Dispersed Camping on Public Lands Explained! (Finding Free & Cheap Campsites)

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  • Опубликовано: 27 сен 2019
  • In this video I talk about the various types of public lands in the US (national forest, BLM, national park, national monument, national recreation area, national wildlife refuge, national preserve, wilderness area, wildlife management area, state park lands, etc.) and how friendly they are to dispersed camping.
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    ** CalTopo (select the "Land Management" option from the top-right corner drop-down menu): caltopo.com/
    ** USGS Survey Map: maps.usgs.gov/padus/
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Комментарии • 304

  • @jkneeshaw
    @jkneeshaw 4 года назад +170

    A comprehensive list of the public land areas and their associated dispersed camping rules would be super helpful.

    • @SUVRVing
      @SUVRVing  4 года назад +15

      Good to know. Thanks!

    • @tinepick6175
      @tinepick6175 4 года назад +10

      @@SUVRVing A list seems almost impossible with all the variables, and with rule changes That would most certainly happen. But commendable for offering. Maybe commenting on freecampsites.net with links to your post there. Just a thought. Thanks for the videos.

    • @user-bh3ew6ii4g
      @user-bh3ew6ii4g 4 года назад +2

      yes please, a list would be a great help!

    • @deomeslives
      @deomeslives 4 года назад +10

      99cent app, UC public campgrounds. Over 43000 sites, it's pretty badass.

    • @BrakerOfStones
      @BrakerOfStones 4 года назад +2

      boondockinglife Fremont national forest in SE OR is a great place. Beware of cougars, bears, wolves, cows, and horny bulls....seriously. Graze land.

  • @abcsandoval
    @abcsandoval 5 дней назад

    Because you did your homework a lot of us have benefited in becoming responsible campers and more confident in planning trips. There are gate keepers and then there are gate openers. You're the latter. Thank you!

  • @coochykilla
    @coochykilla 2 года назад +16

    0:01 Introduction
    1:10 National Forests
    3:45 BLM Land
    6:05 National Parks
    8:25 National Monuments
    9:55 National Recreation Areas
    11:30 National Wildlife Refuge
    12:30 National Preserves
    13:20 Wilderness Areas
    14:15 Wildlife Management Areas
    15:30 State Parks
    16:10 Outro

    • @WildernessGrandpa
      @WildernessGrandpa Год назад

      Thank you for that!!! I wish I would have found this before I slogged through 12 1/2 minutes of the video.

  • @stalin1909
    @stalin1909 3 года назад +1

    Man . I gotta thank u . I’m a big fan of camping exactly your way . I’m actually camped now in Lassen national forest . You pointed the national forest fact before . And it’s excellent. I bought your guide as well .
    So again best of luck and never stop .

  • @whitney5130
    @whitney5130 3 года назад +4

    love how ur explaining this while hiking. great vid!

  • @peghu71
    @peghu71 4 года назад +4

    Oh yes! A comprehensive list of public lands that are camping friendly would be great! Thank you!

  • @Larrythe11th
    @Larrythe11th 4 года назад +4

    YES, make that big list, please!! That would be so helpful!! Thanks!!

  • @davidgodley521
    @davidgodley521 3 года назад +9

    This is a big help to me because I'll be heading west this year. My home is Charleston SC. I'll be in a Ford Transit van.

  • @Sewspcl
    @Sewspcl 4 года назад +11

    I love how you can hike and talk! Very informative! Thanks.

    • @SUVRVing
      @SUVRVing  4 года назад +1

      Thanks!

    • @judichristopher4604
      @judichristopher4604 2 года назад +1

      YES... in the Film business, we call this "Show don't Tell"... he is showing and telling at the same time... less boring... great video.

  • @emeryrowand2903
    @emeryrowand2903 2 года назад

    great information and a fabulous view! I like that you trekked to the top with the drone so you could share the views with us!

  • @davidwhite7789
    @davidwhite7789 4 года назад +3

    Hey Tristan,bought your book a while back because I'm getting ready to head out in my Expedition pretty soon. To me it's definitely a must have and have read it from cover to cover twice already. I'll be leaving Boise,Idaho in May 2020 but seeing as how you're from the Gem State too,maybe we'll run into each at some point and you can give me some extra pointers. Thanks again Tristan for your amazing videos and the confidence you've given to myself and others to give the life on the road a chance....and the freedom we're all after.

