free: Maybe - Others were camped here overnight without issue.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Unknown795Strait of Juan de FucaPull over on RT 112, directly on beach.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land17Rest stopOne trucker and another camper. Cops rolled through last night. All good.
+1.603.444.0125
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Unknown262Road Side Rest AreaNice overnight rest area room for any size.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Flush
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Other public land569Apple ValleyGreat free camping outside of Zion National Park. Beautiful views. Camped here in a Subaru Crosstrek and saw someone else in a Toyota Camry.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: BLM (Bureau of Land Management)1524Wayne National Forest areasPrimitive camping allowed anywhere in National Forest
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: NPS (National Park Service)
Big Rig Friendly: Not big rig friendly - A larger RV would not fit268Meeker County OHV Park (Lot)This is an off-road/ATV park, parking lot. It is a large flat space that a truck with a small trailer could easily make a circle in. An RV could probably turn around in. Because of the gravel road, some clearance would be nice, but my car handled it without a problem. It’s just a LONG stretch of gravel until you reach the actual lot.
People use it during the day but they tend to wrap up once it gets too dark. Weekend daytime is going to be especially noisy. After that, it quiets down.
Pack in/pack out your trash, with one portable toilet in the lot. There are a few covered picnic tables but no trash cans.
Google tried to navigate me some weird areas, including down the neighbor’s driveway. This must be pretty common, because they had a big sign saying NOT the ATV lot. Be aware when navigating, and make sure you’re aimed for the “Meeker County OHV Park.”
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance required: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: T-Mobile
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Unknown353Bruhel PointVista point, rest area. No signs forbidding overnight parking or camping. We parked here one night.
April 2, 2021: We camped here 1 night. It was great. Lots of reviews on google maps saying camping. No no-camping nor no-parking signs here. https://goo.gl/maps/P6pzyqxgJmm4tqiE9
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or AWD required: No
Cell service available: Sprint
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No33BLM landLevel of confidence the site is free: Not sure - it worked for us though.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Unknown555Pilot truck stopTruck stop, real nice, showers offered confirmed overnight parking with generator use available.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: Sprint
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Yes, pay
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Gas station352O2 Fitness Parking LotIt’s nice under the trees :)
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Other
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Yes, pay
Potable water nearby: Yes
Type of property: Unknown8Cabela'sParked overnight in Cabela’s lot near rear of store on left side. Other Vehicles parked too. Used bathroom in morning. No problems
Level of confidence the site is free: Not sure - it worked for us though.
Toilets nearby: Flush
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Privately owned land18.99Wooded CampsitesGreat camping in woods.2410Mystic Road and 242Clearing on Forest service land. Camping permitted. 14 day stay limit exists. Spot used by ATVers to unload and access nearby trails.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)1679RawlinsAwesome camping south of Rawlins, WY. Good road access except for easy 0.5-mile dirt road. Beautiful view of mountains. Dead quiet and remote. Some Google reviews note windy but calm for my visit. Several bars of cell phone.2153Large clearing At end Of TrailBlack Hills National Forest. NOT RV accessible. You will need ten inches of clearance and tires deflated down in order to pass the rocky terrain leading here. Extremely isolated. No cell service. Although it is near Gudat Gulch, I don’t see a way to drive in from Mickelson Trail. I drove in from Custer Trail, using GAIA to find the smaller unnamed branch trails. On the way I passed numerous other possible sites but this was the most remote.1825.74Large unused parking lotLarge unused parking lot next to church and a public park.
Editor note: As with any store parking lots, ALWAYS check with the manager of the store first.125SolvangFree public parking in a safe area. Surrounded by a lot of shops, restaurants, inns, breweries, etc. Absolutely no street parking signs. Able to park here successfully all day and overnight. Highly recommend!
Mar 12, 2121: The city said there is no overnight parking in the city!
August 2021: Stayed over night here nice and safe. There is a park nearby for restrooms and potable water. Cool little Danish themed town is a must see. It is like 10 minutes off the 101 freeway.
Level of confidence the site is free: Not sure - it worked for us though.
Toilets nearby: Flush
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Yes
Type of property: Unknown149Gold Creek CampgroundA USFS camp site that sates no fees to camp on its website.
About 15 miles to the south-east direction of Stevensville MT following along Middle Burnt Fork Rd. The campsite sits in a narrow valley between two hills right next to Gold Creek and near Burnt Fork River. Not much traffic goes through the area besides the Forest Service. Has 5 campsites including fire pits (depending on restrictions), couple of tables, and a toilet. Also has plenty of trails and horseback riding is allowed. Highly recommend.
RV friendly? Yes, but may be difficult getting there. No hook ups.
4wd needed? Not needed, but the roads have some ruts in them.
Say limit? 14 days
Cell Phone signal? Not good/None
Restroom? Vault Toilet1482In front of a HomeDepotIt’s a quiet street at night, located just in front of a HomeDepot
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Flush
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Yes, pay
Potable water nearby: Yes
Type of property: Other public land
Editor’s note: as with any commercial property, always check with the management before setting up.965Old Richardson HighwaySmall, old, not used anymore road, just off Richardson Highway. Probably a better spot for smaller vehicles/campers. There is a gas trailer parked back there, but visibly not used in a while.
A lot of signs of wildlife. Very quiet. Definitely mosquitos.
Level of confidence the site is free: Not sure - it worked for us though.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: Unknown
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Unknown276.39Cabrillo HwyPull out along highway 1. Lots of space and sights. We passed several places both right before and right after too, all that are just fine for overnight parking. There are no signs anywhere and we had a peaceful night despite a little traffic now and then…
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land13Near Gould's Rim TrailheadNice and private. Away from road yet minutes from town of Hurricane and 30 mins from Zion NP. Stargazer’s heaven.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Unknown1228Sweetwater Guard Station BLM Campground"The site of the first Fire Guard Station, Sweetwater Guard Station, has three walk in access campsites and an additional eight sites featuring picnic tables, fire rings at each site. Nestled in the Wind River Mountains, this campground located about 73 miles from Rock Springs and 69 miles from Lander. It is ADA accessible and is a non-fee area.2519Big abandoned parking lotBig abandoned parking lot for an abandoned mall. There was a semi truck parked here and a semi trailer here too. No one bugged us last night.
Level of confidence the site is free: Maybe - Others were camped here overnight without issue.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Other private land
Big Rig Friendly: Big rig friendly - Suitable for a larger RV65BeachAmazing beach spot with a nice breeze!
Level of confidence the site is free: Maybe - Others were camped here overnight without issue.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Unknown1Sierra Vista Trail Head10-12 well defined Boondocking campsites, some with fire rings. Great views of the Organ Mountains. Posted 14-day BLM limit, likely enforced. We saw a BLM ranger during our brief scouting trip.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: BLM (Bureau of Land Management)1492Angel Peak Scenic AreaBLM Angel Peak Campground has nine sites available for tent camping; each with picnic tables on a concrete underfoot, gravel pathways, and fire grates. Picnic shelters are located at three campsites; two with single shelters and one with a double shelter suitable for larger groups. Two accessible vault toilets and trash receptacles are conveniently located in the campground. A short nature trail winds among the plants that have found a niche along the desolate rim and leads to an overlook of the canyon where a bench is provided for relaxing and enjoying the view. No electrical hookups or water is available.
May 2021: The road has the worst washboard I have ever seen. 5 MPH max, but worth the drive if you can get a site. Larger RVs stay at the overlooks on the way in. I guess it’s legal.2035Sunset Reef CampgroundNew BLM park with covered tables, grills.
A park pass required: No
There is cell service at this location: Yes
4X4 or AWD is required to access this location: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Toilets nearby: Yes
Level of confidence the site is free:
Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.1097Dunaway CampgroundJust a large open space south of the I8 freeway. Popular off road area when not too hot. Some freeway noise. Get off of I8 at Dunaway Road, and go south. At the end of the pavement is a BLM kiosk with a map of various dispersed camping areas. This is one of them.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: BLM (Bureau of Land Management)3Government WashNear Las Vegas, Nevada. A PASS or PERMIT is required at this campsite. The road in is Gravel and 1 mile from a paved road. Open all year. There are 30 or more campsites at this location and big rigs are OK. You may stay 15 days at Government Wash. Restrooms,Near Water,Boating,Fishing,Hiking Trails.386Kavkaz RestaurantThis is a truckers stop but owners are super friendly and let us and our trailer spend the night.
Toilets and showers are at the Sunoco across the way. If you come before 10pm have a nice warm meal ! The food is Great!!!!
Any toilets nearby? Yes
Any potable water nearby? Yes
Any showers nearby? Yes
Is 4X4 or AWD required to access this location? No
Is there any cell service at this location? Yes
Is a park pass required? No
Editor’s note: as with any commercial property, always check with the management before setting up.452WalmartStayed overnight many times. Free to stay and access to store from parking lot. McDonald’s next door.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Flush
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Yes
Type of property: Walmart107John E. Pearce Provincial ParkSmall parking lot near a museum and walking trails. Only room for a few vehicles, might be challenging for anything bigger than a van.
There are a few toilets near the lot but with it being cold and rainy, I didn’t try them to see if they were open.
No signs saying anything against overnight parking, but I don’t recommend more than a single night stopover. Another vehicle pulled up nearby for a few minutes around midnight. There wasn’t an exchange, so either they had no concerns about my being here, or they were taking their own break from the fog.
If you stay here, they have a list of local businesses that sponsor them. Seems polite to check them out the next day.
Phone: +1 (519) 874-4691
Level of confidence the site is free: Not sure - it worked for us though.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Sprint
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Unknown208Rest Area I 40 eastLevel of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: Flush
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Yes, free
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Other public land533State Highway 486 (Ely) Dispersed CampingSoutheast of Ely dispersed site near Elk Flat Campground. Flat plateau with beautiful views. Strong cell coverage.
April 2022: This location is not BLM. It is state wildlife management. The road in could be sketchy for some trailers. We had a 35 foot high clearance that did fine. At the top of the road where the plateau is there is no camping allowed. Not sure about the lower areas. Two bars with Verizon for cell coverage.2078.09Havasu WashAbout 4 miles south of Lake Havasu City. Clean area, We are about as far back that anyone would want to go, road gets very sandy soft and narrow. Very low traffic unlike the next BLM area up the Hwy toward Havasu! Only a couple places to empty black tank and fill fresh water up in Lake Havasu City. Not to bad if you have a Camco Rhino and a water bladder tank like we have!!
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: BLM (Bureau of Land Management)383Big Lots Parking LotParking lot for Big Lots. Truckers park here too.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other private land245Abandoned stock tank off of Big Flat roadAbandoned stock tank with graffiti art off of Big Flat road. Pretty close to UT 12, with some road noise and headlights. Couple of cars drove by early in the evening. High clearance is probably best, but you might get there in a compact SUV if you are very careful. Seemed like it was likely impassable when wet.1833Boot Hill CasinoEditor’s note: as with any commercial property, always check with the management before setting up.
Behind casino and hotel they welcome RVs. Plenty of room for a dozen or more rigs. A few semis came and went during our couple of days. Go into the casino and sign up for their players card! $10 free to gamble (we won $75!) and $10 of free food at the restaurant!
Parking in back behind hotel:.
Total number of sites: 20
Number of RV sites: 20
Number of Electric sites: 0
Water: Central Tap
Dump station: No
Showers: None
Toilets: None
Max RV length: 50
Year Round
WiFi: No
Other Amenities: Good cell service
Activities: Casino/hotel
Generator hours: 24/7796BLM Rd 4405This site is easily accessible up a hard packed dirt road. We traveled 3/4” mile up the road before the first fence and cattle gate. Off to the right there is a small turn out and another track that goes off the hill. I was able to fit a 27’ trailer and 4door pickup here and it was pretty level.
We are 45mi south of Rock Springs, WY in an area called Green River, WY.
Be sure to fill up and stock up in Rock Springs if you are headed south. I don’t know where to fill up if you are driving north. Maybe Maybell, CO.2296.41Shasta-Trinity National ForestNordic cross country ski parking lot.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)1604Fairview MarketplaceAnother RV parked, right nest to a Starbucks cos that is open at 5:00 am
Level of confidence the site is free: Maybe - Others were camped here overnight without issue.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Other
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Walmart228Service Road Behind WalmartTried staying in the Walmart parking lot but was kicked out at 2am. Luckily the cop was super nice and mentioned a service road behind Walmart that we can stay at. Multiple other rvs and vans back here. Quiet and feels relatively safe had no issues. There are street lights I personally like to park under them but there are also plenty of spots in between if you want it darker.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Other public land63Wedge Overlook, San Rafael Swell, BLMThis is “Utah’s Little Grand Canyon.” Mix of dispersed and fixed site camping-free. Only pit toilets and no other services. New 2020-expanded dispersed camping along canyon rim to south of pit toilet at Wedge Overlook. Excellent single track Hike/MtnBike trail on Goodwater Canyon rim. Good cel service above canyon.1918Cottonwood Grove BLM CampgroundAccess is steep narrow gravel roads with big dropoffs and no guardtrails . Campground is situated among mature cottonwood trees along the Gunnison River, this campground has six campsites. Site amenities include a boat ramp (non-motorized watercraft only), shade structures, picnic tables, fire rings and a vault toilet. Camping is free. Sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Montrose Public Lands Center at 970-240-5300.1568Parking at the gas stationShower inside the gas station for $2. Hot water and clean shower. Closed to Hw 1. Restaurant on the parking. Telus works well.
Level of confidence the site is free: Not sure - it worked for us though.
Toilets nearby: Flush
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Other
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Yes, pay
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Gas station794McTucker PondsOld dredge ponds now with fish. A number of spots throughout the area!
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: BLM (Bureau of Land Management)1327Ant Canyon Dispersed CampingBeautiful place to camping and swim in the river. Campfire Permits required for campfires, barbeques, and camp stoves. Camping is permitted 25 feet away from waters edge.996Grassroots Community BuildingThe community center at “Joes” Colorado on hwy 34 offers a place to park with vault toilets; water is available in season. There are two electric hookups, both with 30 and 50 A, for a suggested donation of $20. Donation box is by the toilet. There is a gazebo, small playground, and two covered picnic tables.
Level of confidence the site is free: Not sure - it worked for us though.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Other public land1302Coconino National ForestFollow Forrest road 211 to 82 north, continue till you reach the lakes, you can camp anywhere within 10 miles of this point, wide open, good roads, nobody goes here.2072.42Small turn outSmall turn out along the highway, appropriate for a single car. A little walkway to cliff edge with room for two camping chairs to see the ocean.
Level of confidence the site is free: Maybe - Others were camped here overnight without issue.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Unknown41Lovelock CavePic is our camper below the caves about a mile. We camped here for 3 days! Beautiful area, but HOT with no shade!
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: BLM (Bureau of Land Management)1191Black Hills National ForestConvenient to Custer, this spot is in a logging/mining area on USFS land. A few vehicles pass by, but it’s very isolated and quiet. There are a couple ruts/potholes in the gravel road but we got here just fine in a 40’ fifth wheel. Pine forest but the trees are spaced enough to provide great views and full solar.1594.13Near Creek On CO 141Although next to Hwy 141 it is a quiet spot with little traffic. Enough room for several campers.
Level of confidence the site is free: Not sure - it worked for us though.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Unknown1509White Mountain RdTop of the mountain. Not that level. Got big class a towing up. No problem. Beautiful views 360. Dark sky.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Unknown2158Halte de l'Île-de-BellechasseRest stop (halte) by the road. Grassy areas good for tents, lots of parking for RVs. Lots of Picnic tables. No fire rings. No water or toilets. Ok for dogs too.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land27Open spaceEasy to get to open space just off the road.
Level of confidence the site is free: Not sure - it worked for us though.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Unknown
Big Rig Friendly: Big rig friendly - Suitable for a larger RV1131Amazing Green Hills!Rough off road but we made it with our travel trailer and expedition. A few warning signs on the way in saying no camping and then four wheel vehicles for day use only but after we drove another half a mile there was a sign that allowed camping for up to 14 days. Fire pits and all!1341.8Dr. Ned & Fay Dudney Nature CenterThis is a public access boat ramp. If you park in the parking area either under the bridge or in the lot away from the actual boat ramp, you will be fine for an over nighter. Or three. There is a portapotie. There will be random cops patrolling and fishermen/boaters coming and going 24/7. Very safe area of town. I wouldn’t sit an RV up for multiple days. I’d park around sunset and head out between 8-10 am.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: T-Mobile
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land5Tathum Gap Road (Trail Of Years)Forest service road with small pull off spots you can camp.586County Road 102East of I 25 exit 56, left and 1-2 miles on the dirt road near but before a tower.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land1880Spencer Hot Springs - BLMLots of open area around a natural hot spring on BLM land. Can get very dusty, windy and hot. Spring is clean and nice to soak in. Please be courteous and don’t camp right on the spring.1730.23CasaBlanca Casino877-438-2929. This casino offers an RV Park but also allows RVs and big rigs to boondock in one of their parking lots on the west side.
Editor’s note: as with any commercial property, always check with the management before setting up.487Pt. Holmes Boat LaunchThis is near my home. Signed no camping, however as long as you don’t overstay your welcome (1 or 2 nights) no one will bother you here. There is a public porta-potty on site and picnic area. Immaculate views as your right on the beach. Appropriate for car camping up to camper vans.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Other
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Unknown
Big Rig Friendly: Not big rig friendly - A larger RV would not fit9WalMart West Manchester Town CenterLarge parking lot with empty area on backside of mall as there’s no store entry on that (north) side of mall.
Editor note: As with any store parking lots, ALWAYS check with the manager of the store first.123Gravel Pit On BLMThis is an old gravel pit about a mile from highway through a gate. Road is poor but passable very secluded and below grade. High clearance would be nice.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: BLM (Bureau of Land Management)1403Whitney Pocket Small Beige Rock FormationWhitney packet is in gold Butte, Nevada. Exit 112 / Bunkerville. Head South, and just after passing over the river, there is a turn off to the right. From there, follow the signs. The road is rough, but mostly old asphalt. Few potholes, but it isn’t much worse than a regularly graded dirt road. Be prepared to take an extra 45 min to an hour from Bunkerville turn-off to get there. You will pass several turn out spots that look more dramatic, with red rock and sandstone, and some of those have large spots for groups. Keep following the road past these and there is a small sandstone rock formation on the left, marked with posts around the area to keep vehicles from disturbing the vegetation. This spot is perfect for shade in the evening. It is a cove-like formation on the East side, with a campfire ring. Spot is large enough to use the turn out for probably 4-5 other smaller camper trailers, just won’t be shaded. Mid October 2020, the weather was cool at night, but not cold.
Enjoy! SO MANY STARS!!983.85Winona city parkHas picnic tables under pavilions, charcoal grill, electric plugs at pavilion (though I did not see if they work), and a water spout/pump. Found this spot on two different apps that had about 7 reviews total of people successfully parking here overnight for free. It is just a small road/drive through right next to the main road 40. some grain industry and a few houses nearby. Not super private but if you just need to park overnight this works. We car camped not sure if tenting would be ideal. lots of flies (late august).
Level of confidence the site is free: Not sure - it worked for us though.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Yes
Type of property: Unknown1018Dutch Joe BLM CampgroundThis is an undeveloped camping area with a low water crossing across Dutch Joe Creek that provides access to the U.S. Forest Service managed Bridger Wilderness. This is a fee-free site.2571Parking lot of a medical buildingThis is the parking lot of a medical building. The offices are occupied only until around 5-6pm and then don’t open until around 9am. Full cell service. Monitored by ring cameras - but so long as you come in after work and leave before work it should be fine. Next to a wash so don’t have little animals outside alone. The street leading to it is busy and it’s near a freeway but the noise isn’t that bad. Great place to pull over and have a rest for a night on a long drive. Garbage container - a large one up near the door. Be respectful and leave it clean. Next to a nursery. Gardens for the nursery across the street.
Level of confidence the site is free: Not sure - it worked for us though.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other private land
Big Rig Friendly: Not big rig friendly - A larger RV would not fit206Don Pedro Lake LookoutLookout often used by campers for the night. Quiet place with beautiful views. No bathrooms. The surrounding area is a bit dirty with “non conscious people”’s trash and more... please be kind with the nature and the rest of us.
A park pass required: No
There is cell service at this location: Yes
4X4 or AWD is required to access this location: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Toilets nearby: No
Level of confidence the site is free:
Maybe - Others were camped/parked here overnight without issue.292San Juan National ForestIt’s right on a bend in the road but has a fire pit. I was able to find a level spot for my 17’ Travel trailer.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)2468Warner Wetlands WaysideThere is a “No Camping” sign posted but an overnight in-vehicle stopover was not challenged. A modest-sized gravel parking area shows little use. Pit toilets are provided. Trails and boardwalks offer access to a sometimes marshy area for bird- and wildlife-watchers. The lake is right across the road and flocks of migrating or resident waterfowl were always present. A great stopover site if heading up the mountain into the Antelope preserve.
