Free/Very Cheap Camping

Comment by Laura Anne on November 17, 2010 at 8:04am

I added some links in the text box above the discussions box, if anyone has any more go ahead and share :D

Comment by Guy Kennedy on November 17, 2010 at 9:59am

When ever I got to a new state, I look for National Forests, and go to get info and a map from headquarters. They are always very helpful in sharing the regulations. Most often there is some form of camping in unimproved sites for free.

Comment by George Wolfe on November 17, 2010 at 6:26pm

Water Canyon near Winnemucca Nevada is a free campground operated by the BLM with clean Toilet facilities and great hikes and views (particularly during wildflower season) Enjoy :)

Comment by George Wolfe on November 17, 2010 at 6:49pm

Hope Valley Ca. Highway 88 directly across from Nf15 nice primitive campground (free) great place for Fall colors.

Comment by Volkster on November 17, 2010 at 8:15pm

McCain Valley near Boulevard, CA right off Interstate 8. Clean primitive campground. 14 miles in on a dirt road. $6 per night but rangers do not come every day. This is in BLM land. Views are nice as well as the hiking.

Comment by westywoman on November 18, 2010 at 3:56pm

Is this the place? MCain Valley Conservation Area

I was looking for it on Google Earth.

Comment by Volkster on November 18, 2010 at 4:01pm

That is the place.

Comment by Laura Anne on November 21, 2010 at 10:24am

elk city park, Oklahoma.
from I-40 head South on route 6 about 1.5 miles. turn right onto Lake View then left onto Washington. park is about 3/4 mile on the Right, there are 5 RV sites with power hook ups and free at a 3 day maximum. Pit toilets and no running water but a nice quiet lake side spot.

Comment by Glynda Pawlik on November 22, 2010 at 6:34pm

I haven't read thru everything on here but from what I've read I haven't seen any mention of California Regional Parks. My husband & I were staying at the over-priced (and no showers!) State Parks. This past Aug when we didn't have a reservation and couldn't find a place to stay, we happened upon a Regional Park that was wonderful. We stayed on 2 different parks that trip. Both were much cheaper than the State Parks and they had nice restrooms with nice hot water showers! One was up on Hwy 1 in the Mendicino area and the other was just outside of San Luis Obispo. With a little research I can get the names/directions if anyone is interested. I have found that you just need to Google and look around for one on the internet. No quick easy find. ..

Comment by Toes on December 9, 2010 at 12:42pm

If you're in Texas and happen to smack dab in the middle of it. Visit Barefoot Fishing Camp in Bend Texas. Right on the Mighty Muddy Colorado River they have primitive camp (busses welcome) for $5/night/person, as well as RV spots (though limited)

The camp is privately owned so there aren't any rangers, there's not even a gate attendant, you pull up put some cash in a box, take and fill out your own tag. It's truly based on honesty.

Make sure to bring your fishing poles and catfish bate, as there have been some grandiose cat's pulled out of those muddy waters.
It also makes for a nice paddle if you happen to have a boat.

They do close for hunting season, Nov - Dec.

http://centex.net/~barefoot/

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