Rules and regulations may vary depending on your area. Pick up your garbage and follow all rules and regulations.ĭisclaimer: Always bring a back up map. When you’re in the Forest, Leave No Trace.
Most importantly, download maps before you leave so that you can view your location and navigate offline. You can follow these steps to geo-reference your maps and add them to your account.
If your forest service area offers printable PDF maps, consider adding them to Gaia GPS. It’s best to plan several backup locations in case the one you want is already taken. Plot waypoints at the campsites you find and/or plan a route to your desired location. Here is an example from Nicolet, where the brown tent symbol with a white background represents a common dispersed free camping area. Some even list known dispersed camping sites.
Sites vary from drive-up to walk-in only.
This post will show you how to use Gaia GPS to find free camping spots before heading out and navigate when you get there.ĭispersed camping refers to camping outside of established campgrounds, typically with no amenities like bathrooms or running water. Many National Forests across the United States allow free dispersed camping.