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camping:dispersed [2022/03/13 19:14]
frater_secessus [length of stay]
camping:dispersed [2022/07/07 15:21]
frater_secessus [boondocking / dispersed camping / free camping]
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 [[lifestyle:words_of_wisdom|Words of Wisdom]]:  "The most important thing is to be careful, esp when you’re alone... If you can’t recognize danger when you see it, this is not the life for you." -- TrainChaser((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/Thread-You-re-solo-and-you-die-or-something-major?pid=319157#pid319157)) [[lifestyle:words_of_wisdom|Words of Wisdom]]:  "The most important thing is to be careful, esp when you’re alone... If you can’t recognize danger when you see it, this is not the life for you." -- TrainChaser((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/Thread-You-re-solo-and-you-die-or-something-major?pid=319157#pid319157))
 ====== boondocking / dispersed camping / free camping ====== ====== boondocking / dispersed camping / free camping ======
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 +[Also see the [[opinion:frater_secessus:successful_boondocking|Successful Boondocking]] sister article]
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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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-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 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://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/tonto/passes-permits/?cid=fseprd518434|Tonto National Forest]] require passes.+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 miles away.((5 and 25 miles are common limits))  Some areas have no stated length of time for return; others say days, one month, or one year.  Some NFs like the [[https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/tonto/passes-permits/?cid=fseprd518434|Tonto National Forest]] require passes.
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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://www.fs.fed.us/recreation/programs/ohv/ohv_maps.shtml|online]], tell you where you can and cannot take your vehicle.  A double row of dots indicates where dispersed camping is allowed. 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://www.fs.fed.us/recreation/programs/ohv/ohv_maps.shtml|online]], tell you where you can and cannot take your vehicle.  A double row of dots indicates where dispersed camping is allowed.
camping/dispersed.txt · Last modified: 2023/08/24 17:46 by frater_secessus