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camping:dispersed [2021/09/09 16:45] frater_secessus [practical issues] |
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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 ==== |
- | Use existing sites only; do not crush vegetion | + | While dispersed camping usually allows multiple night stays it is **not for squatting |
- | Try to find a site appropriate | + | The most common [[# |
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+ | > 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 | ||
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+ | 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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+ | In addition, many National Forest districts limit stays in any NF((or NF Ranger district)) to 14d in any **30d** period, so we will need a ≥3 site rotation with ≥31 days from to NF 1 to NF 1. | ||
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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 | ||
==== services, or lack thereof ==== | ==== services, or lack thereof ==== | ||
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[[http:// | [[http:// | ||
+ | Note: | ||
==== timing your arrival ==== | ==== timing your arrival ==== | ||
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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 // |