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camping:dispersed [2022/03/13 19:13] frater_secessus [length of stay] |
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====== boondocking / dispersed camping / free camping ====== | ====== boondocking / dispersed camping / free camping ====== | ||
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**Boondocking** or is the informal term campers use to mean free camping areas without utility hookups. Australian campers sometimes say "free camping" | **Boondocking** or is the informal term campers use to mean free camping areas without utility hookups. Australian campers sometimes say "free camping" | ||
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- | In addition, many National Forest districts limit stays in any NF((or NF Ranger district)) to 14d in any **30d** period, | + | Many National Forest districts limit stays in any NF((or NF Ranger district)) to 14d in any **30d** period, |
* days 1-14 at NF 1 | * days 1-14 at NF 1 | ||
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* days 29 - 30 at NF 3 | * days 29 - 30 at NF 3 | ||
* day 31 - back to NF 1 | * day 31 - back to NF 1 | ||
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- | It is common for national forest (NF) boondocking to be limited to 14-16 days in one spot, after which one must move at least 5 miles away. Some areas have no stated length of time for return; others say days, one month, or one year. Some NFs like the [[https:// | + | It is common for national forest (NF) boondocking to be limited to 14-16 days in one spot, after which one must move at least X miles away.((5 and 25 miles are common limits)) |
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The most important piece of information for boondockers is the MVUM (motor vehicle use map). These maps, available on paper at visitors centers or [[https:// | The most important piece of information for boondockers is the MVUM (motor vehicle use map). These maps, available on paper at visitors centers or [[https:// | ||
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* camp (and use [[toilet: | * camp (and use [[toilet: | ||
* camp at the location no more than //n// days, after which move a minimum number of miles and not return to the site for a length of time. See below. | * camp at the location no more than //n// days, after which move a minimum number of miles and not return to the site for a length of time. See below. | ||
- | * camp in previously-used spots to minimize additional damage | + | * camp in established (already |
* adhere to restrictions on fires and firewood | * adhere to restrictions on fires and firewood | ||
+ | * you can generally go through any unlocked gates you find on public land unless indicated otherwise. | ||
===== proving the length of your stay ===== | ===== proving the length of your stay ===== | ||