https://rvwiki.mousetrap.net/ 2026-04-15T07:39:13+00:00 https://rvwiki.mousetrap.net/ https://rvwiki.mousetrap.net/lib/tpl/dokuwiki/images/favicon.ico text/html 2026-04-13T03:06:20+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rvwiki.mousetrap.net/doku.php?id=camping:banned&rev=1776049580&do=diff Local laws affecting vehicle-dwellers Some localities, lawfully or otherwise, restrict RV- and van-life. It may be in the RVdweller's best interest to vote with their feet and deprive those localities of their economic impact. After Martin v. City of Boise in 2019 the approach of ordinances started shifting somewhat for states in the 9th Circuit. text/html 2025-12-24T22:58:30+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rvwiki.mousetrap.net/doku.php?id=camping:canada&rev=1766617110&do=diff Camping in Canada Lands owned by the nation of Canada are called crown lands. Lands owned by the provinces are called provencial lands (including provencial parks). Note: in Canada and the northern states in the U.S., boondocking may refer to cross-country snowmobiling. text/html 2025-12-24T22:58:30+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rvwiki.mousetrap.net/doku.php?id=camping:dispersed&rev=1766617110&do=diff 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 boondocking / dispersed camping / free camping [Also see the Successful Boondocking sister article] text/html 2025-12-24T22:58:30+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rvwiki.mousetrap.net/doku.php?id=camping:etiquette&rev=1766617110&do=diff Camping etiquette Not everyone has camped before, and that's ok. Here are some guidelines to keep from annoying others campsites * walk around (not through) campsites * wandering into a campsite and surprising the camper is an excellent way to get shot. If you can see them call out in a friendly manner, make a friendly gesture, etc. text/html 2025-12-24T22:58:30+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rvwiki.mousetrap.net/doku.php?id=camping:hookup&rev=1766617110&do=diff Campsite hookups For vandwellers, having a campsite with “hookups” generally just means shore power. For RVs, “hookups” and especially “full hookups” means shore power, fresh water, sewer hookups, etc. In general, the more hookups the higher the cost. Camping without hookups of any kind is called text/html 2025-12-24T22:58:30+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rvwiki.mousetrap.net/doku.php?id=camping:ltva&rev=1766617110&do=diff Long Term Visitors Areas BLM stays are typically restricted to 14 days in any ~28-day period, after which the camper must relocate at least ~25 miles away. The Long Term Visitors areas allow longer stays in one place or in one area. Because of the longer stays and greater density, LTVA often have text/html 2025-12-24T22:58:30+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rvwiki.mousetrap.net/doku.php?id=camping:lvta&rev=1766617110&do=diff see ltva text/html 2025-12-24T22:58:30+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rvwiki.mousetrap.net/doku.php?id=camping:nationalparks&rev=1766617110&do=diff National Parks interagency passes “Interagency passes” These passes allow free entrance to National Parks and some other sites. Check each site for applicability. Some passes confer different benefits; see below. Some non-federal sites also honor the pass for day area fees, etc. text/html 2025-12-24T22:58:30+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rvwiki.mousetrap.net/doku.php?id=camping:new_mexico_camping_pass&rev=1766617110&do=diff New Mexico annual camping pass Caveats are well-expressed by trailertraveler: " We have stayed in many of the New Mexico State Parks. A couple of things to add to the information in the video. The New Mexico State Park regulations state “Campers may reside in a park for a maximum of 14 calendar days during any 20-calendar day period unless the director extends, decreases or waives this limit. Campers shall completely remove camping equipment and gear from the park for six calendar days duri… text/html 2025-12-24T22:58:30+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rvwiki.mousetrap.net/doku.php?id=camping:rest_area&rev=1766617110&do=diff rest areas Roadside rest areas are run by states for the convenience of motorists. Most common amenities include toilet facilities, trash cans, and picnic tables. Some may have free wifi (Texas) or water spigots (Arizona). At last check you could sleep in your camper overnight in highway rest stops in Arizona, Idaho, Mississippi, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Texas, Utah, and Washington. text/html 2025-12-24T22:58:30+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rvwiki.mousetrap.net/doku.php?id=camping:safety&rev=1766617110&do=diff DRAFT " “A person is smart. People are dumb, panicky, dangerous animals and you know it.” -- Agent K, Men in Black" Safety " “Feeling safe isn't the same thing as being safe. Feeling scared doesn't necessarily mean you are in danger. It means text/html 2025-12-24T22:58:30+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rvwiki.mousetrap.net/doku.php?id=camping:snowbirding&rev=1766617110&do=diff Snowbirds A snowbird is a traveller who “follows the weather” to stay comfortable. Common targets include daytime highs of 60-75F. These highs may seem too cool but snowbirds often camp in full sun to harvest solar power. Snowbirding reduces the need for expensive and bulky amenities like air conditioning. text/html 2025-12-24T22:58:30+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rvwiki.mousetrap.net/doku.php?id=camping:social&rev=1766617110&do=diff Vandweller gatherings and meetups real life * RTR (rubber tramp rendezvous), an annual event sponsored by CRVL/HOWA (2020, virtual) * HOWA caravans * Cheap RV Living gatherings subforum * Vandweller forum gatherings and meetups subforum * Squat the Planet events / gatherings / festivals * Bus Fair further reading * vacay vans list of gatherings * Xscapers - the younger folks of text/html 2025-12-24T22:58:30+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rvwiki.mousetrap.net/doku.php?id=camping:statetrust&rev=1766617110&do=diff state trust lanes State trust lands are not public in the normal sense; they are typically lands that have been deeded by the federal govt to the states to be used for various revenue generation purposes. These lands may require permits. free state trust lands text/html 2025-12-24T22:58:30+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rvwiki.mousetrap.net/doku.php?id=camping:stealth_camping&rev=1766617110&do=diff Words of Wisdom: “Don't do anything that attracts attention to either yourself or your vehicle. People cannot object to your presence if they do not notice that you are there.” -- lennyflank Stealth Camping Stealth camping (sometimes called “urban camping” text/html 2025-12-24T22:58:30+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rvwiki.mousetrap.net/doku.php?id=camping:walmart&rev=1766617110&do=diff Wallydocking Some Walmarts allow folks to park in their parking lots overnight. Some do not. Boondocking in a Walmart parking lot is no one's first choice but it is important we camp appropriately so we may retain that choice. Wallydocking has been a blessing to many a tired driver or folks without a campsite reservation.