Primitive camping means camping with few or no developed services such as electricity, running water, showers, or sewer hookups. Learn where to camp, what to pack, how to handle water and waste, and how to leave a low-impact campsite.
Learn how to find legal free camping on BLM land, national forests, and other public lands, including stay limits, maps, road access, fire rules, waste, water, wildlife, and Leave No Trace basics.
Crowded public lands require better planning. Learn how to handle permits, parking, dispersed camping, wildlife, waste, trail etiquette, and backup plans while leaving more room for wild places.