Boondocking and Dispersed Camping for RVs

[@russellstarr9111]

A few years ago, I went on a camping trip all over Colorado. I went to a place where my grandparents had a cabin for many years in central CO. I was travelling in a Ranchero and tent camping wherever I went. When I arrived at this familiar place, I soon realized this place had deteriorated into a poorly maintained trash dump. I went to the lodge/office and requested trash bags. I was greeted by the new owners with surprised looks and excuses about raccoons raiding the trash dumpster, however they did give me two thirty gallon trash bags. I spent the rest of the day until dusk picking up trash all over the campground proper. I filled both bags to capacity in about six hours. The next morning, I got two more trash bags from the office and proceeded up Blue Creek valley and filled both of those bags in about eight hours. I was very disappointed that the place I loved when I was a kid (thirty-five years prior) had been allowed to become an eyesore and hazard to wildlife. When I was a kid, this area was completely unspoiled. Grandpa would go with us over to the creek, and we kids would fish for Brook Trout for a couple hours and bring back a bucket of "brookies" for Grandma to cook up. The water was crystal clear and clean with no fear of contamination. The surrounding valley was pure and natural with no trash to be found. We kids could roam free without fear of hazards. I have always had fond memories of spending a couple weeks at the cabin in the summers, surrounded by nature and loving family. From that moment on, I have always taken trash bags with me any time I went on hikes or camping adventures. Please take care of the environment. IT'S THE ONLY ONE WE HAVE!!!!

[@gypsyqueen1339]

I do the same thing in the forest around my home. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, I bring bags with me when I walk with my dog in the forest. It's sad, but most times I find grocery bags lying on the ground with the trash. LEAVE NO TRACE is my motto and wish others would obey this rule. Nature is not a dumpsite. Thanks for all the work you did around your grandpa's place. I am with you in spirit.

[@somegirle0nthe1nternet48]

THANK YOU

[@collinsfriend1]

I hear you. We live in rural N. Cal. and so much of our forests have been trashed by growers and also hunters. Some of them, including the hunters poop in the open, shoot trees to pieces, leave their old toilet seats lying around, cans, papers, shells.. It seems the age of the chivalrous camper is gone.

[@ourlittlelandyacht8882]

One good suggestion for back country camping is to take an orienteering course and always carry a compass with a whistle. Life saving. #search and rescue 101

[@daredare890]

Yup..

[@trytohelpthem1512]

Thank you Carolyn for such a sweet and caring video. Some may say its common sense but there appears to be huge segments of people who do not have any. You are such a sweet person and the world is a better place because you are here. I live in the woods and it looks as if you were behind my house lol. Actually I'm blessed with one neighbor a quarter mile in one direction and no others for over a mile in any of the other directions and i love it. Take care and stay safe.

[@DavidIrthum]

Thanks for the important rules and information. Whenever I go hiking I always let family know where I am.

[@Hiker_who_Sews]

Two of my kids are scientists who have worked both as volunteers and paid staff to combat invasive species. You are appreciated for bringing this important subject to light! A note to other dispersing newbies-- I carry nitrile gloves to use when picking up other peoples' trash, and am especially careful to watch for needles. Cheers and thanks, Carolyn.

[@doreenb1837]

Perfect ! So many folks think it's ok to dump gray water it's NOT. A ranger can ticket you for that, also many places do not want you to burn the bushes /dead sticks in your camp fire. It's nutrients for the soil for the next bush leave it be. tfs Carolyn

[@CarolynsRVLife]

Thank you Doreen!

[@Seastorm-nh8cv]

I believe burning creosote would send toxic chemicals into the air around it.

[@mauricepowers3804]

A google search for small amounts of water is to dig a hole far from water source to dispose of camp suds water....provided the soap is CampSuds or Castile soap

[@MichaelJohnson-ii4ij]

Great, great do's and don'ts. Regarding rescue devices, if you need a device for "stay in touch with friends/family" PRIMARILY, and SECONDARILY it MAY help you in an emergency, then Spot is the way to go. However, it has technical limitations that are significant, and cannot be overcome, regarding an actual emergency. If you understand and accept these, it's a fine device BUT you need to recognize that there are many, many cases in which Spot cannot help you. If you primarily need a RESCUE device, (i.e. a PLB), then use something like and ACR or a McMurdo. There is a reason the other devices cost 2x as much as a Spot.

[@pearlllgarcia6482]

After 14 days, you need to move a certain distance depending on park/forest. Might be 5 miles, might be 30 to 50 miles. Good to check first

[@sallysavage3879]

Beautiful area to chillax in for a bit! Thanks for the info regarding "dispersed" camping. I, too, am a firm believer to leave a camping spot very clean. It disgusts me to see garbage left behind by people. I want to suggest to them to not bother to camp if they can't be respectful of the land, but I know how how indignant some people can be. Enjoy your time there!

