What exactly is dispersed camping? What exactly is boondocking? How are they similar and how are they different? Well, I’m the author of Camp for Free: Dispersed Camping & Boondocking on America’s Public Lands, and as you can see, I put both terms in the title of my book. Let’s look at the two in […]
10 Night Sky Observation Tips for Backpackers and Boondockers
Observing the stars and planets in the night sky when backpacking and boondocking is one of life’s great pleasures. Here are 10 tips to help you make the most of your evenings in the wilderness. NOTE: this article is based in part on my book Camp for Free: Dispersed Camping & Boondocking on America’s Public […]
Can Dogs Help You Get Unlost When Hiking?
If you get lost hiking, can your dog help you get unlost? Maybe! Depends on the dog, depends on the situation. Here are two contrasting stories of me getting lost (or close to lost) while hiking in southern Utah. One time my two dogs — golden retrievers Hana and Molly — found and indicated the […]
2023 Dispersed Camping/Boondocking Changes: Updates to my Camp for Free Book
2023 will continue to see more rule changes for and restrictions on dispersed camping/boondocking in the United States. These changes and restrictions accelerated since 2020 as more and more people headed into the backcountry to camp, in part due to the pandemic. 2023 Update to My Book Camp for Free I’ve just released an updated […]
Download This PDF Gear Checklist for Boondocking, Dispersed Camping, and Campgrounds
Here’s the complete list of gear you need for whenever and wherever you head out to do boondocking/dispersed camping. The list is also perfect for your campground adventures. Click Here to Download the PDF Checklist The checklist is from my book Camp for Free: Dispersed Camping & Boondocking on America’s Public Lands. Buy it on […]
2022 Dispersed Camping/Boondocking Changes: Updates to my Camp for Free Book
2022 will continue to see more rule changes for and restrictions on dispersed camping/boondocking in the United States. These changes and restrictions accelerated in 2020 and 2021 as more and more people headed into the backcountry to camp, in part due to the pandemic. 2022 Update to My Book Camp for Free I’ve just released […]
My Book on Dispersed Camping and Boondocking Now Available!
Do you love camping in solitude out in the beauty of nature? Then check out my new book Camp for Free: Dispersed Camping & Boondocking on America’s Public Lands. For now, it’s only for sale on Amazon, as both a 156-page paperback and as a Kindle ebook. Click the button, or click here to order […]
