Free camping is real, but the land rules matter. Learn how to find legal dispersed campsites, check access, read maps, and leave the place better than you found it.
Free camping is available on many BLM lands, national forests, grasslands, and some state properties. Learn where it is found and how to confirm a legal site.
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.
Learn what BLM camping means, how dispersed camping works, common stay limits, fire and waste rules, what to bring, and how to choose a low-impact campsite on public land.