In our latest episode, we discuss boondocking and free camping tips. Boondocking is camping that is self-contained and off-grid. You might also hear it called dispersed, primitive, wild, or dry camping. It all means the same thing: not connected to commercial power, water, or sewer.
We have spent 85 nights boondocking. That's 85 FREE nights! We've spent roughly 44 days boondocking since we installed our solar array three months ago.
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Boondocking and free camping tips in parking lots
- Walmarts
- Welcome centers
- Rest areas
- Cracker Barrel
- Cabelas / Bass Pro
- Casinos

BLM Camping
- Utah: US191/Klondike Bluffs Road
- Valley of the Gods
- Barry Goldwater Range - West
- Quarry near Yuma
- White Mountain - Pilot Butte Wild Horse Loop - Near Green River
- Zion Area
- Salt Lake area

National Forest
- Flagstaff, AZ - Coconino
- Camp Verde
- Bryce Canyon Area - Dixie
- Grand Canyon Area - Kaibab

State Land
- Blackwater River - Florida
- Lava Hot Springs/Lower Portneuf River, Idaho
- Snake River Canyons Park - Idaho
- Route 66
Memberships and dry camping at campgrounds
- Harvest Host (Save 15% when you use this link)
- LZJ Ranch's Hiawatha Hideout, Utah
- Idaho Potato Museum
- Boondockers Welcome
Dumping tanks and fresh water accessories
- iOverlander
- RV dumpsites
- Water bladder and pump
- Wagon

