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camping:dispersed [2021/09/09 16:35] frater_secessus [practical issues] timing arrival |
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===== practical issues ===== | ===== practical issues ===== | ||
- | While dispersed camping usually allows multiple night stays, it is not for squatting or building structures. | + | ==== length of stay ==== |
- | Since there is no water available, you will need to plan ahead. | + | While dispersed camping usually allows multiple night stays it is **not for squatting or building structures**. |
- | When camping in areas that forbid firewood collection, park well away from fire rings. | + | The most common [[# |
+ | > Dispersed camping is allowed on public land for a period not to exceed **14 days within a 28 consecutive day period**. The 28 day period begins when a camper initially occupies a specific location on public lands. The 14 day limit may be reached either through a number of separate visits or through 14 days of continuous overnight occupation during the 28 day period. After the 14th day of occupation, the camper must move outside of a 25 mile radius of the previous location **until the 29th day since the initial occupation**. The purpose of this special rule is to prevent damage to sensitive resources caused by continual use of any particular areas. In addition, campers must not leave any personal property unattended for more than 10 days (12 months in Alaska). | ||
+ | This means ≥2 sites are required for a rotation, and ≥29 days from Site 1 to Site 1: | ||
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+ | * days 1-14 at Site 1 | ||
+ | * days 15-28 at Site 2 | ||
+ | * days 29 back at Site 1 | ||
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+ | Many National Forest districts limit stays in any NF((or NF Ranger district)) to 14d in any **30d** period, which causes some issues syncing camping and moving. | ||
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+ | * days 1-14 at NF 1 | ||
+ | * days 15-28 at NF 2 | ||
+ | * days 29 - 30 at NF 3 | ||
+ | * day 31 - back to NF 1 | ||
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+ | ==== services, or lack thereof ==== | ||
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+ | Assume there will be no [[water: | ||
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+ | Open fires and firewood collection may be banned in some places/ | ||
+ | [[http:// | ||
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+ | Note: | ||
==== timing your arrival ==== | ==== timing your arrival ==== | ||
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" -- Spaceman Spiff((http:// | " -- Spaceman Spiff((http:// | ||
- | To avoid competition from weekenders, try to arrive at new sites mid-week. | + | To avoid competition from weekenders try to arrive at new sites mid-week. |
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+ | ==== elevation ==== | ||
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+ | Elevation can be an important part of the decision where to camp, as [[camping: | ||
===== where to boondock ===== | ===== where to boondock ===== | ||
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==== US Bureau of Reclamation ==== | ==== US Bureau of Reclamation ==== | ||
- | The USBR maintains some paid campgrounds. | + | The USBR maintains some paid campgrounds. |
Their [[https:// | Their [[https:// | ||
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===== rules for dispersed camping ===== | ===== rules for dispersed camping ===== | ||
Rules vary by specific area but these are common: | Rules vary by specific area but these are common: | ||
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+ | * 14 day stay, then relocate ≥25 miles away, and do not return for at least 28 days | ||
* dispersed camping not allowed near (within miles) of any recreational improvement like " | * dispersed camping not allowed near (within miles) of any recreational improvement like " | ||
* talk to local rangers / hosts to see if any special conditions exist | * talk to local rangers / hosts to see if any special conditions exist | ||
- | * camping must be [[toilet: | ||
* practice [[https:// | * practice [[https:// | ||
* camp no further than // | * camp no further than // |