[@daredare890]

The Rangers Know (w/ in a day or so) that you are there. They use long rang Spotting Scopes. You Will Not see them. They see you.Rules are enforced. If you are doing the right things. Rangers WILL NOT bother you. If they see you doing ANY THING wrong. Rangers WILL be ALL OVER YOU. It is for "every ones" safety.

[@causeeffect7624]

that's beautiful!

[@WisconsinWanderer]

You are an inspiration to me Carolyn. I hope I can find the right knowledge to start doing the van life.Thank you for all your video's.

[@keithb3178]

I so agree with the gray water so many people think it's OK to dump their gray water. lots of great info

[@tigerrose6882]

Hi Carolyn. It is Fran and My Mom. I like seeing your Friendly " Smile" early in the Morning. It Helps to deal with the Struggles I may have to face today. My Mom fell down on the floor at 88 already this morning. My Mom has Parkinson's Disease. Luckily my Mom landed on her Tush ( her Butt),so she did Not break anything. I could Not pull my Mom up from standing in front of her. My Mom said she would get on her knee's,I said " No,you will break your knee". So I got around my Mom in back and asked her to bend her knees and Push,and Push. Meanwhile I put my arms around my Mom's waiste and I quickly pulled her right up! 😁 Luckily the Big Chair was right to my Mom,so I just had my Mom in the sitting position and I moved her butt toward the chair. My Mom just sat down! Done. I am So glad I did Not have to Call 911. My Mom is just fine. She got right up to go to the bathroom right after. No broken bones,no Pain,Nothing! Thank you God for Saving my Mom from hurting herself! After I turned your Channel back on and Enjoyed the " Do's" and " Don't's of Boondocking and Camping on ":Dry" Land. I like how you teach people Not to leave their garbage behind. When I traveled on Vacation in a Car,when I was younger,I saw People throwing Garbage on the street from out of their windows of their Cars or Truck. I Hate when anyone is a liter bug It trashes the Beautiful environment. And advising people Not to dump their grey water is good to. National Forests do Not have to be a Big Free Garbage Dump!!! I am Not Camping now. But I have traveled and Camped out in a tent or Bronco Truck before. I traveled when I was young from Southern California to Chicago Illinois and back again! I am from Chicago and We Love how friendly the people are in Chicago! We Live in a " Safe" area. And Chicago is Very Nice. You rarely get bored here,there is too Much to do. I Love Lake Michgan and North Avenue Beach. Lincoln Park Zoo is Nice. Very Pretty. Navy Pier is Awesome! You can walk All over the place for Miles Outdoors. When I traveled when I was younger,I Loved The Grand Canyon and Colorodo and the Colorodo River. I Love the Gorgeous Mountains tree's and the " Natural" Streams. The sounds of the birds chirping All day is Very delightful. I camped Outside by myself at The Grand Canyon. I was attempting to sleep outside when a Weird Stranger stood near me,when I was doing my bathroom business! So,needless to say I do Not like Camping All Alone. Nope. I do Not mind hikng alone or near water. When I camped in Hart Michigan I went 1 time with a Fun Lady friend. We met Many friendly people at that Campground. I went Camping when I was young in Hart Michigan Alone. I did Not like it 1 bit. They put me around 1-2 Miles from any tent or R.V. So I sat all Alone in pitch dark at night. I hiked Alone a Mile at night to a Camp Fire.If it we're Men,I would Not have stopped. It was All Women and they welcomed me to stay and hang out. I did. I hiked to another camp fire where another Women was,and I stayed until the Sun Rose. I was in a Big Bronco Truck. I was obviously Very Inexperienced at Camping. I would have been just fine if I was able to Park near other Tents or R.V.'s. The Year before When I went with a Lady friend. I Camped out next to maybe 3 or 4 Campers. Not too far. My Friend and I were invited to hang out with Many other People. I did get Lyme Disease in Hart Michigan. I got bitten by a " Deer" tick. I did shower every single day Outdoors. It was a Private Showers for Women only. I enjoyed the Art Festival. I Love meeting " New" people. It is Fun. And I Never litter. I make sure others around me Do Not litter either. I did get treated for my Lyme Disease. I was on Doxcycline 100 mg. for 1 year. And my Lyme Disease went into Remission. Once in awhile my Lyme Disease becomes Active again and I get terrible Painful Spasms in my Calf of my Leg or Legs. And then I take an Antibiotic again and the Spasms Stop! But I really have tried to Avoid Taking too Much Antibiotic's because too much Antibiotic can cause M.R.S.A. or CDeficile which is Horrible to have. Taking Probiotics or Vitamin C and a Multi Vitamin Helps. I need to take Probiotics again or Natural Yogart with Probiotics. I have a Great Suggestion: Tell People how to Avoid getting Lyme Disease. You get Lyme Disease from walking in Tall Grass or Weeds and if a Deer Tick or Mouse Tick Fell Off the Deer,the Tick " Attaches" itself to your Leg or Arm or Body. The Tick can be So Microscopic that you Cannot even see it,unless you Check Very Carefully. And bath regularly if you can. Wah clothes as often as you can. Even if it is hand washing. Carry a good tweezer's,in case you find a Tick,you can Carefully Remove. Take a Photo of the Area of " Where" you have gotten bitten. It is Not true that Lyme Disease sb" Rare". There are Alot of Deer or Mice and those Ticks need a " Host" to feed off their Blood. And they spit their Extremely Harmful Bacteria into a Person. It is called a Spirochete. And every 21 days that Bacteria Multiplies and Multiplies. Lyme Disease is Not Contagious. I did Not know that I was even bitten until after I returned " Home" from my Camping trip. The Camping part was " Fun" when I went with a Fun Lady friend. When I got Home,I noticed a change within me. My Strong Healthy Appetite was gone. And I felt Very Sick inside of me. I got a Flu or Fever for 3;Days,it went on for a Week. For me,I had that Famous " Bullseye" Rash. But Not all People get the Noticeable " Bullseye" rash. I felt Sick and Lathargic. It Affected some of my Photographic Memory. People sometimes ask " Why do you Repeat things?" I am Over it,but Not completely. Lyme Disease can come back at any time. The Spirochete Bacteria of Lyme Disease is Very Bad. I personally Still recommend Camping. Teach the Kid's if People have any,to stay on the dirt road. Do Not walk through Tall grass or Weeds. Where blue jeans and those white socks. And Check your own body Skin,Legs and Arms for the Tiny minuscule Tick. Remove Carefully. If you find a Tick,Burn the Tick so it does Not Attach itself on another Human or Pet Host. Get a Match and hold the Tick with a Tweezer and Burn the Tick to make sure it is Dead and Destroyed. Or you can put in a Zip Lock bag and show the Doctor who knows about Lyme Disease. A Lyme Disease Tick can affect the Heart,Lungs,Brain,Legs,etc... Lyme Disease can cause Lyme Disease Arthritis in the knees or Legs. Lyme Disease can cause Severe Painful Bad Muscle Spasms in your Legs. Eat Garlic with some Meals and Probiotics or Yogart with Natural Active Cultures to Help Kill off this Virus. It is Not,NOT Contagious. Make sure your Dog is Vaccinated with the Lyme Disease Vaccine and Heart Worm if your Dog is like Capone and Loves Exploring. Your Very Smart Not to Reveal " Where" you are,until your Gone from there. It is Extremely Hard to get a Good Lyme Disease Doctor's. Now Doctor's treat based on " Clinical Symptoms". Because you can get a False Negative or False Positive Lyme Disease Blood Test. It Helps to Network with other People with Lyme Disease if you have it. Lyme Disease can be Deadly with Never any Antibiotic Treatment. But I said I do Not over due the Antibiotics either. People Call the Lyme Disease Foundation if you have any questions. There is Great information on the Internet. I did my own Research. See a Doctor that treats on your " Clinical" Symptoms who is Intellegent about this Disease. I have been Healed but I do have some Lyme Arthritis too. But I still Enjoy this Life when I can. Hope this Helped Carolyn and People!!! Take Care and Stay Safe and Healthy and Happy Carolyn and People.

