What to Know About BLM Camping

Did you know that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) oversees more than 245 million acres of land in the U.S.? These public lands are great for camping at little to no cost and offer a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities. While most of these properties offer dispersed camping and boondocking sites, some have more developed campgrounds with RV hookups and other amenities.

Here’s how you can find the perfect BLM campsite using Campendium, and what you should know before you camp on these public lands.

🏕️Filter your campsites. On Campendium, you can filter campground types to only show BLM locations. This way, you can start your campsite search in the right direction.

ℹ️Read reviews. Campendium reviews allow you to see what other campers say about each campground. From campsite images to cell phone coverage, these reviews provide valuable information you need to know to prepare for your trip.

🌲Reuse existing sites. Most BLM campsites are designed for dispersed camping and boondocking, meaning the existing sites are usually only marked by cleared, flat areas where others have set up camp. Be sure to use these sites in an effort to not disrupt the environment.

🗓️Stay limits. On most BLM lands, you can camp up to 14 consecutive days within a 28-day period. Plan your trip accordingly and don’t overstay your limit so others can enjoy these lands as well.

🗑️Leave No Trace. Always abide by Leave No Trace guidelines and pack out everything that you brought with you, including garbage. This way, others can enjoy these lands for years to come.

🔌Developed campgrounds. If you’re not looking for dispersed camping and boondocking sites, some BLM destinations offer more developed campgrounds with hookups and some amenities (for a small fee.) You can use the Campendium app to see what amenities and features each campground offers.

🎣Outdoor activities. BLM land typically offers a variety of outdoor activities from hiking to fishing, biking, hunting, and more.

Video credit: @Bridges_Media

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[larryshreffler]

We stayed at stampede campground just outside of Pioche Nevada beautiful spot the elevation 6100 feet nice and cool weather there we stayed there for 14 days in the latter part of August 2022

[HebrewNomadOverlander]

I hear a lot of people in the comment section that states you need a high clearance 4x4, NO YOU DO NOT!, Most blm land is flat with low clearance. There are many areas on BLM land that are patrolled, ask me how I know. Been doing it for 24 years now. And if you things criminals do not go out to these lands, WRONG!, they do and their has been many cases of individuals having to deal with this situation. be careful wherever you are and take a garmin gps monitor with you, emergency equipment, protection if you can, a large dog. And if you can, go with a second person.

[patrickmchargue]

A more in-depth tutorial on how to use the app/website to find BLM lands would be useful.

[septembertwenty-nine]

Goose Island is a FCFS BLM campsite and is between Moab, Utah and Arches National Park. It has a small camping charge and includes outhouses with no water. I've camped there 4 times. The restrooms are usually smelly, but the convenience and low cost makes it a desirable night stay.

[mattbnez]

Over the last 40 years I average 3 to 4 weeks camping and 99% on BLM lands. I've only once seen a sign that states No Camping. Had magazine with maps of Blm lands. When land becomes private the first thing you see is a NO TRESSPASSING sign. TY to BLM.

[johnnyretail]

waiting to check out Valley of the Gods in Utah and try disperse camping, Thanks for the info.

[KrissieandKP]

Using the Campendium app and it doesn’t allow you to select BLM as a filter option. The screen you showed had a lot of options that aren’t on the app.

[MrDepodot]

Freedom at work. It is so liberating to ditch the ice and snow and get warm in February.

[mikebartoli]

Great video! I could tell by the way that you took off on your bike that you're a real rider not just using a prop!

[justinh]

Just FYI, BLM land is usually not well maintained and high clearance/4x4 is recommended. They are also not patrolled and communication is limited. Be safe out there folks and travel well prepared.

[SoOthersMayLiveandStuff]

Excellent information shared very well. TY! 🙂

[PatchezRagdolls]

How would you get a map in new rules or laws as they come out😮

[ElMarco]

Can you move from one BLM spot to another every 14 days in the same area? Or do you have to go to another designated BLM land (another name) area?

[franks]

Wow the ads on that website are super annoying and in the way. They ate a barrier to even evaluating the site.

[GrantSR]

A) I am NOT telling you my secret spots.

B) If anyone is ever in Lake Havasu, AZ, stop but the BLM office there. There is a guy there who can tell you where ask the best spots are for EXACTLY the thin you want to do. He's like a free travel guide for all the free camping and recreation.

[IAmSarlosCantana]

i love BLM camping so much that i decided to go to one of their rallies but it got really out of hand and they tried to burn down the city. i guess they wanted to create more camping spots. now there’s tents lining those streets so i guess they were successful

[SoOthersMayLiveandStuff]

How do people camp back east? If no BLM?

[tomahawkmissile]

understand what the whole BLM movement was all about now lol making people look up these great spots to get out of the city more.

[functionalvanconversion]

Do you have any information on the elimination of BLM lands?

[miniharez]

Yeah Im super curious about black lives matter camping, way to be inclusive bro✊