Is a park pass required? No
Is there any cell service at this location? No
Is 4X4 or AWD required to access this location? No
Any showers nearby? No
Any potable water nearby? No
Any toilets nearby? Yes
Level of confidence the site is free:
Not sure - it worked for us though.1367Cracker BarrelGreat overnight location, when we pulled in after their 10pm closing time there were already 10+ RV’s, but everyone was parked respectfully and there was even room for a couple more. Got up and had a wonderful breakfast! Good way to start the day. It is close to I-10 so you do hear a little Highway noise, but no worse than some campgrounds we have been in❣️
A park pass required: No
There is cell service at this location: Yes
4X4 or AWD is required to access this location: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Toilets nearby: No
Level of confidence the site is free:
Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Editor note: As with any store parking lots, ALWAYS check with the manager of the store first.53Coronado National ForestDispersed camping sites, high desert. Too hot in the summer but great camping any other time
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Yes
Type of property: Unknown1333Arkansa River And Road BThis is a quick camping spot under a bridge on the Arkansas river near Coolidge,KS. It is suitable for almost any type of rv or camper. There is little traffic on road or river. It is on the highway right of way. Much of the tall prairie grass has been mowed. The site can easily be found in the dark just off Hwy 50.1017Bighorn National ForestGreat sites for RV (we have 30ft) as well as tents. There are multiple sites along circle park road, just drive and have a look around to find ‚your‘ place.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: NPS (National Park Service)2455Next to a tennis courtLocation is next to a tennis court, baseball diamond and splash pad there is a hose over at a concession stand but not sure if water is available, A portable outhouse is next to the tennis court
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Other
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Other public land146Prescott National ForestEasy to reach right off of wolf creek road. Look for the small brown pedestals marked for dispersed camping. You may only camp at marked sites. Camping. Anywhere else is prohibited. There are multiple sites along this road but the road gets more difficult as you go further down. If you’re hauling anything bigger than a pop up you will probably want to stop before site 8.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)1915Willamette National ForestLarge pull off by the dam. No cell signal on T-Mobile but other networks available. Fishing access. Not posted in any way.
Is a park pass required? No
Is there any cell service at this location? No
Is 4X4 or AWD required to access this location? No
Any showers nearby? No
Any potable water nearby? No
Any toilets nearby? No
Your level of confidence the site is free:
Not sure - it worked for us though.477WalmartWas despairing of finding anything on the East coast of Maine but pulled into this Walmart & found others already set up. About 11 rigs, from car size, mini bus, RVs, Vans & Pull campers. Was very thankful to see them. Went into Walmart to buy supplies as payment got the stay & used the restroom. Clean and tidy. Walmart closes at 11pm so it was nice & quiet all night. Photo was from when we were about to leave after having a late mornin 9:30. Other campers still at site when we left but some has left before 7am. Highly recommend.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Flush
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Yes
Type of property: Walmart22Squaw Valley ReservoirShort drive off hwy, fishing access. Area has large open space with fire rings, access to water. Easy but bumpy drive in. OK for truck campers, AVD, RV and small trailers. Beautiful views, no one there but looks like high use. Very clean, pass through public land and it’s partially in private, sign on gate allowing camping.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Privately owned land13622001–2015 CR-44Nice spot on the River. It is close to a road. The land owner has made this site for people to camp. Just clean up after yourself.
A park pass required: No
There is cell service at this location: No
4X4 or AWD is required to access this location: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Toilets nearby: No
Level of confidence the site is free:
Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.457Top Of The World TrailheadThis is about a mile away from The Dewey Bridge campsite, where vault toilets are available. If you follow the road a bit further there are more campsites down by the Dolores river. Across the river is private property as far as I can tell.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: BLM (Bureau of Land Management)1314Truck stopTruck stop, rest area, for a quick one night stay if it’s late. There were some portable toilets.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: portable
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land219Twin Springs Forest CampLocated 40 minutes southeast of Lakeview, Oregon, Twin Springs campground offers three peaceful campsites Twin Springs gurgles up in the center of the forest camp amid tall ponderosa pine, white fir, and aspen trees. There is a lush riparian understory along the creek and bright wildflowers in the late spring and summer. Amenities at Twin Springs include picnic tables and fire grates, and one vault toilet. Visitors can enjoy bird watching, wildlife viewing (deer are common) and hiking on the Crane Mountain National Recreation Trail, located two miles west and accessed near Rogger Meadow. There is no potable water. Visitors need to pack plenty of water.1975BLM LandThere are five sites at the river access that are pay-for, $14/night. But it is surrounded by free BLM area. Cell service is spotty. Better by the river than on the hill. No shade!
Level of confidence the site is free: Not sure - it worked for us though.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: Yes for a fee
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: BLM (Bureau of Land Management)1869.78Great spot on BLMGreat spot on BLM 1/4 mile off I-70. Very private. Small picturesque pond due to recent rains and a couple wild horses trotted up to drink and check us out.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: BLM (Bureau of Land Management)1696Jal Lake ParkAmong Jal's special attractions is Jal Lake Park, which is the centerpiece of a 10-acre recreational oasis in the middle of the desert. The man-made lake, when viewed from the air, actually spells out the name of the city and resembles the cattle brand which inspired the city's name. Jal Lake has become an important landmark for pilots as they fly overhead, and is periodically stocked with fish which provides year-round fishing to residents and visitors. The recreation area also has tennis courts, a basketball court, playground equipment in several areas and a workout station. There are also picnic pavilions (that are available to rent), barbeque pits, and RV spaces available. Please note: the parking of any recreational vehicle at the Jal Lake RV Park area will be limited to three consecutive days and no more than a total of six days per month.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Unknown921Ibex WildernessLevel of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or AWD required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No478Small parking lotSmall parking lot next to Seventh Day Adventist church gate. No signage indicating no overnight parking or prohibitions of any kind. We were undisturbed.
Level of confidence the site is free: Maybe - Others were camped here overnight without issue.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Unknown538Beautiful Bountiful PeakI often debate with myself if I should put these gem’s up or not. This is a beautiful spot and VERY quiet during the week. We did get our 32’ skoolie pulling an 18’ car trailer up here BUT only do it if you have a LOT of experience and very good traction tires. Not for the faint of heart with the bumps, sheer cliff on a very small dirt road on the way up.
We have 2 bars of AT&T 5Ge
I do NOT recommend big rigs up here, BUT if you do its on you so do NOT post negative comments if you do. Remember it was your choice to come up here. You have been warned. BUT if / when you make it I promise the drive is worth the crawling speed that you’ll have to go.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)2508Wales Canyon State landRight off 395, Thunder Mountain Road. It’s a short ways up and there’s a little dirt drive on the right. It only goes about 500 feet. There’s a level place to park between the pines, and you look back over Honey Lake and a snowcapped mountains. I did not camp here, but I would. It’s a private road, with a few houses further up and a dead end. I hiked up the gentle Hills on either side of the road, as it is marked state land. Only be good for cars and vans, not trailers. There is a large pull in turnaround area just off the road, and there are no signs against camping, just against removing or molesting property. It’s actually very nice, but you can hear the traffic.1251Coconino National ForestBeautiful spot south of the rim. Off the road enough to never hear vehicles, yet not too far in case you have an issue
A park pass required: No
There is cell service at this location: Yes
4X4 or AWD is required to access this location: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Toilets nearby: No
Level of confidence the site is free:
Most likely - Site is on public lands.2179Sam Houston National ForestAwesome camping area - big space with many flat tent areas. Easy van pull-in. May be tricky with larger RV. Rarely used. Accessible off Rte 2025 via Forest Service Road 220.
Editor’s note: Appears to be near the Lone Star Hiking Trail - Big Creek Primitive Campsite. http://lonestartrail.org95Tonto National ForestRoad in is a little rough, I’d suggest a 30’ rig or less. Spot is flat, right off the bend of the road. Room to turn around. Semi shaded also.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: NPS (National Park Service)1757Larry Scott TrailTrail head parking lot for Jefferson County’s Larry Scott trail. Level parking with a porta potty. Well away from traffic, wooded area. No view of nearby discovery bay.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land47Rest StopSafe clean and nighttime security. Florida and this county do a great job of maintaining this facility. Lots of free overnight parking and plenty of close by restaurants.11WalmartThe Walmart parking lot has signs that say no semi parking or RV parking but the store manager said RVs can park there and he’s very nice to talk to
Level of confidence the site is free: Maybe - Others were camped here overnight without issue.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Walmart
Editor’s note: as with any commercial property, always check with the management before setting up.102Crystal MountainPlenty of free spots . Sign off 95 says no camping . Drive 3 more miles says 14 days camping . 3 more miles you are at the base of crystal mountain . Plenty of great sites . No 4wd needed but wash boards for the ride in.456Tate’s hell national forest - deep creekhead north on 65 about 7.5 miles in. google map search for tate’s hell deep creek. it’s a paid camp site but seems abandoned and uncheck. no payment is required. it’s a nice very quiet forest spot. truly boondock. spent 3 days and night here not a soul or sound near by. fire pit and picnic bench, lots firewood available. also lots of mosquitoes and bugs so keep your rig closed and build a fire to keep them away.3.8Gas stationSuper nice and they said I could park my suv and sleep as long as I wanted. Felt very safe and no one bothered us.
Website: chevron
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Flush
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Yes
Type of property: Gas station1170Forest RoadForest Road within Rum River State Forest with spots along it for boondocking. Some right on gravel road and a couple in the woods.
Phone: 651-296-6157
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land351Feed storeFeed store that can fill propane, easy access and can host most any size RV or trailer. Go to back of store gate and propane is on the right. Quick friendly service.
Editor’s note: as with any commercial property, always check with the management before setting up.68Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National ForestWide open parking lots on both sides of the road. Rolling mountain hills. Looks to be used frequently for OHV - several trails meet up in the parking area. Vault toilets are on either side of the road as well.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)2205Meadow Valley BLM CampgroundQuiet place. Located at the south end of the Mt. Wilson volcanic caldera, this scenic area offers a variety of camping and outdoor activities. There are two camping areas in the upper Meadow Valley. The area west of the highway has a rest room and four camping spots with tables, and fire rings, but camper access is not advised. The lower campground on the east side of the road is a primitive camping area with no amenities and easy camper access.1767Cottonwood Day Use AreaBLM Day use area. Plenty of open parking
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Unknown
Editors note: On the web site it says “No overnight camping, weapons, or OHV use is permitted within the Black River Recreation Area.”1110Fish Ford BLMBLM on river. Larger site left at gate.1261.46Max PatchLong windy dirt road that leads to Max Patch has a few (3-5) pullouts that could be used for car camping if absolutely necessary. You could also sleep on the side of the road or in the gravel parking lot. Definitely free but it’s always packed so the risk is finding a spot. When I visited in November 2020 the road was packed for a mile. We went past Max Patch gravel lot and found a pullout. Pretty risky to car camp but possible.1303DNR public landLevel of confidence the site is free: Not sure - it worked for us though.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: Unknown
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Other public land256RV/truck parking areaThis is a 9-lane RV/truck parking area behind the Olive Pit Restaurant. It’s free, but be appreciative and have dinner there.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Privately owned land88DNR public landLevel of confidence the site is free: Not sure - it worked for us though.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Other public land253Pebble Beach, Cape EnrageParking lot for Pebble Beach, Cape Enrage. Overnight parking not prohibited. Taking of beach rocks, strongly prohibited!
Good for overnight. Public use during the day. Fisherman and beach-goers will be arriving at Dawn.
Very High winds. Some very steep hills, bumpy roads requiring low gear, but not 4x4.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Unknown5North Fork ParkAnother XC ski trailhead. I had no issues.
Level of confidence the site is free: Maybe - Others were camped/parked here overnight without issue.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or AWD required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Editor’s note: Appears to be near Ogden Nordic Ski Resort.1712Pratt Sandhills State Wildlife Management AreaNorth west of Pratt, KS
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land631Under the BridgeNice parking area, some spaces for stealth and some dirt that can fit big rigs. Between two water areas, under a very tall bridge, some pleasant road noise. Amazing views, near two bar - restaurants. Great boondocking spot!
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Unknown4US-395Asphalt pullout at beginning of dirt road leading to atv riding and campground
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Unknown2444Russell’s Travel CenterFree, ample parking, dog park, great restaurant, with laundry facilities and showers inside. Great place to sleep, fuel, eat and shower.1183Unused airfieldThis is BLM land at an unused airfield. It is close to 95 and some road noise. Be sure to drive to this point to be out of “town”. MK
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: BLM (Bureau of Land Management)
Big Rig Friendly: Unknown187Alex Smith count parkFree camping. No limit stay. Pit toilets but no water. Tables and fire pits. Any size vehicles can fit.
April 2022: There is water, flushing toilets, and shower at the main shower house. Great location, love the scenery. A lot of traffic because of the gun range and fishing lake. Gun range is pretty busy, so expect gun shots. Found edible mushrooms around the park. I would recommend this and stay again. I drive a 33’ MotorHome and tow a Prius, plenty of room and the road is a circle.
Update as of Nov 22’ there are 5 spots (1-5) with water, and electrical hookups (50/30/15) at the sites. Loving this park more and more every time I visit. Not crowded either time I visited.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Flush
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: T-Mobile
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Yes, free
Potable water nearby: Yes
Type of property: Other public land97Mojave National PreserveIn between Las Vegas to Joshua Tree. Only use first to sites unless you have truck
Super soft sand first two sites ok for RV south site even turn around. See photo.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: Unknown
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Unknown1110Long ValleyEasy access. 20-25 min from Moab.
Turn to Klondike Bluffs road from highway 191. Easy to find
Keep driving to Long Valley road and choose a spot on one of the hills for a 360 view.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Unknown1415WalmartIt’s a Walmart and I called to confirm that you can stay in the parking lot for 24hrs.
Phone: +1 (401) 294-0025
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: T-Mobile
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Walmart2Bonita Canyon Sports ParkI stayed here for three nights without incident. Nothing happened. It was very safe and peaceful.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: Flush
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Yes
Type of property: Unknown65Elk Island FIshing AccessNew boat ramp. Several sites. Very quiet. We were the only ones here May 26th. Very nice.
June 2023: you’ll see boat ramps ,pit toilet, and a large space to park .my class c got back there easily! Nice place for couple rigs coordinates are reall
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land592Deadman Lake campgroundDeadman Lake campground provided by the State of Alaska.
From the website: Deadman Lake Campground (MP 1249.3) has 15 campsites (4 sites are suitable for large motor homes up to 40 feet in length) in the spruce forest along a half-mile loop road; fire-pits, toilets, picnic tables, a boat ramp and information board are available. (Note: There is no drinking water available at this site.) Please register at the kiosk once you've selected a site; first come, first serve - no reservations. Backcountry camping is allowed throughout the Refuge. Insects are less of a problem along river bars and ridges. Both black and grizzly bears occur on the Refuge. Please keep a clean campsite. Pamphlets concerning safety in bear country are available at the Visitor Center and Refuge headquarters and posted at campgrounds.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land536.37Public roadThis is a public road where it was wiped out with the past hurricane leaving it undrivable. People park at the end and enjoy the beach on the Bayside. It is unknown if anyone would bother you for camping here overnight but it’s unlikely. Area not very well patrolled minimum space. Close to Port Saint Joe town with all restaurants and local services.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: Unknown
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land3Clark Fork riverDispersed camping along the Clark Fork river off of MT state highway 135. Has two pit toilets no trash no tables.788Golden Acorn CasinoLarge parking lot, mostly flat. Overhead lights stay on all night but you can usually find space not directly under a light. Several RVs stay here every time we stop. Popular stop for truckers too but you can park plenty far away from them. The casino also has gas and a convenience store.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Yes, pay
Potable water nearby: Yes
Type of property: Casino1262Ho-Chunk Gaming Black River Falls CasinoCasino parking with electricity, truck parking also at location but wasn’t an issue.
In the far right corner of the parking, easy access true Whitehawk road
Phone: +1 (800) 657-4621
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Flush
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Casino266Cottonwood CanyonNice flat area off the main dirt road in Grand Staircase-Escalante NM. Only room for a few vehicles, and really just one good spot (which we took). Surrounded by canyon walls and some vegetation. A spring is nearby up a small canyon providing more growth than usual for this area. Very quiet and remote.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: Yes for free for camping (available from visitor centers)
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: NPS (National Park Service)1607Pull off on rancher’s road off CR109 near Fredonia ArizonaJust south of the Paiute Indian Reservation on BLM land, free, dispersed. CR109 is likely impassable when wet, as is this little offshoot road. We simply pulled off on the some extra tracks to the side of the road. We had one passenger car pass us before bedtime also looking for a camp spot. So passenger cars should be ok, but might scrape some of the vegetation depending on the time of the year. Rocks on the main road CR109 can be sharp, so if you are in a passenger car with 2-ply tires, carry extra tires / patch kits and travel under 35mph. Beware the stickery plants when walking around… no sandals! Some lights in the distance from the highway, but barely any noise, very quiet. In the morning, we had ranchers drive by to check on their cattle and fill stock tanks, etc… no problems at all. Not the best spot, but worked fine for us. There are better spots further South for sure, but we weren’t patient enough as the sun was setting. We camped here on our way to Toroweep Campground ($, reservations required) in Grand Canyon National Park.1384Black Hills National ForestNice clearing off 6 Mile Road. Great area for looking at the stars and satellites at night. A good chance you’ll hear some bugling elk in the Fall. Pack in what you need. No services anywhere close.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)1979Lamar City ParkReally great City Park with an RV dump station, water and a great grassy lot to park. First night is free, subsequent nights are $10.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Yes
Type of property: Other public land288Crozier Ranch Dispersed CampingLarge area with plenty of level parking spaces. Must open and go through gate on south side of Old 66 to access. There is a BLM sign-in sheet for this designated dispersed camping area. We drove over a small rise to a location near the railroad. Lotsa space here; lotsa trains, too.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: BLM (Bureau of Land Management)1289.32Road By A RiverSign on the Highway says “Parking.”It’s a short road that enters and exits at different points on highway, 200 yards apart. Beautiful spot. Right next to river and mountains
Level of confidence the site is free: Maybe - Others were camped here overnight without issue.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Unknown598.33Maternity Well Group SiteOne mile off of E Empire Ranch Road. Easily accessible by any vehicle. I had no issue with a regular class A RV on an F53 chassis towing my car. No amenities. Some fellow travelers.
Oct 2023: This is a "group site" and a permit is required to use it. I found out the hard way. I got back from hiking to find an orange BLM notice stuck to my door informing me I had to leave.1473Loves Travel StopGreat place to car camp. Parking lot usually full of cars by middle of the night so get there in the evening. Well lit. Gas station. Restrooms. (Paid) Showers. Food. Great spot if you’re passing through between Tampa & Orlando.
Editor note: As with any store parking lots, ALWAYS check with the manager of the store first.55Thielsen Forest CampSmall camp site for about 5 tents or smaller to medium size rigs. We fit well there with our 30 foot motorhome. Maintained by the Forest Service. Has some picnic tables, a vault toilet and a fireplace. Good cell phone coverage though it’s ok the middle of the woods.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)1397Big parking lotBig parking lot at casino. Lots of big trucks but still plenty of room. Stayed one night
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: Yes for a fee
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Casino297AMACHE CemeteryI am very hesitant to add this place to boondocking.
It is the cemetery of the AMACHE Japanese relocation from World War II. There are only 9 graves left. It is about 1 acre fenced with an inner quarter acre of well cared for grounds. The grass is kept mowed and boast trees for wind breaks. There are no facilities of any kind but has long views. Almost any size vehicle can camp here.
If one camps on the west side of the inner fence one is better shielded from observation.
Practice leave no trace. DO NOT LEAVE ANY SIGN YOU WHERE HERE!!!
This morning I was awakened to 9 dove calling to each other. This is the first time I have been able to. notice the distinctive variation between individuals.
This place MAY belong to the park service.
Note from AMACHE cemetery personnel:
Not sure if the Amache Cemetery would be a great place to boondock. I suppose if it is late and the sun is setting you may be ok, but we have many tourists that travel to the cemetery all the time at all times during the day. We also host tons for programs during the day, which may be awkward for someone who is still there boondocking. Have we had campers at other parts of Amache, yes and they usually ask if they can, which is always good for us.1091Gas stationAlte 50 grand stationnement avec station d’essence et 5 restaurants et un tim Douches payantes,toilettes,laveuse et sécheuse, il y a aussi propane à la pompe pour les motorisé.
(Alte 50 large parking lot with gas station and 5 restaurants and a tim Paid showers, toilets, washer and dryer, there is also propane at the pump for motorized.)
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Flush
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: Yes for free
Showers nearby: Yes, pay
Potable water nearby: Yes
Type of property: Gas station76.89Rogue River-Siskiyou National ForestMany sites along FR 1030.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)805Rest stopIt’s a rest stop / welcome Center off the interstate 94. No tents but rv parking and car sleeping is fine. There are no signs saying you can’t sleep here and clearly a few of us are. It’s busy and bright with lights clean and safe. Nice toilets. It’s a bit loud from the idle trucks but thier section is further off so it’s tolerable. Pet run and picnic area - all located near a cute pond / also kids play area
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Flush
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: T-Mobile
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Yes
Type of property: Unknown212.32Side roadWas looking for a single night stop and found this little dead end side road off 89. Heading south from St Mary there is a turn out on the right. In the back left corner find a gravel road leading down towards Divide Creek. Google maps shows the road going all the way back to 89 but in fact it dead ends near a small pond. I parked for the night where it appears others have camped. Not good for motor homes.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Unknown1465.49Bass ProFriendly place with lots of restaurants in the area. Typically see about 4 RVs or camper vans here parked discreetly over night.
