{"id":13783,"date":"2024-05-21T09:08:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-21T16:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/?p=13783"},"modified":"2024-05-17T16:08:24","modified_gmt":"2024-05-17T23:08:24","slug":"dry-camping","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/dry-camping\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to Dry Camping: What It is &#038; Essential Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most of us will take any excuse to go out into nature and enjoy the great outdoors. The peace and quiet, the breathtaking views, and the fresh air are all reasons enough to close our laptops, turn our cell phones off, and start packing for a long weekend camping trip. <strong><em>But people&rsquo;s comfort levels in nature usually vary.&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some RVers can&rsquo;t completely part ways with the amenities of home&ndash;<em>like running water, electricity, and sewer hookups<\/em>&ndash;while other RV campers are ready to ditch the luxuries in exchange for a secluded trip to the country&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/national-parks-near-los-angeles\/\">top national parks<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to get off the beaten path and are okay camping without certain amenities and commodities, dry camping is the way to go.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"key-takeaways\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dry camping means <strong>camping without amenities<\/strong> like water or power hookups.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can dry camp on <strong>public lands<\/strong>, in <strong>designated campgrounds<\/strong>, or even on <strong>private property<\/strong> (when given express permission).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When dry camping, always adhere to <em>Leave No Trace<\/em> principles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When planning your trip, ensure you have enough water and propane, as well as a plan for waste management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/top-7-rv-solar-panels-comprehensive-buying-guide-tips-and-mistakes-to-avoid\/\">solar power<\/a><\/strong> and <strong>conserve resources<\/strong> whenever possible to stay self-sufficient.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-is-dry-camping\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Dry Camping?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img  decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\" pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/yFoZcTUxceSTXR-aeqjOfHmjqypasB3HXwsNLKrSZVSceHFzbQMmv6a5lhz2WTXWU0a4gphvwasDpqqFlE84TgzTuLgGzjTX6l71sK1sDLzH4VzCIY_jz1PQupLVGBcAQnhGlzeiMVqCiMKJwqtW0Cg\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Courtesy of Glacier Country<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dry camping<strong>,<\/strong><em><strong> <\/strong>commonly referred to as &ldquo;boondocking,&rdquo;<\/em> is when you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/the-9-best-rvs-for-boondocking\/\">camp in an RV<\/a> without external water, sewer, or electrical hookups. Because you&rsquo;re camping without hookups, <strong>dry camping is typically done on public lands away from developed campgrounds.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are some of the most common places that people dry camp:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bureau of Land Management land&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Army Engineering Corp land&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>National and state parks<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>National and state forests<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Public or private dry camping campgrounds<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, not all dry camping is in the wild. You can also dry camp on the side of the road, at truck stops, in parking lots, or in someone&rsquo;s backyard. <strong><em>You&rsquo;re technically dry camping as long as you&rsquo;re camping in an RV without water and electrical hookups.&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"finding-your-ideal-dry-camping-spot\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Finding Your Ideal Dry Camping Spot<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we said before, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/best-off-road-camper\/\">dry camping<\/a> doesn&rsquo;t mean you have to tow your RV to the middle of the wilderness <\/strong>and set it up. Instead, it simply <strong>means you live in your RV somewhere without shore power, external running water, or a sewer hookup<\/strong>. <em>Whether that&rsquo;s in a Walmart parking lot or Yellowstone National Park, it doesn&rsquo;t matter.