Boondocking Guide
Hunting From Your Boondocking Basecamp: A Public-Land Guide for RVers
Last updated: September 30, 2026 Chuck Price has 35+ years of RV camping experience and travels in a 2018 Hymer Aktiv Class B. Federal and state rules on this page were checked against agency sources on September 30, 2026. Yes, you can hunt from a boondocking...
How to Get a Campsite at a Sold-Out Campground: The Booking and Backup Playbook
A sold-out campground can still open up through cancellations and split stays, per Recreation.gov's booking tips. In The Dyrt's 2025 Camping Report, 56.1% of campers said full campgrounds made booking a site difficult in 2024. Last updated: September 27, 2026 Chuck...
LTVA Camping: BLM Long Term Visitor Area Permits, Fees and Rules
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) runs seven Long Term Visitor Areas (LTVAs) in Arizona and California. A long-term permit costs $180 and covers September 15 to April 15, per the BLM La Posa LTVA page as of September 27, 2026. One permit works at all seven sites....
Boondocking for Beginners: Where It Is Legal, What the Rules Say, and How to Find a Spot
Boondocking means dispersed camping on U.S. public land away from developed campgrounds. Stay limits in the sources this guide checked run 14 to 16 days, some areas set shorter limits, and each agency or unit sets its own rules. Last updated: September 26, 2026 Chuck...
How Much Does Boondocking Really Cost? Sourced Prices for Every Category
Last updated: September 26, 2026 Chuck Price has 35+ years of RV camping experience and owns a 2018 Hymer Aktiv Class B. Most Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land allows dispersed camping, and BLM's camping page names fees only for some developed campgrounds. BLM...
Dog-Friendly National Parks and State Parks Where Dogs Can Hike the Trails
Last updated: September 26, 2026 Chuck Price has 35+ years of RV camping experience and owns a 2018 Hymer Aktiv Class B. Leashed dogs can hike all but fewer than 20 of the 500+ trail miles in Shenandoah National Park and 100 miles of trails plus 45 miles of carriage...
The Hidden Costs of Free RV Parking
Free overnight RV parking is permission, not a right. Walmart lets each store manager decide, based on space and local laws. California limits state rest area stays to 8 hours in any 24 (21 CCR § 2205). Virginia bans overnight rest area parking (24VAC30-51-30). Last...
Can You Boondock in National Parks? The Rules and Your Options
Last updated: September 26, 2026 Chuck Price has 35+ years of RV camping experience and owns a 2018 Hymer Aktiv Class B. Federal rule 36 CFR 2.10 allows camping in a national park only at sites or areas the superintendent designates. Under 36 CFR 1.4, parking an RV...
How to Find Free Dispersed Camping Spots With Google Maps (and What to Verify Before You Go)
Last updated: September 26, 2026 Chuck Price has 35+ years of RV camping experience and owns a 2018 Hymer Aktiv Class B. Google Maps satellite and terrain views help you spot dirt roads and cleared sites, but the map does not show whether camping there is legal....
Trailer Towing Safety Guide: Weight Ratings, Hitch Setup and State Brake Laws
Last updated: September 26, 2026 Chuck Price has 35+ years of RV camping experience and owns a 2018 Hymer Aktiv Class B. Safe trailer towing comes down to four checks. Keep conventional tongue weight at 10% to 15% of loaded trailer weight, per Chevrolet and three...
RV Internet 2026: Starlink Roam vs 5G Hotspots
The best RV internet for remote work in 2026 is usually a pair: a 5G cellular hotspot for campgrounds and towns, plus Starlink Roam for remote public land with open sky. Starlink Roam 100GB costs $55 a month and Roam Unlimited costs $175, as of September 2026. Last...
Are RV Club Memberships Worth It in 2026? Cost, Break-Even & Rules
By Chuck Price · Updated September 11, 2026 · Prices and terms checked September 11, 2026 · About 12 minutes RV club memberships are worth buying when their usable benefits exceed the annual fee on trips you already plan to take. Compare campground discounts, host...