Editor’s note: as with any commercial property, always check with the management before setting up.2053Dry Creek Rd SpringLarge site of of the Mammoth Scenic Loop. Confirmed as free dispersed camping by the Camp Like a Pro In the Eastern Sierra website. The site can fit four or five class B RVs and multiple tents. Located on USFS land in Inyo NF. Close to the town of Mammoth Lakes and Mammoth Mountain.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)2479M.S. Doss City ParkRow of old hookups, not sure if they work but I’ve parked here for the night once before without any issues.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Other public land1011Hoosier National ForestVery nice spot and very quiet, there are another spot before the dead end. About a min walk from the sundance lake. Definitely primitive, no water, there is fire pit on the each site.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: T-Mobile
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: NPS (National Park Service)251Red Canyon Park Designated SiteOne of many sites along the road. For the most part no issues even getting here with my FWD Sentra. Signage reads that you only have 72 hours every two weeks to camp, but in my first 24 hours at this site, I saw snd heard 2 people. I’m going to push my luck as beautiful as it is and see if I can do 14 days. Canon City is close with all the supplies you could need. Service kinda sucks if you got T-Mobile, but you’re walking distance to get internet back and update your email at least.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Yes, pay
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land1932Knight Ranch Cutoff RdJust above the Jean Lake (dry). Sign posted on the way in references BLM land and primitive camping use. This spot has a fire ring, but fires are currently prohibited.861.5WalmartLevel of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Flush
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Walmart
Editor’s note: as with any commercial property, always check with the management before setting up.22Public overnight/ day parkingView of the beach and Downtown Monterey. There’s a public bathroom and beautiful park. Sign says to pay via app on your phone, but we stayed overnight and all day. The cops patrolled through and didn’t ask anything so it ended up being free.
Level of confidence the site is free: Not sure - it worked for us though.
Toilets nearby: Flush
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: Unknown
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Yes
Type of property: Other public land47 Cedars CasinoFree Casino parking. There are at least 8 electric/water sites. Just get a free players card inside and check in.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Flush
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: Yes for a fee
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Yes
Type of property: Casino11Peggy Sue’s Parking OvernightParking for overnight, large lot. RV’s and trucks
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Privately owned land602Glen Canyon National Recreation AreaA lovely spot not far from the highway. The road is unpaved and before the second gutter there is a bigger spot where you can camp. The sky is amazing. If you take the trail towards right, there was an other car with a tent within 5min walk. And two big campers at the end of the street. If you have a big one - continue a bit further than this pin.
20 min to Page.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: BLM (Bureau of Land Management)
Big Rig Friendly: Not big rig friendly - A larger RV would not fit1242WalmartParked in lot far from entrance in front
No problems overnight
Other vehicles were parked also
Quiet for a Walmart
Phone: 919-562-2921
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Walmart111Old Fort Gateway TrailheadThis trailhead does not show up on Google maps as of this writing. It was a lucky find. It’s a massive parking lot with two really nice pit toilets. Added bonus is it’s right along a river! There are also picnic tables but no fire rings. Easy access of less than 10 minutes off the freeway.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: NPS (National Park Service)
Big Rig Friendly: Big rig friendly - Suitable for a larger RV470Cabela’sCabela’s parking lot has RV parking overnight for RV permitted has dump station for a fee and has non-potable water.
April 2022: Thank you Cabelas! Boondocked there last night. Great location.
Oct 2023: Stayed there last night!! Good night, quiet, and clean. Occasionally heard a train, but great night!199Hiawatha National ForestNice rustic camp site. Between Munising and Marquette MI in the UP.
Not too far M94 closer to Marquette.
Spent several days here in August. Didn't see a single other vehicle come down the road.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: Unknown
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)346White River National ForestThere’s a fair amount of dispersed spots with fire rings in this area. Big enough for big rigs and smaller sites for smaller rigs. Few private tent sites. If you have off road toys you can access trails from here to spend a day exploring or take a quick jaunt to Meadow Lake for fishing or SUPing.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land3053.81Rum Creek Wildlife Management AreaThis is listed as a WMA online, and Georgia public land signs posted. Sign coming onto the property stating fishing or land license required, as is for any ga WMA. Another sign about a mile down designating an open aria for camping. Dirt roads, and grass.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or AWD required: Possibly
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: Yes for a fee
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: No155Palrump Rd BLMLots of campsites off the main road. No shade. Lots of trash laying around. Some people doing target practice during the day.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: BLM (Bureau of Land Management)1308DispersedRight outside the park, this road has a bunch of dispersed camping.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: BLM (Bureau of Land Management)791Shell gas stationHUGE dirt/gravel level lot.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Gas station790Stanislaus National ForestEasy access off of HWY 108 sign at the start of the rd says open from April to December. Semi maintained rd. Just drive till you find a place where you want to pull in and camp. We have a one ton with a cab over camper! But I’m sure you could get a bigger rig in. If you are pulling a towed I’d park the rig and drive in to make sure you’re comfortable your trailer or motor home will fit.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: NPS (National Park Service)1506Sawtooth National ForestJust across from the Stanley ranger station there is free camping along the salmon river w half a dozen sites right off hwy 75. Beautiful. 10 day maximum
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)1942Walmart SupercentreOvernight parking with available washrooms
Phone: +1 (450) 438-6776
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Flush
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: Other
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Walmart
Editor note: As with any store parking lots, ALWAYS check with the manager of the store first.92Shopping Center And Outdoor World Parking LotSide Street Next To Shopping Center And Outdoor World Parking Lot
After being kicked out from TA truck stop and not finding anything in the Denver area we drove around and found that the side street next to Outdoor World is used by Truck Drivers as a rest area. We have parked here two nights without problem. The highway is next to the spot, so it is noisy and busy all night but we have felt safe. The Outdoor World parking lot has been almost empty both nights, with only one camper the first night and two this morning of 10/5/21.
Phone: +1 (303) 375-5475
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: T-Mobile
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Other private land1597Lambert’s CafeLambert’s has country food and are known for their dinner rolls. They allow RV parking. Follow signs to park. They have benches on the grass beside RV parking.
Phone: 573-471-4261
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Privately owned land92Hook upsThere are 14 spots with 30 amp and 120, water hook up and sewerage free.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Yes
Type of property: Other public land883Louisiana Welcome Center I-10Rest area. Separate parking for cars/rvs/trucks. So even when trucks are full, there’s space in RV section
Able to run generator all night. 24-hour surveillance
Is a park pass required? No
Is there any cell service at this location? Yes
Is 4X4 or AWD required to access this location? No
Any showers nearby? No
Any potable water nearby? Yes
Any toilets nearby? Yes
Level of confidence the site is free:
Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.6Deer Creek CampgroundUSFS Deer creek disperse campground. 3 miles off 90 in the heart of bear country. Great secluded sites.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance required: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)1023Poison Spider/goldbarAwesome little spot and can be reached by truck and small trailer.1458Payette National ForestVery level with great views accessed by dirt road.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: T-Mobile
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Unknown1872Lake LimestoneLake Limestone Corp of Engineer park. No hock ups dry camping only. First come. First serve. Fishing docks. No specific camping sites. Just pull up and park.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Flush
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land119Trading House LakeManaged by McLennan County. Pull up and park. No site pads. No hookups. Good Fishing. Busy on holiday weekends.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land142Umpqua National ForestDrive down West Diamond lake (230) left on 6592 FS Road. look for road on left. Follow it down Great open area to pull off for the night
32ft Rv
I believe if you keep going it’s a loop.
Level of confidence the site is free: Not sure - it worked for us though.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Unknown1591Sturgeon Bay Ship CanalDrive to the end of Barge Rd to the empty gravel lot right on the ship canal. There were a couple other campers there but other than that it’s pretty private.
Level of confidence the site is free: Maybe - Others were camped here overnight without issue.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: T-Mobile
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land175Toms Best Spring RdThis is very great place for boondocking, 15 min away from Bryce canyon National Forest, easy to drive, my Subaru Impreza make it easy. No need AWD/high clearance. Metro pcs work spectacular here. RV / big rigs friendly
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: T-Mobile
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: NPS (National Park Service)2397Cigarette SpringsAt the end of Cigarette Springs Rd on a cliff. Three vans and a trailer (26 ft) fit well here. It’s quiet and there are lots of trails and canyons to explore.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: Yes for a fee
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: BLM (Bureau of Land Management)1742Cliffs OverlookAbout 3 miles off the highway. There’s several steel picnic cabanas and the one we stayed at had tables, fire pit and a vault toilet. It was extremely quiet (except occasional highway noise) with an incredible view. We spent one night there with no “visitors”
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: T-Mobile
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land2037Hampton Tract In Green Swamp EastNice campground in the shade. You have to register and get a Gate code, but the process is fast (once you get a log in to the web site). Big rigs can get in. The main road is filled with pot holes so drive slow. The pit toilet is stinky and there is NO drinking water. Water is there, but don’t drink it.38I 40 East Of Crossville Westel Rd ExitNice place to park right off the interstate. It’s an independent truck stop that has a well lit large paved parking lot. Close to the interstate, so it’s a little loud. Quick and easy right off the interstate. There was a gravel parking lot across the street that would be quieter option.439Truck stop-gas stationThere is a McDonalds here to use the bathroom. One other camperRV was parked when we got there. Didn’t see any signs that restricted overnight parking. No problems. Fairly quiet. No diesel smell where we parked.
Level of confidence the site is free: Maybe - Others were camped here overnight without issue.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Other
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Gas station277.79Sam’s clubCalled Sam’s and they allow overnight parking. Park in lot by gas pumps.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: T-Mobile
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Other public land24Sonoma Coast State ParkWe van camped off this road…drive up far enough and theres tons of pull offs. Very little traffic but lots of discreet overnight cars and vans. Very low key. Not sure if its legal or not but no issues for us and no signs.
Level of confidence the site is free: Not sure - it worked for us though.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: Unknown
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Unknown8Snowbird MesaSandmine Road (unmarked). The road in is Dirt and 1 miles from a paved road. Overton Wildlife Management Area located 2 miles S of town. Unlimited RV size, 14-day limit. This area is managed by the Nevada Department of Wildlife. Restrooms,Hiking Trails.
Feb 22, 2021: There is no time limit or services available on snowbird Mesa. It is 100% unmonitored boondocking. Water is available in Overton,about 5 miles away. RV dump station and potable water is available at valley of fire state park subject to payment of an $8 entry fee. There is no additional fee for dumping or water fill. The 14-day limit and other information only applies to the overton wildlife management area.488Rolling Hills Casino and ResortThis Casino/Resort/Fuel/Travel Center has a large parking lot behind the fuel station with level, paved spots for Boondocking. The RV park ($50/night) charged just $10 for sewer dump and water fill-up. Check in at RV Clubhouse for dump and showers. Dumping was at any open RV spot (all are pull-throughs).
Phone: +1 (888) 331-6400
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Flush
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Yes, pay
Potable water nearby: Yes
Type of property: Casino86Bisti Wings Trail Boondocking PlaceAn area which people boondock and walk some amazing hiking.
Very dry and fragile terrain. Easy for car to drive on dirt and gravel road1762Pilot truck stopPilot truck stop with RV islands.
Editor’s note: as with any commercial property, always check with the management before setting up.309Badlands BoondockingFree Boondocking (BLM). Approx. 6 miles South of Wall, SD on Highway 240. Look for cell towers or RVs up on a ridge on the East side of 240. Turn East on unmarked dirt road. Drive approx. ½ mile and you will be on a ridge which overlooks the Badlands. Road is bumpy and rutted in places. We were in a 33 ft. class A with a toad and had no problems. If the road is muddy in spots, drive off the road in the grass. Plenty of places to park with plenty of space between campers. Due to a medical condition and medical equipment, I needed to run my generator at night. I asked neighboring campers, who were no less than 75 feet away, if my generator would bother them. Everyone said it would be fine. NO AMENITIES!! Wall SD has a dump station, and a place to get potable water. Amazing view of the Badlands.925.06Miller Rest AreaBig rest area off the highway. Water, RV dump, all free. Signs say 18 hour max time you can stay here. Some highway noise.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Flush
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Yes
Type of property: Other public land1471Large empty parking lotLarge empty parking lot on west side of the Walmart parking lot. Also parking at end of property on south side.
Editor note: As with any store parking lots, ALWAYS check with the manager of the store first.286BLM dry campingBLM dry camping. Near the The Fisherman Intaglio.
https://goo.gl/maps/NmxQGtpPXhDXF3mc7383Crystal River Plaza10 acre parking lot for viewing airplanes taking off and landing at tiny airport. Stayed over on the side out of the way. Large generic box stores seemed ok. Lots of curious locals but no hassles just plenty of waves and hellos.
Editor’s note: as with any commercial property, always check with the management before setting up.3Navajo Blue Travel Plaza ChevronFree overnight parking for trucks, RV’s etc. Big sign on Interstate 40 stating Free Parking. We have a 40 ft Class A motorhome and towing a 2019 Ford F-150 Super Crew Cab. Parked overnight along the edge with slides open on drivers side. No issues and no problems. Highly recommend.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Other private land1784Sam’s ClubSafe and received permission from 3 different people. The Walmart down the street is posted with NO overnighting and they mean it!
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Unknown270Southern restaurantThis is a wonderful little southern restaurant with very sweet owners, who are happy for RV s to stay there. They do ask that you eat a meal if you’re going to park overnight, but it’s not mandatory. The food is very good! There are about 12 trucker/RV slots and it’s an easy in and out. it is right off the highway 75
Phone: +1 (423) 337-5825
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Flush
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Privately owned land296Medicine Bow-Routt National ForestsThree free semicircular roadside pullouts off the south side of US40 (FS roads 290, 292, 294) behind large berms for privacy. Daytime road noise but gets quiet at night with less nearby road traffic. About 15 minutes to Steamboat Springs. Suitable for 3-5 RVs, tents, trailers with some views better than others.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)2603Tonto National ForestThere are a half dozen or so camp spots on this road. I ended up here because all the others were taken along the way. Probably 1/4 mile to 1/2 mile between spots. I saw a number of travel trailers at least 30 feet in a couple locations.
The road is rough in some spots but manageable with any 4x4 I would think. I was able to maintain 25mph pretty much the whole way with my 4Runner.
Amazing dark sky viewing. Bring your telescope.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: 4X4 required
Cell service available: Other
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: BLM (Bureau of Land Management)1041Rainbow Lake AreaThere were no signs so we asked one of the campers if it was free and he confidently stated that it was state land free and state land! We saw a bathroom that had graffiti on it. It looks like a vault bathroom. Campers can be pulled into this destination. No hook ups. No signage
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Other public land1105Sundance LakeThere are 2 free site right in-front of the sundance lake, gravel but regular car is fine, no need AWD/4x4. Its on hoosier national forest, nearby oglala camp rd. Rv is too large for turn.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: T-Mobile
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: USFS249Mann CreekI have stayed here a few times. Vilas County does not have any ordinance against overnight parking. This is a small area but offers a quaint and quiet place. Phone signal is low but available. It is a boat launch so there might be some early risers to go out there and fish. The lake offers Pike and panfish.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)508Gold LakeLarge enough for a small RV . We had a truck camper. Multiple rock fire rings, right by gold lake. Smooth road coming in.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: NPS (National Park Service)2681WalmartGreat, quiet location off the main road. We pulled in and parked in the corner of the parking lot and came in contact with multiple employees both at night and in the morning with no issue.
Phone: +1 (209) 223-5384
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Flush
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Yes
Type of property: Walmart422Flathead National ForestAwesome Boondocking spot. Out in the middle of nowhere. Many places to camp along the way. Bring your bear spray
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Yes
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)1555Mazatzal Hotel & CasinoCasino right off the highway. Many campers parked overnight around the perimeter of the parking lot and were not bothered. Restrooms accessible inside the casino.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Flush
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Casino1520Stice RdWhite spot on the side of the county road. Quiet at night and nice view. Turnout/lovers look/wide spot off the county road and 200 yards off major highway96Free ParkingA free public parking garage downtown Jackson. Also used by the hotel across the street. The 4th floor is unavailable nov1-apr15
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Other
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Unknown1898Path off of power linesLooks to be National Forrest. We backed in the camper trailer off the line and tucked out truck. Later we realized the path was large enough to go further into the woods, which would have been nice. The power lines buzz. Town if Burney is 4 miles and Barney Falls is 7 miles.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Unknown980South Of Slab CityThis location is part of the open ground around slab city.and maybe BLM. There are numerous camping areas.
In Slab City at the Range on Saturday is open mic night.
I took a Db reading of 26 Db. Only noise I heard was an owl about 4am.
See the Library,East Jesus, Salvation Mountain, Car Hinge, Church of Enlightenment and other attractions in the area.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land27Randolph Rampy ParkFREE, Up to three days, approx five spaces, fairly level.
Electric 50,30,110. Dump1220Riverside CampingThis spot has a lot of tent sites as well as a fire pit. You’re right next to the Sauk River. There’s one level spot right next to the road. I used my rooftop tent and it worked perfect! You could also park two more cars up the road, if needed.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)568Quick SleepNear Deming,NM This Is A Campsite On Blm Land In The Low Chaparral Brush. One Does Not Need A Four-Wheel-Drive Or Special Purpose Vehicle To Access The Area. There Are Numerous Places To Park Overnight I Did Not Have Any Traffic Come By During The Night. The Surface In Sandy Maybe Difficult When Wet. Seems to have good privacy. The area is typical sandy desert chaparral. There are no facilities.
Quick Sleep N Of I-10 Near Deming,NM This Is A Campsite On Blm Land In The Low Chaparral Brush. One Does Not Need A Four-Wheel-Drive Or Special Purpose Vehicle To Access The Area. There Are Numerous Places To Park Overnight I Did Not Have Any Traffic Come By During The Night. The Surface In Sandy Maybe Difficult When Wet. Paragraph Mike
Description:
This is a campsite 3 or 4miles north of I 10 near Deming New Mexico. It is on BLM land and seems to have good privacy. The area is typical sandy desert chaparral. There are no facilities.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land1364Chugach National ForestUpper trail lake, lake side camping with lake view. Popular with locals.
Phone: +1 (907) 288-3646
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land144.95Tonto National ForestIntersection with a clearing. Plenty room to park. Full sun.
Is a park pass required? No
Is there any cell service at this location? Yes
Is 4X4 or AWD required to access this location? No
Any showers nearby? No
Any potable water nearby? No
Any toilets nearby? No
Your level of confidence the site is free: Not sure - it worked for us though.1719Everitt Memorial HwyUnfortunately the road is nearby but it is a sweet spot with gorgeous trees all around. Across from Red Fir Flat Group campground that have a couple clean toilets. There’s also some hiking trails at that same campground across the hiway. Sweet spots
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance required: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)1987Summit LakeJust north of Summit off the Richardson Hwy up a glacier valley, where they have the winter event called “Arctic Man”. Spotty cell coverage. Surrounded by Beautiful mountains and glacier stream. Wildlife, Moose, Caribou Dall Sheep and Grizzly Bear along with wolfs.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land1047.69Chadbourne GulchGreat place to pull off and have ocean view. Stayed there 11/6/22. Several other boondockers were there as well.
July 2023: Great spot to tent camp. No signs. Dirt road off from highway, easy to miss but can turn around and come back to it. Beach and parking lot. Plenty of other tenters and car campers / vans. Little rock fire places already setup. Drift wood available to burn. Highly recommend.
Level of confidence the site is free: Not sure - it worked for us though.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Unknown11Massacre RanchOn BLM land is an open area with fire rings, pit toilet, and a two room cabin. The cabin has bunk beds (bring your own mattress), propane stove and a few other niceties. Drive thru a closed gate. The gate and cabin seem to discourage some from accessing this area, as it looks like private property at first. But then you see the vault toilet and fire rings. Very secluded. A few cows around and some deer. No one else here on a Saturday night.1798.54Dragoon MountainsThis is near the Dragoon Mountains and is amazing. Bring water and sunblock, but bring your camera also. It’s open and beautiful. The first thing my kids said was, it looks like something out of the Lion King movie. We stayed for three days and enjoyed sleeping under the stars, hikes and checking out the wildlife. No water here so bring plenty.1498Ochlockonee RiverTurn in at st. james health and rehab head back left on crooked river road ( it is a sand road so at time 4x4 required ) It turns to left at one point fallow it back 2-3 miles two spots right on river Ochlockonee river. Iron ranger required but I have camped there several time to never see a ranger. No power but large clear areas . Fire pits. Gators so watch your dogs. Bears too.6Cap Egmont LighthouseAt the end of narrow gravel road. Beautiful location by lighthouse overlooking the Northumberland Strait. Open area at end of road large enough for quite a few campers. We have a T@b and our friends were in a 34 ft. motor home. It can be quite windy as the area is on top of a cliff overlooking water. No access to water here but there is a fishing wharf just to the west of this location where you can access beach and water if you like walking.031 4/10 RdI came here on Memorial Day weekend when all the other sites were full. Other than excessive bugs and trash, this is a dream. The road up is not for the faint of heart, but I made it in my Sentra. Breathtaking views, extremely risky camping but worth it on the side of a cliff.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: T-Mobile
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Yes, pay
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: BLM (Bureau of Land Management)1936Black Rock Desert NCA - Soldier Meadow - BLMFree campground with individual numbered sites. Clean vault toilet. Very quiet. Very dark at night. Excellent natural hot spring abut 20 meters away. Temperature is perfect for soaking, especially if you’re here in when the weather is cool (April 14 and the high temp is 53F). Another campground and hot spring about 1,000 meters south. Can drive there or there’s a trail from this campground.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: High clearance
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: BLM (Bureau of Land Management)1392FS 628 4x4 site on pass near Pagosa SpringsHigh clearance required. Up a steep one lane dirt road. Likely impassable when wet. We made it up there just fine in our Tundra. Nice pull-off with room for a few vehicles and tent spots. Suspect this spot is used by hunters. Few gunshots off in the distance (probably due to hunting season). Some ATV traffic while we were heading up, but no traffic after the sun started to go down on a Saturday night on a crisp fall night (10/11/2020).2358Unmarked Parking LotLittle unmarked parking lot with no signs. Nothing that says “no overnight parking” or “residents only”. Parking area can hold a medium sized RV or camper van.2056Lake Tahoe parking lotVista view on the road shoulder, walking access to the lake. Did not see any signs marked for no overnight parking.
