a couple of free spots at Columbus https://freecampsites.net/#!(45.57039,+-109.2715) don't forget you loose time heading east
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Pondering this very topic right now. My son and I just returned from a 14mi round trip hike from Slab Camp trailhead to Grey Wolf camp in Olympic Nat Park.
Been a long time since I did anything thus foolish but my son insisted.
Now we're looking for a place to drop a tent in the Nat Forest or state land.
Full disclosure, we're riding tandem on a Subaru Crosstrek. No way could I pilot a two wheeler in my current state. After emerging at the trailhead I began aching in places I didn't know I had places.
On a motorcycling note, many years ago I did what you're doing on a cross country trip and had a great time full of stories.
Been a long time since I did anything thus foolish but my son insisted.
Now we're looking for a place to drop a tent in the Nat Forest or state land.
Full disclosure, we're riding tandem on a Subaru Crosstrek. No way could I pilot a two wheeler in my current state. After emerging at the trailhead I began aching in places I didn't know I had places.
On a motorcycling note, many years ago I did what you're doing on a cross country trip and had a great time full of stories.
national forests have many camp sites some free and most fees are reasonable. Plus if you have your Golden Age Pass it's 50% offPondering this very topic right now. My son and I just returned from a 14mi round trip hike from Slab Camp trailhead to Grey Wolf camp in Olympic Nat Park.
Been a long time since I did anything thus foolish but my son insisted.
Now we're looking for a place to drop a tent in the Nat Forest or state land.
Full disclosure, we're riding tandem on a Subaru Crosstrek. No way could I pilot a two wheeler in my current state. After emerging at the trailhead I began aching in places I didn't know I had places.
On a motorcycling note, many years ago I did what you're doing on a cross country trip and had a great time full of stories.
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I checked the bunk a biker site and their are several right on my route so Im thinking about that.
Careful though, the definition of "camping" seems to have "evolved"! Last time I used this site, late arrival and tired, sign right at the entrance said "no tents allowed".......RVs only.
This is just a reference, read the reviews, look at pics, see the website listed with the campground. Getting anywhere late doesn't guaranty a spot unless you reserved one. Do some research!
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Very spooky thought! Boo!!!
Thank you!
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When I was stealth camping regularly that was one of my tricks: arriving at state parks late, after they closed gates, camped right outside the park gates, and left early. Worked like a charm, no one ever bothered me. Then I got old; now I usually set up before sunset, and got an old guy pass.
Tom
I have not yet had a problem at national forests or blm's (yet) but at Popular National parks and at Moab better get there early.. Have you seen the restrictions and campgrounds they closed at Glacier NP? Its coming to all NP'sWhen I was stealth camping regularly that was one of my tricks: arriving at state parks late, after they closed gates, camped right outside the park gates, and left early. Worked like a charm, no one ever bothered me. Then I got old; now I usually set up before sunset, and got an old guy pass.
Tom
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My current first choice is COE (Corps of Engineer), followed by City and Municipal Parks, Rodeo Grounds, etc.. I then look for Water Management Districts, Forest Service, BLM, etc.
I completely AVOID all State and National Parks.
Tom
yes, State parks are the worst. I'm trying to do the High line trail in Glacier 9/7 & 8 If I can stay at the park with the old guy pass it will be worth it. They will not take reservations after labor day and close some of the campgrounds early because covid doesn't like the coldMy current first choice is COE (Corps of Engineer), followed by City and Municipal Parks, Rodeo Grounds, etc.. I then look for Water Management Districts, Forest Service, BLM, etc.
I completely AVOID all State and National Parks.
Tom
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How do ufind the coe campgrounds? Any particular app?My current first choice is COE (Corps of Engineer), followed by City and Municipal Parks, Rodeo Grounds, etc.. I then look for Water Management Districts, Forest Service, BLM, etc.
I completely AVOID all State and National Parks.
Tom
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This webpage:
Recreation.gov - Camping, Cabins, RVs, Permits, Passes & More
We're here to help you dream up your next trip, figure out the details, and reserve experiences at over 3,600 facilities and 103,000 individual sites across the country.
Tom
My current first choice is COE (Corps of Engineer), followed by City and Municipal Parks, Rodeo Grounds, etc.. I then look for Water Management Districts, Forest Service, BLM, etc.
I completely AVOID all State and National Parks.
Tom
I do dispersed camping as well, but still really enjoy the great State Parks we have here in Texas, unique scenery of Palo Duro Canyon, bison herds at Cap Rock, remoteness of Colorado Bend, looking at 8000 ft + peak at Davis Montain (yes, in Texas!) and others. Also more affordable with the Senior Pass for State Parks And grateful for the people dedicated to maintaining these uniques places. And with the NP Senior Pass, primitive sites in National Forests can also become real bargains.