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

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

How to Find Free Campsites New to boondocking? Start with the beginner's guide →

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

154 National Forests in the US
20 National Grasslands in the US
433 National Park Service units

Public land counts from fs.usda.gov and nps.gov, checked September 2026.

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.

Choose Your Path

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

Hymer Aktiv with side and rear doors open at a dirt campsite at sunset

Boondocking Guide

Learn the essentials: power, water, safety, and public land rules.

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Hymer Sonne camper van parked in an open field at sunrise

Find Free Campsites

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

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Class B camper van galley with sink and two-burner stove

RV Camping Tips

Get real-world advice on staying comfortable and self-sufficient.

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Vehicle photos courtesy of Erwin Hymer Group.

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 is about more than saving money — it’s about freedom.

Wake up to canyon sunrises and star-filled skies with no hookups, no neighbors, and no reservation fees. When you boondock, the best parts of America become your backyard.

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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Family walking past a Hymer Aktiv parked at a campsite picnic table

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Our most useful resources, tips, and tools for real-world RVers.

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