Level of confidence the site is free: Not sure - it worked for us though.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: Sprint
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land1898Desert landscapeDesert landscape with wild camping just off the paved road that any vehicle can access. No high clearance or 4x4 required. More challenging to access sites further out but we did not explore those as we were 2WD and pulling a 5th wheel.
Easy access from I80 just a few miles east of Rock Springs.
I would recommend walking your route if there’s been any snow or rain to ensure it is solid enough. Also it seems to be a location where people shoot bottles so check they haven’t done so in the roadway. Other than that, it’s a great overnight spot in dry weather.
July 2022: Place is pretty sketchy. Maybe it’s perfect for a camper, but definitely not to throw a tent down. Bear tracks everywhere, muddy once slightly wet, right off the road with no ensured safety precautions. Again, would not recommend if there wasn’t a protective barrier around myself.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: BLM (Bureau of Land Management)1927.93Lewis ParkFree 14 day camping with electric in a city park. i stayed here when i started my van life years back.
Phone: +1 (307) 322-2962
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Other public land1453Rio Grande del Norte National MonumentOverlooking John Dunn Bridge And Rio Grande River
2 big parking areas. Upper one more level
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: Unknown
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: BLM (Bureau of Land Management)
Big Rig Friendly: Big rig friendly - Suitable for a larger RV2070Eurotek MotorsOver night camping available for small campers. Volkswagen Westfalia repair shop and camping.
Tap for drinking water available and porta-potty on site.
Phone: 6132530107
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Yes
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Other
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Yes
Type of property: Privately owned land135Juniper Flats Rd Second TowerThis spot is located just downhill from tue second radio tower. Turn left before the gate of tue second tower and it is 100’ down the road on your right. A BLM marker is near the fire ring so be careful not to hit it (for your tires sake).
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: T-Mobile
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: BLM (Bureau of Land Management)2155Barnhardt RoadBarnhart road outside of Rye. Several dispersed spots on good road spaced a good ways apart. We don’t have anyone close to us that we can even see in mid March. Super clean.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Unknown1164Tamarack parking lotIt's in the Tamarack parking lot. Around the back are about 10 or so large RV spots. Well lit and safe. Look for sign that says RV and bus parking. I didn't ask, but I think one night max.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: T-Mobile
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Yes, pay
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Other private land720.91Radio Hill RdTwo points to enter one north of the lake as marked the other south of the lake. A lot of drive into sites with a view of the lake.
Level of confidence the site is free: Not sure - it worked for us though.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Unknown1872County Show barnThis is a County Show barn with numerous electric locations as well as bathrooms.
No water or dump but a quiet stop
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Other public land653Davis ParkNice park! Gravel/paved lot. Shelter. Tennis courts. Baseball fields. Saw other camper vans here also.
A park pass required: No
There is cell service at this location: No
4X4 or AWD is required to access this location: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Toilets nearby: No
Level of confidence the site is free:
Not sure - it worked for us though.688Route 79 rest areaState parking off NY79. No amenities. 100 yards off-road, visible from road. Overnighting allowed by signage.366Long Pond State ForestThere are several turnoffs off of route 41. The most northern one is a boat ramp, then the next two are roads to camp sites, approximately 8 total, all with fire ring, one port-a-potty per turn off. Then there are two turn offs that are blocked off as of 10/07/20. And southern most one is a turnout with info on the State Forest.
I parked with my Class A and was the only one at this time of year. As per ranger you can camp for free but need a permit when staying more than 3 nights392.06Nozomi Dog ParkFree water for RV/
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or AWD required: No
Cell service available: T-Mobile
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Yes346Harquahala RdSmall very quiet off freeway exit. I stayed here with an Airstream one night. There was a big rig staying nearby but far enough from engine sound. This exit leads to no where so there wasn’t any traffic.435Shea RdIt is a true boondocking site with hundreds 400+ to 1,000 sites. No facilities at all, I’m in a 40’ Teton, there are 50’ + 1/4 million dollar motor homes...the Parker, AZ 425 off road races are this weekend, I’m camped across Shea Road from the main pit area
It can be dusty, but what a view of the stars at nite...There is phone connectivity about mile marker 4.5, or go back towards the cattle guard crossing near the only visible “farm” on Shea road. The cell tower’s are about 1.5 miles south of the farm.
It’s a BLM site, designated as Dispersed Camping, no charge..
Parker is the closest town for services, Gas, Diesel & propane...
The best Restaurant in the whole area is Lilly’s Family Mexican..238Jerrys Flat RdGravel flat about 150 yards long and 40 yards wide off the road. Access tracks from there down to the river where no camping allowed.11Black Hills National ForestVery remote location. Forest service land so it’s free to camp up to two weeks. Not recommended for larger fifth wheels. No cell service. No water service. Nice and peaceful. Hiking, biking and wildlife watching in area. Trailshead lodge around 15 miles away. Good food and cold beer after a nice bike ride. There are places all along Grand Canyon Road to pull off and camp.
Any toilets nearby? No
Any potable water nearby? No
Any showers nearby? No
Is 4X4 or AWD required to access this location? No
Is there any cell service at this location? No
Is a park pass required? No1899Fishtrap Rec AreaBig gravel lot at end of washboard road. Vehicle and Dispersed tent camping.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: BLM (Bureau of Land Management)636Sage BLM CampgroundThe campground was installed in 2011 to accommodate large RVs. The campground has two vault toilets and 13 individual pull-through sites, each with a picnic table, fire ring, and tent pad. In addition to the developed campground, numerous dispersed camping sites exist within the North Sand Hills OHV area. Always use existing sites.2530Caribou-Targhee National ForestCamping by the lake
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Unknown1720Celebration PointeBass Pro Shop parking
Phone: +1 (352) 204-9136
Level of confidence the site is free: Not sure - it worked for us though.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: Unknown
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Unknown
Big Rig Friendly: Unknown19Bear Creek River Trail Access NFGravel overnight stay. No potable water. Next to river. Room for big rigs. 10 spaces
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)1184WalmartWithin walking distance Walmart, restaurant, ice cream.
Phone: +1 (417) 781-0100
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Walmart328Little Harbour BeachFrom the main road it is about a half mile on a packed gravel unpaved road. Easy to reach, gravel parking lot with no signs indicating “no overnight parking”.
Very quiet, 40 yards off the beach.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Unknown3BLM landNon gated dirt road on BLM land. Follow the road off the pull-out to the top. I just pulled over on a level patch. Honda van made it just fine. Dry desert area. Wet could be a problem. Amazing views!
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: BLM (Bureau of Land Management)901Boat launch siteBoat launch site off US 95 in Rome Station, Oregon. 5 sites, tables, 1 pit toilette.1033Open parking lot by ChevronBig rigs park here right off Interstate 8
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Other public land133Rutter’sLarge lined “truck” parking area, with plenty of force for RV/TT.
Editor note: As with any store parking lots, ALWAYS check with the manager of the store first.124Bear Canyon Lake and Camping AreaA partially developed campground which is set among the mixed conifer, oak and aspen. Bear Canyon Lake is a "Pack it in - Pack it out" area. The lake is a beautiful, narrow, canyon-bound lake, accessible by foot trail only. It is one of several in a series of fishing lakes built by Arizona Game and Fish Department.2371Willow Fishhook RdFrom Willow to the lake at the top there are many pullouts and river access areas. This is open land for the most part- private where marked. Be smart and park camp in gravel areas.
Stayed one night no problems. Many other campers up and down.
Note from the summit lake to the east camping is restricted to designated spots.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)457.11Walmart Southern Tier CrossingWalmart. Manager said it was ok. Parked adjacent to truck parking area.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Walmart
Editor’s note: as with any commercial property, always check with the management before setting up.284Wide turn outThis is a level, wide enough turn out, maybe five minutes before the Ashland ski area. On the left heading up- with a clear view of Mount Shasta! It is not a chain up/removal area. Snow park turnouts require a permit from November until the end of April. There is no sign here, thus no snopark permit required.
As of April 9, 2021, the road to Mount Ashland free campground (just past the ski area) is still blocked with snow. So this is a great alternative, as I did not want to risk parking in a snow park turn off. A local skier told me that the park ranger doesn’t come up to check for overnighters on weekdays in the snow park lots, this late in the season, but I will sleep better here.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land1559.93In A Van Down By The RiverA sweet little put off down by the river. I’m betting that during the spring and summer there will be bugs. BUT this fall weather is beautiful and no bugs.
Very easily got our 32’ skoolie in here.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land1662Shopping CenterA dark corner of a shopping center just off I-75. Good for an overnight stay.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other private land13Nebraska National ForestPine Ridge area. USFS land. Recommended by Chadron State Park employee as free boondocking. “Use the [National Forest] entrance south of the Job Corps facility and park anywhere.” Beautiful area, totally private. No one else in sight. Great forest service roads. Need to be a little careful where you pull off because most of the road has ditches on either side. Signs posting that you need to stay close to the road. We are in a 4-wheel drive Sprinter van but you wouldn’t need 4-wheel drive. Free fresh water and dump station at Chadron SP a couple miles away.1264.29Cracker BarrelMy first stay at a Cracker Barrel. Slept well. Not much noice. Called ahead and they said “make yourself at home”. Great option in a pinch. Good breakfast too!
Phone: 321-268-9911
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Other private land4.29East Otto State Forest CampgroundHere's a site I went to with my buds, had some strict site policies and a ranger patrolling. But definitely a great place to get away.420Caribou-Targhee National ForestAlong highway 26 there are many pull offs that are flat and no signs! A beautiful view of the lake and mountains to wake up to.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Unknown1740Jefferson RiverHot Springs right down the road, and camping here. Lots of locals know about it and use it
Level of confidence the site is free: Not sure - it worked for us though.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Yes
Type of property: Other public land1340.53Deb’s MeadowThis a fantastic spot off of county rd 8 very near Owl Creek Pass. Where an iconic shootout scene from the original movie True Grit was filmed featuring John Wayne. Approximately 30-40 from 550 and the town of Ridgeway with well maintained gravel roads throughout. Chimney Rock towers majestically above this beautiful meadow. There’s definitely room here to fit at least a 32’ travel trailer and it’s reasonably level. Cimarron Creek runs on the north edge of the meadow with Owl Creek just south of the road.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)3028On the Rio Grande riverThis is another camping area run by the bureau of reclamation on the Rio Grande river near Williamsburg, New Mexico. Acres and acres of short grassland with intermittent trees. Be cautious if it rains.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land
Big Rig Friendly: Big rig friendly - Suitable for a larger RV1282Graham Creek Recreation AreaNational Forest land. Many spots along the River. About 8 miles from Prichard, Idaho.941.23PulloutA generous pullout slightly north of Pine Meadows ACE campground, which is currently closed.
Little view of the water, and not much traffic on a Sunday night.
Level of confidence the site is free: Not sure - it worked for us though.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land257Sherman OvernightAwesome turnout next to the Kern river. There were portapotty’s when we went. Very isolated and beautiful. Getting in requires driving through some large mountains but it’s a paved road all the way until the turnoff.1828Arroyo Salado Campground at Anza-Borrego Desert State ParkPrimitive desert campground with a pit toilet. Access road a bit rough but passable by any type of car. Somewhat hilly terrain which allows you to pick a spot with some privacy. Tends to fill up on weekends (except the summer). Please remember campfires are only permitted in metal containers.
There’s a nice scenic hike to an abandoned mine and slot canyon just east along the highway.
https://borregohiking.com/hiking/2013_palm_wash_calcite_mine_loop.html267Home DepotThe Home Depot >>> can park at the end of parking lot. Other trucks parked here for the night. Really quiet area. One block from main boulevard.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Other public land23.92Waylon Jennings RV ParkFree RV sites with water and 30-amp electric for up to 4 days in the town of Littlefield, TX. After 4 days, $20 per day. There's a dump on site. A few sites have some tree shade. Sites are hard-packed dirt/gravel and level and easy access for any size rig. In town and close to a slow-traffic road so there's some road noise but not too bad. Ace Hardware right next door and restaurants nearby. Sites are close together and don't offer much privacy but there's never been a lot of RVs or activity there when we've stayed. We've stayed overnight several times of the years, last visited 8/9/2023.1085boat launch siteA local boat launch site with enough space for a couple of small RVs or tents. There is a small turn around at the bottom. The road down is a little washed out but we saw a sedan come down slowly and go back when they saw us there. A bit of boat debris and rubbish which we cleared up. Stayed one night. Light traffic from the road near the golf course. Secluded and protected from winds. Clear river water quite pretty.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: T-Mobile
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land4Caribou-Targhee National ForestBeautiful campsite on Henry lake no shade two bars of LTE cell service with Verizon clean vaulted toilet with nice Miral room for about 10 rigs
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: Yes for free
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: BLM (Bureau of Land Management)19822 Rivers Corporate Centre DriveThis is a quiet road for cars just behind Scoreboard Bar and Grill which has good beer and live music. It’s a wide road with room for parking both sides. Another camper and lorry here. Bar noise until midnight but not bad . Don’t park in the car park which says no overnighting as other camper had been moved from car park another time . You could turn a bigger rig in car park. Gas station at end of road
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Other public land129Antigonish County - Boat rampThere are ~ 3 campsites beyond the bridge. We preferred the largest on the left overlooking the inlet, very pretty and a bit protected from prevailing winds. Very grassy. Water is briney being so close to ocean.
Oct 2023: I was told by a local (who came by) that this was actually private property but the owner is down in the states and apparently doesn’t mind people camping here. He was pleasant. We chatted and he moved on.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: T-Mobile
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other private land10Cracker BarrelCracker Barrel
Level of confidence the site is free: Maybe - Others were camped here overnight without issue.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Unknown3Miccosukee Indian Territory Truck StopSpot south of the old truck stop about 3 acres of gravel. Perfect for an overnight stay. Good food and drinks at the truck stop. Plenty of room for any size rig. Usually see 3 - 5 semi’s parked there but they don’t put a dent in the amount of space set aside. During the day there is a tribal officer posted there.
Stayed several times it was very safe and well light from the highway interchange. The new truck stop is in process of being built and it is State of the Art and looks like something out of Star Treks 22 second century Architecture. It’ll be very cool once done.7Walmart SupercenterI have parked here several times for a couple days at a time
As usual the bathroom at the gas station is public use and kept nice along with a water spigot if you need a few gallons in your jug. Nice shade parking alongside the west end with gutter accesses
Level of confidence the site is free: Maybe - Others were camped here overnight without issue.
Toilets nearby: Flush
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Yes
Type of property: Walmart283Église Saint-Jean de l'île d'OrléansIt’s a wonderful church parking lot by the st Lawrence river.
No services, but the sounds and views of nature make up for it!
A donation is requested to help with upkeep of site: garbage, recycling etc.2Resurrection River Wash PlainWide open area, all river rocks. Plenty of room everywhere. Look for two large boulders at entrance. If your vehicle can get through the entrance, you’re camping in paradise.
Level of confidence the site is free: Maybe - Others were camped here overnight without issue.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)36.45Sunny Fields ParkClose enough to Solvang but better than camping in a neighborhood in Solvang. Sunny fields park has No “no parking signs” saw at least 1 van and 2 car car camping here. Super quiet at night. They have decently clean restrooms with plenty of paper towels and toilet paper. Although bathrooms do lock at 8pm and don’t reopen until 7 am. Also a very nice park to let your pet friends out to stretch.
Phone: +1 (805) 688-5575
Level of confidence the site is free: Maybe - Others were camped here overnight without issue.
Toilets nearby: Flush
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: T-Mobile
Park pass or permit required: Yes for free
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Yes
Type of property: Other public land161WalmartParked here overnight, a few class C motor homes and we parked in our class A just fine. Nice and quiet area with not much noise at all.
Level of confidence the site is free: Maybe - Others were camped here overnight without issue.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Walmart46Cattle tank Rd BLMGreat place 14 day stay limit
Is a park pass required? No
Is there any cell service at this location? Yes
Is 4X4 or AWD required to access this location? No
Any showers nearby? No
Any potable water nearby? No
Any toilets nearby? No
Level of confidence the site is free:
Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.703High DesertThis is high desert scrub land outside of Tombstone,Az behind a closed gate. On the way to this spot there are other pullouts for non high clearance vehicles. This place is suitable for small RV, tent or car camping. Quiet, secure with a reasonable long view.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land1324LLBean parking lotParked overnight in LLBean parking lot for RV vehicles. Multiple other vehicles there overnight also. Class A, tow behinds, and smaller Conversion Vans. Can’t park in lot where bigger store is but allowed in the Outlet lot.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Privately owned land41.89Hobby LobbyWe stayed for 5 in a row nights and nobody asked us to leave, we switch between here and the Walmart next door for a few weeks and we were never talked to
Level of confidence the site is free: Maybe - Others were camped here overnight without issue.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Other private land608Sawtooth National ForestForest Service Road 210, across from Little Redfish Lake. First section of the road is a bit rough, but any car or RV can make it. There are 7-8 established dispersed sites before you reach the residential area further along the road. Once you drive past the homes, you have miles of forest road that has multiple spots to camp. Redfish Lake Lodge is just down the road, with showers, bathrooms, laundry, and fresh water, as well as a small store and a couple restaurants.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Yes, pay
Potable water nearby: Yes
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)1990WalmartThere are always boo sockets at the farthest end of the parking lot. Near the road. They have bathrooms inside and drinking water by the gallon inside for purchase.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: Flush
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: T-Mobile
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Yes
Type of property: Walmart110Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation AreaThis is a service road that leads to a trail head. At the end of a very very steep drive is a small area next to an electrical pole termination and transformer. That area is fenced in, but next to it is like a personal snake river fishing dock. There were no signs around other than the BLM signs when you first enter the area from Murphy. I would not recommend brining a camper, RV, 5th wheel or any other large vehicle down here. 4x4 is a must for the steep drive.
It was very quiet, clean, and lots of fish.688.37Millennium Car WashSelf serve car wash right off the highway. Boondock friendly. Even has a black water dump out front. Owner appreciates any support given to the car wash. Best to stay on the opposite side of the cycle and sport store.
Is a park pass required? No
Is there any cell service at this location? Yes
Is 4X4 or AWD required to access this location? No
Any showers nearby? No
Any potable water nearby? No
Any toilets nearby? Yes
Level of confidence the site is free:
Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.70Holleman’s Bend Camping AreaPublic land owned by Cordell Hull Lake Army Corps of Engineers.
https://www.lrn.usace.army.mil/Locations/Lakes/Cordell-Hull-Lake/
I have stayed there twice. I did not ask permission, no one there to ask permission of. Out of both times, a ranger drove by once. There are 2 ports-potti, which may or may not have toilet paper. Plenty of picnic tables, and places to put your trash. Weekend fishermen like this place. There may be Verizon service. There is not AT&T nor T-Mobile. I was the only one there, most of the time. There is no dump station, no electric, no water.
The coordinates are accurate. Many, in the reviews, claim that it is a boat ramp. Boat ramp is further down the road. Those that camped at the boat ramp, missed the turn into this Boondocking campground location.
If you go in at night, walk the grass before you drive off the gravel drive. There are big boulders buried in the ground which could damage a rig that has low ground clearance. Plenty of places for low rigs to go, but you need to walk the grass lawn to learn where yours should not go.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land163Lake Roosevelt National Recreation AreaGreat just off the road place. Near the water with small trail leading for water access. Not beach style. No fire pit. Ok for larger rigs with turn around.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Unknown414Hult Mill Log PondThis is a BLM managed site with about 20 first come sites. 1st is an equestrian designated site about 1/2 mile from the main Hult Mill Pond. When I’m there about total of 3.5 months a year, I’m considered on of the Many UN~Official Camp hosts...The “Locals”, like people that take care of the Public Lands, I always urge Boondockers to leave the space they Occupied better than when they found It.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or AWD required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No239Lowes parking lotThe regular day/night crew leave at 10:30pm and the over night crew comes in around 11. Everyone working here parks towards the building.
Just park towards the bushes, closest to the feeder road. You should be good. I’ve stopped multiple times. No issues ever. I never get out or anything. Park at night and leave in the AM.
Level of confidence the site is free: Maybe - Others were camped here overnight without issue.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: T-Mobile
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Yes
Type of property: Unknown11Hiawatha National ForestNice camp site, with fire pit and trickle river,
Flat level and under and hour from the bridge
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)217Junkyard on 66 BreweryIt’s dry camping in the side lot, the owner Michael can point you to where to go. Any toilet access is inside the brewery.
They’re set up with Harvest Hosts, so they’re not unfamiliar with nomads. However, I recommend buying dinner and checking with the host if you want to spend the night, because he’s familiar with who is around.
This place is the kind of place I would love to be a regular at. The food is delicious. The brews are smooth. The decor is funky. The owner is awesome.
I feel comfortable staying here knowing Michael is paying attention. The lot is well lit and he has cameras for security.
