For those who get pleasure from boondocking along with your RV, I’m going to share 10 unbelievable locations to camp totally free within the western a part of the U.S. Most of those places are positioned close to well-liked nationwide parks or leisure areas—so, if you wish to keep away from the over-crowded campgrounds to be one with nature, learn on…
The Google Map above supplies exact location for every of those free boondocking spots.
FREE REMOTE CAMPING NEAR THE GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK
Simply east of the Grand Teton Nationwide Park is great place to boondock totally free, and it’s simply minutes from the park.
The Bridger-Teton Nationwide Forest could be accessed down a few roads—we occurred to drive down Forest Rd 30290, which can lead you to a large open space, positive for large RV’s, however if in case you have a smaller rig like ours, otherwise you need to tent camp with some privateness, there are a pair dozen websites with a little bit of again nation discover. There’s even a creek working by a number of of the camp spots. Named Unfold Creek, this compilation of small creeks works its technique to the Snake River. The surroundings is improbable, and lots of camp spots are is nestled among the many forest timber.
BOONDOCKING FOR FREE NEAR CAPITOL REEF NATIONAL PARK
Up subsequent, not removed from Capitol Reef Nationwide Park, alongside Scenic Hwy 24, in the midst of no the place, is a novel trying rock formation known as Kathline Rock. This majestic butte actually stands out as a result of there’s nothing else prefer it for miles. It’s positioned simply north of Hanksville, about 35 miles from the park.
It is a nice camp spot to boondocks and is enjoyable place to climb round and get a fowl’s eye view of the expansive panorama. Whereas this camp spot is true off the street, the butte does insulate a number of the visitors noise, which is fairly minimal after darkish.
COASTAL CALIFORNIA CAMPING FOR FREE
One other unbelievable place to boondock totally free is alongside the northern coast of California, off of Hwy 1 in Huge Sur and northern components of the state simply previous Fort Bragg. When you’ll discover fairly a number of locations to camp, do hold a watch out for no tenting indicators.
There’s nothing like tenting proper on the sting of a cliff with ocean views proven above.
NEARLY FREE CAMP SPOT OUTSIDE OF WHITE SANDS NATIONAL PARK
This subsequent tenting spot will not be fairly free, it prices a whopping $5/night time, however is value each penny. Situated about 40 miles south of White Sands Nationwide Park, Aguirre Springs Campground is located on BLM land and is a extremely particular place. It is a dry campground for smaller rigs (below 26’) because of the slim, hilly and winding street.
Situated effectively off of the Hwy 70, nestled inside the Organ mountain, this can be a actually quiet and scenic place to camp. We’ve camped right here twice and each occasions had no issues discovering a spot, nevertheless I do suggest arriving early within the afternoon. It’s additionally value mentioning that the gates shut at sundown.
Whereas there aren’t any hookups obtainable, there are bogs, as effectively grills, shade cowl, picnic tables and loads of mountain climbing trails.
BADLANDS AREA IN NEW MEXICO
Additionally in New Mexico, positioned about 30 miles southeast of Farmington off of hwy 550, the badlands of Angle Peak Scenic space gives about 10 free boondock websites, every offering spectacular views of the rugged terrain.
Stretching for a number of miles down service street 7175, the campsites start simply previous the scenic overlook. It’s a really quiet and peaceable place. After we camped, there wasn’t one other particular person there. The mountain climbing trails permit you to stand up near the colourful panorama, whereas the sunsets are merely breathtaking.
BOONDOCKING NEAR MOAB
Situated northeast of Moab alongside the extremely scenic hwy 128, which follows the mighty Colorado River, is a slew of of locations to camp totally free, together with a variety of primitive campgrounds.
Tenting on this space, flanked by souring mountains and excessive mesa’s, is a spot so scenic chances are you’ll by no means need to go away. There isn’t any finish to the outside adventures both, from horseback using, river rafting, water snowboarding, UTV’ing, mountain climbing, biking and extra.
FREE CAMPING NEAR LAKE POWELL
For those who’re visiting Lake Powell and don’t need to be packed in like sardines close to the water at Lone Rock, there are two boondock areas close to the lake on the west aspect of Hwy 89.
The primary, is down a dust street simply north of Lone Rock Highway that leads you towards the mountains. There are a number of pullouts alongside the street, or a big open space the place you’ll discover BLM Corrals.
This tenting space is on the south aspect of a bluff the place an alcove supplies a haven for one most unique resorts on the earth, Amangiri.
The opposite boodock camp spot is simply northwest of Glen Canyon Dam, a spot known as Beehive Campground. You probably have an enormous rig, that is the place you’ll need to park. In case you are tent tenting and have a 4×4, you possibly can proceed down the sandy street and discover some distant primitive tenting with stupendous views and loads of purple rock to hike and discover.
SUPERIOR, ARIZONA
Simply over the hill from Superior, Arizona, off of US 60 is Oak Flat Campground, that is extensive open space totally free tenting, supplying you with entry to the Superstition Mountains and Salt River Canyon.
FREE CAMPING NEAR VALLEY OF FIRE STATE PARK
An hour or so northeast of Las Vegas is the geological surprise generally known as Valley of Fireplace State Park. Whereas there are two campgrounds within the park to permit individuals extra time to immerse themselves inside the awe-inspiring magnificence, they refill quick.
Simply exterior the park is an enormous space known as Poverty Flats, this can be a good spot totally free tenting when visiting Valley of Fireplace and the Lake Mead Leisure space.
BONNIVILLE SALT FLATS
Situated in Northwestern Utah, the Bonniville Salt Flats is an interesting place to go to, particularly throughout race week. While you’re not allowed to camp on the salt flats, there’s a small space designated for campers, however it’s not very interesting.
A a lot better place to camp is simply off the flats up Leppy Go. It’s a steep paved street for a methods, then turns to grime. The farther you go, the less individuals you’ll see. When you get to the highest of the cross, it’s an enormous space of wilderness, offering a peaceable place to relaxation.
You probably have any questions on any of those free camp spots for boondocking, go away a questions under. Thanks a lot for studying. Till subsequent time, we’ll see ya on the street…
