Boondocking Guide

Long-Term Visitor Area (LTVA) Camping: Your 2026 Survival Guide Last updated: February 8, 2026 Long-Term Visitor Area (LTVA) permits cost $180 for 7 months of camping on Bureau of Land Management desert lands in Arizona and California. Despite proposed increases to...

17 Places You Can Still Park Your RV Free in 2026 (Risk-Rated) Last updated: February 8, 2026 Free RV parking is disappearing fast. Between 2020 and 2025, Walmart reduced RV-friendly locations from approximately 90% to 70% of stores due to municipal restrictions and...

⚠️ Important Disclaimer BLM rules vary by field office and district. This guide provides general patterns from federal regulations and common district practices. Always verify current rules with your local BLM office before camping. Enforcement and requirements can...

By Boondock or Bust Editorial Team • Updated Febuary 2026 • 9-minute read Starlink vs 5G (Tested Setup Guide) ⚠️ PRICING VERIFICATION REQUIRED All prices in this guide are examples based on recent market observation. Carrier plans, Starlink tiers, and hardware costs...

  By Montana Trail Expert · Updated for 2026 travel (verify current reservation rules below) In This Guide: TL;DR: Your Perfect Glacier Plan in 90 Seconds Reservation System Decoded (How to Check the Current Season Rules) Why You Still Shouldn’t “Wing It” in...

Off-Grid RV Systems & 14-Day Rules Master off-grid RV camping with proven strategies from 35+ years of boondocking across 47 states Last updated: January 24, 2026 Estimated read time: 18 minutes 📋 Quick Reference (TL;DR) Time Required: 2-3 days to prepare your RV...

The Math Behind Good Sam, Harvest Hosts & RVO Market convergence created confusion. We cut through the marketing claims with break-even math and decision frameworks. Estimated read time: 10 minutes | Updated: January 13, 2026 | Data verified: January 13, 2026 📋...

  By Chuck Price · Last Updated: January 12, 2026 In This Guide: TL;DR: Your Perfect Zion Plan in 90 Seconds What Exactly Is a Zion Itinerary? Why You Can't "Wing It" in Zion in 2025 The 3 Core Rules for a Great Zion Trip The Ultimate Zion Itineraries...

📋 2026 Boondocking Costs Quick Reference (TL;DR) Budget Range: Weekend Warriors $884-$1,347/month | Full-Timers $2,366-$3,824/month (with healthcare) Biggest Variable: Fuel costs ($230-$920/month) depend on miles traveled and RV fuel efficiency (8-18 MPG) Break-Even...

2026 Guide to Power, Water, Costs & Legal Rules By Chuck Price · 35+ years of RV boondocking experience across BLM and National Forest land. TL;DR: Yes, pop-up campers work exceptionally well for boondocking. A basic setup—100–200W solar, 100–200Ah battery, simple...

Legal boondocking on National Forest land - peaceful, free, and worry-free when you know the rules. About the Author: Chuck Price founded BoondockOrBust.com to share practical boondocking advice based on 35+ years of RV camping across the United States. He currently...