tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post3161027139039866306..comments2024-03-28T01:19:35.439-04:00Comments on Travel with Kevin and Ruth: National Forest Boondocking gets easier!Kevin Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-7269371794435547332015-08-21T01:00:14.201-04:002015-08-21T01:00:14.201-04:00Doh! You are right, Ruth. I misread somebody'...Doh! You are right, Ruth. I misread somebody's report about Shenandoah. It makes zero sense to have any free RV camping in a national park, otherwise people would stay there forever!Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15974453598992131798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-13407382583471896712015-08-20T21:19:29.817-04:002015-08-20T21:19:29.817-04:00I have to agree with Dugg just about everywhere we...I have to agree with Dugg just about everywhere we stayed when we were in a National Forest was totally free with the exception of Roosevelt Lake and even then it depended on what side of the road you were on or if you were staying in one of their campgrounds. We have to admit they made things very confusing there. I am sure that there are some others out there as well that require a fee and that's when the NP Access Pass would come in handy so it is probably best to double check on that. Thanks heyduke50.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-38263418005810899202015-08-20T21:12:22.285-04:002015-08-20T21:12:22.285-04:00Oh no! I guess you will just have to travel a litt...Oh no! I guess you will just have to travel a little further. ;-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-37818433902948734072015-08-20T21:07:34.719-04:002015-08-20T21:07:34.719-04:00Hope it helps you find some great spots Grace! :-)...Hope it helps you find some great spots Grace! :-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-79892865670335406072015-08-20T21:07:02.608-04:002015-08-20T21:07:02.608-04:00I may be mistaken but I think that when Sherry is ...I may be mistaken but I think that when Sherry is talking about boondocking it is dry camping in the campgrounds as they don't supply electricity, sewer and water to each site. The only camping allowed outside of the campgrounds in backcountry camping for hikers. Camping there is not free, I believe it is $15 a night which still isn't too bad for a National Park.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-12551580505600522552015-08-20T11:50:40.120-04:002015-08-20T11:50:40.120-04:00Some National Forests do have recreational fee are...Some National Forests do have recreational fee areas where the Interagency Annual Pass is accepted in lieu of payment---but these are generally developed facilities with services and/or amenities. I know of no National Forest that currently charges (or requires a pass) for true boondocking.Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15974453598992131798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-83206703548405892592015-08-20T08:18:37.390-04:002015-08-20T08:18:37.390-04:00I do believe that most will require the National P...I do believe that most will require the National Park Access Pass for parking in National Forests so better have one of them or double check the spot you want to go to...heyduke50https://www.blogger.com/profile/14927304490275027002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-69505272323190909092015-08-20T00:18:18.274-04:002015-08-20T00:18:18.274-04:00Looking at the west virginia map is depressing :\ ...Looking at the west virginia map is depressing :\ Martin Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09256106018909568533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-57521839749768106942015-08-19T16:21:50.261-04:002015-08-19T16:21:50.261-04:00Great information, Kevin! Thanks!Great information, Kevin! Thanks!Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01843102067348142929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-78785142450653183092015-08-19T15:23:29.625-04:002015-08-19T15:23:29.625-04:00Being able to boondock in a National Park is a ver...Being able to boondock in a National Park is a very rare treat---free camping, plus great nightly ranger talks!Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15974453598992131798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-40699149062282713052015-08-19T15:18:51.389-04:002015-08-19T15:18:51.389-04:00On the LCNF map I really do like how each icon is ...On the LCNF map I really do like how each icon is clickable, describing the particular site in more detail. This is actually an awesome feature for RVers who might want a less solitary boondocking experience---often more popular and crowded (esp on weekends), but still free and adventurous.Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15974453598992131798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-41943418302209013062015-08-19T15:16:30.359-04:002015-08-19T15:16:30.359-04:00Thanks to you both for all this great information....Thanks to you both for all this great information. We've been boondocking all summer long in Shenandoah National Park. Of course for us, it means having some sun on the solar panels so "forests" often require really searching out a spot.Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-80041483323652286692015-08-19T14:59:59.919-04:002015-08-19T14:59:59.919-04:00Yes, all true...thanks for expanding on that Doug!...Yes, all true...thanks for expanding on that Doug!Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-65689710266849935012015-08-19T14:36:34.580-04:002015-08-19T14:36:34.580-04:00Very interesting! However, important to note that...Very interesting! However, important to note that every National Forest has its own policy on RV boondocking. Some have nifty online maps with icons, but most do not. Most NFs still allow boondocking almost anywhere off a road open to motor vehicles---whereas others are far more restrictive. The new boondocking icon might indicate the only places where boondocking is allowed, or it could just be a recommendation of popular locations. I might also point out that "dispersed camping" isn't always synonomous with "suitable for RVs". In fact there is another icon labeled "RV camping"---but not clear whether this means boondocking. Most NFs now publish a free Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) which clearly states which roads are open to motor vehicles, along with (often harsh) boondocking restrictions and perhaps less restrictive corridors.Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15974453598992131798noreply@blogger.com