Hymer Aktiv Class B camper van parked on a coastal overlook

Free RV Camping Without the Fees or Crowds

Chuck and Cindy Price By Chuck & Cindy Price · 35+ years RVing

As heard on CBC Radio's Cost of Living

Free, legal RV camping on public land, explained by two RVers with 35+ years on the road.

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Hymer Aktiv, the same model we travel in. Photo: Erwin Hymer Group.

Boondock or Bust is a free RV boondocking resource run by Chuck and Cindy Price, RVers with 35+ years of experience. The site covers BLM dispersed camping (14-day move rule), National Forest boondocking (154 forests), and Class B RV setup. Published guides include Starlink vs 5G internet, solar sizing, black tank management, and state-by-state Walmart overnight parking policy.

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Where are you in your RV boondocking journey? Pick the starting point that fits your next move.

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Our guide to legal, free and low-cost places to camp on BLM and forest land.

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Meet Your Guides: Chuck & Cindy Price

We've been RVing for over 35 years. We've traveled in everything from tents and pop-ups to Class C RVs and now a 2018 Hymer Aktiv Class B. We created Boondock or Bust to help you avoid rookie mistakes, camp smarter, and go farther without paying for overpriced spots or crowded hookups.

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Why Boondocking?

Boondocking means camping without hookups, usually on public land. Three rules shape every trip:

  • It's usually free. Dispersed camping on most BLM and National Forest land needs no fee and no reservation.
  • Stays are limited. BLM land generally allows 14 days in any 28-day period, then you move, often 25 miles or more. National Forest limits are commonly 14 days and vary by forest.
  • You bring everything. No water, dump station, or trash service. Plan your water, power, and waste, and pack it all out.

Boondock or Bust shows you where to go, how to stay legal, and how to stay safe, whether it's your first night or your 500th.

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