Free and inexpensive camping and boondocking

[rvwandering]

Here are some of the websites that I use to find places to camp on public lands or sleep in the city. Please add to the list. <br><br>Boondocking - <a href="http://freecampsites.net/usa/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://freecampsites.net/usa/</a><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="http://www.fs.fed.us/recreation/programs/ohv/ohv_maps.shtml" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.fs.fed.us/recreation/programs/ohv/ohv_maps.shtml</a><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="http://www.fs.fed.us/locatormap/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.fs.fed.us/locatormap/</a> <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; https://www.blm.gov/programs/recreation/camping;
http://www.eugenecarsey.com/camp/

Public Campgrounds - <a href="http://www.ultimatecampgrounds.com/uc/index.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.ultimatecampgrounds.com/uc/index.php</a><br><br>Blacktop Camping - <a href="http://www.allstays.com/c/wal-mart-locations.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.allstays.com/c/wal-mart-locations.htm</a><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="http://www.casinocamper.com/rv-parking-locations" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.casinocamper.com/rv-parking-locations</a><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="http://www.crackerbarrel.com/locations-and-hours/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.crackerbarrel.com/locations-and-hours/</a><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="http://www.cabelas.com/retail-stores.shtml" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.cabelas.com/retail-stores.shtml</a>

 

[offroad]

great list Tony and Karen!!<br /><br />Also be aware of Walmart in your area as more BLACKTOP CAMPING via looking at<br /><br />According to the AllStays.com app for Walmart (available in Iphone-Ipad, or Android)<br /><br />

 

[HoboBerg]

Thanks Tony and Karen for the list. Nice post very much appreciated<img src="/images/boards/smilies/smile.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle">

 

[stinko]

What are the camping policies for cabella's and cracker barrel? &nbsp;Great links!! &nbsp;Thanks!!!

 

[rvwandering]

Welcome to the forum stinko! <br><br>&nbsp;Not all Cracker Barrels have RV parking spaces so it's best to check the store where you want to stop. RV parking spaces are noted on the website along with the rest of the store information. <br><br>&nbsp;Most Cabelas have RV parking but a few of them do not allow overnight parking. An extra bonus is the free dump station found at almost all of the stores.

 

[Lifemagician]

Staying at Cabella's is not cheap, at least not in Sidney NE.&nbsp;&nbsp; Dry camping was, from memory, something like $12 per night.&nbsp;&nbsp; Showers were awful, too tiny to move around.&nbsp; Cleanliness was obviously not at the top of their list, if the toilets were anything to go by.&nbsp; RV sites were up to $40.<br><br>The only saving grace was the excellent wifi throughout the (small) camp ground.&nbsp; It was disappointing to see that the campground was such a long way from the store.&nbsp; I would have thought it would have been right by the store.<br><br>Good to know it is there, when in need.&nbsp; But I would not go so far as to recommend it.&nbsp; Cabella in Kearney NE does not allow overnight parking, does not have a campground.&nbsp; Have not been to any of the other stores.<br><br>Lifey