[@bdautotech]

Hi Carolyn and Capone, I enjoy your videos, you have a good heart, thanks so much for sharing your experiences. I've only been watching your videos for a short time but they have really helped me a lot... I have a request. Sometime I would like to see the night sky wherever you are, it must be awesome. I remember seeing the sky overwhelmed with stars when I was a boy living in a rural area of Kentucky, and now all I get to see are the brightest stars in the sky, those that are bright enough to penetrate the light pollution in the town where I live... I'm just a few months away from retiring, and I will be going on the road. I bought a cargo van a few months ago and I'm in the process of turning into my version of a tiny house, and then... well... who knows... all I know is that my first adventure will be westward, and I can't wait to see the stars again... One of the friendlies... :-) Bernie

[@elissagail1663]

Bernie Davenport great suggestion! I'd also love to see the sky you're camping under Carolyn! 😀 even if just some pics, I always enjoy when you include some pics in your vids. Happy travels 🐾

[@williamlourido6040]

Thanks Carolyn I'm learning a lot from you I'm 80 and want to do it, what can you advise me. Welcome Bernie, I'm William Vietnam Vet looking forward to start van traveling this year, like to meet many new people on the roads and Camps.

[@Seastorm-nh8cv]

Go for it! I;m 70 and already getting my Dodge Grand Caravan ready to become my Grand Car-avan for my wanderings starting in July,[2018]

[@cynho3093]

If you are staying 14 days in one spot, I would think you could put out trays of gray water to evaporate & just packing out the residue.

