ron.dittmer wrote:
pnichols wrote:
I know National Monuments and the various National Preserves and Reserves don't allow camping
Just FYI: Many national monuments offer camping. We've camped in many.
Thanks Ron for the info.
Our experience with just a few National Monuments has been that they were for day trip visiting only at certain very special places and that they were not necessarily very large in land acreage, unlike other public land areas where camping is allowed. Maybe this is just due to our experiences here in the West, as other types of public land areas out here can be expansive and maybe more suitable for camping.
We would really prefer to drycamp at National Preserves for their pristine settings, quietness, and closeness to nature - but it's very rare that they allow camping at the few we've checked out. We have just been able to drive through some for observing, taking pictures, day-hiking, and maybe picnicking.
We are by no means well versed in our knowledge of these areas, however.