![]() ![]() ![]() Summary - The first 6 miles of Loy Butte Rd. US Forest Service - Dispersed Camping Recommended SitesįollowMeFarAway - 5 Things to Know Before Camping In Sedona US Forest Service - Dispersed Camping Guidelines for Coconino National Forest Unfortunately some of the worst wildfires in northern Arizona have been caused by at large campers, forcing the forest service to place heavy restrictions on camping activity.Īs a result, many of the approved dispersed camping areas are tricky to find and access, so I’ve included my own go-to resources below along with a summary on finding & evaluating the best campground for your trip. You won’t find dispersed camping of any kind within the Sedona city limits. Gear Junkie - Camp for Free on Public Land: Dispersed Camping 101īureau of Land Management - Laws & Regulations (complete 120 pg handbook) Remember to LEAVE NO TRACE-be respectful of the land, and only bring in what you’re able to pack out.īureau of Land Management - Maps for Every BLM Territory in the US If you decide to go and you’re new to this, read and have a copy of the instructions below. At the same time, for brand new outdoorsmen and women with families, this may not be the best option. The best campsites I’ve ever stayed at have ALL been on primitive/BLM land. Know your comfort level in the wilderness and choose wisely. With a great experience comes great responsibility. It means that people might not be around in case of emergency, and in the same context, it also often means no cell phone service. Because you’re staying in remote territory, roads in & out aren’t always paved or accessible for low-clearance vehicles. You’ll be responsible for your own fire safety and packing out your own trash. Yes, you’ll be digging holes in the ground to poop (or finding restrooms in town). Restrooms, running water, picnic tables, grills for barbecuing food-you have to bring all of that swag yourself. Talk to any experienced outdoorsman, and they’ll tell you that dispersed camping is the only option they look for on an adventure.Īnd now, the drawbacks. Since they are (by definition) located outside populated city limits, dispersed camping areas are almost always exponentially more beautiful, remote and exciting to stay at-you’re actually having the authentic outdoor experience that you came for (imagine that). What are the advantages? No crowds, no costs, no formal campgrounds, no reservations. city area and how to best preserve the land you’re staying on. The links below (as well as Google) can tell you where to find said land around each U.S. Camping at a designated campground, for example, is not dispersed camping. You won’t find dispersed camping areas anywhere within national parks, city areas, private property, protected wilderness, etc. taxpayer land, also referred to as BLM land (Bureau of Land Management). Also known as primitive camping, it is most commonly available on publicly-owned U.S. Dispersed camping is essentially free camping on open land, and it comes with its own set of pros and cons.
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