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Should homeless RVers observe the same rules as other RVers?

Dave Helgeson - October 27, 2023

EDITORIAL As RVers who prefer boondocking on public land, my wife and I sometimes find ourselves camping in the vicinity of those who are less...

The ABCs of free and low-cost camping on state land

Dave Helgeson - October 20, 2023

Is free and low-cost camping available on state land where you camp? I previously wrote an article entitled The ABCs of free and low-cost...

The ABCs of free and low-cost camping on federal land

Dave Helgeson - July 14, 2023

The world of RVing is full of acronyms. Those include: RV (recreational vehicle), FW (fifth wheel), TT (travel trailer), FHU (full hook up), BH...

How absentee RVers are limiting access to dispersed campsites

Randall Brink - July 14, 2023

NEWS & OPINION A recent post on one of the Facebook pages dedicated to dispersed camping described seeing unoccupied RVs parked for extended periods of...

A Journal of Forestry study reveals perceptions of land agencies toward campers

Randall Brink - October 1, 2022

While conducting research for recent RVtravel.com articles on urban RV encampments and “homeless RVers,” I happened upon a very interesting study pertaining to the...

Is it ethical to go camping after testing positive for COVID-19?

Dave Helgeson - June 10, 2022

I recently found myself pondering the question: Is it ethical to go camping after testing positive for COVID-19? Here’s why: A few weeks ago, my...

The ABCs of free and low-cost camping on federal land

Dave Helgeson - May 20, 2022

The world of RVing is full of acronyms. Those include: RV (recreational vehicle), FW (fifth wheel), TT (travel trailer), FHU (full hook up), BH...

Free waterfront camping

Dave Helgeson - October 21, 2021

Waterfront camping is great when you can find it. Free waterfront camping is even better! It’s that time of year again. Reservoirs are nearly empty!...

Spontaneous RV road trip in the days of campground crowding

Dave Helgeson - May 21, 2021

By Dave Helgeson Nights spent in an RV these days can be in a crowded campground or somewhere less conventional. What is your preference? Read...

Just how bad is it? Are boondocking locations getting crowded?

Julie Chickery - April 30, 2021

By Julie Chickery RV sales are booming and you’ve surely heard that campgrounds are overcrowded. Now you might have heard that dispersed camping is a...

New (or any) RVers – There is hope! You CAN find campsites!

Dave Helgeson - April 1, 2021

By Dave Helgeson Are you one of the thousands of new RVers or looking to become one? Are you discouraged by the headlines and statements you...

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