Please be polite.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: T-Mobile
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other private land1957Annie Creek Sno-ParkOn Hwy 62. At Pine Flat Rd and Annie Cr Rd. This area is south of Mazama Campground. It’s south of the National Park entrance about a 1/4 mile. They said it’s super busy during the summer. It’s completely empty in Sept 2022. I unhooked my trailer and went up to Crater Lake for the day. Trailer is safe.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: BLM (Bureau of Land Management)1336Erickson-Kent Ranch RdThis is a road that leads to a private ranch. But before the ranch there is about a mile of road with some flat land on the sides. It is a gravel smooth road. However, I was nervous to pull my 27’ trailer off the road because the sides were a little steep. But, there were a few places I could have made it work. It would be easy in a pickup or sub without a trailer.
The area is about 43 miles south of Rock Creek, WY and 73 miles north of Maybell, CO.
It is off of WY-430 and there are actually lots of BLM roads around here to pull off2171.15Home DepotHome Depot lot directly off the exit. Called the store to ask about staying & the manager said it would be fine. Decent amount of space to park.
There is a Wendy’s within walking distance.
Phone: +1 (781) 871-6200
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Flush
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other private land46Manti-La Sal National Forest Trail 0071Big open spot can easily fit two maybe three campers with rock fire pit. Good mountain and canyon view.2502Aikens Creek West CampgroundThe campground is just a dead end stub out road off the main road with a few help yourself campgrounds in place that don't have much forest separating them so there is no visual separation and it's certainly not Yosemite. But in the other hand it's help yourself, no fees, and has frontage on the Klamath River Open all year. No reservations. No services. No water.134Pullout by Wilson Creek RdA large pullout across from Wilson Creek Road, on Cottage Grove Reservoir Road. Sits at a beautiful trailhead, and is just next to the primitive camping at Pine Meadows campground. Which is now open… This site is level, quiet, and trails lead to the reservoir.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Yes, pay
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Other public land250Fremont Road Off I-15On the side of a dirt road far enough away from I15 so as to avoid any noise we spent a nice night. The dirt road accessing the site can be seen from an aerial on the app and is fairly straightforward. Bumpy in a spot or two but not bad. It starts just after turning SE off i15 on Fremont Road. Site was fairly flat. At night, just have faith you’ll get there.
Level of confidence the site is free: Not sure - it worked for us though.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: BLM (Bureau of Land Management)2002Off gravel roadNice close to level spot to park off a gravel road. Nice walking and also climbing to do.
Level of confidence the site is free: Not sure - it worked for us though.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Unknown
Big Rig Friendly: Big rig friendly - Suitable for a larger RV1916Black RidgeDirt roads and very few people. Great view of south mountain. Please leave the site clean.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: BLM (Bureau of Land Management)1935Silver Island Mountains Backcountry Byway (BCB)The Silver Island Mountains Backcountry Byway is a 54 mile long loop around the Silver Island Mountains and through Utah's Great Basin. The loop also provides access to explore the historic Hastings cutoff of the California National Historic Trail (made infamous by the Donner-Reed party of 1846).
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: BLM (Bureau of Land Management)1305Randolph E. Collier rest stopLevel of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Flush
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: T-Mobile
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Yes
Type of property: Other public land632Pinto SummitThis is a lovely site just east of Pinto Summit, 4.4 miles S of Eureka, on BLM land. Look for a left-hand turn from US 50.
Dirt road, easily navigable by any vehicle, Road turns sharply right and up a small hill to a wide turnout area—beautiful sunset and sunrise. Nobody around.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: BLM (Bureau of Land Management)2248Inspiration Point (Vista Point Rest Area)No signs prohibiting overnight parking or limiting any parking duration. Smallish parking lot with parking for 10 or so. High winds at night, not great for tents or pop up campers. Be aware of freezing temperatures it gets quite chilly. Parked here in a 33’ class A.
Phone: +1 (530) 543-2600
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: Sprint
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)
https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/ltbmu/recreation/?cid=stelprdb51122472088Very large parking areaA few trees. Was fairly quiet overnight. Clean.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Walmart1380Hawk CanyonDispersed campo with Anza-Borrego state park. The area is in a canyon so there are a lot of shady spots to camp. Road can be deep sand at times but my Subaru Crosstrek made it fine. No ground fires; fires in a metal container only. Pack it in and pack it out. Lots of crows around and their sound echos around the canyon. There’s a popular slot canyon hike not too far away. See Flickr pictures.225Abandoned Coastal CampgroundThis is a large area with multiple areas sprinkled among grassy patches just north of the north jetty. Roads are graveled but not maintained for travel. Dodging puddles and potholes gets you into several areas suitable for overnight use. There is easy beach trail access from the area. Note that this area appears to have been closed as a formal campground following storm damage several years ago. Use with discretion when severe storms are active or predicted. A few abandoned RVs have been noted in the past suggesting it has occasionally been used by homeless individuals.
Is a park pass required? No
Is there any cell service at this location? No
Is 4X4 or AWD required to access this location? No
Any showers nearby? No
Any potable water nearby? No
Any toilets nearby? No
Level of confidence the site is free:
Most likely - Site is on public lands.5Eagle Valley RdTake Eagle Valley Rd off 108 follow paved rd to fork with dirt rd off paved rd pick a site not a lot of them but definitely worth the stop!
Level of confidence the site is free: Maybe - Others were camped here overnight without issue.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)2202Chippewa National ForestOpen area for camping along Little Winnibagshish Lake. Road is not maintained and may have off road like conditions depending on weather and use.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: T-Mobile
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)
Sept 2021: Location is used for putting in boats by locals, but space for camping along the lake. Road in is not maintained and consider OHV but locals use trucks and bring in boats.391Spot For 1 Truck Or Small RVA hidden spot where we see a Semi driver parked once in a while overnight. No “no parking” signs and in an unincorporated part of Colorado Springs
June 2022: Cop came and said someone complained about us parking there within an hour of us arriving… said we can stay a day but not overnight2021Second Creek Recreation AreaWaterfront, with picnic tables, stayed here in a 40 ft bus conversion, primitive sites,dirt road, good cellphone signal, limited to 14 day stay, no bathrooms, approximately 12 sites, garbage receptacles on site. Camped January 1st, 2020.141Pike and San Isabel National ForestsBeautiful spots overlooking the lake…hilly
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: BLM (Bureau of Land Management)2953Rest area at Amargosa ValleyLarge parking area, and, if desired, there is an rv park immediately behind the rest area that is very reasonable. Truck stop with a restaurant across the road. Safe location and easily accessible.811Sacramento Pass Rec AreaThe road in is Paved. There are 6-15 campsites at this location and the maximum RV length is 60 feet. Fire Ring,Picnic Tables,Restrooms,ATV Trails,Hiking Trails,Horse Trails,Hunting,Wildlife Viewing.2051WalmartLarge lined parking area, with plenty of space for RV/TT.
Editor note: As with any store parking lots, ALWAYS check with the manager of the store first.154Large unused parking lotLarge unused parking lot next to grocery store and across street from convenience store.
Editor note: As with any store parking lots, ALWAYS check with the manager of the store first.126Arctic Trail Inside Rum River State ForestThere are spots along the Forest Road which is gravel and within the Rum River State Forest. Multiple spots along the same road.
Phone: 651-296-6157
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land355Little mallGreat quiet spot for the night. Little mall that looks more like a warehouse appears to be vacant. Google reviews say there is a barber school there. The very large parking area was vacant. No signs saying we couldn’t park here. Nice care home facility on the back side of the mall with friendly tenants who waved and welcomed us. We parked on the backside to buffer I-20 noise. We didn’t hear any traffic noise.
Level of confidence the site is free: Not sure - it worked for us though.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Unknown110Francis Marion National ForestOpen camping area, 4 miles off rt 17. About 1/4 of that is dirt road, a few potholes but drivable in any car. I towed a 24 camper in and had no problem. Site is nice size. No dedicated sites. Just pick a spot. Plenty of deadfall wood for fires. Feels very safe. Ranger has been through the site twice. Can stay up to 14 days at this National Forest. There are also other locations nearby similar and still in the national forest.
Jan 2023: On a Thursday night in January there were about a half dozen trailers and a few tents, none seemed to be together . We were greeted by a couple of free roaming pit bulls. The area/campsite had a real ‘Deliverance’ feel. We opted to go elsewhere.
A park pass required: No
There is cell service at this location: Yes
4X4 or AWD is required to access this location: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Yes
Toilets nearby: Yes
Level of confidence the site is free:
Maybe - Others were camped/parked here overnight without issue.17Johnson Creek Rest Area 14Rest area between Johnson Creek and Lake Mills. Overnight parking available, not limited. Wisconsin Highway Patrol has a remote headquarters here so it is patrolled regularly. Area for walking dogs, picnic area, vending machines, flush toilets.
From the website: Camping policy
Roadside sites are provided for the safety, comfort, convenience and enjoyment of the traveling public. Activities which are not safety related are not compatible with the intended use of the roadside facility. Wisconsin Statute 86.025 prohibits camping by any person on public highways or adjacent lands.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Flush
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: T-Mobile
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Yes
Type of property: Other public land247Oatman Hwy Old Rt 66This is one of several site nearby on way to Oatman.
May be some traffic on road but not much noise. Great views.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: BLM (Bureau of Land Management)1007Alaska HwyA free paved parking area hidden from the highway by a stand of trees, so less road noise. This is a parking area provided by the State of Alaska and is suitable for overnight BoonDocking after ( or before ) crossing the Canadian Border. Mostly level and will hold rigs of any size. Have personally used this site and never had company. Enough room for several rigs comfortably.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land613.8Jones Water USFS CampgroundSmall primitive campground. Not recommended for vehicles over 20’. One vault toilet. Near the highway so a bit noisy. Very few people here even on a weekend.
A park pass required: No
There is cell service at this location: Yes
4X4 or AWD is required to access this location: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Toilets nearby: Yes
Level of confidence the site is free:
Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.1270Black Rock RdATV trails throughout this area. Most drivers use the area for a quick overnight rest.
Any toilets nearby? No
Any potable water nearby? No
Any showers nearby? No
Is 4X4 or AWD required to access this location? No
Is there any cell service at this location? No862Bassway Strip RdThere are a few spot available off the main road. They are pull off sites for med to small campers. It’s very close to interstate 80. So you have road noise. Has good hiking along the platt river and the road.
Level of confidence the site is free: Not sure - it worked for us though.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: NPS (National Park Service)639Coconino National ForestA location that I have stayed at in the past.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: BLM (Bureau of Land Management)1206Caribou-Targhee National ForestThis is about 8 miles north of Ashton, ID off Hwy 20 on the east side of the road. I entered the northern entrance to the loop with my pickup and 28’ RV trailer. My trailer has 14” tires and there was enough clearance, but you definitely have to take it slow. About 1/4 mile in there is a wide open field and room for several RVs. You can hear the main road but cannot see it.
This is NPS land in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest.
Nearby in Ashton, ID we had a chance to get fuel and there are other services available.1864.07Tonto National Forest Road 405ACan handle small rvs, up to 30feet. Well in from the main road, 260, past several other campsites. It’s rocky and sandy but there is a semi level spot to sit. Don’t camp here during rainy weather. It’s next to a dry wash. It’s very quiet with no one else around.1668BLM Publix's Use LandJust south of I8 and 3 miles west of the BLM LTVA land. Easily accessible off the paved road where you will see a 14 day camping allowed placard at the entrance. Plenty of room for a 100 rigs including large mobile homes and RVs. Very little shade as it is just sand and scrub trees. No fire pits or facilities here but 100% free.74Pisgah National ForestFree campsites along Avery Creek
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: NPS (National Park Service)725Near oceanI parked here for the night in at 9:30 pm out at 6:15 am. It is a park but there aren’t any no parking signs. Some cars pulled in after 10pm playing loud music while hanging out in their vehicles. Probably local teens. Quiet place to sleep and I made it through the night without the knock.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Other public land7Pine Park USFSIt’s a long dirt road to get here. Camp in a nice shady area next to a small creek. About 10-20 tall pine trees to provide shade. The South Boundary Trail passes through here. No noise but the wind through the trees.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)1688W Old Hwy 66Great Area dark at night gravel and fairly level quite in the middle on nowhere, old Route 66 outside. Seligman about 5 miles on Croookton road.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: High clearance
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Unknown1733Near lakeAll spots on lake are free. No alcohol
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land
Big Rig Friendly: Big rig friendly - Suitable for a larger RV243Off I-15Mostly Semis but can go down road.
A park pass required: No
There is cell service at this location: Yes
4X4 or AWD is required to access this location: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Toilets nearby: No
Level of confidence the site is free:
Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.660Canyon Creek Rd Bighorn National ForestCanyon Creek rd many spots to camp 9000 ft elevation many campers left unoccupied waiting for weekenders but still plenty of spots to pull off.
No fires in the forest. saw moose, black tail deer and marmots in the area.
Views of powder river pass.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: NPS (National Park Service)2738Cool CanyonSome flat spots off an easy dirt road that dead ends at a hike. Peaceful. Anza Borrego State Park land so no ground fires except in metal containers.776Trucker Pullover Next To Tesla Charge StationDirt lot next to Main Street of Baker where truckers overnight. Next to electrical charging stations, Shell station, and Dairy Queen/ Jersey Mike’s. We have stayed here successfully in our sprinter van
Editor’s note: as with any commercial property, always check with the management before setting up.284Shoshone National ForestThis is a campsite at 7820 feet in NF in Beartooth mountains near US (?) 212 in a grassy area. Fire ring but not much firewood.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)2376SC-24Little turn out loop road with a historical marker that can been seen from main road. Lake front so several wide spots to walk down bank to fish. Running over 90 feet long and had no issues finding a nice level spot. The lake front view was nice too. Could use someone to pick up trash from time to time.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land211Falmouth Park and RideVirginia Department of Transportation Commuter lot.
Very little use by commuters. Weekends is virtually empty. Best area is in the back lot. Away from most road noise and very little parking if any by commuters anytime of the week. Low usage, back lot is quiet.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land77Carvers Nevada Rest AreaVery nice rest area right off the highway just north of Carvers.
Six spaces with picnic tables, large enough for trailers and motor homes. 3 of the sites may have low tree branches which may cause problems for tall units.
Editor’s note: Called “Big Smoky Rest Area” on Google maps.1718.55Ski resortFound this on Boondockers welcome it’s a ski resort that’s closed for the summer and the owner says we can camp here for free. There’s two big lots plus a bunch of grassy area with picnic tables and fire rings.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Privately owned land531Near Hwy 550Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: BLM (Bureau of Land Management)2178Planet FitnessI stayed one night. It is great to stay next to a Planet Fitness to get in a workout and shower in the morning.
Level of confidence the site is free: Maybe - Others were camped/parked here overnight without issue.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or AWD required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Editor note: As with any store parking lots, ALWAYS check with the manager of the store first.176Service PlazaService plaza for the turnpike. Has RV amenities and showers. Ample parking so is fairly private but lots of coming and going.
Editor note: As with any store parking lots, ALWAYS check with the manager of the store first.366.91Bighorn National ForestTake the turnoff to the Leigh Creek campsite, before you reach it there are ~ 5 parking spots/campsites (two medium and three small) on the right hand side. They are just 5 yards to the stream and have a fire ring. Both main road and turn off road are quiet at night. Lots of shade. Bit cooler than Tensleep was appreciated on a 100 degree day.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Unknown1608Nice sized pulloutNice sized pullout right off the road. There’s a rest strip right across the road where I believe there are toilets. There is also a Dollar General across the street which I assume sells bottled water and probably has a toilet. Verizon cell service is only 1 bar so not great but enough to text.
Level of confidence the site is free: Not sure - it worked for us though.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Yes
Type of property: Unknown
Big Rig Friendly: Big rig friendly - Suitable for a larger RV76Ebbetts PassMany places to camp along a river on USFS land. Most are accessible via a 2WD vehicle. Next to highway 4 but the noise is minimal, usually drowned out by the river noise. Can get crowded on a summer weekend.1748.06Paved lotAssuming you are stopping to buy gas at Kwik Trip, this large 2-3 acre well lit paved lot is a good place to stop for a nap/sleep. It’s “free” if you buy gas. You could be sharing with a semi or 3 because of the large size, but for a few hours sleep, you can park in a corner out of the way.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Gas station344Near oceanPull over right on the ocean side of the road. No no-parking signs, but instead an aswesome sunset and view. We had a great night sleep and drove on late the next morning. Pretty cool!
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land40Old CorralQuick access from the interstate and good for an overnight stop. Camped next to the old corral and below the Summit Spring. Epic sunset.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: High clearance
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: BLM (Bureau of Land Management)2158Coronado National ForestWhat a great spot plenty of room maybe 5 fire rings . We are the only ones here on Dec 13 . Plenty of border patrol going by so feels real safe . Not far from Patagonia . Get to the state park it is real nice with plenty to do.1482Mystic Road and 241Access from a well maintained gravel road. Last 1/4 mi may get muddy. Level clearing and access to nearby trails and forest service roads. Black Hills National Forest land. 14 day stay limit.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)1634Large turnoutIt is a large turnout off Hwy 395 on the northbound side. Coordinates may not be accurate as it took me a minute to get the pin to drop. Garmin shows overnight okay to stay.
Dirt but fairly flat. Uncertain about level. It is easy to see right off the road.
Phone: (760) 217-9342
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Unknown852Pinkham WashFlat wash area. Ok for travel trailers. Some soft sand but only about a couple inches deep. 2 bars of Verizon LTE service. Can see the interstate in the distance, but super quiet location. 4WD recommended.
Any toilets nearby? No
Any potable water nearby? No
Any showers nearby? No
Is 4X4 or AWD required to access this location? No
Is there any cell service at this location? Yes307Grand Trace Conservation AreaFree campsites that include fire pits.330Scenic areaGreat spot. Free camp sites at a public “scenic area.” Also several overlook points. Quiet, off the beaten path, but just 10-15 minutes off highway.2042Blue Jay Rest AreaJust before or after Twin Springs Rd, depending on your direction. There is a spigot for water in warm months, with several picnic tables and older charcoal grills. Very quiet, and wide open spaces for dogs to stretch. We’ve stayed many times, and love it.1599Lake view camp siteORV trails lead to it. Very sandy. 4X4 not required, but would help. We camped here in a 2WD 1974 VW Bus. Got stuck once. Maxtrax got us out with no issues. Cleared a nice spot out.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: Unknown
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land
Editor’s note: the location appears to be on some sort of private property. It may be conservation land where camping is allowed.359Selby Campground, Carrizo Plain National MonumentThe campground is 5 miles on a dirt/gravel road. Our 35 foot travel trailer was no problem, the sites a big. Nice for big rigs. Views are great of the plains. No sunset view because it’s a small valley up in the mountains. Incredibly quiet. A few hunters parked and camped one night, also a few families our first night here, but everyone was very respectful. Fire pit/grill at very site. Horse stalls. 3 water spigots. Nice spot for a few days. We have star-link & solar. No service for AT&T or Verizon. Other boondock sites along main Soda Lake Rd but check the BLM map closely as the dispensed camping is in some tougher roads we wouldn’t try with our trailer but explored in the truck - many would be amazing for a van or truck camper!
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Yes
Type of property: Other public land
From the website: Camping is available on a first come-first serve basis. Thirteen campsites with picnic tables, fire pits, horse corrals and a wheelchair accessible vault toilet. Electricity and drinking water is not available. There is no garbage service, please act responsibly and pack out any refuse you have. This campground is more secluded and the camper is only steps away from unlimited hiking in the Wilderness Study Area that lies outside the campground.767.9Cedar Pocket RdOld campground on one side and all BLM on the other campground was closed due to COVID but the BLM was quiet hiking.
Oct 2021: Great spot right off the highway with a beautiful view.687Walmart Super centerA typical Walmart, although this one is especially noisy with lots of pickup trucks with noisy mufflers, pumped up cars that are extra noisy and kids hanging out in the parking lot since there is nothing to lose to do on a Saturday night.
Not my favorite place, but only staying due to lack of inexpensive alternatives on a quick ovn stop on a Saturday night.
Editor note: As with any store parking lots, ALWAYS check with the manager of the store first.192VFW post 2190This is a small area near the VFW in chloride, AZ
Quiet, little traffic but near road.
There are events at VFW. Also $5 if one uses the campsites at VFW.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Yes
Type of property: Unknown1209Mt Hood Nat’l ForestSeveral turnouts off NF-5810, some with fire rings. About 1 mi from Timothy Lake’s various campgrounds and Day Use areas, which have vault toilets but may not have potable water. Take NF-57 south of the lake if you don’t have 4x4 or ground clearance, as NF-5890 on the north side is unimproved and has lots of big pot holes.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)1019Love’s Travel StopLots of big rigs, very large parking lot with extra areas behind Econo Lodge. Empty restaurant parking lots, etc.
Editor note: As with any store parking lots, ALWAYS check with the manager of the store first.87Black Rock Desert NCA - Soldier Meadow Cabin - BLMCamping area and a cabin available on a first come first served basis. Cabin is clean. Picnic table and fireplace. Can be dusty. Great hot soaking spring 2 miles west in another free campground.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: BLM (Bureau of Land Management)1342WalmartThis Walmart is next to an active trucking interstate. The outer lot is often filled with overnight truckers and travelers. I’ve parked over night without issue.
Level of confidence the site is free: Maybe - Others were camped/parked here overnight without issue.266Chattahoochee-Oconee National ForestsUSFS road, can park overlooking large field, great for viewing wildlife. Extremely quiet and short drive off pavement.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)171CostcoAlways see units camping have casino next door.
Level of confidence the site is free: Maybe - Others were camped here overnight without issue.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Other
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Other private land684Carson Nugget Casino(775) 882-1626. There are 6-15 campsites at this location and the maximum RV length is 40.Free overnight RV parking in a casino parking lot. Blacktop boondocking. No amenities.