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<html><body><div id=\"in_post\">\n    <div class=\"control\">\r\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/search?can_store_vehicle=true&amp;overrideTitle=RV%20Storage&amp;storing=RV\" onclick=\"rudderanalytics.track('press editorial cta button', {location: 'first in post', version: '2.2'}, () =&gt; { console.log('track call'); });\">\r\n\t\t  <div class=\"first-in-post-cta\">\r\n\t\t    <header>\r\n\t\t      <h2 id=\"how-neighbor-is-changing-rv-storage\">How Neighbor is changing RV storage<\/h2>\r\n\t\t    <\/header>\r\n\t\t    <section>\r\n\t\t      <div class=\"service-option\">\r\n\t\t        <div class=\"service-option-icon\">\r\n\t\t          <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" viewbox=\"0 0 60 60\" fill=\"none\">\r\n\t\t            <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M13.125 9.375C11.0539 9.375 9.375 11.0539 9.375 13.125V46.875C9.375 48.9461 11.0539 50.625 13.125 50.625H46.875C48.9461 50.625 50.625 48.9461 50.625 46.875V13.125C50.625 11.0539 48.9461 9.375 46.875 9.375H13.125ZM28.125 16.875C28.125 15.8395 28.9645 15 30 15C31.0355 15 31.875 15.8395 31.875 16.875V20.625H35.625C36.6605 20.625 37.5 21.4645 37.5 22.5C37.5 23.5355 36.6605 24.375 35.625 24.375H26.25C25.2145 24.375 24.375 25.2145 24.375 26.25C24.375 27.2855 25.2145 28.125 26.25 28.125H33.75C36.8566 28.125 39.375 30.6434 39.375 33.75C39.375 36.8566 36.8566 39.375 33.75 39.375H31.875V43.125C31.875 44.1605 31.0355 45 30 45C28.9645 45 28.125 44.1605 28.125 43.125V39.375H22.5C21.4645 39.375 20.625 38.5355 20.625 37.5C20.625 36.4645 21.4645 35.625 22.5 35.625H33.75C34.7855 35.625 35.625 34.7855 35.625 33.75C35.625 32.7145 34.7855 31.875 33.75 31.875H26.25C23.1434 31.875 20.625 29.3566 20.625 26.25C20.625 23.1434 23.1434 20.625 26.25 20.625H28.125V16.875Z\" fill=\"#005EB8\"><\/path>\r\n\t\t          <\/svg>\r\n\t\t        <\/div>\r\n\t\t        <h3 id=\"transparent-monthly-savings\">Transparent monthly savings<\/h3>\r\n\t\t        <p>Renters save 30-50% on RV storage, on average. 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After all, these lands have some of the most gorgeous dispersed camping areas in the world.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&rsquo;s important to <strong>do some research before dry RV camping on public lands<\/strong>. Some wild camping areas, such as organized campgrounds and national parks, charge a fee or require a reservation. Others, however, operate on a first-come-first-serve basis. So, it&rsquo;s important to know what you&rsquo;re getting yourself into.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"option-2-private-land\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Option #2: Private Land<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While public land is usually the final destination for dry campers, it&rsquo;s common to spend a few nights on private land to get there. If you&rsquo;re driving from Florida to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/best-road-trips-in-usa\/\">Glacier National Park<\/a>, <em>for example,<\/em> the journey will take a few days.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rather than taking your chances at a truck stop, you can call ahead and ask to dry camp in the relative safety of a private parking lot, campground, or yard. <strong>Some businesses, including Walmart and Cracker Barrel, don&rsquo;t even require call-aheads! <\/strong>However, because you can&rsquo;t legally park your RV and set up camp wherever you jolly well please, it&rsquo;s always best to call ahead and ask permission.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"8-dry-camping-tips-you-should-know\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">8 Dry Camping Tips You Should Know<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now that you understand dry camping (and where you can do it), let&rsquo;s look at a few tips and tricks to ensure you make the most of your adventures!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"tip-1-keep-a-full-fresh-water-tank\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #1: Keep a Full Fresh Water Tank<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because you won&rsquo;t have access to running water while dry camping, it&rsquo;s essential that you fill your fresh water tank before you start your journey. 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For tasks like washing the dishes, it&rsquo;s best to fill a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Rectangular-Plastic-Wash-Basins-Quart\/dp\/B08N6X9SPK\/ref=asc_df_B08N6X9SPK\/?tag=hyprod-20&amp;linkCode=df0&amp;hvadid=693409917026&amp;hvpos=&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvrand=8047894598804113094&amp;hvpone=&amp;hvptwo=&amp;hvqmt=&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvdvcmdl=&amp;hvlocint=&amp;hvlocphy=9002620&amp;hvtargid=pla-1751120665348&amp;psc=1&amp;mcid=4509f090c5ce3dee8f8e21115a6096b3&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjw6PGxBhCVARIsAIumnWbOX8jlb1cdB4HT1qLkrz8q79hD6hChmPHs1v5-sE5nD0Nnnx0DW0YaApBdEALw_wcB\" target=\"_blank\">portable water container<\/a> or bucket rather than using running water.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"tip-3-invest-in-portable-dump-tanks\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #3: <strong>Invest in Portable Dump Tanks<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&rsquo;s also great to have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Camco-Portable-Accessories-Durable-Odorless-39002\/dp\/B07CQ1WC72\/ref=asc_df_B07CQ1WC72\/?tag=hyprod-20&amp;linkCode=df0&amp;hvadid=693324222181&amp;hvpos=&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvrand=15235702870476620833&amp;hvpone=&amp;hvptwo=&amp;hvqmt=&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvdvcmdl=&amp;hvlocint=&amp;hvlocphy=9002620&amp;hvtargid=pla-523404791669&amp;psc=1&amp;mcid=42c940bd0a33341493975f552710f9f9&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjw6PGxBhCVARIsAIumnWYhG2vwSIH4F1XA2IGsLk435Sj5pb_WAQukk1zfYEM-_YIAgIPLaFoaAnj3EALw_wcB\" target=\"_blank\">portable dump tanks<\/a> while dry camping. That way, when your black and gray water tank fills up, you can simply dump the waste into the portable dump tank and take it to a nearby dump station.