![]() (I won’t even begin to talk about my boondocking squat and hover skills because that would just be T.M.I. If the idea of sponge baths or baby wipe baths in lieu of a regular shower doesn’t appeal to you, then most likely RV boondocking won’t either. The RV does provide a fair amount of conveniences not available with a tent, but there are still things to consider. We know what it’s like to carry our crap around physically and literally.īoondocking with an RV is one step above tent camping in my opinion. Boondockers are a rare bunch willing to give up conveniences for experiences. While boondocking, there’s constant concern about electrical usage, water usage, and monitoring tanks. I love RVing and I love boondocking, but it can be hard work, and it certainly isn’t for everyone. Ah, don’t get me wrong, there are government rules and unspoken etiquette amongst fellow boondockers, but that doesn’t overshadow the overall sense of feeling alive and freedom that I experience when I immerse myself in nature. Boondocking gives me a sense of freedom, a sense of living on my terms, by my rules. When I’m surrounded by stunning scenery, landscapes adorned with wildflowers while wildlife drifts about, I feel alive and grateful. When I can sit in the comfort of my RV enjoying my morning coffee while watching the sunrise, I’m in my happy place. As such, I love immersing myself in beautiful landscapes. Photography has helped me ‘ see things‘ and given me purpose in our travels. This is why I boondock! Through the eyes of a photographer God rays in my front yard while boondocking in Utah. We wouldn’t want every RVer out here boondocking. And that’s fine by me … means there’s more land for me to enjoy without neighbors. I tried to explain why “ I” like to boondock, but sadly my words fell on deaf ears. It’s this latter group that these homeowners associate with boondocking people who can’t afford to stay in an RV park or campground. Most of these RVers are like Al and me and living in their RVs full-time (or part-time) by choice, but some are not as fortunate, and I’ve heard these folks referred to as “sketchy people”. Since there’s a fair amount of BLM Land to the north and south of Lake Havasu City, during the winter months, the open land is dotted with RV’s boondocking. As the conversation ensued, their common attitude became clear. ![]() I found the cocked heads and wrinkled noses perplexing. Because they don’t look like an RV, they’re able to overnight ‘ under the radar‘ so to speak. They are able to park on any street where street parking is allowed, and overnight. Stealth camping is most popular with Van dwellers. Stealth camping is also a form of boondocking, but usually in a big city. When we overnight in a retail parking lot, we usually make a purchase making it a win for both parties.ĭry camping is camping without hook-ups in a designated campground for a fee. One might even boondock for a night in a retail parking lot like Walmart, Cabela’s, Cracker Barrel, or a Casino. National Forest land along with BLM land (Bureau of Land Management) are the most common places RVers like to boondock. Boondocking is usually free, but not always. Boondocking at Lake Powell, Utah – we experienced harsh storms during that November visit! Definitionsįor those unfamiliar with the term boondocking (aka dispersed camping) it generally means, camping in the “ boonies” on public lands where permissible with no fixed sites or services … meaning no electricity, water, restrooms, or a designated campground. ![]() My comment was met with cocked heads and wrinkled noses. Somewhere during the conversation, I mentioned how much I was looking forward to boondocking at Lake Powell at the end of the month. These were RVing part-timers and some-timers.ĭuring the ebb and flow of normal social conversation, we discussed RV travels and exchanged a few of our favorite places. About half also owned some form of RV, but none had ever lived in their RV full-time. With the exception of Al and I, all the attendees owned homes here in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. We attended a social gathering last month.
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