Editor’s note: as with any commercial property, always check with the management before setting up.1427Empty lotAwesome empty lot next to the main road but obscured by bushes and elevation. Stores are all closed at this far end of the lot!
Level of confidence the site is free: Not sure - it worked for us though.
Toilets nearby: Flush
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: T-Mobile
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Yes
Type of property: Other private land316Tonto National ForestBeautiful spot with amazing views. Some atvs on the weekend, but weekdays were quiet and peaceful. The only negative is there is a lot of cow manure in some areas from the free range cattle, but the positive is they have created nice walking paths all around the area. The road is rocky and uneven, but I made it pretty deep with my 21’ rv.
A park pass required: No
There is cell service at this location: No
4X4 or AWD is required to access this location: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Toilets nearby: No
Level of confidence the site is free:
Most likely - Site is on public lands.1044Cracker Barrel3 spots . Right off the highway ... near Walmart I 20 exit 288
Editor note: As with any store parking lots, ALWAYS check with the manager of the store first.515Spotlight 29 CasinoThis is a casino with free over night parking behind the casino. You’ll follow Harrison Pl. to the back side of the casino where you will find trucks and other RV’s. It’s an asphalt parking lot, but no bathrooms close by. You would need to walk into the casino. Appears safe as we did see tribal law enforcement patrolling the area as e left in the morning.
Phone: +1 (760) 775-5566
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Flush
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Casino-9Edge of a valleyBeautiful campground on the edge of a valley. This spot fit our 27ft travel trailer. Road to get here is 4.6 miles in towards Knolls overlook campground. Road is dirt and mostly well kept. There are some ruts so high clearance is needed. Such a gorgeous spot with tons to do around.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance required: High clearance required
Cell service available: T-Mobile
Park pass or permit required: Yes
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)
June 2023: This area is permit only now. Started in early 2023.1425Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & HotelApril 2022 called and asked permission they said yes no problem park in lot c. It looked like that lot was closed so I parked in the regular area for two nights. Lots of great hiking trails nearby. One other class B was there each night.
Phone: +1 (828) 422-7777
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Flush
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Casino529Shoshone National ForestOn chief Joseph highway. Pretty level. No shade. But good breeze.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)2332.84Coronado National ForestDispersed camping in the Catalina Mountains
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Yes
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)2561Kansas Star CasinoCasino.
Editor note: As with any casino, ALWAYS check with the manager first.375.84Great pull outGreat pull out off of 101 with amazing views of the ocean. Several other boondockers stayed with no issue.
Level of confidence the site is free: Not sure - it worked for us though.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land11Gun Range RdVery great place to stop, lot of spot along the road. No AWD/4x4 required. It’s BLM area. Great place for stargazing. RV / big rig friendly
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: T-Mobile
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: BLM (Bureau of Land Management)1352Christmas valleyChristmas valley scenic Byway Access Parking Lot.
Just a dirt lot at the intersection of Highway 31 and Old Lake rd. It is large parking lot of dirt and gravel, rarely has anyone there. No facilities but good for a night.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Other public land1317.92Wilson Shoals WMA CampgroundBasic site with fire ring and picnic table. Last minute on a Saturday night in October with great weather and only three of the six spots were being used. Great for a free campground.
There is supposed to be a sign in log at the entrance sign, we didn’t know it at the time so we didn’t sign in.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: Yes for free
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)380.16Parking lotParking lot tucked behind laundry and self storage. No gate. Others have been parked here overnight - great place for laundry. They close at 8 and open at 6am so get in late and leave early - although after 5am you can just park on the street. No overnight parking on the streets in Pasadena. Garbage container. Quiet tucked out of the way - a place for only one or two nights and move during the day. Since it’s self storage they will have monitoring
Level of confidence the site is free: Maybe - Others were camped here overnight without issue.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other private land
Big Rig Friendly: Not big rig friendly - A larger RV would not fit222Mankato City ParkI called the city and it is free to camp. There are 3 campsites with electric. Good cell service.
Have heard rumors that this camp is no longer free. Please let us know if true.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Unknown532.65Rock Creek Gravel PitIt’s a old gravel pit just before Rock Creek heading west. Up away from the road. No cell coverage! Great for hiking back to Landmark Gap Lake. Located on google maps!
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: BLM (Bureau of Land Management)950.03Pahranagat NWRHwy 93 Alamo, Nevada. 775/725-3417. Pahranagat NWR Campground is open Year Round. There are 6-15 campsites at this location and the maximum RV length is 30+. Fire Ring, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Near Water.1029Big DominguezEstablished BLM campground with about 9 sites. 11 miles of dirt road, but any small vehicle can make it. A creek runs through the area, and several hikes start here as well. Some sites require that you drive thru the creek, but it’s usually shallow. Lots of shade trees. I suggest don’t come on a Friday or Saturday night as it can get crowded then. About .3 miles before the campground, on the uphill side is a pipe with water flowing out from a spring. I’ve seen people fill drinking water jugs with it, but I’d probably boil it before drinking it. I believe the campground is open from May - October.
Do not use Apple Maps to navigate here as it misses the turn off and sends you to a hike.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: BLM (Bureau of Land Management)2173Walmart parking lotQuiet.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Flush
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Walmart660Huron-Manistee National ForestsHigh bluff LMR
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: 4X4 required
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land224OrfordBig rectangle parking un 3/4 net with regularly some RV and roadtrip people.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Unknown219Rest Area on US 60Trees, tables, pit toilets. Level with parking for overnight.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land2294River OverlookShort dirt/paved road route with a pullout area right near the where the power lines cross the river. Great view of the river and surrounding area. Far enough from the highway that the noise is minimal.
May 2023: This is a great little spot. I turned off on the first one I saw because the road was so rough. Just washboarded gravel is all but I’m the only one here. River just below and cannot hear the road!1988Firekeepers Casino HotelOvernight parking lot further beyond the parking garage. It’s flat and fairly well lit. The casino restaurant is decently priced.
Phone: +1 (877) 352-8777
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: T-Mobile
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Casino278Cracker BarrelGreat quiet location just North of Atlanta off of I-75. We request permission to stay the night and management welcomed for the night. It was a fairly level, quiet location, we had 4 bars of LTE, T-Mobile cell phone service. We enjoyed dinner that night and breakfast in the morning. There was a camper bus and a Class A that also spent the night.
Any toilets nearby? Yes
Any potable water nearby? No
Any showers nearby? No
Is there any cell service at this location? Yes
Editor’s note: as with any commercial property, always check with the management before setting up.313Elrod FallsThis is a small state park tucked away in the hills of east TN. There is a pavilion on-site (I’ve thought of hanging my hammock up under it) and an electric box on a pole but unsure if it is powered. Folks camp here occasionally and it is remote and quiet. Trail to the falls is easy. There is a large grassy area. Road to the area is easy. 2x4 can easily drive in. There is a creek running through the park (obviously) and water can be taken and filtered to drink. There is no bathroom or shower facilities. Leave no trace.
Level of confidence the site is free: Maybe - Others were camped here overnight without issue.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land399Nord du LacWe called Cracker Barrel, they told us we could park in their parking lot or we could park in the Academy Sports lot as they are OK with overnight parking. While we were there we saw 4 or 5 more rv’s, trucks and trailers parked over night. We had dinner and breakfast at Cracker Barrel. You can also walk to Salt Grass or Texas Road House next door. A Louisiana State Trouper pulled in next to us with several tow trucks and vehicles involved in a traffic accident. Never said any thing to us, finished his business and left. We will stay here again when we’re headed from Home in Texas traveling to Florida for an extended stay.
Phone: +1 (507) 288-8056
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Unknown13Fairview TownshipOff exit 116 on I-90. Link is Google maps location. Ground is solid when dry can get slimy with significant rain. Couple of wash outs. Stay on road past old missile base. Follow forestry road back. Stay within 300 ft of road on non fenced side.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance required: High clearance required
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)817CR-7500 & Hwy 371Turn onto CR7500 from highway 371 towards the bisti wilderness theres a little off road up a quarter mile, right before a 25 mph speed limit sign . The little road ends about 500 feet, not before being blocked off by tires & debris . Point is nobody uses it to drive through, i camped here for about 10 days.
Had a local come ask me if i was broke down, told him i was good and he went on his way .
Also had good cell service like i was in town (verizon)**
Location is 7 miles south from main bisti hiking area where there are toilets, 15 miles from East Bisti wilderness hiking area. 40 miles south of Farmington
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: Flush
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: BLM (Bureau of Land Management)1856Picnic areaPicnic area right off rt 82. The picnic area is well lit from the fuel station which abuts the property, and is owned by the fas station. I asked if we could stay there and they told is absolutely. I was with my wife and two children in our teardrop camper towed by an F 250 and my wife had our jeep which was towing a small uhaul. I felt completely safe. They have a grill in the gas station until 7pm, then server typical gas station food and pizza all night. They sell beer. There is a dump station at the gas station. This was a perfect free spot.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Flush
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Yes, free
Potable water nearby: Yes
Type of property: Privately owned land169US-101Old frontage road. Turn off from 101 is marked.
Level of confidence the site is free: Not sure - it worked for us though.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Unknown52Lyndon Johnson GrasslandWonderful spot for quiet night. National grassland area with lots of quiet spots to pull off dirt road for the night. Desolate with the Texas big sky. Very quiet and seemingly isolated yet just 10-minute drive from hwy 81 / 287. Google map may try to route you via (gated / closed) private roads. You should access via 2690 and FS908.309Kelso DunesYou can camp at the end of the access road. I’ve seen other parties around us for dispersed camping. You can hike the nearby sand dune hills 600ft height.775Apple Station ParkStayed twice coming and going for a night 40 foot DP towing
Phone: +1 (801) 218-9501
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Flush
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other private land
Big Rig Friendly: Big rig friendly - Suitable for a larger RV1293Kittery Trading postLarge regular parking lot behind the kittery trading post Saw rigs of varying sizes here
Level of confidence the site is free: Not sure - it worked for us though.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Unknown10Very good gravel roadVery good gravel road turning north off Hwy 93 about 30 miles west of Caliente, NV. Road is not marked but it is wide, pretty smooth with only a little washboard on occasion. We stopped at the corrals 2.2 miles off the highway but there are other spots much closer to the highway if desired. Huge level areas with lots of room to maneuver. No shade. Looks like rough hiking nearby.
Temp at 7:30 pm was 75 degrees with a gentle breeze. Elevation is 5,100 ft. It had been 88 degrees at Pahranagat lakes about 45 minutes earlier. 6 June 2023. VERY Quiet…😴
Oct 2023: Beware of the large amount of tumbleweed. They have very sharp prickly stickers.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: BLM (Bureau of Land Management)1576RaceTracThis place is a 24 hr open gas station with nice handicap bathroom size and that has all night pizza and food. Has ice cream bar you can make your own! Has free internet. Parking spaces to possibly boondock to sleep in car if tired. It’s halfway between to Key West. There is Publix grocery store not too far 3 mins away. Marathon has nice places to visit and do! My favorite spot to stop is RaceTrac.
Camping is not technically legal but can sleep or rest in your vehicle.
Level of confidence the site is free: I slept in my car here overnight without issue.
Toilets nearby: 24 hr Bathrooms available
4X4 or high clearance required: fits semi-trucks
Cell service available: yes
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Yes can use drinking fountain or buy water bottles
Type of property: Gas station5Just off of 93Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: BLM (Bureau of Land Management)1922Vacant parking areaAcross the street from Tumbled Rock Brewery & Kitchen. It belongs to the Brewery.
Visit the Brewery and ask to park over night. They are friendly.
Level of confidence the site is free: Maybe - Others were camped here overnight without issue.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Privately owned land285Allequash Lake Boat LandingI am on vinyl installation business. I supply graphics for the local Vilas County sheriffs department. There is no ordinance against overnight parking at any local boat launch in Vilas County. The officers will tell you that they are allowed to check on you but they cannot stop you from overnight parking at any VILAS county boat launch. This is directly from the head sergeant of VILAS County.
Unless it is stated with any signage. I have lived in the area for over 20 years. Most boat launches do not have signs stating for overnight parking. I have slept at over 30 boat launches over the past 5 years of van life!
Phone: 7156142158
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)499Park & RideLarge lot, plenty of space for big rigs. No signs advising overnight parking is not allowed.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land52Walmart neighborhood centerAmple parking in a large lot
Planet fitness in same lot foe showers and such
Library is .3 miles away with free wifi even in the parking lot till 6 PM
Level of confidence the site is free: Not sure - it worked for us though.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Walmart314Fish Farm MoundsFish Farm Mounds is an Iowa State preserve.
It has a spacious grass parking area with two shelters and table. Access to hunting area and trails and historic native archeological site. Located off Hwy 26 in extreme NE IA two miles south of New Albin.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land202State ForestWe stayed in this clearing lined by boulders down a road marked with a state park sign. No signage indicating anything was allowed or not allowed. After passing this clearing and going up the hill, it’s absolutely not passable by anything other than 4x4 as it’s steep and muddy due to water crossings. There were also freshly downed trees up there so we stayed safe and away from trees in the clearing. Enjoy!
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land663WalmartSpoke with manager and they said yes to overnight as long as you are out of the way. I stayed to the north of the building past the pick up parking spaces. No traffic expect truck deliveries driving by. Recommend still validating with Manager upon arrival.
Phone: 409-384-1707
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Flush
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: T-Mobile
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Walmart76BLM landWas told once you get past houses its BLM. I did not confirm. Lots of areas to camp in solitude. Nice high points.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: 4X4 required
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: Unknown
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Unknown597Salmon-challis national forestTurn off US 93 onto Walker Lane past a private property. Site has multiple places under trees, boat access to the river, vault toilet.1184Tok HideawayOld RV park that appears abandoned by condition of water hook ups. We camped overnight without problem (but it is still winter so not a lot of people around). There are several spots to park that are level and easy to maneuver.
5/23/2022. We stayed the night and had another car camper take the site next to us about 930pm. Wonderful quiet place but about 8am a employee from the place aside of us came by and asked us to leave. He said this was state land and only for state employees on state business can stay here Very cordial but wanted us to leave quicker than a couple hours that we we’re hoping for. So we hooked up and headed into town to finish our morning. Took a picture attached of the property next door where the employee came from. https://www.hallam-ics.com
Level of confidence the site is free: Maybe - Others were camped here overnight without issue.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Yes
Type of property: Privately owned land502.32National forestUncompaghre plateau free to cam great place to start your atv adventures
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Unknown2547Caribou-Targhee National ForestFranklin Basin Road is a developed forest service road. Dispersed opportunities are abundant however there is a “dead zone “ with the first 3 miles being loaded then picking up again around 7 miles in. Lots of motorized vehicles but plenty of sites set off the road. Great spots for 5th wheels and hardcore overlanders alike. River gets dry higher up/later in the summer ( dry 8 miles in beginning of Aug). Cows, sheep, coyotes, etc. Cell coverage around mile 9. Pretty beautiful area. Trail system isn’t marked well so bring topos.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)2491Black Hills National ForestNice, quiet spot..Get 1-3 bars of AT&T service..Our spot has a fire pit..about 14 mins to Sundance, 44 mins to Devils Tower
Level of confidence the site is free: Maybe - Others were camped here overnight without issue.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Unknown1929Near Harborside ParkParked on the bay between Harborside Park and Seabrook Beach Village.
Other Vans there too
Great spot to back up to bay and see sunset and boats in water
Small beach area and bathhouse open 8am-9pm
Level of confidence the site is free: Maybe - Others were camped here overnight without issue.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land2.89Kirby Storter Roadside ParkIn Big Cypress National Preserve. Spot has 30 car parking spaces and 2-3 RV size spaces. Animal viewing area and non-powered latrine. Florida panther, Florida sloth and Gator viewing area. Great for seeing the milky way on no moon nights. No night security so bring your own protection. Car camping and Boondocking appear to be ok. 4 picnic tables but no grills or fires allowed. Refuse for small bags of car garbage.
Dec 2021: Parked in the designated R/V spot on 12/13/21 and at around 5pm a Park Ranger came by and told me there’s no overnight camping allowed. There is a sign indicating no camping, but no sign indicating no overnight parking. I’m in a 33ft rv, no slides, levelers or awning out - just parked. Maybe it was just too obvious and a smaller, covert van might have been ok. Ended up going 1/2 mile down the road to monument lake campsite -$24 for the night. No ticket by ranger, though, so that was good4N Coast Hwy 101Off road parking. Easy access to donut shop for morning wake up, good coffee.
Near train tracks but after two or three go by, you get used to them.18Fresno Reservoir CampgroundFree camping in easy location, large area for tons of campers and a tent area. There are bathrooms. The tent area was loud when we went so I would suggest if you want quiet to stay by the camper area.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Unknown798Denali Hwy Seven-Mile LakeThis site is Off the Denali Hwy, west of Paxson Lake Lodge. There is no cell phone coverage unless you walk back up toward the road. Great place! Very Quiet and relaxing!
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land985.83Hickison Petroglyph CampgroundAbout 1.5 miles from a paved road. There are 6-15 campsites at this location. Fire Ring, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Hiking Trails, Hunting.2070N Pump Station RdLocated just outside Marana, AZ this location has hundreds of boondocking sites that are fairly level, private, big rig friendly. DO NOT FOLLOW GPS TO SILVERBELL RD. Come in a different way to avoid a 6000lb limit bridge. Beautiful sunsets and sunrises, night skies, saguaro cactuses. Perfect boondocking.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: BLM (Bureau of Land Management)604Public Dirt LotSmall public dirt lot near Dexter, IA. Up a small dirt hill, but easily accessible. Near a highway, but the elevation keeps you private, and keeps head lights away. There is a grocery store and a gas station down the street as well.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: Unknown
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Other public land335.72Tourist placeAssez calme et sécuritaire pour un endroit touristique. Information donnée par le centre touristique.
Quiet and safe enough for a tourist place. Information given by the tourist center.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land2Silver City CampgroundYou must have a high ground clearance vehicle to make it here. No fuel or water along the way or at the destination. The drive is challenging, should not be done at night, and is well worth the effort. The camping is free, 4-6 small spots suitable for a van or tear drop. You wont get anything larger down the roads, and you may slip off the roads. 4x4 recommended. Roads closed in winter.
The town is absolutely amazing. Like stepping back 200 years. You have to see it.
Do not drink the water, it is poisonous from all of the mining that happened here. It is also illegal to mine/pan/slurry etc for minerals (gold, silver, etc) but there is no doubt there is more gold here!
There are 3 public restrooms, just vault toilets. No water in town. No stores to shop at. Again, No fuel, no water.
Fire rings at the camp sites and tables. And be careful, every word you say and noise you make can be heard by the townspeople... sound travels very easy there, and you will notice it first thing in the AM when everyone is waking up.1872.73Amazing placeThis BLM 44 is amazing place, not too far from US-191, the view is amazing, nearby rail road too, hear the train passing about 2 times a day
Staying for 2 days, lots of spot, very peaceful, no need high clearance , very friendly for RV
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: T-Mobile
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: BLM (Bureau of Land Management)1427HardysGo south on SC-56 about 1/4 mile. There will be a Hardys on the left. There is a big parking lot in front of the Hardys and the Days Inn. We asked the manager if we could stay overnight in the parking lot. She said no problem that it happens all of the time. We parked our 24-foot class C in a bus parking space about 50 yards from the restaurant. The next morning woke up with three semi-trucks in the same lot. Woke up and got breakfast. Great quiet location would stay there again.
Editor’s note: as with any commercial property, always check with the management before setting up.195Great remote siteAt intersection of two dirt roads. Near a trailhead. Several places on nearby dirt road, but they require high clearance.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: BLM (Bureau of Land Management)1820Mann Lake Rec AreaBig open area next to Mann Lake. BLM property. Two vault toilets, one on each side of the lake. Dirt road in is fine except might be difficult after rain. Very quiet area with views of the lake and mountains.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No, unless after heavy rain
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: BLM (Bureau of Land Management)1286Hope ValleyLocated in Hope Valley. Dispersed camping. Follow all fire restrictions. Near the West Fork Carson River. Seasonal June-October. Hiking, fishing, horseback riding (personal horse), 4-wheeling, mountain biking.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)2173Andy Jacobson ParkVehicles smaller than 22’ can park overnight without a permit. We had 32’ and were issued a warning after parking 3 nights. Left after the warning. We needed a temporary overnight permit, which requires PG residency.
A park pass required: No
There is cell service at this location: Yes
4X4 or AWD is required to access this location: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Toilets nearby: No
Level of confidence the site is free:
Maybe - Others were camped/parked here overnight without issue.6Portage LakeBeautiful pull off next to a river. Space for large truck plus tents. Stunning scenery.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land308La Verkin Overlook Rd30 mins outside of south entrance Zion national park. Plenty of spaces available.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: BLM (Bureau of Land Management)1139Rest StopRV parking. Restrooms and Water available. picnic tables.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Flush
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Yes
Type of property: Other public land1889The MillaParking lot next to breweries and restaurants.
Editor’s note: as with any commercial property, always check with the management before setting up.33Huge pull offIt’s a huge pull off on the side of the road big enough for several big rigs or rvs
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: Unknown
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Unknown1717Skull Hollow SiteThere are lots of nice sites along this road. This is one with room for several vehicles, each with its own fire pit.