  • @connievantravels
    @connievantravels 4 года назад +5

    Thank you so much. This is exactly what I need to know. I will be starting my journeys next month.

    • @SUVRVing
      @SUVRVing  4 года назад +1

      Happy to help! Thanks for watching.

  • @abbymoser8996
    @abbymoser8996 4 года назад +1

    That was a great explanation of all the different areas/designations.

  • @adavell
    @adavell 4 года назад +2

    excellent information!!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and passion for hiking and disperse camping! You are very kind :)

  • @divinaflamingarrow9556
    @divinaflamingarrow9556 2 года назад

    Yes please do make that dispersed camping 🏕 list!! I have been enjoying your videos all year!

  • @threedogsandacamper503
    @threedogsandacamper503 4 года назад +3

    Thanks, very thorough. I’ll need to do some research and see if I can take some of those forest roads I see leading off from the main road.

  • @teslah2997
    @teslah2997 3 года назад

    another great vid.....much beauty and useful info you shared......thanks so much, Tristan!

  • @bobdemichele1542
    @bobdemichele1542 4 года назад +17

    Thanks for your help. We are so lucky to have so many places to go.:-)

  • @Rebeccamyst
    @Rebeccamyst 4 года назад +2

    Excellent video breaking it all down! My SUV and I are currently off the road the last 3 months to replenish funds and replace tires. Just needed a break from full time tent camping. I call my place Basecamp. I am surrounded by 2 national forests in the Colorado Rockies. Going to winter here and catchy breath. Great video as always, Tristan.

    • @SUVRVing
      @SUVRVing  4 года назад

      Thanks, I'm glad you found it helpful!

  • @gloria5873
    @gloria5873 4 года назад +4

    very nice and informative video. A list of public land areas for camping would be very helpful. Thanks for another very nice video.

  • @safaabarakat9535
    @safaabarakat9535 2 года назад

    Lots of good information. Thank you! Would love a list for free camping. I love what you do!

  • @lareekline8232
    @lareekline8232 3 года назад +2

    Very helpful video! Thank you and a list would be fantastic.

  • @stevewalcott9546
    @stevewalcott9546 4 года назад +2

    Very helpful information! Thank you for sharing!

  • @SpiritualGrowthGuy
    @SpiritualGrowthGuy 2 года назад

    So dense with info and specific details. Thanks bud, great stuff.

  • @deborahsofia4732
    @deborahsofia4732 3 года назад

    Thank you for explaining this. Yes, a list of all would be very helpful.

  • @benwells2338
    @benwells2338 3 года назад +1

    Great summarization of the types of public land available and their general requirements, thank you!! What’s funny is towards the end when you brought up State Parks as not generally being good for dispersed camping I was thinking to myself, well wait, I literally just found that capability near me at…you guessed it, Anza Borego State Park 🤣

  • @gailbutler483
    @gailbutler483 4 года назад +6

    A list is a great idea! I'd buy it!

  • @premix929
    @premix929 4 года назад

    Great info, thanks for taking the time to video and talk about. Hope you get to hit all your check marks

  • @davidwellen830
    @davidwellen830 4 года назад +1

    I am new to your channel but I really enjoyed this video. It was very informative and like you I prefer to camp for free away from the crowds. I live in Utah and Travel all over the state but Idaho is my favorite place to visit in the summer. I ride four wheelers a lot but I am not the guy who tears things up. I just like to explore different places. I love all the National Forests in Idaho and they all have excellent facilities (pit toilets) and free campgrounds and sites. Ice Hole and Fir Creek are two of my favorites. I mention them because it seems to me that you would probably be familiar with both. You covered several of the places I have visited and I agree with your assessment of each of them. Thanks for a great video. I will be looking forward to more of your videos.

  • @christymerks5479
    @christymerks5479 4 года назад

    Thank you so much for the info... We started our journey but having trouble finding free spots in Colorado a list would be ideal and a god send 💕 happy travels and may peace and safety follow you always.

  • @rowanmulvey8632
    @rowanmulvey8632 Год назад

    Yes, I agree that a list would be spectacularly helpful!

  • @TheBeowulf55
    @TheBeowulf55 4 года назад

    Great Video wish I saw this before my first strip out to big sur but definitely a big YES to the comprehensive list 😁

  • @krisstuff8681
    @krisstuff8681 4 года назад +1

    Thank you! This video was very helpful.

