Top 10 States for Free Camping & The Most Boondocking
Top 10 States for Free Camping & The Most Boondocking
The best things in life are free, especially free camping. There are thousands of free campsites in beautiful boondocking locations across the US that don’t charge a dime.
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Top 10 States for Free Camping!
10. Michigan
https://www.campendium.com/michigan/free-camping?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=campendium&utm_campaign=10-states-free-camping
9. New Mexico
https://www.campendium.com/new-mexico/free-camping?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=campendium&utm_campaign=10-states-free-camping
8. Oregon
https://www.campendium.com/oregon/free-camping?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=campendium&utm_campaign=10-states-free-camping
7. Idaho
https://www.campendium.com/idaho/free-camping?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=campendium&utm_campaign=10-states-free-camping
6. Utah
https://www.campendium.com/utah/free-camping?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=campendium&utm_campaign=10-states-free-camping
5. Wyoming
https://www.campendium.com/wyoming/free-camping?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=campendium&utm_campaign=10-states-free-camping
4. Washington
https://www.campendium.com/washington/free-camping?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=campendium&utm_campaign=10-states-free-camping
3. Arizona
https://www.campendium.com/arizona/free-camping?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=campendium&utm_campaign=10-states-free-camping
2. California
https://www.campendium.com/california/free-camping?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=campendium&utm_campaign=10-states-free-camping
1. Colorado
https://www.campendium.com/colorado/free-camping?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=campendium&utm_campaign=10-states-free-camping
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I’m glad Illinois didn’t make the list, so I can keep the free camping to myself.
free camping in wa? where?
They charge for you to get into most of the national parks and forests these days!
If your daughter went to college, they would expect you to pay prostitution fee to visit her! This is the greed of the government with OUR PUBLIC LANDS. They steal them from you and then expect to sell them back to the highest bidder…👃
I know you did the western states and thanks for that info. We have lots of great free camping here in New England too. White Mountains National Forest in NH and ME, and Green Mountain National Forest in Vermont just to name two. There’s more free camping down in the flatlands of Massachusetts and Connecticut as well. Drop by in Leaf Peeper Season the colors are amazing. Happy Trails!
Thanks for the well thought out, and nicely researched video. I would guess that the last quote is from someone who’s name is pronounced as two words rather than as a last name. Van tramp, rather than Vantramp. Just a guess.
There’s nothing like the spring wildflowers in Colorado
New sub here.
Dude, give more info.
Montana?
Lol Colorado I’m a native and where is the free camping 🏕
You forgot Kentucky dumbass
I’m confused, are you camping or moving a mobile home around to places?
Okay near nothing is NOT free, you liberals really should learn to stick to rules and guide lines, especially your own.
Is add for airstream????
In California "free camping" (dispersed camping) is available in more locations than the east part of the state, the opportunities to do so increase as you travel northward. In the eastern Sierra, every canyon with a paved road has camping/fire restrictions year round. That is, dispersed camping is not allowed in Bishop Creek Canyon, Convict Canyon, Big Pine Creek, Onion Valley, the Lakes Basin (Mammoth), the Devils Postpile/Red’s Meadow area and within about 2 miles of the town of Mammoth Lakes . . . . . Pretty much every major canyon or destination west of U.S. Highway 395 from Horseshoe Meadow to Twin Lakes (Bridgeport). The Inyo National Forest has the highest amount of use in its developed recreation sites (campgrounds, picnic areas, interpretive sites, etc.) of any National Forest (not National Parks) in the nation, about twice that of the #2 National Forest. It consistently ranks 3rd to 5th in total recreation use for any National Forest. This heavy use requires some restrictions to protect the land and resources. This is not unusual anywhere in the country. Stop by a ranger station or visitor center to obtain maps and other information. Remember that dispersed camping in California requires a fire permit, even if you are only using gas or propane stoves and year round, fire season or not.
I heard Detroit had a lot of free camping.
Just keep a gun handy.
Basically, anywhere west of the Mississippi river.
So much to see, so little time. Don’t waste it.
Colorado has the worst free camping. The whole place is trashed and traffic logged. The best place is Maine.