A park pass required: No
There is cell service at this location: Yes
4X4 or AWD is required to access this location: Yes
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Toilets nearby: No
Level of confidence the site is free:
Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.1099Mono Lake Tufa State Natural ReserveJust 50’ off a summer, daylight paved road only. Almost no traffic. Great site. Lots of room. Hard pack. View of Mono Lake. Resources are 10 miles away in town of Lee Vining, CA.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)2084San Juan National Forest headquartersForest Service Rd. beyond Colorado Trailhead, follow the forest service road beyond overlook park. After the turn, it turns into ungraded 4 x 4 Rd.. Many campsites for miles back on this road. Road splits at champion venture, more campsites in either direction. Two week free stay. Road open seasonally.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)2801Skilak Lake RdCamped at Kensington River trail head off dirt road to Sitka lake.
Very little Boondocking in area.
Camped for one night. Some late night fishers caused noise
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)110.06Rum River State Forest Off 60th AveThis is a Forest road within Rum River State Forest. Rod is gravel and camping at the end of it and along side.
Phone: 651-296-6157
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land343Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National ForestAbout a half mile off the highway. Good view. A few mikes down the road is the Dalles campground with vault toilets and potable water spigots. Cars, vans, class b and c
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)723Truck stopLots of semi trucks boondock here there is a sketchy bar right next to the parking lot.
Level of confidence the site is free: Not sure - it worked for us though.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Unknown223WalmartNice big Walmart parking lot.
Level of confidence the site is free: Maybe - Others were camped here overnight without issue.
Toilets nearby: Flush
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Yes
Type of property: Walmart
Big Rig Friendly: Big rig friendly - Suitable for a larger RV8Stone Church Main LoopUSFS Stone Church Trailhead. Well maintained, clean and quit. Plenty of room, have a 31 foot class C and no problems with getting in or out.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)
Big Rig Friendly: Big rig friendly - Suitable for a larger RV238Blue Heron Park - Parking LotThis is a city park at the ocean. It has several picnic tables and access to an ocean beach that is very beautiful. Tent camping is not allowed but there are no signs saying you can not park here over night. There is one other camper parked here with us. It’s quiet. There is a public portapotty. There is free wifi if you sign up to Shaw public wifi . It’s not a super level parking lot but it’s okay. This is good for smaller rv and stealth van camping, converted ambulances BoonDocking .
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Other
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land17.75Kaibab National ForestCompletely free - easily accessible with the RV (22 ft) but you could park a bigger one as well.
In Tusayan you take 302 forest road, when you see in front of you some constructions turn left and left again. The spot will be on your left hand side. It is dirt road. This is not the only spot in the area, there is plenty but this is the biggest one. Super close to Grand Canyon - beware of a lot of helicopters at sunrise and sunset.
Here for Christmas- nobody around. No amenities, some Verizon service.2065Round Mountain CampingRound Mountain Camping and Dispersed Area. Not sure how this in not on this app, this area is huge and fit any size rig or group. Good for off reading or bikes, 5G T-Mobile - 3 bars LTE Verizon. Close to StGeorge and Florissant.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: T-Mobile
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Yes
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)2610.7Black Canyon CampgroundUSFS. Located in a remote area of the forest approximately 30 miles from the Wilderness Ranger District office. This campground is accessible from Forest Road 150. The upper campground is the first camping area you will come across and is visible from the entrance road. The forest recommends high-clearance 4x4 vehicles on Forest Road 150. Stream nearby. Water quality is not tested. It is advisable to filter or treat all drinking water.
There is a Lower and Upper campground. This is the location for the Upper. The lower is just down the road:
https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/gila/recarea/?recid=19942053Humboldt-Toiyabe National ForestLooking to camp in an area that is close to lakes, rivers and creeks
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)2367Cross streetsSouth Railroad Ave and Midland Staten Island, NY
I see the same RV parked there all the time. Last time I checked its legal to park on NYC streets for 7 days if your rv has a license plate, registration, inspection and insurance. Usually no cars are parked there. Check street signs before parking. Their is no alternate side parking last time I checked but their might be a meter to pay at certain hours.7.73San Remo RdPull out on the side of the road. Great view of the ocean and PCH 1. Has about 9ft wide of side of the road. Look at satellite pictures.
A park pass required: No
There is cell service at this location: Yes
4X4 or AWD is required to access this location: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Toilets nearby: No
Level of confidence the site is free:
Not sure - it worked for us though.66Burger KingBillboard 80 miles away advertised RV/Truck parking. Large parking area behind Burger King for RVs.
+19286973534
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Flush
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Yes
Type of property: Unknown1750Dave Deacon CampgroundOpen Year Round. There are 16-29 campsites at this location and the maximum RV length is 30+. You may stay 8 Days at Dave Deacon Campground. Drinking Water,Dump Station,Fire Ring,Picnic Tables,Restrooms,Near Water,Boating,Fishing,Hunting,Wildlife Viewing.
9/23: Mosquitoes are serious at dusk. I killed 15-17 in my van (and missed one who got me in the night).1587WalmartWhile I didn’t camp here, this Walmart had 8-10 RVs and campers parked there in a fairly level lot. I didn’t camp, but it was pretty clearly the norm.
Level of confidence the site is free: Maybe - Others were camped here overnight without issue.
Toilets nearby: Flush
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Walmart6Skyway Bridge Rest AreaRoadside rest stop providing public bathrooms, picnic areas, walking trails & beach access.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Flush
Cell service available: T-Mobile
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Other public land
Dec 2021 comment: 3 hour time limit for parking.5Fountain Springs ParkFountain springs park is a county park located north of Greeley, IA in Delaware County. The park has several camp locations and are free for up to 14 days. Pit toilets, picnic tables and fire pits provided along with a trout stream. The park is on a minimum service road that is not plowed in the winter.
Camped there this weekend, talked to the locals, everything is free and legit, very nice secluded place.298Side of the streetPark on the side of the street underneath the freeway overhead and adjacent to the railroad tracks. I have seen many Big rig trucks parked here as well as RVs and campers.
Level of confidence the site is free: Maybe - Others were camped here overnight without issue.
Toilets nearby: Flush (at In-N-Out)
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Other
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Yes
Type of property: Unknown72Goat Lick OverlookParking area for overlook. Can take a big rig. Overnight stay with a trail.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)1222US-101Good ocean view, not too loud from traffic even though it’s right off 101!
Level of confidence the site is free: Not sure - it worked for us though.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Unknown13Columbia County Roadside Rest AreaRest Area with parking for 18-wheelers. There are a lot of spots but they fill up with truckers late at night. Great spot to boondock with 30-foot RV and 12 foot trailer. Bathrooms and pet walk area are right next to parking. Parking is on the truck side for longer RV/trailer combos.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Flush
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Other public land
Big Rig Friendly: Big rig friendly - Suitable for a larger RV262Near Joshua Tree NPOpen land, lots of RVS but just enough privacy. Great sunsets too! Just make sure you have a humidifier due to extremely dry climate.724LOWESIt’s very quiet and a few cars here and there. Didn’t see any RVs. A few trucks and a box truck. 80% of the parking lot is empty. Arrived at 10:30 PM. Waited for another 30 minutes and went to sleep. No one bothered.
Any toilets nearby? No
Any potable water nearby? No
Any showers nearby? No
Is there any cell service at this location? Yes
Editor’s note: as with any commercial property, always check with the management before setting up.8Ocala National Forest “ Skinny Dip Lake”Little lake with nice tent site on trail to left while facing lake. Popular destination in the summer months, but who tent camps on the Florida summers? Quiet and peaceful lake in winter months. Could park a couple RV’s and say you are fishing or waiting on daylight and you shouldn’t be hassled in the RV. Nice little gem that is still free
It’s about 1/4 mile on left after turning from SR19. Sandy parking area denotes l”Skinny-Dip Lake”16.09Pull out on a hillPull out on a hill overlooking Clearwater River. Pull out is deep set, allowing for plenty of space between rig & road.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land1213San Paso Truck StopGreat truck stop with acres of land for truckers and rvs to post up for the night Paved and dirt parking lot Nice cafe on the property for morning breakfast or dinner
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Gas station217Off the interstateOff the interstate.
Editor’s note: appears to be across from a EXXON SUPER CENTER.213.66Scenic PkwyCul-de-sac on Caltrans prop. Redwood state park on the other side of Highway 101. There was one other car and they were camping in a tent on the trail above. After a while a van joined us. Below the level of the highway, so the sound wasn’t bad. A lot of beautiful ferns and young redwoods. Good for 1 night. No signs.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land58Prescott National ForestGreat spot camp here for sure . F250 with truck camper did not need 4wd some wash outs but all passable . Make a right when you see cattle gate . There is a great hiking trail right there too.1513East of RoswellAbout 10 miles out side of Roswell New Mexico. All of Alamo road if public land. Some minimal trash and some open range animals around. Not far from main road or town for water. No services on road itself
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Yes
Type of property: BLM1149Rue Pierre-DupuyClose to Jacques Cartier bridge and the highway. Beautiful view on Montreal, but noisy
Level of confidence the site is free: Not sure - it worked for us though.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Other
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Unknown11Dixie National ForestDispersed camping. Sites are not close together. Road is rough and dirt. Ck weather. Gorgeous views!
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: T-Mobile
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)2345.47Yaqui WellOpen area and flat. Pit toilets. Some road noise. Easy access now but road can have deep sand at times. Lot of room.442Aeroplane Mesa CampgroundAeroplane Mesa BLM Campground is a great location for hikers and horseback riders to access the wilderness. The area is relatively open and 'park-like' with grass interspersed with trees. There is a 14 day stay limit.2441HWY Turnout PlusNice set back turnout with amazing views.
July 2023: No posted signs forbidding camping Quiet with view of ocean
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land26.13Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National ForestBig level parking area off of I-80 if you take Exit 137. Gravel road base has been laid down. Not sure how it would be in the winter but is great in the summer.
Level of confidence the site is free: Not sure - it worked for us though.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Unknown1860.3Sheep CanyonNear one of the several (often dry) river crossings in Anza Borrego state park. Mostly flat and can accommodate several vehicles. 2WD should be OK but high clearance is recommended.337Lower Sand Flat RoadBeautiful camp site with fire pits. Down a dirt road I have a GMC van and I was able to get here fine in the summer going slow. There’s several camp sites in the area with hardly any people. We were there July 4th and there were two other campers.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land2055Helena-Lewis and Clark National ForestGood campsite! Formal fire ring, creek, about 10 ac.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)1746SpeedwaySpeedway has a large gravel lot which you are allowed to boonedock on. We stayed several days while visiting Talkeetna.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Flush
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Gas station0Coconino National ForestWest side of I-17 at Willard Springs Rd exit, follow road to area transfer station proceed to asphalt covered opening continue through staying right and continue through the small upward road for quarter mile but, diapered camping for the mile. Enjoy a meadow, or tree canopy areas.
Level of confidence the site is free: Not sure - it worked for us though.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: BLM (Bureau of Land Management)2051Dry Run Creek ParkThis is a parking lot at the park. No signs posted prohibiting overnight parking. Probably not suitable for an RV or trailer, but a car or van can get by for an evening.
The lot backs up directly against the neighbors yard, so please be respectful of noise.
There is at least one covered picnic table area with BBQ, as well as playground and walking path. Water fountain is currently out of service and I didn’t see any obvious bathrooms.
The lot isn’t far from the highway, so there is some road noise, but nothing excessive.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: T-Mobile
Park pass or permit required: Unknown
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Other public land395Harrington Loop - Deschutes National Forest16 miles from Bend, 4 miles from Sisters. 14 day stay free dry camping. Access from Harrington Loop Road, then find a spot that suits you. Quiet, lovely, and awesome
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)985Off Hwy 180You will follow directions and turn off of 180, once you get to the right turn off of the main dirt road either park once you get to the fork or be prepared with four wheel drive to go right and continue on. There isn’t a lot of room to turn around, however we are in an R Pod being pulled by a Jeep and were able to park for the night then turn around at the fork. There are easier spots to get to at the entrance off of 180.1577BLM PulloutLargish pullout on what my maps show is BLM land. It was fine for the night.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Unknown1250Sea Bee ParkNice place for overnight parking next to the lake. This spot does not allow for outdoor camping as there is a designated paid campsite area nearby. But it’s a great place away from the road and overnight parking is allowed no charge. It’s paved, wide open space, no concerns about clearance and is good for camper vans to a class A.499WalmartStationnement gratuit du Walmart.
(Free parking of the Walmart)
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Unknown77.85Silver Mountain Resort Parking LotLarge parking lot for Silver Mountain resort.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Unknown695Kankakee Fish & Wildlife AreaNice tree covered area with picnic tables, boat ramp for river and a pavilion in need of roof repair.210Ash Fork Hill Mountain Bike TrailLarge area, 14 day camping limit. Slight traffic and train noise. Very goopy mud when wet. Beautiful spot
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: T-Mobile
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Unknown
Big Rig Friendly: Big rig friendly - Suitable for a larger RV1781Lowe’sI called to check with a manager. Overnight parking is allowed at the lower end of the parking lot close to the GoMart. I’ve stayed here twice. The last time it was nice and quiet but this time it was a Saturday and evidently it’s the place where the local kids (well over 100) gather to do what high school kids do and they didn’t leave until the lights went off in the lot at 11:30 and some stayed until just after midnight. Me rolling in with my 40’ fifth wheel didn’t phase them lol. I respected their space and they respected mine.
Phone: 7403742151
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Unknown184Coconino National ForestThis road didn’t appear in Google maps, but I took a chance and drove down and found several campsites close to the road. Close to Oak Hill and Sedona. Decent AT&T coverage.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or AWD required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown1126Flying J Travel centerIt’s free to park overnight. Rest rooms are clean. there are paid showers. Haven’t used them. You can find a spot even if you come around 11PM. Friendly staff.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Flush
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Yes, pay
Potable water nearby: Yes
Type of property: Gas station29Hodges USFSRight next to a stream. Lots of places around that don’t need high clearance. Wild raspberry plants around. Quiet place.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: No
4X4 or high clearance required: High clearance required
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Unknown2579Lakeview CampgroundTetlin National Wildlife Refuge. Lakeview Campground, Milepost 1256.6 of the Alaska/Canada Highway
Free, 11 sites, May-Sep, All ages, Tents, 25 ft max RV length, 1735 ft elev, tables, grill, toilets, boat launch.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Pit toilet
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: National Wildlife Refuge527.24Sam Houston National ForestAbsolutely beautiful place. Come during the week days and no one is around. Bliss.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: T-Mobile
Park pass or permit required: Yes for free
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)63Boise National ForestGorgeous little lake with camp spots right next to it.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)2118.72Rogue RiverMini spots along the river.
A park pass required: No.
Cell service at this location: No.
4X4 or AWD is required to access this location: No.
Showers nearby: No.
Potable water nearby: No.
Toilets nearby: No.
Level of confidence the site is free:
Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.676Lolo National ForestExit 16. behind casino. flat and has some picnic tables
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Casino957.45BLM North Of Truth Or ConsequencesThis is pure boondocking off of a BLM road. There are several widely dispersed places to just pull off road or deep into scrub land. NO facilities. Great 100 mile view. Area is flat suitable for up to 25 foot RV. Verizon cell service.1474Huron-Manistee National ForestsGreen Road has many sites along it. All part of Manistee National Forrest. 1 mile from the Beach on Lake Michigan. We chose this site just North as Green road does continue North even though most maps don’t show it. Quiet, clean air, peaceful.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)200.74Otter Creek Fishing AccessSmall campground next to public fishing access. Dry camping. Next to Yellowstone River
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Other public land1218.98Gila River Hotel And Casino24 hour RV/Truck parking in the dirt lot next to hotel/Casino. NO TENT CAMPING! We parked overnight in the parking lot as far away from the Hotel as possible and no one said anything. There are bathrooms in the Casino but I don’t know about showers. Got Verizon full bars LTE plus you’re a mile from biking hiking trails.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Flush
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Casino341.04Silver City RdThis is a neat little cutoff of the Silver City Road. It juts out from the twisty steep road and is only about 40ft long. You cannot turn around in the spot, so trailers beware. It is STEEP. Backing into it, I slid with the brakes locked up. The fine gravel doesnt do much for traction.
There is a small rock firepit at the end. You can hike down to the bottom easy enough, following the water runoff path. You can see where prospectors have dug up the spots where the water falls looking for gold.
The view is absolutely stunning. And there is perfect AT&T LTE here. One of the few spots in the area that has signal.
This is right off the main road, so privacy is dismal.1676.98Mission Bay ParkSlept her for 2 nights with no problem. Awesome view, quiet and great sunsets. Bathrooms and showers nearby. No wifi. Big parking lot. Rv’s, van, cars around. Police patrols through but No issues. San Diego’s overnight parking laws change often, so beware when you are parking.
Editor’s note: the web site states “The parking lot closes at 10 p.m. Park patrons must remove their cars from the parking lot before this time.”
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: Flush
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Yes, free
Potable water nearby: Yes
Type of property: Other public land3.33WalmartWalmart in Littleton NH. No signs and no one bothered us
Level of confidence the site is free: Not sure - it worked for us though.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Other
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Walmart220Large Quiet Unused Parking AreaLarge unused parking lot where we often see an RV here and there. It’s next to a Scheels that’s being built.
April 2023: Just a heads up, they have security cameras in this area now that report directly to CSPD in real time if a license plate is connected to people with warrants.
Editor’s note: as with any commercial property, always check with the management before setting up.2037Dead end of an overgrown streetLooks over the railway. Invisible. Perfect.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Yes
Type of property: Unknown103.7Potts PreserveYou need to register 24 hours to get the gate code, max 7 days, limited sites. Non drinkable water, super nice place for hiking.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land23Cherokee NFThe road is a gravel poor service road, not the best maintained, but possible by passenger car, if you are adventurous. There are several defined locations on the river side of the road for car and tent camping. Fire rings, leveled tent sites, next to a river, very pretty. There are two locations with vault toilets, .25 mile from each other.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance required: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)290.83Coronado National ForestGreat site that is a bit off the main road. Might have to deal with illegal immigrant traffic but the location is beautiful.1219Dog Canyon Dispersed CampingGreat area 20 min from White Sands National Park. Follow signs for Oliver Lee State Park. Just before the state park you pass a cattle guard. There is a gravel road on the right leading to several great camping spots. Tents and RV accessible.1268Picnic Area Off Hwy 81Distant from urban area but close to 4-lane highway with significant road noise. Toilet facilities available. BBQ restaurant walking distance.276Shasta-Trinity National ForestLarge pull off spot on the right .5 miles before Bunny Flats trailhead. Can accommodate large rigs with crazy beautiful views of Mt Shasta and surrounding countryside. Can accommodate multiple large rigs.
Trailhead link: https://goo.gl/maps/EELQSKYxwECATsPz92034WalMart parking lotCloses at 11, so toilet facilities limited. Was told overnight is okay, but to park on the edges “by Arby’s.”
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Walmart256Mille Lacs State Wildlife Management AreaThere are a couple camping sights on the side of the road that camping is allowed per signage posted. This is within the Mille Lacs State Wildlife Management Area. Road is gavel and maintained. Spots are clearly seen and right along the road.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: T-Mobile
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land388Armijo CampgroundArmijo Springs Campground is a secluded quiet campground off the beaten path, yet it is not too far from Quemado Lake. It is nestled among ponderosa pines and some oak trees which provide shade and make even the hottest summer day cool and bearable. There is a natural spring nearby.
A gateway for many 4x4 trails in Apache National Forest. Only one composting bathroom but all sites have picnic tables and a fire pit with grill.2408Craggy WashBLM land 14 day stay . What a great spot . Road gets a little soft farther you go back id say after mile 3 4wd could be needed . Good at&t.397Erickson LakeThis is a great area to tuck yourself away and take a hike. The land here is beautiful and the parking area is a boat launch. Vilas county has no ordinance against spending the night in a vehicle. The lake is loaded with panfish and bass. Phone signal is weak here, but it is available.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)517Pike and San Isabel National ForestsRight off hwy 285 you will see a sign saying lost park. Lost park is about 20 miles back. By prime level camping about 5 miles back from hwy 285. Ample room to turn around so even big rigs will have no problem getting here.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: T-Mobile
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: NPS (National Park Service)2958Walmart parking lotWas asked to park in the north part of lot closer to smoke shop. Stayed with 40 foot DP towing
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Flush
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Walmart
Big Rig Friendly: Big rig friendly - Suitable for a larger RV834I-76 E Travel plazaTravel plaza on both sides of OH Toll Road 76. There’s not many places to park on this stretch of highway. This is a busy truck plaza with noisy trucks everywhere, but large lots, lots of parking for vans and large RVs. Wear earplugs. Shower and toilets inside the travel plaza. Last Ohio rest stop. Good cell service.
A park pass required: No
There is cell service at this location: Yes
4X4 or AWD is required to access this location: No
Showers nearby: Yes
Potable water nearby: No
Toilets nearby: Yes
Level of confidence the site is free:
Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.378Near French MeadowsFound this great camping spot at the end of a 3 mile easy dirt road. Water from creek. Fire pit. Room to turn around the sprinter van. I’m not sure it’s legal but we stayed there 3 nights in the 4th of July here was great.
Public camp grounds were full.1692Ellis Dirt Parking LotDirt parking lot with a nice view. It’s a mtb trailhead and overnight is permitted, it is verified on the kiosk.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Other public land253Shrewsbury Square S.C.Cracker Barrel 1/4 mile off exit ramp of route 83.260Kaibab National ForestGreat spot! I planned on spending 4 nights, but cell service was spotty so I moved after one night since I have to work the next few days. ATT 2 bars, T-Mobile 1 bar. I took the first campsite off the trail with my 30 foot trailer. After I unhooked, I took my truck deeper into the forest and found about 4 more campsites suitable for smaller trailers or tent camping. I didn’t need to use my 4WD but there were a few soft spots deeper into the forest. This campsite was numbered (8048). Maybe another 1/4 mile past the mile marker #1 sign.
