USFS (and alikes) safety?

USFS campgrounds aLand between the Lakes in Kentucky are some of the better ones. We feel as safe there as anywhere. And much safer than in some private campgrounds. But it depends a lot on where you are going. In most campgrounds, with other RVs around, are some of the safest places around, because people look out for each other. I wil be the first to admit though, we have seen places that not only would I not leave anything unprotected, I wouldn't ever get out of the rig! The only time we have ever been worried was in a state park campground when we were the only ones there in a remote, and DARK area!

I've spent many nights in USFS campgrounds, and have never had a problem with anything being bothered by people or wildlife.

If you don't put up your food correctly, it WILL attract bears, raccoons, squirrels, etc.

Some of the commercial campgrounds, with long term people living in defunct trailers, probably using drugs and are just poor trash people, pose a much greater risk than most government operations.

Thanks for the feedback guys. Should I be more concerned about leaving the trailer in boondocking locations vs campgrounds? Are there any rangers or security driving in these areas?

The one at Serando lake, right off the Blue Ridge parkway was good never had a concern.

We're newbies that have only camped in a couple forest service campgrounds, but never thought twice about leaving for the day to hike the surrounding parks. Are you thinking about boondocking on forest service lands or camping in USFS campgrounds? We haven't boondocked yet, but are looking forward to it!