Maybe you could spotlight a few good free camping places from Michigan to Colorado. If they exist? Anything in Iowa, Kansas, Oklahoma, North Texas, Nebraska? These would serve as connective spots between Michigan and Colorado.
Free camping or not I will never cross into California. Ever
LOL, you didn’t mention either of my favorite states for free camping, which pleases me greatly.
The problem with Colorado is that it’s super crowded. The back country is crawling with people.
How do you find free camping in Michigan?there is so much private property within the National and State forests and few designated campgrounds. Price at State ones went up to $17 per night, no amenities other than beauty and vault toilets.
Who would want to stay in the 3 most liberal commie shithole states of Oregon, Washington and Kommiefornya even for free?
Too bad my favorite state of Texas couldn’t make the list! Most land in Texas is privately owned so there isn’t much public land. It’s a beautiful state, just not many places to camp.
Correction – these were the top ten states for free camping. Good luck finding a spot now.
"near nothing" is not free
What if you don’t want to go west. There is nothing more beautiful than the Appalachian mountains two an a half thousand miles of it. An trees that are not pines that have been burned off black.
When you say "free camping" you really mean "free boondocking" right"? Or are you talking about campgrounds with full hookups for free?
PLEASE BE QUIET!!!!! Retract what you said about Idaho! Idaho is a horrible place to camp. And Idaho is full! Please take it back!
Lol..you look like that clown..bozo o Rourke
Surprised Nevada didn’t make the list,I find just as much there as Arizona.
Oregon. Free Camping. Bwahahahaha.
What’s not to love about Oregon?
Portland?
Hold it!!! I live in Michigan, for like 64 years. And I only know of 1 free campsight. So being at number 10 on this list is rather surprising.
PS. Expressway rest stops are NOT for camping. Occupy a semi parking spot overnight and don’t be surprised to get an angry "knock" on the door (if you’re lucky it will be a cop).
Land of 10000 Lakes didn’t even make your top 10 list wow
Where in California???? The south has no free campaign what so ever
NO mention of Florida, North CArolina…? Where do these states come in??
Number 1 should of been Alaska. You can camp anywhere within the state.
Michigan should be number 1
Wikipedia: "The Michigan Department of Natural Resources manages the largest state forest system in the nation (3.9 million acres (16,000 km²)), administered by the Forest Resources Division. "
plus we have
Hiawatha National Forest
Huron National Forest
Huron–Manistee National Forests
as well as our lakefront and beach areas.
all of it can be camped on for free as long as your 1 mile or more from a regulated state camp site. all you need to do is print out a camp registration form and post it at your site.
if you have the dnr print it there is a fee.
And Oregon and Washington are like, really close together…….
How do you FIND the free camping Spots Ya said the States but not the area as to the free camping is offered!!
Thought I Saw a little sales pitch for Airstream…
I would have to argue with you on order and significance. As somebody who has lived many years in Colorado and Wyoming, I have seen a serious decline and free camping in Colorado. Colorado has use significant amounts of its Lottery money to take rustic camping and parking areas and make them paying camping and parking areas. At the same time Wyoming has not changed much in that regard at all and has many areas of rustic camping and parking. The other bone of contention I would have his California, there may be quite a few free places to camp in California but you pay with losing a piece of your soul every time you roll a cross the border into California. Not to mention the high price of fuel and taxes on anything and everything you can imagine. It may seem like a free Camp space there but it ain’t free.
Most of Nevada is BLM land. Just watch out for UFOs and aliens.
What he didn’t mention about Colorado was the traffic jams, fees, National parks pass and reservations (not free) and tourist town prices. Also, the testy rangers , sheriff’s and state patrol just looking for a reason to tell you that you have to move.
the New Mexico state park pass is near worthless from Opening day through September, i tell you what. The full-time RVers know which camp sites they want and book them solid for the summer. A lot of these full-timers would be living in a Walmart parking lot if they weren’t in the New Mexico state parks. There are first come first served sites but are you going to risk driving 200 miles only to find nowhere to park your rig?
I haven’t tried booking for this coming winter yet.
Current political powers want to sell off Federal Public Lands–not a good idea.
I’m glad Montana didn’t make the list so I can keep my free camping to myself.