  • @benjaminhowell9270
    @benjaminhowell9270 4 года назад +1

    You know your stuff! First time leaving a comment on RUclips, but I had to say thanks for the wealth of information. A comprehensive list would be great, but I think it would be difficult to maintain with updating for changes. Thanks again!

    • @SUVRVing
      @SUVRVing  4 года назад

      Thanks Benjamin!

  • @-fuk57
    @-fuk57 3 года назад

    Thank you for this bit of information.
    I’m just starting out so, this video helps.

  • @Serf_dumb
    @Serf_dumb 4 года назад

    Thanks for the excellent tips and resources!

  • @alanaugust8853
    @alanaugust8853 4 года назад +5

    Yes for the list!! Thank you for a very informative video.
    Here in northeast Wisconsin (Door County), among the various state parks, we have Newport State Park. It is the only ‘wilderness-designated’ state park in Wisconsin. It is a walk-in/hike-in only area, thus restricting it to no vehicle/mechanical access. By standards for most of the people visiting this area, this nearly 2400 acre ‘parcel’ represents the ‘wildest’ area they will ever visit or encounter. Of course there is a fee structure to enter this park.

    • @maggiej.8425
      @maggiej.8425 4 года назад

      Ayyyy a fellow Wisconsinite 😁

    • @alanaugust8853
      @alanaugust8853 4 года назад +1

      Maggie J. Indeed I am. While being a transplant from, ehhem... south of the border..., doing my best to blend in as I am enjoying my retirement.

  • @sissy6159
    @sissy6159 4 года назад +1

    Great informative video, thanks for sharing.

  • @jasonbishop3988
    @jasonbishop3988 4 года назад +1

    Yes, a list would be amazing!

  • @bigmac3006
    @bigmac3006 3 года назад +1

    Fantastic information, thank you!

  • @patsikora5169
    @patsikora5169 2 года назад

    Thank you Tristen !!!!! Great info !!!!!!

  • @benmittleman7990
    @benmittleman7990 3 года назад

    Thanks for all the info, very helpful!

  • @emilygibson9248
    @emilygibson9248 4 года назад

    I've read a lot about BLM's and National Forests, but this is the best comprehensive description! Thank you.

  • @estherstephens1858
    @estherstephens1858 4 года назад +2

    Hi Tristan, first let me begin by saying I had to “replay” this several times. At several points during your recording (@7:12-8:51 and @10:17-12:11) the view was so beautiful (you probably weren’t aware of this). I stopped paying attention to what you were saying to enjoy the views as well. That sucks because this is information that is very important to me. Thank you for sharing great info.

    • @SUVRVing
      @SUVRVing  4 года назад +1

      I'm glad you enjoyed it! I figure it's more enjoyable to watch a video like this than to watch one of me sitting a desk in my office.

  • @kristyst.germaine2018
    @kristyst.germaine2018 3 года назад +2

    Thanks! Never understood the difference between those parks and areas. Great videography-You’ve proven one of Snyder’s theories, keep moving and you can tell us as much as you want. Love the inspiring scenery and destination. I am really to go out and find our high point this weekend! Unfortunately, I think its just the 2nd floor of the local library! Happy Thanksgiving.🦃

    • @brianw4brian
      @brianw4brian 11 месяцев назад

      people litter the parks dont bury their poop. dont know how to make a fire pit clear the fire pit 50 feet away from debris leaves twigs brush grass. some people dont think at all.

  • @henryi9738
    @henryi9738 4 года назад +2

    I found this very informative, thank you !

    • @SUVRVing
      @SUVRVing  4 года назад

      Thanks for watching!

  • @BWZ420
    @BWZ420 3 года назад

    I knew this was Pebble Creek! Hope you enjoyed your time in our neck of the woods.

  • @sandeedobberstine5591
    @sandeedobberstine5591 3 года назад +3

    If you have time, a list would be awesome. Thanks!

  • @badams63adams48
    @badams63adams48 4 года назад +7

    I think a list would be absolutely great as I have problem finding a lot of these places. I'm new to the van life.

    • @kizzy8685
      @kizzy8685 2 года назад

      How r u doing now

  • @slimpickins9124
    @slimpickins9124 8 месяцев назад

    Very helpful indeed. Thanks.

  • @chelsearschulz
    @chelsearschulz 3 года назад

    This was extremely helpful!

  • @fromred2black436
    @fromred2black436 2 года назад

    Great info. Appreciate you!!

