If you enjoy boondocking with your RV I'm going to share 10 incredible places to camp for free
in the western part of the united states. Most of these locations are very popular
such as national parks and recreational areas so if you want to avoid overcrowded campgrounds
to be one with nature, continue watching. "Get off the road..." "All right."
Just east of the Grand Teton national park is a wonderful place to boondock for free and it's just
minutes from the park the Bridger Teton national forest can be accessed down a couple of roads we
happen to drive down forest road 30290 which will lead you to a wide open area which is fine for big
RVs but if you have a smaller rig like ours or you want to tent camp with some privacy there are a
couple dozen sites with a bit of back country to explore there is even a creek running by
several of the camp spots named spread creek this compilation of small creeks works its way to the
snake river now the scenery is fantastic and many camp spots are nestled among the forest trees.
Up next not far from Capitol Reef National Park along scenic highway 24 in the middle of nowhere
is a unique rock formation called Kathline rock this majestic butte really stands out
because there's nothing else like it for miles it's located just north of Hanksville
about 35 miles from the park this is a great camp spot to boondock and is a fun place to
climb around and get a bird's eye view of the expansive landscape while this camp spot is right
off the road the butte does insulate some of the traffic noise which is pretty minimal after dark.
Another incredible place to boondock for free is along the coast of California
off of highway 1 in Big Sur and northern parts of the state
while you'll find quite a few places to camp do keep an eye out for no camping signs
there is nothing like camping right on the edge of a cliff with views like this.
This next camping spot is not quite free it costs a whopping five dollars a night and is worth
every penny located about 40 miles south of white sands national park
Aguirre springs campground is situated on BLM land and is a really special place this
is a dry campground for smaller rigs under 26 feet due to the narrow hilly and windy road
located well off of highway 70 nestled within the Oregon mountains this is a really quiet and
scenic place to camp we've actually camped here twice and both times had no problems finding a
spot however i do recommend arriving early in the afternoon to ensure that you find a spot it's also
worth mentioning that the gates close at sunset while there are no hookups there are bathrooms
as well as grills shade cover picnic tables and plenty of hiking trails.
Also in New Mexico located 30 miles southeast of Farmington off of highway 550 the badlands of
angel peak scenic area offers about 10 free boondock sites each providing spectacular views
of the rugged terrain stretching for several miles down service road 7175 the campsites begin
just past the scenic overlook it's a very quiet and peaceful place when we camped
there wasn't another person in sight the hiking trails allow you to get
up close to the colorful landscapes while the sunsets are simply breathtaking.
Located northeast of Moab along the incredibly scenic highway 128 which follows the mighty
Colorado River is a slew of places to camp for free along with a number of primitive campgrounds
camping in this area flanked by soaring mountains and high mesas is a place so scenic
you may never want to leave.
There is no end to the outdoor adventures either from
horseback riding river rafting water skiing utv hiking biking and more
if you're visiting Lake Powell and don't want to be packed in like sardines near the water at
lone rock well there are two boondock areas near the lake on the west side of highway 89 the first
is down a dirt road just north of lone rock road that leads you toward the mountains there are a
few pullouts along the road or a large open area where you'll find blm corrals this camping area
is on the south side of a bluff where an alcove provides a haven for one of the most exclusive
resorts in the world the other boondock camp spot is just northwest of glen canyon dam a place
called beehive campground if you have a big rig this is where you'll want to park if you are tent
camping and have a 4x4 you can continue down the sandy road and find some remote primitive camping.
Just over the hill from Superior Arizona off of us-60 is oak flat campground this is a wide open
area for free camping giving you access to the superstition mountains and salt river canyon.
An hour or so northeast of Las Vegas is the geological wonder known as valley of fire
state park and while there are two campgrounds in the park to allow people more time to immerse
themselves within the awe-inspiring beauty they do fill up pretty fast an alternative just outside of
the park is a vast area called poverty flats this is a great place for free camping when visiting
the valley of fire state park and lake mead recreational area located in northwestern Utah
the bonneville salt flats is a fascinating place to visit especially during race week
while you're not allowed to camp on the salt flats there is a small area designated for campers it's
not very appealing a much better place to camp is just off the salt flats up leggy pass it's a steep
paved road four ways then it turns into dirt the farther you go up the fewer people you'll see once
you get to the top of the pass it's a vast area of wilderness providing a peaceful place to rest
if you have any questions about any of these free camp spots for boondocking leave a question below.
Hey and thanks so much for watching, until next time we'll see you on the road.
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