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Boondocking in the West


Dalton Highway | AK Boondocking
Yes. We absolutely took our 37 foot travel trailer on the Dalton Highway all the way to Coldfoot! The Dalton is an extremely rough,...


Parks Highway | AK Boondocking
If you are looking for a quick, free overnight near Denali National park, there are several pull outs along Parks Highway that are...


Exit Glacier Rd NF | AK Boondocking
Exit Glacier Road is just outside of Seward and is really the only boondocking area near town. The road is only open during the summer...
Alaska
California


Lava Beds NM | CA Boondocking
We were so lucky to find this spot just minutes outside of the park. Tucked in the forest among large lava rocks is this peaceful...


Humboldt-Toiyabe NF | CA Boondocking
Although this IS on the California side, it is in the Reno, NV metro area. We absolutely LOVED this location. We spent a solid two weeks...


North Joshua Tree BLM
This is an easy, no frills, desert boondocking site at the north entrance to Joshua Tree National Park.
Idaho


Hell's Half Acre | Idaho Boondocking
This is a site we scoped out but did not stay at. We really wanted to because it looked like a great place to explore and learn. However,...


Twin Bridges Park | Idaho Boondocking
We did not actually stay at this park but we did drive through it. We stopped by on a Saturday in April and the entire park was full so...
Montana


Choteau City Park | MT Boondocking
We are starting to love City Parks. Yes, it is a small fee of $10/night be we found it worth it. There is water (even at some of the...


Freezeout Lake WMA | MT Boondocking
This boondocking spot had some of the most amazing "Big Sky" sunsets and loads of birds. We enjoyed solitude here and while a few people...


Washoe Park | MT Boondocking
This one is not free but at $10 per night, it's pretty darn close. We stayed here for a couple of nights actually as it is beautifully...


Homestake Pass | MT Boondocking
We absolutely loved this area! There are tons of places to park all along the road, just depends how far you are willing to go in. You...
Nevada


Silver Springs Scout Camp | NV Boondocking
We stayed in the entrance to this area for one night. To be honest, we aren't sure if it was allowed but there were no signs that said we...


Dayton, NV BLM | NV Boondocking
If you like wide open spaces, this is for you. We enjoyed staying here and felt pretty safe - even leaving the rig to go explore. We...


Tonapah, NV BLM | NV Boondocking
This overnighter was just a small parking lot next to the BLM office in the town of Tonapah. It was a great spot for passing through...
Oregon


Three Rivers Casino (Florence) | OR Boondocking
We don't normally include lot docking as we prefer to stay in dispersed sites and run our generator. Given the difficulty in finding...


Crater Lake (Annie Sno Park) | OR Boondocking
This lovely site has an upper parking area that is easy to get to and makes for an easy overnight. You can also go further down the road...


Oregon Coast Hwy | OR Boondocking
I must preface this post and say that I am not sure if this is actually a legal place to park. We cannot locate the original post that...
Utah


Clear Creek Canyon | UT Boondocking
We found this location by accident as we were following directions from a spot on free campsites. It was clear others have camped here as...


Paria River BLM | Utah Boondocking
This was a little scary to drive to at night but in the morning we were blessed with an incredible view. We were alone as it was kind of...


Moab BLM | Utah Boondocking
I imagine this place is pretty hopping in the summertime. There is plenty of space and the road goes in quite a ways. As it was, there...


Twin Hallows Canyon | Utah Boondocking
This is a great location between Kanab and Zion National Park. We stayed here for two separate nights and it was a convenient spot just...


Hole in the Rock BLM | Utah Boondocking
If you're looking for a great place to stay near Peek-a-boo and Spooky Slot Canyons, you can't beat this spot. Situated just outside of...


Mexican Hat BLM (Monument Valley) | UT Boondocking
Calling all rock climbers! This place was soooo much fun. And even if you are not into climbing, the hiking is beautiful. You can even do...
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