| Camping on Public Land |
| BLM Colorado dispersed camping site |
| Army Corps of Engineers dispersed camping site |
| National Forest Service dispersed camping site |
| Oregon State Forest |
Camping is a popular activity for
many public land visitors; and while
there are literally thousands of
developed campgrounds available,
many visitors prefer to camp in more
primitive surroundings, away from other
campers. Camping on non-developed
public land is defined as "dispersed
camping".
many public land visitors; and while
there are literally thousands of
developed campgrounds available,
many visitors prefer to camp in more
primitive surroundings, away from other
campers. Camping on non-developed
public land is defined as "dispersed
camping".
Camping on public land is permitted
throughout the National Forests,
(There are over 155 National Forests in
the U.S.) except in specially designated
areas. Those areas include developed
throughout the National Forests,
(There are over 155 National Forests in
the U.S.) except in specially designated
areas. Those areas include developed
recreation areas, administrative
areas, active timber sale areas, and
other areas that are signed as
closed to camping. Another source
for dispersed camping, especially in
the Western States, is federal land
under the supervision of the Bureau
of Land Management (BLM).
There are 314 Blm camping
locations. If you enjoy camping
areas, active timber sale areas, and
other areas that are signed as
closed to camping. Another source
for dispersed camping, especially in
the Western States, is federal land
under the supervision of the Bureau
of Land Management (BLM).
There are 314 Blm camping
locations. If you enjoy camping
near the shores of a lake, the US Army Corps of Engineers
(over 900 locations) as well as the US Bureau of Reclamation
having 208 sites throughout the country with camping facilities.
Also available are the 17 National Recreation Areas (part of
the National Park Service). Ranging from the magnificent
dunes of Oregon to the metropolitan woodlands near our
nation's Capitol, you will find the National Recreation Areas
have a wide assorment of dispersed camping areas.
(over 900 locations) as well as the US Bureau of Reclamation
having 208 sites throughout the country with camping facilities.
Also available are the 17 National Recreation Areas (part of
the National Park Service). Ranging from the magnificent
dunes of Oregon to the metropolitan woodlands near our
nation's Capitol, you will find the National Recreation Areas
have a wide assorment of dispersed camping areas.
Depending on what you are looking for, you can find a wide
range of dispersed camping opportunities - from remote, hike-in
backcountry areas to cleared sites adjacent to Forest Service
roads where you can set up a camper or trailer. Motorized
vehicles are allowed only on established roads, and are not
allowed in a designated Wilderness. ATV’s and trail bikes are
allowed only on designated ATV trails.
range of dispersed camping opportunities - from remote, hike-in
backcountry areas to cleared sites adjacent to Forest Service
roads where you can set up a camper or trailer. Motorized
vehicles are allowed only on established roads, and are not
allowed in a designated Wilderness. ATV’s and trail bikes are
allowed only on designated ATV trails.
With a few exceptions, no permits or fees are
required to camp in these areas, but camping stay is
limited to 21 consecutive days. This helps to keep any
one area from becoming over used. Group size is limited
to no more than 10 people in a designated Wilderness.
required to camp in these areas, but camping stay is
limited to 21 consecutive days. This helps to keep any
one area from becoming over used. Group size is limited
to no more than 10 people in a designated Wilderness.
Certain areas on each district are more popular than
others for dispersed camping due to their ease of access,
location, terrain and other factors. To find out where
others for dispersed camping due to their ease of access,
location, terrain and other factors. To find out where
these areas are located, stop by or call the local district
offices. More information on camping on Federal
Land
Public lands give every American the opportunity to
enjoy the great outdoors. Whether it is for a day trip or an
extended camping vacation, you will find a camping facility
within a few short miles from where you live
offices. More information on camping on Federal
Land
Public lands give every American the opportunity to
enjoy the great outdoors. Whether it is for a day trip or an
extended camping vacation, you will find a camping facility
within a few short miles from where you live
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