[@welcometoreality3450]

it will attract animals to your campsite, some you may not want to visit lol Plus they may drink it & get sick

[@Larry-herenow]

Great advise Carolyn, sometimes all the rules are aggravating but if everyone abides by them , all will benefit.

[@mintostreetboys]

Your generosity and information just made my day. You clearly have a very good heart. Thank you.

[@kalikaren2400]

Good advice. If you can pack it in, you should pack it out. I like remote areas also and I'm aware that if I don't feel comfortable I need to move on. Some bad things can happen in beautiful places. Your safety video is one remote campers should watch. Stay safe and travel safe. 🐱

[@fancienanciefree1685]

I cannot wait to get out there. I'm still in the planning stages and I haven't gotten my RV yet but it is going to happen. I am so inspired by you and some of the other channels that I am bursting at the seams. I hope to meet you one day, maybe at the RTR. Thank you for all of the wonderful moments and information you share. I really appreciate it.

[@tigerrose6882]

Continued. Hi,I still recommend Camping. Just walk on dirt roads or Lower grass. If you have to cut through Tall grass make sure you where blue jean pants and socks and Closed shoes,like Nike Gym Shoes or any brand of GYM shoes. I Love wearing shorts too Carolyn. If you wear shorts and short sleeves because it is Too Hot outside,then try to stay Walking on a dirt raid or where there is " Shorter" Grass. I got " Lost" at night and I cut through Tall Weeds and Grass. I had on shorts and short sleeves when I got bitten by the Lyme Disease Tick. I saw Several Pretty Wild Deer not too far from my tent in Hart Michigan Many years ago. It is Not True that you have to be in a Foreign Country to get Lyme Disease either. Lyme Disease is Alive and Very Prevalent in United States. Anywhere there is Deer or Mice. Ticks Love to feed off of Deer or Mice Blood. Lyme Ticks are a Parasite the needs either a Animal or Human Host ( person) to Feed of and Infect the Blood and Healthy Body. Once your Bitten it Attacks the Healthy Immune System. It is Best to get Diagnosed and treated Immediately before the Lyme Disease Progresses into More Harmful Stages. Lyme Disease can affect the Brain as I said and it can cause Big Mood Swings or Depression or Memory Loss. People have been Mistakenly Misdiagnosed by Many Doctor's and they can be told they have Dementia or Muri ple Sclerosis and varies other Diseases. Read up Alot on Lyme Disease if you think you may have Lyme Disease. Remember to Call The Lyme Disease Foundation to Learn More. The Best Doctor was in New York who treated people and they tried to Close his office down. And Health Insurance Companies do Not to pay on this. Make sure you take Many Photo's if you ever get a " Bullseye" Rash to have Evidence that you have been bitten. Like I said,there is Not always the Bullseye Rash. I Recommend Alot Camping Outdoors. And enjoying Nature and the birds and things like that. Just try to stay on dirt roads or Lower Cut Grass. Wear Protective Clothing if your Adventurous and Want to Hike. These are Good Tips for Carolyn and Other's on You Tube. I give you Permission Carolyn or anyone to share these " Safety" tips to try to Avoid Lyme Disease when your Camping or Hiking out in Nature. Take Care! Peace to Carolyn and You Tuber's.

[@richardduncan709]

Thank you for teaching people to respect and enjoy nature.

[@CarolynsRVLife]

Thank you for watching Dan! :-)

[@henschicksbirds1841]

Carolyn's RV Life what is the title of the next video for your location on this one? I can't find it anywhere. And also thank you for getting this wonderful important info out there, because so many people do not understand that taking care of the land we have now, will impact the land for use later. Great vid!

[@Patchez1mom]

Cool video Tim and I are from Tennessee we miss it the green trees and grass where in Arizona right now this is our first year boondocking any tents tents we help and we're doing this

[@gmaneis]

Another great video, Carolyn. Wonderful to hear from someone who respects our finite earth. Safe travels. Oh, and glad you labeled Capone. I was wonderin' where that ol guy was hangin out. Looks like a wonderful, peaceful spot. Lucky you!

[@tanyamarsh4392]

Carolyn, if you are still inFL, and find yourself on the east coast near the space center, I highly recommend stopping at Mrs. Mango's (a little shack-like cottage) on US1 just south of Rockledge, to try their Hibiscus tea. She also sells local honey, natural remedies and other herbal teas, natural salves, etc. Your Pink Tazo tea made me long for some Hibiscus tea. Guess it's time to head home for some. Safe travels!

[@causeeffect7624]

you are a brave brave adventurous woman. it seems like a beautiful way to live. Safe travels. God bless you.

