HOW TO FIND AMAZING CAMPSITES: Campgrounds vs Dispersed Camping (free camping!)
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- Today I'm sharing exactly how I find the amazing campsites you see in my other camping vlogs! I get asked all the time where I'm car camping and how I find free camping without lots of other people. This video gives you all the details! Check the description below for more info and related camping tips.
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My compliments! You’ve done a very good job here of explaining the difference between dispersed camping and campground camping. The one thing I might add is that, people visiting dispersed camping areas should remember to respect the space of people camping there. People don’t drive into remote corners hoping for neighbors. If you camp near someone be sure to ask if they’re comfortable with neighbors and try to be considerate of their space. Thank you for taking time to share your experience with us. I’ve been camping in Oregon for 70 years and even I learned something.
Yes she did do a good job explaining the difference. But what about finding a good one like the title says?
This was SUCH a helpful video!! Thanks for making it! You should do a video of how you plan your camping trips like how far in advance you plan, what you look for as far as routes to get to the forest, what hikes you plan, etc!! :)
I'm so glad it was helpful! Great video idea. I will add it to my list!
Your channel is one of my favorites! Lot's of beautiful scenery and loads of useful information! Keep up the great work!
Hello Amanda, great information. Take Care and Keep Exploring The Outdoors.
Thank you for the information! I am new to camping and need to find myself again.
Great video I just started dispersed camping and love it.
Great information, thank you sharing your knowledge.
I just liked & subscribed. Great video! I am definitely following all of these tips for my first camping experience. Infinite love & gratitude Amanda!
Great information. Thank you so much. Blessings
There was nothing in this video about how to find amazing campsites.
She said she just looks at maps which I’m assuming is hybrid map online and you can see clearings and stuff in a given area.
Thanks for yet another great information video. Keep em coming 🤗
Thank you! Will do!
This is exactly what I've been looking for! I've been looking for a dispersed camping site or tips in general. Dispersed camping is the world I am looking for! The dirt roads would be something I look forward to since my husband and I own an off road vehicle. The solitude and the seclusion alone makes it so much better already.
Thanks for this info!
Amanda love your videos they are so informing! You do such a good job explaining things. The meal plans are very good. Thanks keep up the good work! God Bless!
Thanks so much!! I really appreciate that.
Thank you Amanda! Great quality of footage and content.
You're so welcome!
Great tips on dispersed camping 👍 more often than not, I have bad experiences at campgrounds.
thank you, very informative...I also love that you are keeping the "peace symbol" alive, lol !
Nice job! Videos like yours are a real help! You covered it girl! Thank you! Be safe out there!
God bless
Hi Amanda, thanks for doing what ya do and for being you! Can you do a video on camping cleanup? Washing dishes/utensils/pots/etc. Car camping (campgrounds and dispersed) and Backpacking? Please!
That is a highly requested video so it's on my list! 😁 Thank you so much for watching!
I was thinking the same thing....
Rode my 400 cc Yamaha Majesty the 1,530 between Redlands, CA and Spokane, WA in 2013, alone, tent-camping. Sure coulda used your video THEN but I subscribed. Expect to be camping more informed this fall. Thx Amanda.
Thanks for answering my question!
Great review of each! Waste removal is really key. If you are the type of person who wants to get rid of your trash in a dumpster before you leave, instead of packing it out with you, then a campground would be for you. Some dispersed camping (in the desert, for example) even encourages or requires that you even pack out your own human waste - I think you've touched on this in some of your backpacking videos. Regardless of where you're camping...make sure you leave it better than you found it so we can all enjoy it! :)
Thanks for all your tips!
You're welcome!
Thank you for sharing these tips
You are so welcome!
Super helpful!
I love your videos. I have learned so much! I grew up camping and my husband I trued camping a few times years ago. I really want to get into car camping again with our dog in tow. We plan on trying it out this June. We would love to live out of our subaru so we are sleeping off the ground. Now sure how that will work with the dog. Your tips make me confident we can do this!
I really enjoy your videos! I. usually get at least one and often many great camping tips.
Glad to hear it!
Such a great video!!
Glad you liked it!!
