What to Know About BLM Camping

Did you know that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) oversees more than 245 million acres of land in the U.S.? These public lands are great for camping at little to no cost and offer a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities. While most of these properties offer dispersed camping and boondocking sites, some have more developed campgrounds with RV hookups and other amenities.
Here’s how you can find the perfect BLM campsite using Campendium, and what you should know before you camp on these public lands.
🏕️Filter your campsites. On Campendium, you can filter campground types to only show BLM locations. This way, you can start your campsite search in the right direction.
ℹ️Read reviews. Campendium reviews allow you to see what other campers say about each campground. From campsite images to cell phone coverage, these reviews provide valuable information you need to know to prepare for your trip.
🌲Reuse existing sites. Most BLM campsites are designed for dispersed camping and boondocking, meaning the existing sites are usually only marked by cleared, flat areas where others have set up camp. Be sure to use these sites in an effort to not disrupt the environment.
🗓️Stay limits. On most BLM lands, you can camp up to 14 consecutive days within a 28-day period. Plan your trip accordingly and don’t overstay your limit so others can enjoy these lands as well.
🗑️Leave No Trace. Always abide by Leave No Trace guidelines and pack out everything that you brought with you, including garbage. This way, others can enjoy these lands for years to come.
🔌Developed campgrounds. If you’re not looking for dispersed camping and boondocking sites, some BLM destinations offer more developed campgrounds with hookups and some amenities (for a small fee.) You can use the Campendium app to see what amenities and features each campground offers.
🎣Outdoor activities. BLM land typically offers a variety of outdoor activities from hiking to fishing, biking, hunting, and more.
Video credit: @Bridges_Media
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[@larryshreffler3187]

We stayed at stampede campground just outside of Pioche Nevada beautiful spot the elevation 6100 feet nice and cool weather there we stayed there for 14 days in the latter part of August 2022

[@cbryce9243]

How do they know if you've been there 14 days, if no one is there to see? I love being in Nevada too.

[@HebrewNomadOverlander]

I hear a lot of people in the comment section that states you need a high clearance 4x4, NO YOU DO NOT!, Most blm land is flat with low clearance. There are many areas on BLM land that are patrolled, ask me how I know. Been doing it for 24 years now. And if you things criminals do not go out to these lands, WRONG!, they do and their has been many cases of individuals having to deal with this situation. be careful wherever you are and take a garmin gps monitor with you, emergency equipment, protection if you can, a large dog. And if you can , go with a second person.

[@user-fu9vj9ix3g]

Sage advice. Unprepared personal experience can be a harsh master.

[@mitchw6693]

When camping in remote areas to you take a way of protecting yourself ?

[@morgenbrady6216]

Where would you say is top safest areas?

[@dixonbuttes6564]

@@morgenbrady6216 Your house.

[@dixonbuttes6564]

@@mitchw6693 No, the rangers will protect you.

[@hikethisplanet1017]

Thank you that was very informative.

[@patrickmchargue7122]

A more in-depth tutorial on how to use the app/website to find BLM lands would be useful.

[@cruisinguy6024]

There’s a ton of that on KZbin already

[@dicktaug4773]

The easiest way is to start collecting Gov't paper maps of the area you will be traveling. They still publish them, and they are accurate.

[@pigeonpallz1733]

Thanks for the info

[@pablotanja2405]

THANK YOU FOR THE INFO

[@septembertwenty-nine9989]

Goose Island is a FCFS BLM campsite and is between Moab, Utah and Arches National Park. It has a small camping charge and includes outhouses with no water. I've camped there 4 times. The restrooms are usually smelly, but the convenience and low cost makes it a desirable night stay.

[@user-mm1qu7yb5h]

THANKS FOR THE INFO.

[@mattbnez]

Over the last 40 years I average 3 to 4 weeks camping and 99% on BLM lands. I've only once seen a sign that states No Camping. Had magazine with maps of Blm lands. When land becomes private the first thing you see is a NO TRESSPASSING sign. TY to BLM.

[@JohnE9999]

Exploiting Black Lives Matter?! No voting for Joe Biden for you.

[@hg2.]

Sounds great!

[@JosephDeAngelis318]

👍👍👍 very cool 😁😁😁

[@brandonm.6604]

More videos like this!

[@PatchezRagdolls]

How would you get a map in new rules or laws as they come out😮

[@roberthensley8653]

That Frontier is 4x4 right.

[@ElMarco48]

Can you move from one BLM spot to another every 14 days in the same area? Or do you have to go to another designated BLM land (another name) area?

[@jasonbarrett-pg1jy]

you must move a minimum of 25 miles to reset your 14 day clock

[@vincentdolente7053]

@@jasonbarrett-pg1jy what kinda china bullshit is this lol

[@cbryce9243]

@@jasonbarrett-pg1jy how do they even know if you have been there that long?

[@zkkauffm9140]

@@cbryce9243 they don’t

[@dicktaug4773]

You can occupy the same site (camp, location) for 14 days in any 365 day period. Moving 25 miles is usually an accepted rule. Some sites are more closely monitored than others

[@justinh7099]

Just FYI, BLM land is usually not well maintained and high clearance/4x4 is recommended. They are also not patrolled and communication is limited. Be safe out there folks and travel well prepared.

