Boondocking is usually either done in a camper or RV and it’s basically free camping with no hookups. You are able to boondock on someone’s land, national forest and even parking lots. Just be respectful to the nature of the land and to peoples property if you are boondocking.
How long can I boondock for?
Typically 1 to 7 days depending on battery usage. You can extend the boondocking by using a generator or solar power to charge your batteries. Where you are boondocking also can impact how long you stay. For example some stores and restaurants that will let you boondock will let you stay 1 night. While staying on someone’s property they might let you stay up to 15 days. National forests and open land have unlimited stay until your onboard resources run low or run out.
So why boondock?
Boondocking has pros as well as cons. The cons is that you limited resources and your black tank will need to be emptied. Most people boondock to save money since there is no rent and to experience the outdoors with no one around. Imagine waking up in the middle of nowhere with no neighbors to bother you. At night the benefit is you can see the stars with no city lights around.
Can I boondock in a tent?
The short answer is yes, but you will have very limited resources. Food and water will be the resources you will run out especially if you only have one cooler with you.
How do I find places to boondock at?
There are many resources to find different types of boondocking areas; such as websites, phone apps, and just getting out there and exploring. All national land is legal to boondock on. Some websites to use are Campendium.com (they also have phone app), government websites, ourbigescapes.com, rvlifestyle.com and etc… Some phone apps to use are The Dryt, Harvest Hosts, Campendium, Hipcamp, and etc…
It sounds so easy and too good to be true.
So it might sound easy and too good to be true but remember you are still limited on resources. Even if you have a decked out camper or RV you will still be roughing it as if you were in a tent (camper or RV just handles the harsher weather a little.
So get out there and boondock!
What is your favorite or most liked boondocking place and why?
Comments or questions let me know below!
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