I never knew you could camp out on public land. Thanks!
Thanks!
Thx Amanda, im watching your video while in a tent. Saludos desde El Capitán State beach :)
3:50 when she talks about dispersed camping
Not all hero's wear capes. Well done!!
Hello!! Great video ! Can you please recommend some camp sites on SoCal ??
Hi I love your video! I like camping and want to change from regular campgrounds to open land! You gave me a great idea. Thank you very much! - Fernando Herrera
1st timer. Glad. Be safe. Rock on.
Overland style dispersed is hard to find here in New England. So encompassed with campgrounds and with private property there’s not much opportunities to take your car out and drive to a distant location. Private camp locations is usually the next best thing
Great channel. You have a skill at instruction.
I appreciate that! Thank you so much for watching!
I plan to tour on my Harley, from coast to coast. I will camp wherever I can, probably right off the interstate. I'm watching videos like this to give me an idea.
Hi Amanda excellent video exactly what I was looking for in Pennsylvania. What state do you camp at is it north eastern or mid western?
Wow thank you so much I am a 62 62 And now I love car camping I tried your desserts and I got one for you feed a butter cookies Chocolate
Thank you amanda , im 54 and got me a instant 6 person cabin tent for myself, im 6”tall , and thinking about start doing some camping, im a rookie so thank you for the tip , it was vert helpful, mmmmmm you’re right I believe I’ll start on KOA camping site first before i do what you do lol , so i get more experience and not to be afraid of the wild life , been by yourself can be scary in the woods lol , thank you and happy thanksgiving, god bless, your new friend from Savannah Georgia, manny 🤗🤗🤗
I'm so happy to hear that you're excited to try camping! Starting at a campground is a great way to get more experience and get comfortable using your gear. Happy Thanksgiving to you too and thank you for watching!
@@amanda.outside omg I couldn’t believe you answered me back , that is so sweet of you , you have a new subscribed for sure and yes I always watch your videos , love the honesty on you , mmmmm nick doesn’t say much LOL , happy thanksgiving to you , and god bless , your new friend from Savannah Georgia, manny 🤗🤗🤗
Morning Amanda love all your videos whot part of the country is it ware you are from it looks like a lovely place to camp take care and stay safe xx
I have been wondering how to find spots like you do with no ppl around. Great video
So glad it was helpful!
Is there a risk of hunters in any of the public lands or if accidentally ending up in a private section?
Hi. I’m new here. Your video was very informative for me. I camp in a 24 ft class C that I have outfitted to be completely off grid, solar, lots of water, very comfortable and able to tow my mini van or cargo trailer which houses my Harley. I hoping as begin to view your other videos, to find fairly accessible and safe BLM campsites.
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Just learned about dispersed camping
did the BLM app
yah
utilizing satellite maps does make sense
making the trip easier to plan
I'm like you
preferring dispersed camping
lending to move freedom
space
and fresh experiences
It's good to do tried and true campgrounds
and yes fees
parking
more people
becomes part of the trip
Thank you for sharing
God Bless
Be Well
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Hey Amanda, if you have any videos or advice on where to go in Ashland Oregon ie what parks are best for dispersed camping etc
Good advice, thank you. Ever experience bears in your camp?
Thank you. For non backpackers you should buy a backpack. Most BLM or forest land you may have to camp a mile away from road. Take a picnic dinner. If you are not active a mile may be tough. Remember if you forget something in the car it is 2 miles of walking! Usually overnight you can simply go without a few items.
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Buying an rv was a mistake, if I had only known what I know now. Now I know I should have bought a pickup truck with a huge tent. A solar setup, portable AC and heaters, inflatable mattress, composting toilets, etc. I can shower at the gyms as I travel. So now I know. What I don't know is WHERE I can set up the tent and for how long.
I have been wondering how you find these spots for so long! Thank you for making this video!!!💕
You're so welcome!
What maps are you looking at, and where do you get them for dispersed camping? Thanks.
My wife is inspired after watching your videos. Her only question is safety being alone without me. Any tips?
