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Acei
Explorer
Feb 28, 2016

28-30ft fifth wheel boondock/campable in public lands?

I heard that most popular equipments in these places are truck campers and pop-up trailers. I'm sure this varies from places to places but in general, can I expect to find places to either camp or boo...
Boondocking
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dave54
Nomad
Feb 28, 2016
Campgrounds designed in the 1950s were built for station wagons and wall tents. There are still a few of them around. Many have been upgraded and remodeled to handle modern RVs. Some are limited by topography, soils, land ownership, or other reasons and cannot be remodeled.

The FS and NPS are trying to accomodate current demands. Limited funds, environmental considerations, local zoning, et al hamper the agencies.

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