  • @keefercaid-loos5742
    @keefercaid-loos5742 2 года назад

    Superb video! Subbed

  • @ruthtretter2628
    @ruthtretter2628 4 года назад +23

    Yes please, for the list!

  • @jeffsten1
    @jeffsten1 3 года назад

    Thank you for this info very helpful a list would be helpful too!

  • @rvlucky2909
    @rvlucky2909 4 года назад +1

    Thank you for sharing I really appreciate it I always watch your channel I very seldom comment but this video is extra ordinary

    • @SUVRVing
      @SUVRVing  4 года назад

      Thanks, I'm glad you liked it!

  • @DGILtv
    @DGILtv 2 года назад

    Very helpful dude thanks!!

  • @lynngelpi6839
    @lynngelpi6839 4 года назад +1

    Thanks for the information.

  • @Yukonjackman1
    @Yukonjackman1 4 года назад

    Great information, thank you.

  • @cherylseefeldt1952
    @cherylseefeldt1952 4 года назад

    Thanks for the info. That’s a good goal to hike to the highest peak in the county. 👍✌️

  • @jessewright4336
    @jessewright4336 3 года назад +1

    Good info! Thank you.

    • @SUVRVing
      @SUVRVing  3 года назад

      Thanks for watching

  • @nursekt90660
    @nursekt90660 4 года назад

    Great video and info thanks for posting

    • @SUVRVing
      @SUVRVing  4 года назад

      Thanks for watching!

  • @marthafilkins8085
    @marthafilkins8085 4 года назад

    very helpful information, thank you

  • @paulacampbell2064
    @paulacampbell2064 4 года назад +1

    Very informative
    Thank you

  • @dougoverhoff7568
    @dougoverhoff7568 2 года назад

    Thank for the informative video. I was kinda hoping to hear you mention what the elevation was at the top, on the peak where you ended up.

  • @mimitravels710
    @mimitravels710 4 года назад +1

    Yes on big list!

  • @crunchybuns5675
    @crunchybuns5675 4 года назад

    Great video!

  • @freedomdove
    @freedomdove 4 года назад +8

    Yes, please, on the list--though that would be a lot of work for you, so only if you have time for it.

  • @walkabout29
    @walkabout29 4 года назад

    Very thorough..........thank you

  • @alexanderweaver7066
    @alexanderweaver7066 2 года назад

    That list would be a tremendous help, Tristan.

  • @kathleendeane4252
    @kathleendeane4252 Год назад

    yes, that would be so helpful, a map of dispersed campsites

  • @howardbethyname9773
    @howardbethyname9773 Год назад

    Great info!!! It’s wonderful you share your tips and tricks. I just found your channel. We just arrived home from a 16 day trip from Michigan to Oregon sleeping in our truck with topper with 3 KIDS (7 month old, 5yr old and 7yr old) Make shift bunk, and screen. We utilized the BLM and NF land as well!
    Question, I was watching another video of you backpacking with a friend…while I was cleaning so didn’t catch it all, but you had a fishing pole, could you please share which one that was? Our next adventure is to try backpacking and I didn’t know they made such a thing as lightweight backpacking fishing poles. Thanks, and happy travels!!!

  • @rastus666
    @rastus666 4 года назад +1

    Inside the boundaries of the Grand Canyon National Park, there is a National Forest Road that has dispersed(free) camping with good road, and is about 10 miles from the main village at the GCNP. Close access to the south rim. Long Term Visitor’s Areas are not quite free, usually around $40/14 days, but are often in scenic areas. My favorite website to find free camping is Campendium.

  • @Kudeghraw
    @Kudeghraw 3 года назад

    Good Vid. Plotted out a couple spots that have a bit of water I plan to investigate. I want to do some bushcrafting and test out some of these survival products to see if they actually work. Like my Sawyer water filter, Silky saw, this "survival" shovel I have a few doubts about, and see if I can start a fire with a ferro rod. My Estwing hatchet was a champion on my last trip. It would be nice to find a spot where I can blow up my Intex Mariner 4 for a float in the summer even on a small micro pond that might have some fish in it. While it would be enjoyable to rough it a bit, getting a couple of practice reps in before any SHTF situation would be beneficial.

  • @erikawoods8975
    @erikawoods8975 4 года назад +1

    This is super helpful. I am new to the backpacking world and I have asked around about where is safe to disperse camp and people look at me like I have three heads, especially experienced hikers.

