What to Know About BLM Camping

What to Know About BLM Camping

Bureau of Land Management, abbreviated as BLM. 
How is BLM land any different from national or say state parks? Well, BLM land is public land 
that is mandated for multiple uses and usually a great place to find free camping. BLM oversees 
more than 245 million acers of public lands. They look after more land than any other agency, 
and protecting about 80% of the nations minerals. However, most BLM lands are 
found in the western states, Sorry east coast friends. You can filter by the 
type of land. So here I’ve selected BLM and lots of locations pop up. Many of times the Bureau of 
Land Management or BLM allows dispersed camping or boondocking, so free. and near national 
monuments or off highway vehicle areas. I can check out the reviews and plan accordingly, 
while being mindful of the season as some locations are seasonal. Reading the reviews in 
the app is super helpful to find GPS coordinates and directions to find these 
unmarked dispersed campgrounds. Dispersed camping is great, it’s free, but it’s 
a little bit of a scavenger hunt to find it and you’ll usually come across plots like this where 
you can see its been flattened out by a vehicle and other people camping. Do your best to reuse 
these so that we’re not destroying the environment any further. The Bureau of Land Management 
allows you to stay for up to fourteen days in dispersed camping. As this is technically 
public land and your not allowed to build on it. As always follow the leave no trace outdoor ethics 
and pack everything up and out with you. Maybe you’re not totally into roughing it with dispersed 
camping, not to worry BLM land also does have some developed campgrounds. And these campgrounds 
usually just ask for a small fee to help maintain the campground. Usually BLM campgrounds 
are first come first serve yet a few do take reservations online. These are supposed to be 
paid within thirty minutes of claiming your spot, likely to one of these. Using the Campendium app 
is a really good way to see what amenities are going to be there waiting for you. If you’re 
into bargain camping BLM land is the ticket. BLM has a large variety of activities for 
your next adventure. So with Bureau of Land Management its got millions of acers, 
tons of different outdoor activities and super affordable if not free camping. 
Maybe a BLM adventure is next for you. Comment below your favorite location, 
and I will see you in the next one.

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.

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