Guides
Straight answers to the questions we hear most about free dispersed camping rules, sourced from official Forest Service/BLM policy.
How BLM Dispersed Camping Rules Actually Work
What Bureau of Land Management dispersed camping rules actually say about permits, stay limits, and where you can and can't camp.
The 14-Day Stay Limit Explained
Why almost every free dispersed campsite has a 14-day stay limit, what happens after 14 days, and where the rule is actually different.
Dispersed Camping vs. Boondocking vs. Backcountry Camping
Dispersed camping, boondocking, and backcountry camping get used interchangeably online, but they're not the same thing. Here's the actual difference.
Is Dispersed Camping Free Everywhere?
Short answer: no. Where dispersed camping is actually free, where it isn't allowed at all, and the hidden fees that aren't a camping fee.