[@keosh777]

Thanks. Very informative around dispersed camping on BLM and National Forest Lands. Planning to wander around North America in an RV in retirement. Right on. Respect for the environment is important. Cheers.

[@lindathompson6678]

My parents taught me to leave a place better than it was when I got there! That's been my life Moto! Thank you for being that our. I live in the Panhandle of Florida and endure yearly Spring breakers! These kids leave our beautiful area in a horrific condition! I often wonder what were they ever taught!

[@happyhighway106]

#188 Conservation! Carolyn, its everybody's duty to keep our lands so all can use them. You are a Good Teacher and explain it well! As our population increases, the need to preserve the lands around us increase. Take a look at the Oceans, they are septic tanks that all the worlds nations use a dump. Very Sad!

[@WayneMemphisMojo]

Beautiful woodland setting! .... Just be aware the ticks are out & hungry!

[@brookec5188]

I was in Maine woods last year and baaad ticks. Only thing that worked was that Seresto collar. No ticks or fleas

[@WayneMemphisMojo]

great tip ... thanks!

[@french-9743]

Thank you for these informations (I am a foreigner who intend to use a RV in the USA) : "Dispersed camping" (ie "Boondocking" , "dry camping") allowed in : - 2:14 National forests and BLM lands (Bureau of Land Management). - 2:41 WMA (Wildlife Magt Areas) - Regional / County Parks - Some State parcs - Utility distriks (water, power). - 3:29 Dry camping generally during 14 consécutive days within a 30 days period 5:54 You should have given an exemple. Foreigners like me don't know how to find thes Internet sites.

[@senioradvocate4925]

Carolyn, I hate the N word - Normal. I don't believe it's a real thing. We are unique in our own way. Love your message. It all comes down to respect.

[@UNOSEEUM]

thank you for your videos...I plan on getting a bus and traveling and I too am a woman alone, so I appreciate the time you take to share...blessings and happy travels sweet sister xo

[@interestingjustice2368]

Great list. Very informative and quick. Love your videos. Keep it up.

[@lifeinmotion1178]

Another great video with useful, valuable information. Not to mention the view! I'm with you on that don't mess it up theme. Thanks for sharing...missed seeing more of Capone though

[@collinsfriend1]

In some public parks they require a certain mileage too. Like 20 miles.

[@dianadrew2560]

I do love all the information you give us all . God Bless You! 🎚😇🙏

[@CarolynsRVLife]

Thank you Diana! Glad you enjoy it!

[@vinnyg2605]

Thank you for all your wonderful shares, they have educated me much more than I had and I thought I had much of it free, your SMART ID SAY Super kind, and well versed in what your talking about. Giving correct terms, as you do make a HUGE differance, your rocking it, and living how I see it with true freedom, granted it not always utopia but the fact that it is most of the time quality of life is as close to utopia as can imagine, I admire your spirt and frankly impressed and thank you for motivation, I hope your announcement is a new RV if that's what you want / need and the math of what you've spent and are going to spend (annually) might as well have the money going to a even less stressful time. I'm postive you've thought about this, I hope since you love to read, I hope some of that education reading is all about the RIG YOU OWN IS, SO YOU CAN DO YOUR OWN smaller and even med. sized repairs. I would suggest you learn all about how easy it is to replace your own wheel bearings, brake discs and brake pads. 2nd to none a nice battery operated air pump and after weather changes CHECK PRESSURE IN TIRES BEFORE each time you leave, notice the tread wear as you can make your tires last 1/3 to twice as long with proper pressure and alignment and of course COLD tire pressure (nothing to do with Max air pressure listed on side of tire, that's only for a tire on that tire bearing the max load, look in your drivers door for recomended tire sizes and pressures and adjust a few pounds if your carrying an extra heavy load, for example I run 3-4 PSI more than recomened as I carry a very heavy Motorcycle on my trailer hitch so that makes my rear tires req. a few pounds more, and of course weather changes your Pressure Change a great deal, Winter pressures or northern parts of country req. likely more air to start day off than if you were in say Slab city were your "cold" tire pressure will be vastly different than say Washington, I'm sure you know cold pressure simply means before you drive anywhere as its normal to pick up 4-6 Psi from driving, and if you set recomened tire pressure even after only driving a few miles, but back to main point, get a CLYMERS repair manual and of course it helps ENDLEDLESSLY to watch a non hack show the repair on KZbin watch a few of those and any tricks or things to expect won't surprize you, and most car part stores will loan you the tools (with deposit you get back and most will let you barrow no real costs as you get the deposit back, that way you don't have to carry anymore tools than a nicely packaged craftsmen set that might cost 100 bucks or less and of course only buy when running 30-50% off sales. Don't let tire shops over tighten your lugs A) that can warp brand new brake discs and make impossible to change a flat but if they TRQ. To spec using TRQ. Wrench is only way and of course in star pattern, those little ideas will make you even more indepentant, and when you do it and follow TRQ. Specs on every bolt (listed in CLYMERS manual at end of chapter of what ever you'd be working on, now that is only for chassis (truck that underlies your RV) you'll have to have another repair manual for your living space of RV, PARTS LIKE generator, plumbing, dashboard, wiring, tanks etc... I promise between manuals and KZbin seeing some else do the very repair you would be considering doing, you know what special and all tools needed any tricks it just about makes it so someone who has not done a repair ever can then do it, strength sometimes is an issue but a bit of leverage with inexpensive breaker bar (longer socket holder) that added to your TRQ. wrench and knowing ahead of time from watching the repair done be several people on you tube will tell you if you think you can or can not do the repair. There are many that simply must be done at shop, exhaust for example, front end work, rear end work, driveshaft and just a few more, but most of the normal wear and tear repairs you can save thousands even if you've never picked up a wrench (not saying the case I have no idea) but almost all of us can do it, after all bottom line they are all nuts and bolts and Lube wear needed. You might allready know all this if so I'm sorry just trying to help and if not to let you know YOU CAN DO IT.