  • @micahandme8078
    @micahandme8078 3 года назад

    Thanks for the info

  • @brentperez4700
    @brentperez4700 2 года назад

    Just discovered this channel. Great find. Who knew Andy Samberg was so into camping?

  • @babydollbuse9838
    @babydollbuse9838 Год назад

    Thank you for sharing

  • @judichristopher4604
    @judichristopher4604 2 года назад +1

    Have you made a list yet? Thank you if you have... it would be great to know.
    Thank you for this great video.

  • @maabsuavyaaj6530
    @maabsuavyaaj6530 4 года назад +1

    Yes, please make the list of various camping rules at various parks

    • @robandnell4305
      @robandnell4305 4 года назад

      That would be quite a task as rules can vary within every region. I'm in central Idaho.

  • @RoryVanucchi
    @RoryVanucchi 4 года назад

    Good info simplified..

  • @mjbarran
    @mjbarran 4 года назад

    Great information!

  • @precisiont5188
    @precisiont5188 2 года назад

    Very helpful.

  • @pru6er
    @pru6er 3 года назад

    Yes! Create a list!

  • @susanmboudreau
    @susanmboudreau 4 года назад

    Of course I would love to see a list but it sounds like a lot of work for you thanks for your video

    • @SUVRVing
      @SUVRVing  4 года назад

      Thanks Susan 👍

  • @kristyst.germaine2018
    @kristyst.germaine2018 3 года назад +1

    On a side note Anza Borego is an amazing place to camp and hike. You can see rams in action, rock jumping in their natural habitat.

  • @rastus666
    @rastus666 4 года назад

    The first three days of camping at the city park in Lander, Wyoming, are free. Good grass for tent camping, sinks and flush toilets. Same for the fairgrounds in Roundup, Montana.

    • @SUVRVing
      @SUVRVing  4 года назад

      Good to know 👍

  • @wildmovement777
    @wildmovement777 2 года назад

    Thanks!👍🏽

  • @multidimensionaltraveler806
    @multidimensionaltraveler806 4 года назад

    Thank you for sharing such useful informstion. I been scared to camp out at franconia notch to be woken up by rangers or someone other than Black Bears telling me to leave and have already spent about $600 just to stay at a campground this can help me save that money and i can spend it on gas,food and vehicle mantainance

  • @denaarenz9012
    @denaarenz9012 4 года назад +9

    Thank you for this video - I would also appreciate a list! Do you have much experience in the Southeastern part of the country that you can share?

    • @SUVRVing
      @SUVRVing  4 года назад

      Nope, I have zero experience camping in that part of the country. Sorry!

  • @Parkitloveit
    @Parkitloveit 3 года назад

    That’s so useful 👍👌You are incredible 😘Thank you 🙏Some years, then I’ll cross the ocean 🌊🍀Have a great day 🍀

  • @bryanbressem5026
    @bryanbressem5026 3 года назад +3

    Our state forests you can camp in, MN, lots of them

  • @matiasrios2719
    @matiasrios2719 3 года назад

    Loved it

  • @shemajragin4606
    @shemajragin4606 4 года назад

    Thanks for sharing 😎

    • @SUVRVing
      @SUVRVing  4 года назад

      Thanks for watching!

  • @billraleigh4529
    @billraleigh4529 3 года назад

    thank you tristan....

  • @saginawdan
    @saginawdan 4 года назад

    Thanks!

  • @kristophernekula5151
    @kristophernekula5151 4 года назад +3

    I have always found it weird that while NPS and BLM are under the Department if the Interior, the USFS is under the USDA

  • @rowanmulvey8632
    @rowanmulvey8632 Год назад

    Those small huts are often to store rescue sleds for transporting wounded peple in winter. Ski patrols and search and rescue folks use them.

  • @gaypreator8547
    @gaypreator8547 3 года назад

    Pretty hike. Don’t overlook Mt. SunFlower in the great State of Kansas. Wallace County, 1/2 mi. East of Colorado State line. 🙂 ~ 4040’ How many mikes do you reckon you have hiked? 🤔

  • @coniferousforests8030
    @coniferousforests8030 4 года назад +2

    thank you for putting it in terms Im capable to understand. Otherwise it takes hours and hours of research. I always thought that wilderness is the most relaxed in terms of where you can camp and do things, turned out to be totally opposite.

    • @robandnell4305
      @robandnell4305 4 года назад

      Yes, wilderness is VERY specific about what you can and cannot do there!