Hi Amanda, thank you for all your videos of camping tips, dogs and don't. I can't wait for spring to warm up and have my wife and hopefully our little dog Barrett along for a camping trip. We are hoping to camp in North Western Illinois or Southern Wisconsin in June 2022.
If private land is not marked then a warning or escort is sufficient not considered illegal, so no worries just be responsible and respectful.
Nice video, I also have a question.
I would like to make a hip camp tent camping site at my property.
I'm thinking of building of weather shelter that you could put a tent underneath.
Would tenders be interested in that option?
All comments would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
Peanut butter cookies and chocolate with coconut and marshmallows Hope you give it a try
Could you create a video on how you shoot/create videos.
I rewatched this after road tripping through the canyons of northern Utah. We saw a lot of RVs on dirt roads. I assume that’s the dispersed camping areas. Do you have a strategy to camp alone away from RVs? To me that ruins the remoteness when you want solitude. Do you park and then hike away from the road to find a spot? I don’t want to tent camp next to a road an RV or Off road vehicle is driving.
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amandaoutside, does your earring ever get caught in the tent zipper and your head moves up and down every time someone tries to open the tent door ?
a screenshare video of your boondocking campsite hunting would be awesome!
What is your opinion of Hipcamp?
If "Jesus Christ its so fcking cold" is not my very first thought waking up, I know I'm not camping hard enough lol One huge life changing decision, for me that is, was giving dispersed camping a try. But it made me nervous, just because of the risk factors. Even though I'm a skilled hunter and outdoorsman, I was hesitant. Till I finally pulled the trigger and went all out. My first trip I went 3 nights and 4 days in northern Utah. I hiked 6 miles from my truck and set up on a river bank in early October. Being completely alone in absolute solitude is an indescribable experience. And I'm so blessed I live in an area that allows me to go out once a month and spend a weekend away, while not really costing anything but a tank of gas and I can be in a completely new area every time. I love it
Nice video! I have two questions:
1) Which app/website can you recommend most for finding out what type of property you are on (private/national forest/BLM/...)?
2) What is your experience regarding the amount of dispersed campsites that are registered on websites such as Campendium vs the amount of dispersed campsites that you find via satellite map search or "manual" search by walking through nature?
Seconded.
Great vid. Where are you finding $5 sites? Everything near me = 35-85 for tent only; rv more, but no interest in rv.
You're so beautiful Amanda! thanks for the vid, I think Dispersed camping is the way for me
Do you know if there's any BLM land near Taos, NM?
What app do you use to find BLM land in whatever state you are in?
i wish i had access to dispersed campsites. in south texas we have a few state parks that are overpriced and kind of undermaintained, and with all the hubbub going on the parks are very limited capacity and fill up way too quick. i havent had my fix all year ;-;. also just found your channel and you make great content! sorry for the like spam (and possible comment spam?) i'm binging your stufff ;P
Amanda.....I know you are out west, but, have you ever camped in the BWCA?
When a place says you can stay for 14 days, how long do you have to wait before you can come back?
To go to a campground with amenities, you many as well just go to a motel for the weekend. I camp a lot and I've never had amenities... that's because I went camping, not glamping.
Hello, I keep coming back to your channel because it is so informative. I was wondering , for dispersed camping, what aps would you recommend? I live in California, and want to plan a trip for probably February. I am a poler bear guy, so I like cold, and don't mind rainy at all. LOL. I am looking for the away from camp grounds outing. I have been camping on and off every year for about 10 years, and have grown tired of having neighbors at camp. Lol I work in retail so I get enough of people and when I want to get away, well I want to get away. I love nature, it has a revitalizing effect on me, and would love to find more nature and less distractions. I have a few very close friends who are looking to try this as well, and I don't want to make them miserable by looking in all the wrong places for good info. any help would be greatly appreciated. I love your food ideas to. you really got this stuff into an art.
For land use areas, I like to use the Gaia GPS app. With a premium membership you can use public and private land ownership overlays and it makes it really easy to know what type of land is where. I also use the satellite view on Apple maps, Google maps, or Gaia to look for patches of dirt that might be good for camping. The Gaia app is nice because you can download maps before the trip and they'll still be visible even if you don't have service. I think there are other camping apps out there, but I've never tried any of them. Hope this helps!