[@jnmorraco]

Awesome video Carolyn-been watching here and there over the last year, been on the road since 2012 just starting to comment and be posting shortly-🙃 Anyhow, lol, myself I take pics when I park usually cleanup someone else's messs-🤬 and many times of used those pics and instead of hearing "you gotta go" I'll get a "just make sure your gone in the morning or don't stay more than a day-maybe two" and it feels good to boot knowing you're helping keep America clean!! Take care & Safe travels-ttyl-🐾🐒💕&🌈-🙃👣

[@damonhenry5534]

Think you Carolyn Damon much love to you hugs and kisses to you be blessed and free.

[@mikeexcavator1771]

Carolyn, you open a can of worns with the gray water issue.( pack it in pack it out) i can take my gray water valve and open it for it to drip over 100 miles. is that ok ? no so when bob take a sponge bath and dump its out its not ok. thats the problem with staying in a van.

[@tthomas9160]

mike excavator1 we drip our grey water into a cheap plastic flower box. The water evaporates but the junk in it just dries out in the bottom. We had to seal up the drain holes with silicone and wrap some screen around it to keep the birds out.

[@LindaWolfe20]

Carolyn I have always been told never camp alone...always camp around others for safety. What do you think about this? There is safety in numbers as the saying goes...

[@OzLioness]

Something that I think is a great thing to do is to pick up trash, if you see it laying in an otherwise lovely area. Obviously this would come with a proviso ...if someone dumps a LOT of stuff, it would not be practical to take it away ... but, my motto is to leave a place BETTER than I found it ;-) Just a thought ......... :-)

[@cadykyst1234]

So glad you got a personal locator beacon. Take it on every single walk. Great video. Sure wish I was out there. My post concussion syndrome is better, so maybe next year. My guitar is coming with me for sure!

[@CarolynsRVLife]

C# - I've had it for years, used it on the John Muir Trail. thanks

[@Berts-pets]

The saying you couldn't remember is "Take nothing but pictures. Leave nothing but footprints." And, I believe the word you were looking for was aerosolized.

[@kathleenhouck1180]

lovely spot can't wait to go camping this summer...

[@kathleenhouck1180]

😇😇😇Good bless ty

[@brianw612]

In Ontario, unless in a walmart lot, gotta PAY! It's like 50 bucks a nights, and book 5 months in advance, or you are out.

[@purrbugaloo]

This was the most beautiful background I've seen in your videos!! The forest is beautiful! Can you show us more lush green forests for camping?

[@CarolynsRVLife]

Purr, I show you where I go.

[@purrbugaloo]

Carolyn's RV Life Do you prefer desert to green areas? Is one preferable for boondocking? I don't know much about camping with an RV. I enjoy your videos and of course Capone!

[@bobfriese9996]

Thank you. Great video. Now I know what "Dispersed" camping is. 😁

[@thomashoward7909]

very good info on boondocking thanks Carolyn

[@BirdieRN71]

Love that tea! That flavor is one of my favorites. Enjoyed the info from this video.Can you tell I am binging on your videos tonight lol.

[@CarolynsRVLife]

Shea, binge-watching is a huge compliment. thank you!!! And I hope you continue to enjoy!

[@gigicats6]

The scenery is very pretty and what I would prefer for camping. I'm wondering if this is where you were before when an old lady knocked on your door at night and asked you to move, then she took the spot. I've also wondered if you are considering traveling east with Bob Wells, just for the change.

[@brendastewart14]

Thanks for sharing your adventures! I get to travel thru You. Be Safe!

[@1_francis_18]

Thanks for sharing. I thinks I know this place. Hopefully the surprise it is not what I am thinking. Happy trails.

