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profdant139
Explorer II
Feb 03, 2017

The 300 foot rule -- do they mean what they say?

I am making plans for the summer -- we are headed for a remote area in a national forest where the website says, essentially, you can camp just about anywhere but please do not drive more than 300 fee...
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time2roll
Nomad
Feb 14, 2017
Yes stay within 300' and try to use an existing spot.

Part of me thinks 300' is the length of the winch cable to haul your vehicle out if needed. Keeps you from abandoning vehicles out in the middle of the wilderness.

Play nice and you will not have troubles.

Racetrack playa has specific restrictions for that area. Not the same as rules along the road. Any destination of significance should not be trampled IMO.

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