![]() ![]() If you go to the USFS or BLM websites and look under recreation, you’ll see them use the term dispersed camping instead of boondocking. ![]() This would be considered dry camping (by the way, National Forest Campgrounds do usually charge a camping fee).ĭispersed camping is really just boondocking inside of a National Forest or on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land. For example, if you go to a National Forest campground with no hookups, you might find there are dumpsters and/or toilets. ![]() Before I explain, there are minor differences between these three terms for you to know:īoondocking is camping in a remote place without any hookups or amenities.ĭry camping is camping in an area with limited or no amenities. Sure, you can roll in for one day, but some people choose to stay in a park for months and even years at a time.īoondocking, which can also be called dry camping or dispersed camping is mostly FREE! No matter what you call it, that’s pretty cool. Think of a RV Park as a small community where you can spend time with the same people for a longer period of time. Most parks have amenities such as sewer and water hookups, cable, WIFI, showers and laundry facilities some might also provide a store, pool, hot tub, game room, community room, and even more have regularly-scheduled community events. Most often you need to reserve these spaces before arrival to make sure there is a space for you, particularly in popular destinations. Today, I’ll break it down.įirst, let’s define what each of these options are:Ī RV Park is a place for recreational vehicles to stay overnight or longer in a designated space or campsite, for a fee. These are two very different styles of camping, each appealing in it’s own way. Two common options are RV Parks and Boondocking. But, with the myriad of camping options available, it’s sometimes tricky to separate out the pros and cons of each so you can decide what style best suits you. I’ve said it a gazillion times: the beauty of living on the road is that you get to choose where you go and how you spend your time. ![]()
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