[@wayneconover7288]

I'm headed to the same area you are going to but for a different reason. Maybe we can meetup while we are both in that area..I hope you have natural bug spray to keep the mosquitoes at bay and other bugs where you currently are I wont tell anyone where your going I'll let you surprise them

[@irhonda31]

Beautiful area you're in! That was good info about gray water. TFS!

[@GeorgePencilArt]

Good advice! I was wondering about the cell signal and safety issue... I'll have to research that some more. I enjoyed the video. :)

[@sabinacle1529]

Thanks for sharing. You are preparing me for my future

[@kerencollins1548]

Ok. I'm waiting. Can't wait for ur announcement. 😁. Ty for all the information. Ty. We our trying to learn all we can. Coming to join y'all asap. Yeah!!! Love ya Beautiful Lady. Ty. Hugs ur puppy for us. He's loved by many. As are you 😜🌹❤️

[@donaldyoung4370]

One thing about dumping gray water. Did you know that most Mississippi rest areas have an RV dump station?

[@meloshea7895]

? Hi Carolyn, the roads you find to camp on, are they also listed as Forest Service Rd #___? I see a lot of these signposts when I travel through National Forest Parks.

[@ericscott6606]

Thank you for the show and please be safe my new friend😄

[@Karin6509]

What a great spot! Thank you for the tips!

[@Dixiered03]

Yea Kudzu took over the south. From google search Kudzu Origin. Kudzu was introduced from Japan to the United States at the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition in 1876 as an ornamental and a forage crop plant. The Civilian Conservation Corps and southern farmers planted kudzu to reduce soil erosion.Aug 21, 2008 Kudzu Origin - Invasive Plants: The NWR System: Volunteers and ... Fish and Wildlife Service (.gov) › kudzu...

[@sleepy314]

Take only pictures, leave only footprints.

[@curiousgeorge555]

Spread the word!

[@garywallin5030]

legs !

[@skyzze]

Amen

[@ut000bs]

Samual Whittemore, it's obvious you've never done, or read about, anything like this in your life. If you did you did it only once. (I'm hoping your reply was sarcasm.)

[@sleepy314]

ut000bs .. if whitmore were REALY serious, he would leave his clothes and shoes behind and go hunt down those squirrels on foot. But I was hoping he was just emphasizing the point that one can always strive for more... or less, as the case is.

[@tammiepulley1396]

Carolyn thanks for the wonderful tips. I'm from Contra Costa County / Bay Area and thinking of RV'g soon. You are in a beautiful location and it reminds me of my home of NC. BTW I have always wondered how you keep your hair looking so nice while you are boondocking. I have to pay someone to blow my hair out like that. Good for you! Rock on!

[@CarolynsRVLife]

Tammie, Hi Bay Area!!! (I'll admit, a little homesick sometimes) I hope you follow your RV living dreams. thanks for the compliment on my hair.. i washed it, put it in a loose bun and then let it go.. some mornings wetting it to get rid of bed head. lOL. thanks!

[@judycarey9051]

Great scenery. Thanks for the info.

[@phillip5545]

We enjoy your videos! Thanks! Just a note though............ Enjoy our Public Lands while they are still available. My wife and I have spent 3-6 months a year boondocking on our wonderful Public Lands for the past 48 years. It's been a wonderful life. We just hung up our keys and with no children or grandchildren, we have no ax to grind. Just beware that there are some very powerful people who are working very hard to either directly sell off our Public Lands or turn over our Public Lands to each individual state to control. If the latter happens, every year when the state has a budget deficit, they will just sell off some of their Public Lands to supplement their budget. It won't be long before all those great boondocking spots will be posted with NO TRESPASSING - PRIVATE PROPERTY signs! Read for yourself by Goggling 'Privatization of our Public lands'. It is already happening. VOTE against the folks who want to take this wonderful heritage given to us by our forefathers. No other country in the world has large tracts of land owned by their citizens and available for their use. Let's keep it that way! PROTECT OUR PUBLIC LANDS

[@richardross3172]

Let's see more! Where's that new fangled flying camera thingy you got at the big electronics store?

[@0oohnegative]

My tear drop trailer is VERY low impact on the environment and can go almost anywhere:D

[@jamesbreeden3061]

Very informative, Thanks Carolyn

[@ApteraPioneer]

Reminds me of the Lincoln National Forest where I live, though I am sure that would not be on your way. Is a great out of the way place, if ever you run out of those and at 8,000 - 9,000 feet also pretty cool most of the time.

[@kevinshuman7342]

Really good information, thank you as always

[@gypsyqueen1339]

Leave NO trace, means leaving the campsite exactly or better than the way you found it.

[@ShaktiJ]

Thanks. I needed to hear this. Just one thing. What do you do with your poop until you get to a dumpster?