[@cbryce9243]

Good advice.

[@dronus]

Depends where you're at. But yeah good advice.

[@tommysimmons5266]

Sure you’re on BLM land?

[@conchscooter]

Good advice to keep newbies away. I enjoy blm and usfs with a low clearance Promaster and unarmed ( gasp!). People in the wilderness are here to enjoy the backcountry. The creeps are in the urban areas where there are more victims.

[@Mobytts69]

​@@conchscooteryup, but the hills have eyes! 😨😨😨

[@VANESSASVANLIFEJOURNEY]

We need this in Texas

[@aztronomy7457]

Would never happen. Texans have already turned the entire state into a giant ranch.

[@Entropy106]

It’s all private land down there boy 🤠🐮🌾🌾

[@zepplysRoadshow]

There is about 12000 acres north of Amarillo that is BLM​@Entropy106

[@functionalvanconversion4284]

Do you have any information on the elimination of BLM lands?

[@curtisdettra5194]

Thanks for sharing that video. What is up with the East Coast not having BLM land? I live on the east coast, and I would love to camp Blm style so I can visit my family and camp at the same time. I always camp for free(BLM). Can anybody answer that question? I would love an answer. Thank you 😊

[@dhol267]

Ive always assumed its primarily a population density thing. Something like 80% of the population lives on the eastern half of the country. Lots of empty land/free range cattle acreage on the west half.

[@curtisdettra5194]

@@dhol267 Thank you Dan for that information. That does make sense

[@postalinVT]

Also, the feds didn't start buying up land until the early 1900's and the east was largely populated by then. If they had thought of it earlier.............

[@silverfox6590]

There are some free camping in the Northeast. Do a search in You Tube in what state your interested in. Search “boondocking or free camping in New York” & you’ll come up with some videos. I have a boondocking playlist from these videos on almost every state.

[@hamhouke]

BLM land is always my first choice for boondocking opportunities when out West. I am a full-timer and anytime I am West of the Rockies, you can usually find me on BLM land (or not find me ;). If I was to pay $30-$80 bucks a night for campsites, I would be broke in no time flat. Besides, there are no reservations on BLM land and there is always somewhere you will fit that is open; often you will have the whole place nearly to yourself. Yes, the roads can be rough, and sometimes it is REALLY an off-road adventure, but that also cuts way down on who will be near your camp. If you own an RV and want to live as “rent free” as possible, BLM land is the ticket. Back East, there are National Forrests and some state lands that allow dispersed camping. Not nearly as plentiful as the BLM, but when supplemented by Wall-Marts, Cracker Barrel’s, rest stops and truck stops for quick overnighters, one can make due. Public land ownership is the only way this is possible. Every speck of land in the Eastern half of the country is almost always privately owned, whether it is used or not. If you want to see more of this kind of opportunity, support federal purchase of conservation lands anytime one comes up. Think of them like timeshares if you like. You already pay the dues (taxes), so don’t be bashful about getting the most you can from them, they are yours.

[@douglasdever6134]

So, and add for an app?

[@serenityjewel]

This is the channel for the app

[@tomahawkmissile241]

understand what the whole BLM movement was all about now lol making people look up these great spots to get out of the city more.

[@TrilobitesRTasty]

I'm not so sure this is a good video. There are a lot of ranchers/folks who graze cattle, sheep, etc....and use the BLM land as though they "own" it. I've been confronted and threatened by such people when I was hiking legally on BLM land...some of those persons carrying weapons.

[@user-fu9vj9ix3g]

I haven't had any issue with people leasing BLM land for livestock, etc, but I have had one persoanl experience with dopers from the city, and quite a few of the "campers" I've passed while looking for a site were very sketchy looking . Living in the PNW, you get to know the "types."

[@serenityjewel]

BLM land is millions of acres in various states. If you’re scared of one spot, move to another one.

[@coffeedollsvp]

Cool..we can ride dirt bikes on BLM land

[@TreArtist]

In OHV areas, yeah.

[@ArthurStanford-vv1gw]

Spotted Owl and the safety deposit boxes auctioned off 2 years ago. Prefontaines twins. Born on February 29th. JonBenet Ramsey/Christopher Wallace. John and I. Diane Downs kidnapped us. Still alive.~ Rachel Drayer-Isborn

[@terra_world]

lost sea scrools found in Utah cave. Delialia Washington widowed 1909 Herbert A Noel 2nd cousin Found 1919 Australia Service

[@acerhoa5]

I clicked just to figure out if they meant black lives matter land lol

[@carolynnhunsucker6264]

LOL 😂

[@CountrysideCutie]

🤣😳🤣

[@Hammermaster420]

Blm camping...misleading name, that made me laugh for hours..

[@michaelkurz9067]

Putting yourself in danger at B.L.M. campsites

[@terra_world]

how many have you camped in over the last 10 years. In those 10 years how many attacks by humans happened to you and where? Thanks.

[@50buttfish]

THEREFORE, if hunting is permitted, then OPEN-CARRY of weapons are authorized.