A park pass required: No.
Cell service at this location: No.
4X4 or AWD is required to access this location: No.
Showers nearby: No.
Potable water nearby: No.
Toilets nearby: No.
Level of confidence the site is free:
Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.2063CR-1250We parked our van overnight on a pull off nearby here last night but this morning, noticed there was a sign at this spot that said designated campsite. This is well down a dirt road, no other cars or campers.
Any toilets nearby? No
Any potable water nearby? No
Any showers nearby? No
Is 4X4 or AWD required to access this location? No
Is there any cell service at this location? Yes495I-90 E, PA Welcome CenterBathrooms and tons of parking. You can hear the highway but other than that is is really quiet!219.53Several roadside campsitesThis is one of several roadside campsites along e NF 42 among deciduous trees
Be cautious in snowy travel because the road is narrow without guardrails.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land2075Gravel Lot Next To Motel 6Large gravel lot on the West side of the Motel 6. Stayed here many times. Truckers and RV’s stop here to sleep. Never had anything sketchy happen. Partially lighted.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Unknown1724.08East Stroudsburg University of PennsylvaniaA place for our RV for one night.
Phone: +1 (570) 422-3211
Level of confidence the site is free: Not sure - it worked for us though.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Unknown156Camping for minivanWithin 30 miles of coulee city
Level of confidence the site is free: Maybe - Others were camped here overnight without issue.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: Unknown
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Yes
Type of property: Unknown477Jawbone Canyon RdBLM OHV area with many free campsites. Cell service is limited to the sites within a couple miles from 14.652Small dirt lotSmall dirt lot right of freeway 80 . Camped all night and left about 9:30 am. No one bothered us and there were no signs posted except a no l”no littering”
Level of confidence the site is free: Not sure - it worked for us though.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Unknown396Walmart lotClean, quiet Walmart lot. Area for rv’s, trailers, buses, away from the business lot.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Walmart28.06Coconino National ForestPerfect free Boondocking site. No amenities. Views for days! Off road vehicles allowed. Unsure of helmet laws.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: Other
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)2255Hoodoo TrailheadAnother of many dispersed campgrounds along the Cotton Canyon road. Just a few sites but has trees for shade. Large holes into area requires high clearance. Site is on the app Maps.me.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: High clearance
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: Yes for free to camp
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: NPS (National Park Service)1485Public Parking Next To FreewayOpen parking lot across the street from Valero / Hampton Inn. No vehicles larger than 30 ft. Good for suv / truck / car camping for a night or two. A bit noisy as it’s right next to the highway but makes for a good last minute slumber if needed.58Frog Lake trailheadI sleep in my camper here all the time so I can Skijor. Truckers and mush dog people come by sometimes.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or AWD required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: Yes for a fee
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No1201Decent dirt road in BLM landThis site is 3 miles from pavement but room for 5er or class A. OHV trails nearby. Road gets dusty. Cedar and juniper trees.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or AWD required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No1274McCall PondsMultiple spots around 8 ponds. Host space at entry. There is bathroom there and trash area. 14 day maximum. Some shady spots and full sun. Man made fire pits. Dog friendly. Lots fishing, kayaking. Don’t know about swimming but locals are up her often. You could pull Rv in with no problem or van
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Other public land1328Chehalis River Public AccessPull out is near boat ramp day use area. From the web site: “Camping is allowed on select eastside water access areas. Camping facilities such as tent or RV pads, fire rings, and picnic tables are generally not provided.”
Level of confidence the site is free: Not sure - it worked for us though.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land5Tonto National ForestRoad in is very flat and easily navigable. Several nice spots along this road, with this spot and the one right next to it being excellent choices. Plenty of room for rigs to back in or possibly even turn around. Semi-shaded with a little cell service also.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: NPS (National Park Service)1891Tigger Lake RdCamped here for one night. Another car was also up the road. This is the end of a cup de sac. One night no problem. I would not loiter or hang out the laundry.
Level of confidence the site is free: Not sure - it worked for us though.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Unknown120.37Al's OasisJust off Highway I-90 exit 260 turn North and follow the main road, and AFTER the entrance to the campground turn into the open parking lot across the street from the Al’s Restaurant. It’s very open, there will be road noise so park with your bed away from the highway. There is a slight slant to the parking area.
Level of confidence the site is free: Not sure - it worked for us though.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Unknown434Buffalo PassSo many great sites. This is about 3.7 miles past the car park. There are at least 3 fire rings when you pull off. Doesn’t have a full west panoramic view, but it’s gorgeous. I found a flat enough spot on the rocks, but there are lots of grass spots. Didn’t see or hear anyone. I practiced bear safety but didn’t see any signs. Road is definitely rough, I’m glad I had a jeep. I can’t imagine it would be possible to get an RV up here, definitely high clearance and 4WD helps. There is room to park a van. Worth the long bumpy drive!
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: High clearance required
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Other public land3082Mt. Hood Park Division Recreation AreaPopular dispersed camping area with walking/biking trail (~1mi) to Trillium Lake.1114Pike and San Isabel National ForestsSeveral sites available. NO amenities available. There are tent campers, trailers, and slide ins out here. I would not recommend a large pull behind it won’t make it to this location. Beautiful view.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)2835Maria’s pass rest area8 spaces for larger RVs. Ramps east and westbound. Good overnight stay. Trails available. Right next to Summit campground which closes labor day.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)1593Yaqui PassBig empty level area in Anza-Borrego state park. Mostly big rigs seem to stay here. Next to the road so easy access.516Kennebec RiverNo signs regarding overnight parking. There is also a test area up the road. All spots are along the River. It would be a great overnight on your way to Acadia!
Level of confidence the site is free: Not sure - it worked for us though.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: Unknown
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Unknown36Summit TrailheadPull off area for trailhead parking. Dispersed camping on south side of road. Acceptable for big rigs. Great for overnight camping. Level gravel.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)1569RV parking spotsRV parking spots available.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other private land13.5Silver Creek EastSilver Creek East access area/Point of the Rocks. This Idaho Fish and Game Wildlife area is a federal restoration area for sport fish and wildlife. It is about 9 miles off highway 20, north of Shoshone. Mostly paved road, gravel within campground. Easy to access and flat. A few fisherman were in the stream but this location was incredibly quiet and peaceful. Definitely some bugs in the evening, as would be expected right next to creek. Beautiful and tranquil in the morning. Of note there is also a Silver Creek West campground nearby.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land1476Jones Fork Silver CreekReally secluded, no other campers in sight or seen on the drive in to the site. Many fire pits, but permit required. Wide open spaces with tall trees for shade.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: T-Mobile
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)1525Land Fill Turn OffThis is a campsite west of CA-78 about 100 yards on a rise with 360 degree view. It is only 100 feet from county road. About 200 feet north the “road” falls off into a bottom for more discreet camping. Be careful if it rains, campsite might flood.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: BLM (Bureau of Land Management)71Silver Creek WestThis campground is part of the Idaho Fish and Game land. Free to camp, no permit required for up to 10 days. We were here Labor day weekend and there was no one else here. Creek is nearby for fishing access. This location is about 9 miles from highway 20, north of Shoshone, Idaho. Flat well maintained gravel road to access. Not as picturesque as Silver Creek East (0.8 miles away) but has fire-rings and less people.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Other public land1477Hemingway ButteNothing fancy here but it is a quiet, flat, bug free place to spend a quiet night. Hemingway Butte is OHV site for off road vehicles but camping is permitted at the trailhead with a huge flat area, vault toilets. No other amenities. Only two vehicles here when we stayed.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land748Lolo National ForestGreat just off the road site.
Fire pit
Creek nearby
Not much road traffic or noise. Creek drowns out road noise.
Great View
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: High clearance
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)747Angel Creek, Angel Lake PulloutsThere are maybe 5/6 pullouts if you keep going past the angel creek campground. They are small, probably only for a van, but if you just need a place to spend the night these work. The view in the morning is pretty spectacular! Beats spending the night at the gas station.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)2389Gravel area off the roadGood spot to stop for a rest. Gate entry for access to gravel piles. Rare state resource equipment accessing the area. Off the beaten path. Light traffic heavier during commute hours.85Off Hwy 95Across the highway from lone pine. Very quiet and secluded. Rough road but has phone service, not as many people,which can be nice.264Large lotPass Christian
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Unknown
Editor’s note: unknown if this is private property, so check with the management before setting up.10Hickory Hammock Equestrian CampsiteManaged by the Southern Florida Water District. Free Special Use License required. See website for more info.21George Washington State ForestThree campsites next to Third River with one along the river with river access. Minnesota DNR Agent directed us to them, so camping is allowed there. The road is a forest road as it runs through George Washington State Forest and Leach Lake Reservation, but roads are gravel for the most part so 4x4 not required to reach them. Road has minor traffic to boat landing up the road and local cabins.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land395Hartman RocksGreat location for camping above Gunnison. Drive to Hartman Rocks rec area and through the base area to access free camping. Super steep hill to climb, but we made it in a 2wd RV. Windy but pretty views.2425.56Palmetto Ghost TownNevada highway 266. Lida, Nevada. The road in is Paved. You may stay 14 Days at Palmetto Ghost Town. Hiking Trails, Wildlife Viewing. Historical marker/ghost town on the side of a not very busy highway.1882Road side rest stopLevel of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: Flush
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Yes
Type of property: Other public land11Will Paul State ForestCampsite off a OHV trail that has a built fire pit and open area for camping.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: 4X4 required
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land416Forsyth ReserviorDispersed camping around the boat launch at Forsyth Reservoir. Short, paved drive from the highway. Lots of brush but not many trees. Open range, we were visited by a cow! There are vault toilets on site.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: BLM (Bureau of Land Management)2440Remote Desert Grassland Quick CampThe blm land begins at the sandy arroyo crossing. 100 mile view. South of I-10
Road is good (except crossing) of decomposed granite. Interesting walk about in creosote.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: BLM (Bureau of Land Management)1157Ouachita National ForestGreat little spot off the Pollard Creek Trail. Spring is cool and clear. Verizon’s service ok. A few trucks on the trail in the afternoon but after dark quiet.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: 4X4 required
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: NPS (National Park Service)200Fort Gibson DamBeautiful dam with about 20 camp sites & boat dock. Can fit a decent size rig but not a huge one. They do have the water spickets & picnic tables & prep table at every site. Also do have showers & bathrooms however a storm came through & caused a lot of damage so they haven’t been repaired yet. Very quiet & peaceful for the most part. They do allow dogs!! (We have 7 & no issues) There is a bait shop & bar across the dam can get ice also. About 5.8 miles there is a decent size town with a dollar general, sonic, gas stations and many eateries. Beautiful Place! (Once they get it fixed would love to stay longer!
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: T-Mobile
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: US Corp of Engineers164Near Dome Rock CampgroundsReally nice comparatively speaking. No amenities; but town is about 5-10 minutes away. Right off of I10; which is rather quiet in spite of the interstate traffic. Lots of quartz !! Town is not as hospitable as I envisioned. However, safety is not an issue. Tons of boondockers in RV’s & tents are welcome!!!305Koshko Sno-ParkJust off of Wind River Road in the vicinity of milepost 26. Large paved and gravel areas. Vault toilets, trails, quiet. Expect snow from November to April.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land909Spot just off the roadQuiet. Lots of space.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Unknown335Dagmar Designated CampsitesDispersed Camping Sites off I-40. Two sites to the left & far right, the dirt trial goes underneath the interstate to lead to 12 more campsites
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land56La Mesa RV parking4 nights free. Water and power available. Bathrooms are nearby.
Phone: +1 (806) 872-4342
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Flush
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Yes
Type of property: Unknown
Stayed here 2/14/2024 the location/description is still valid. Sites are back in but we were able to get the end spot (01) with our 25ft RV and drive in head first and swing it around so we didn’t have to disconnect the toad.899Arapaho & Roosevelt National ForestsLevel of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Unknown2220Florida River IslandFree north Florida camping. Reservation required for entry. Rig friendly.
Phone: 1-800-913-1518
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: Sprint
Park pass or permit required: Yes for free
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land27Pottstown GasOwner has RV Hookup 30 amps and only one available for $10 per night. Its a mini truck stop so you can park anywhere for free 1-2 nights only. Water supply is $5. You must have everything fully equipped. Free WiFi per request but limited.41.54Ingles grocery storeParking lot at the Ingles grocery store in Mars Hill. Stayed here one night along with multiple other vehicle campers while running the TAT. Manager was very nice. We did stock up with provisions and they have a wonderful hot breakfast. As always, be sure to ask before camping and police your area before you leave.
Level of confidence the site is free: Not sure - it worked for us though.
Toilets nearby: Flush
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: T-Mobile
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Other private land688.03Baca CampgroundUSFS. This camp was used as a CCC camp during the 1930's and has since been a popular place for hunters. It has spaces for camping, tents and small trailers and no water is usually available. There is a nearby spring that may sometimes provide water, but please remember to bring your own source.1958Palisades ReservoirBeautiful lakefront property! A few others spread out but right on the lake and private enough! We are happy campers here. RIGHT ON THE LAKE
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Unknown1711Hartley SpringsUSFS campground with about 25 numbered sites. A $10 donation is requested but not required. Seems to be used mostly by ATV users, but it was very quiet when we were here. Lots of shade trees. Picnic tables, bear bins, and fire pit. Clean toilets.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)2582Red Share CampgroundUS Forest Service Campground, Red Shale, a few miles east of Ashland, Montana on the Custer National Forest. Two loops, with well spaced sites just off of Highway 212. Open pine forest so shade can be fleeting. About 12 sites total. No water, vault toilets, picnic area, no fees. Tables and fire rings at each site. Very peaceful. Good for an overnight. 14 day limit.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service)
Oct 2021: Nice place to boondock. No problem getting in with 33’ travel trailer. Kinda close to the road can hear traffic, but still worth it. We would stay here again.978Miles City WalmartBig and quiet parking lot and open early for restrooms.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: flush
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Walmart722.45Spirit Mountain RoadLeft off of the road to yellow stone. At least two locations first on your right and second on your right. Second is not as level at the first. Room for several rigs in each spot. Didn’t go any further on the road as you may need a high clearance.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: BLM (Bureau of Land Management)1562WalmartWalmart in Park Rapids, MN. I am overnighting here after asking management if it’s allowed. There is also another RV here.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Flush
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Walmart440Dixie National ForestGreat Open Land For Individual Camping Or Group Camping. Great spot, some tree coverage, large pretty flat area, incredibly private yet easy to get to off the fire road.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: Sprint
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: BLM (Bureau of Land Management)2788White BirdUse the White Bird overlook turnoff off Hwy 95. You can camp at the overlook but head up the paved road about 1/4 mile and you’ll find several turnoffs with no traffic, no noise and incredible views. Enough room for a 5th wheel. Great for pulling over and resting for the night. Cell tower on the “hill” so cell service available.
Level of confidence the site is free: Not sure - it worked for us though.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Unknown1313Prentice Cooper WMA Checking StationThis is the hunter’s checking station for Prentice Cooper WMA. There are no sanitation facilities, and it is available on a first come, first serve basis. No hookups, tent camping.
Phone: +14236585551
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land569Golden Spike National Historic Park29200 W Promontory Ranch Road N
Promontory road does not end here. It’s also know as Golden Spike Loop Road and 28400W. The beginning section of the road belongs to Golden Spike National Historic Park. This is a National Park so make sure to stop by the visitors station to pay your fee.
After the Parks road ends both sides of the road for about 5 miles are privately owned so please stay on the road. It eventually leads you to BLM land where you can camp over night. The road is like most BLM roads, accessible by car but some sections do collect snow so have caution during the winter months. More than less of the sections are raised no shoulder single lane. If two 2wheel drive vehicles meet it might get hairy. Probably a lot of reversing for one of the cars. Flip a coin?
The road wraps around the Great Salt Lakes Spring Bay which is on the left and on the right is a great view of Monument peek. You can also access highway 84 from this road. I used my Garmin Inreach Earthmate app. Not a paid plug but it’s amazing because AT&T cell service was out.
No toilets, running water etc.
As soon as you’re out of Golden Spike National Historic Park you are able to camp for free. The only other vehicles I encountered gets where ranchers. We exchanged polite nods as we passed.1363Parking on roadCondominiums on both side. fenced off from road. plenty of cars from residents parked on road. Sprinters, vans, work tow trucks, blended in easily.
Level of confidence the site is free: Maybe - Others were camped here overnight without issue.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Other public land49Melon Valley State Wildlife AreaParking lot camping allowed- No fires, water or restrooms.
Sept 2022: This spot is good for fishing only, but NOT for camping, as the weeds & grass are all grown up making it a snake HAVEN! I wouldn’t even get out of my truck!
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land1277Kootenay BoundaryNice little site, BC Park accessible during the summer.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: No
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land1386Valentine Ridge CampgroundSituated near Canyon Creek, known for its rainbow trout fishing. A 9-mile all-terrain bicycle loop trail starts at the campground. Wildlife includes: Abert squirrel, black bear, mountain lion, elk, turkey and deer. Arizona Game & Fish Department Canyon Creek Fish Hatchery is nearby.2027PC Hill TrailheadWe stayed one night and weren’t bothered at this trailhead parking area but there is a sign at the beginning of the road which says “No motorized vehicles between 10 pm and 6 am.” We were blacked out. It’s very quiet, has a beautiful view of (and is close to) the ski area and downtown.
Any toilets nearby? No
Any potable water nearby? No
Any showers nearby? No
Is 4X4 or AWD required to access this location? No
Is there any cell service at this location? Yes2057Monolith Ranch Public Access AreaA parking area at the end of a maintained dirt road featuring vault toilets and river access.
Watch out for mosquitoes in the spring and summer.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Other public land2187Obispo Rd Pull OutWide shoulder along the road. Appears to be future park property. People are also parked in the adjacent surfer’s parking lot for the night. Worked well for us.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Other public land4Cleve Creek BLMFree BLM campground with a creek running thru it. Pit toilets and picnic tables. Easy gravel road. Seems to be popular with horses so there are more flies around than you’d expect. It was empty when we were here but if it’s full there are several boon docking places farther up the road. No cell signal.1910.37Pilot Butte ReservoirPeaceful site by the reservoir. It has a small pavilion with picnic table and fire ring. A few other sites are nearby. Vault toilet is a short walk away.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: Vault
4X4 or high clearance required: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land1667.65Sapulpa, OK WalmartLit parking lot.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Flush
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: No
Cell service available: T-Mobile
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Yes
Type of property: Walmart
Editor’s note: as with any commercial property, always check with the management before setting up.206Trout Lake RdEasy drive. Great view. Good service, Verizon 2 bars. Turn right onto road on switch back. 200 yards off main road.
Level of confidence the site is free: Most likely - Site is on public lands.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance vehicles: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Sherman Creek State Wildlife Area800Core BanksBeach camping is free but if you use a ferry to get there you have to pay to ride it. You can take a vehicle (4WD recommended) or walk on the ferry and leave the vehicle on mainland. Taking a vehicle is expensive and reservations with one of the private ferry services is required. Ice and gasoline are available for purchase on the island but nothing else. NPS rents cabins also. There are no paved roads on the island.
9/23: If you take a vehicle to the island you are required to buy a permit. This can be done on recreation.gov and your sticker will be issued on the island. State traffic laws are enforced on the island.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: Flush
4X4 or high clearance required: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: Yes
Showers nearby: Yes, free
Potable water nearby: Yes
Type of property: NPS (National Park Service)0Hoosier National ForestSmall, flat, circular gravel pull through in the Hoosier NF. A few fire rings. Definitely primitive. No amenities. The site is wooded and there is a small pond just down a short trail. Very quiet and although only 25 yards from S Oglala Horse Camp Rd, which is a dirt road, almost no traffic. It’s a National Forest, so camping here is free. You could pull a larger rig in here but I doubt you could swing the circle. You’d have to back out.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: USFS (US Forest Service265Dirt lotJust a good overnight lay over spot for any size rig.
Level of confidence the site is free: Not sure - it worked for us though.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: Verizon
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Unknown190Merritt Island Barge CanalHeaded N on Courtney, as soon as you pass over the barge canal, on the right, there is a cruise parking lot. Turn into the entrance to the cruise parking lot BUT DON’T ENTER. To your right is a dirt road leading along the parking lot fence line headed south. Drive about 500 yards and you can park out of sight along the barge canal.
Level of confidence the site is free: Certain - Confirmed with a sign or by owner / agency / website.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: Helpful but not required
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: No
Potable water nearby: No
Type of property: Other public land1Sheldon NWR - Virgin ValleyNational Wildlife Refugee campground with flush toilets, warm natural swimming pond, warm showers, picnic tables and more, all for free. Remote area ready for exploring. Seems to never fill.1473.39Picnic areaJust south of Boys Ranch. Several pull in’s with picnic bench. Limited shade. A bit close to highway so some road noise but tolerable.970LaundromatSealy Laundromat, clean, well working establishment w/$2.00 washers & Dryers
Level of confidence the site is free: Not sure - it worked for us though.
Toilets nearby: None
4X4 or high clearance required: No
Cell service available: AT&T
Park pass or permit required: No
Showers nearby: Unknown
Potable water nearby: Unknown
Type of property: Unknown60