[@brianwofford3831]

Thanks for the good video.

[@bigjoe2458]

question... if you go exploring in an area like where you are now. what would you do if you got lost and couldn't find your way back to your rig? do you have a homing device?

[@MadnomadM]

Personal locator! Excellent. Didn't think of that.

[@TrevorMarty69]

Beautiful area, and I agree.

[@herwoofnessbostonterrier3420]

Pack out, what you pack in!!!!

[@danieldelacruz7817]

Hi Carolyn and Capone that looks beautiful

[@redalesmoothie6464]

Thank you Carolyn. BTStr

[@lindanerney9896]

So informative. Thank you so much.

[@shadow1975able]

Carolyn, what about all the people who van dwell and shower outside, or wash dishes outside. Do you believe they are harming the ecosystem?

[@CarolynsRVLife]

Ann, We ALL harm the ecosystem. The question is: to what degree. Like I said to another commenter, dumping 30 gals from a gray water tank a a few gallosn from dishes or shower are different, IMO. If they are using non-natural soaps, then yes, they too are harming the ecosystem.

[@pattierwin4380]

Map comment is so true. I lost my return directions driving in Iowa LOL

[@evelyngarcia4551]

I've learned so much! Thank You!

[@elainej9127]

I am very environmentally conscious, but I did not know Dr. Bronner's Castille soap was harmful. I appreciate your info. Do you know if it is reasonable to you use it on a hard surface away from vegetation? Happy Trails!

[@CarolynsRVLife]

Elaine, Dr. Bronners is a very good soap and I do use it - making sure I sump it in the septic systems (dump stations). In small amounts and dispersed, it shouldn't be too harmful. My comment was on dumping 30 gals of water with lots of soap in it. When using any foreign soap or substance, disperse as much as you can (fling it) and don't use or dump near water sources. :-) thanks for asking.

[@elainej9127]

Thanks for the clarification! We have plans to tent camp at Schoonic Woods at Acadia in Sept, and they do not have showers. I guess I didn't listen closely to your vid. :)

[@elyohep]

Hello Carolyn! I have a question about the BLM dispersed camping locations. How do I find them? is there a good website that provides this info? how to know were road to take if they are not signed. Thanks for your videos, I really enjoy them. You are an inspiration.

[@conley822731]

elyohep hear is 1 site to find blm land freecampsites.net/ riderplanetusa is also another good website but it caters to ohv trails.

[@elyohep]

Thanks Mike! I will check them out.

[@ursulacole4073]

Wow! I thought I wasn't cool to dump your Composting toilet remains in the Forest. a lot of people told it was ok and not a problem? I haven't bought my van nor my composting toilet yet......what should I do? not ok!

[@Juliaronan]

That looks like the Cohutta wilderness Area, in N. GA!! If you are where it looks like you are, don't get poison oak or ivy...stuff is mean!

[@JoseLuisRodriguez-ot8dg]

I love you videos I didn't get a chance to talk to you on the RTR in January... maybe next January

[@marydwire1033]

Poor Capone is trying to stay cool 1 I am near Jackson, Ms , not far from where you camped. Ir has been really hot here early on. Had a couple of days this week that cooled down but it's back to the low 90's now.Stay hydrated and please watch for those alligators and poisonous snakes that live in the waterways and forests in the south.

[@brookec5188]

There is debate on personal safety and each person has the right to think as they do and its made me do some soul-searching. There are FUNDAMENTAL differences in how we see the world. Life is a short walk on this Earth and it comes down to what each of us believes is our purpose here. I also believe that how we see the World outside us comes from what is in our own heart. There is only love or fear. Staying home and watching the news will only freak you out and it is only a small part of "reality". Reality is that are trillions of kind deeds done by loving people every day that is NOT on the News. Reality is there is a big, beautiful world of experience going on with or without you in it. I love that Carolyn made a decision to be near a friend in his time of need this summer. Fear is paralyzing.( I know that to be true since so many women tell me they are "too afraid" to go RVing alone. Partly because of safety but, mostly afraid to be "alone" with themselves. It is the ultimate challenge) Love is freedom. Carolyn is FREE. It is a goal of mine.

[@ianwarner8469]

Terrific!

[@CBJDLA]

very informative. well done.cant wait til you tell us where you're. lol enjoy have fun😆😆😆

[@klouism1]

Good advice. Thanks

[@mariomegee6105]

Great Info, for all, (respect).

[@Covinaman-00]

Do you even do any Rv camps with full hook-ups?

[@TheNoonie50]

Oh the green!!! I'm in my van in a green land too. :) Can't wait to find out where you were.....probably 1/4 mile away from my spot...wink

[@RetiredTony]

Subscribed :D. Great Video and tips!!

[@CarolynsRVLife]

Tony - Welcome and thank you for watching! :-)