When RVing, you’ll can explore the country in a way many haven’t been able to before. You can cruise through canyons, weave your way up mountainsides, and scale deep valleys–all on four wheels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As the saying goes, “It’s not the destination; it’s the journey.”<\/em> And when you travel by RV, you can make this mantra a reality. Pit stop at national forests or national parks (and just about everywhere in between)<\/em>. The experiences awaiting you are nearly endless. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Most RV campers prefer to explore from the comfort and luxury of a developed campground with electricity and running water. Others, however,<\/em> prefer to venture off the beaten path and leave those designated campsites in their rearview. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Boondocking is a great option for adventurers who prefer to take the road less traveled. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Boondocking is a form of free camping that is usually done on public land without any amenities. <\/strong>That means no running water, electricity, or sewer hookups<\/a>. Known by other names, boondocking is also referred to as “off-grid”<\/strong> or “wild camping<\/strong>” because it is often done in the middle of nowhere (Note: The term “dry camping” isn’t interchangeable with the terms listed here. More on that later). <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n At these popular boondocking sites, you aren’t likely to find amenities such as picnic tables, playgrounds, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The most common places for boondocking are state parks, national forests, national parks, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land<\/strong>, and other types of public property. <\/p>\n\n\n\n However, there are other (more unconventional) forms of boondocking. From Walmart parking lot camping <\/strong>to overnight RV parking at a truck stop<\/strong> to setups in someone’s backyard<\/strong>, there are options that you might not immediately recognize as “boondocking.” But as long as it’s free and you don’t have access to electrical, water, and sewer hookups,<\/strong> it’s technically boondocking. <\/p>\n\n\n\nBoondocking: A Comprehensive Definition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n