How specifically do you ascertain whether you can camp somewhere or not? Like, not a broad answer, what words do you put in a google search or what website do you go to to find a spot that looks like you could camp there, then confirm that you both can and find out in advanced about fire regulations and whatever?
I know my question isn't articulated well and I honestly don't know how or where to ask this, but I'm pulling my hair out. I hate developed campgrounds with a passion, but I've spent so much time trying to understand how to plan an actual dispersed camping trip - I just can't make progress on figuring this out. Last year I took a trip with some friends and we thought we understood, but we didn't. We looked up a place that we could see was designed as national forest near lake superior, looked up the specific area as much as we could on google, found positive confirmation that we could dispersed camp there, found some phone numbers for ranger stations nearby (we never got through to talk to anyone), but then we showed up and there were no camping signs EVERYWHERE. It's so fucking discouraging how inaccessible nature is :|
Wow! Did you hear that bigfoot behind the tree in the far background??
Hi Amanda, can you do a video on gifting researchers of BF's ? Remember we like ribs, steak and chicken, all cooked and put in a container, sealed please.
If you’re camping at a campground (reserved) for a weekend and you have to drive away from your campground to get to a specific hiking spot. Are you supposed to pack up everything and reset it up again that night or do you leave your tent up & supplies out while you’re hiking? (Doing some research as I’ve never been 🤪) thanks!
When we’re at a reserved campground, we often leave for the day and leave our tent and things out. At state parks in Oregon where I am, there’s always a sign showing your spot is reserved and there’s usually a camp caretaker or ranger checking in every so often. We don’t leave out anything super valuable or private. Usually the tent, stove, and chairs and if we’re on foot, obviously our car is there too. That’s what I’ve seen most people do. We’ve never had a problem. I would be surprised if someone had the gull to steal from other campers. Everyone is likely there for the same reasons and wouldn’t want their things messed with either. Of course there is the occasional weird happening but you can’t let that worry you or stop you from enjoying yourself. Have fun!
What do all the hand gestures mean?
Thanks for telling us the differences but you didn't mention how you actually find free camping areas as you travel.
How can I find these diverse camping spots?
YES,I NEED TO FIND A CAMPSITE ASAP. PLEASE HELP.LOCAL ILLINOIS.INDIANA
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Dispersed camping sounds great, but what about safety for a woman camping solo?
Make a video of 12 forest trees nice green cool areas where people can camp for free make at least put 12 on there that people can try out. In the winter time I spend most of my time in the desert but you can't do that now it's too damn hot
Never seen yet a website that tells all the places that are ''offgrid'' on vancouver island. Pay campsites is not camping if you ask me.
Standard campgrounds attract your typical rabble, that would be the last place I'd want to camp, anyplace lots of people might want to be at, because people equals trouble. If it's not dispersed, I'm not interested.
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How about our safety if we decide to go for dispersed camp…
I am about sick of reserved campsites- because of the pandemic and demand- these sites have capitalized on it as well as bots and scalpers grabbing up all the reservations. Dont need a fire ring are all the amenities. Need to find out how to find these dispersed sites- done with the reserved campground chaos- it has gotten out of hand.
Find fire roads and camp off of them
you didnt even mention safety, campgrounds are usually pretty safe, fenced when needed and people around if something goes wrong. out in the middle of nowhere if you are injured or attacked by wild life you are on your own. i wont backwoods camp without a shotgun.
What is BLM land?
Bureau of Land Management.
Did you say BLM land? What does that stand for?
A little light on the “how to find” part…..
Dispersed camping is not safe from bears and serial killers
Sure but that's incredibly rare lol. DO you think forests are just crawling with serial killers haha? Also, bears will typically leave you alone if you make enough noise, but bear spray is usually enough to make them think twice.
I gave you a thumbs up and don't want to disrespect anything. But screw the campgrounds and facilties. Boring. Boondocking is camping. Just pull over and camp. 😊
I just don’t get it. If you’re going to go through all that effort to creat a campground and clear out areas where campers can camp, would it be too much to go that extra mile and create sites that are at least level? I mean really.