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is important because <strong>most public and private lands don&rsquo;t have dump stations<\/strong>, so you&rsquo;ll need to use a portable tank or tow your RV to a nearby dump station whenever your tanks fill up.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"tip-4-extra-propane-tanks\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #4: Extra Propane Tanks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most RVs are outfitted with propane appliances, including a stove, water heater, and furnace. <strong>To ensure you don&rsquo;t run out of propane, it&rsquo;s a good idea to take a few extra tanks with you<\/strong>. That way, you can stay clean, fed, and warm without worrying about rationing your propane.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"tip-5-consider-a-portable-generator\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #5: Consider a Portable Generator&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most public dry camping areas allow campers to use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/best-rv-generator\/\">generators<\/a> to power their electrical appliances. If your RV doesn&rsquo;t have a generator pre-installed, you should <strong>consider investing in a portable one.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Note: You may also be allowed to use generators on some private lands, but be sure to ask permission first.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"tip-6-embracing-solar-energy-for-climate-control\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #6: Embracing Solar Energy for Climate Control<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img  decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Illustration of solar panels providing climate control during dry camping\"  class=\" pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/YKMTibhjQWVMA13ID8idapUFUHn-qgGXavr7mDt1Bhx9yNmrveloA6sTLCyeEt71jiiYHwToNIEtMT7KjjTI9oo4SiJp_Nwkk-16smtm5jTMKX1So5LwSdOslKSfSsbSJdlOCecZE29TlyM-5ZN-52A\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While propane and generators will allow you to use your appliances while dry camping, <strong>propane and fuel are expensive and damaging to the environment<\/strong>. If you want to save money (and the planet), consider installing solar panels on your RV.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Outfitting your RV with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/installing-solar-panels-on-rv\/\">solar setup<\/a> will allow you to harness energy from the sun and use it as electricity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>While setting your rig up for solar can be pricy initially, the ongoing costs are minimal.<\/strong> You can power anything from your air conditioner to your lights, outlets, and electric heaters using solar energy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"tip-7-befriend-some-camping-companions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #7: Befriend Some Camping Companions&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The beautiful thing about dry camping is that the boondocking community tends to look out for their own. That can be extremely important if you&rsquo;re in a jam and need help with something. Whether y ou&rsquo;re car camping, tent camping, or RVing, the friends you make dry camping tend to be friends for life!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"tip-8-protect-your-belongings\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #8: Protect Your Belongings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, it&rsquo;s important that you protect your belongings while you&rsquo;re dry camping. While your fellow dry campers are more likely to give you their belongings<em>&ndash;rather than steal yours&ndash;<\/em>you can never be too careful.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&rsquo;s especially important to be on your guard against theft since <strong>most dry camping trips are in the middle of nowhere, away from police assistance.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"final-thoughts\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Final Thoughts&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you&rsquo;ve wrapped up your dry camping excursion and are ready to store your RV for a season, <strong>choosing your storage location is important.<\/strong> <em>Leaving your RV outside and exposed to the elements could lead to damage<\/em>, interfering with future camping plans. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>To find covered and enclosed RV storage, consider using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/rv-storage-near-me\">Neighbor<\/a>, a peer-to-peer vehicle storage marketplace.<\/strong> Here, you&rsquo;ll find safe, affordable, and even climate-controlled <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/search\">RV storage near you<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Most of us will take any excuse to go out into nature and enjoy the great outdoors. 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