How to Find Free (dispersed) Campsites in National Forests & BLM Land + My Recent Boondocking Spots!

Here is a video giving a brief description about free camping on public lands, and how to find these camping areas. The most common public/federal lands that allow free camping are National Forests, BLM land, Conservation Areas, and National Recreation Areas.

Bureau of Land Management homepage: BLM.gov

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[pyperjoe]

I took the biggest dispersed campsite I could find and someone decided there was enough room for 2. Wouldn't have minded too much except he ran his generator for 3 hours at 9pm. The ribbon is a good idea.

[serenityjewel]

This is the best video I've seen on this topic. From the bottom of my heart, thank you. Everybody else talks about it and acts like the viewer knows what they're talking about. I live in western North Carolina, and could not figure out the forest roads and camp sites, even after watching numerous videos. Everybody glossed over the basics. I have been following van dwellers way before YouTube even existed and you are the best teacher of boondocking vanlife I know. So thanks again for keeping it simple.❤

[stephaniebrown]

I love how thorough you are in all of your videos! It really helps for beginners like me who have no idea where to go or what to expect. Thank you so much for this and all of your advice and tips!!

[hikebhuman]

I would actually call this a tutorial, tons of great info here. Sounds like you've got this whole travel to were the great weather is. looking forward to the 2nd BLM version.

[DenaliDad]

I spent a week 10 days ago in the Ouachita National Forest on the Arkansas/Oklahoma state line. I never saw one ranger and only saw one other vehicle in the entire time. And I also never saw a picnic table! However, I was definitely NOT alone...there were mosquitos, chiggers, and critters that moved through the brush at night, making critter-type noises.

And I love it. National Forests are my go-to spots east of the Mississippi.

[bikingal]

wow I've been watching camping vids for over 4 years and you knocked it out the ballpark... so easily explained and I loved you showing the phone apps while actually showing your phone... now if I can just find all those spots you marked...LOL.... thanks again for taking the time to do this..new sub

[jeffharrison]

Great video. I find a lot of YouTubers who show off their public land camp site for Instagram pics but they never actually say how they go about finding them. Like a best kept secret

[jeremiahcep]

A fire ring does not always mean a dispersed campsite. That may depended on the area that you are in. I know for a fact that in the national forest south of me, that there are day use only areas with fire rings. These are areas next to major natural water sources, in which they don't want people camping that close to the water.

[dj]

AWESOME TIPS & TRICKS!!!

Thanks mountain springs adventures!!!

[NancyandMako]

This was a super great video! I hiked 4 months on the Appalachian trail last year from February to June with my dog supported by my husband ! Amazing

[anitamitchell]

It's also very handy to follow other RVers on you-tube ... Van life and such. I'm always impressed at the places they share with viewers .... places they find and have all to themselves.

[TravelingwithJenny]

Thank you so much for how detailed you got on how to FIND the free/dispersed camping and for giving an example of what they look like!

[philtaylor]

Absolutely love this channel! Your content is always so helpful. Thank you so much, Bo!

[dinosanchez]

This is the most informative video yet, by far. You really killed it great work. It answered so many of my questions, especially the 12 state thing.

[thebigcountry]

The tape you strung across was brilliant. Lets someone know you're in there somewhere. Saves you from getting headlights/noise at night. It also saves someone from wasting their time and having to turn around or having to back all the way out.

[roxanes]

Just found your channel while investigating car camping tips. Thanks so much for super descriptions about different places to find dispersed camping areas!

[Aswajar]

This was the only kind of camping we did growing up. Love it!

[ronniestryke]

Just found yr vid and it is very much appreciated. Thanks for the details and an actual "how to" video. Starting my boondocking adventure and this was a big help.

[RevElderKnight]

This is great. People must practice "leave no trace" camping in these locations.

[camperschoice]

Good content. Watching your channel grow.