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camping:dispersed [2022/01/29 12:05] frater_secessus [services, or lack thereof] CA permit link |
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- | While dispersed camping usually allows multiple night stays it is **not for squatting or building structures**. | + | While dispersed camping usually allows multiple night stays it is **not for squatting or building structures**. |
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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 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 | ||
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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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+ | 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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- | 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:// |