Free Camping

Discover 1,596 free and dispersed camping spots across the US. No fees, no reservations needed.

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Arid mountain landscape

Ignacio Chavez Special Management Area

New Mexico

BLM CampgroundBackcountry
Foggy pine forest

Cleveland Reservoir Campground

Utah

Federal CampgroundModerateFree
Desert campsite at sunset

White Pocket Trailhead

Arizona

BLM CampgroundPrimitive
Starry sky over desert camp

Morgan Creek Recreation Site

Idaho

BLM CampgroundPrimitiveFree
High desert plateau

Senator Wash South Shore

California

BLM CampgroundPrimitive
Campground road through forest

Sevenmile

Oregon

Federal CampgroundPrimitiveFree
Autumn forest campground

Lone Cone Cabin

Colorado

Federal CampgroundBeginner FriendlyFree
Forest clearing at golden hour

Willow Creek Transfer Camp

Idaho

Federal CampgroundModerateFree
Desert landscape with red rocks

Black Rock Desert-High Rock Canyon Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area

Nevada

Dispersed CampingBackcountry
Wide desert road and mesa

Black Canyon National Recreation Trail

Arizona

BLM CampgroundBackcountryFree
Sunlit desert landscape

Wolf Creek Recreation Area

Oregon

BLM CampgroundPrimitive
Forest campground with picnic area

Miller Creek

Colorado

Federal CampgroundModerateFree
Misty forest morning

Evitts Creek Hiker-Biker Campsite

West Virginia

Federal CampgroundModerateFree
Towering redwoods in forest

Rainbow Park Campground

Utah

Federal CampgroundModerateFree
Desert campsite with sagebrush

Warren Bridge Campground

Wyoming

BLM CampgroundPrimitive
Dense forest with tall pines

Moosehead Lake Camp

Wisconsin

Federal CampgroundModerateFree
Misty desert canyon

Juniper Grove Campground

Nevada

BLM CampgroundPrimitive
Green forest with filtered sunlight

Moose Lake Cabin

Montana

Federal CampgroundModerateFree
Desert at golden hour

Gila Lower Box Canyon - BLM (Tents only)

New Mexico

BLM CampgroundPrimitive
Desert trail through rock formations

Teton Reservoir Campground

Wyoming

BLM CampgroundPrimitiveFree
Campsite among birch trees

Youngs Creek Campground

Indiana

Federal CampgroundModerateFree
Vast desert landscape

Pumphouse Recreation Area

Colorado

BLM CampgroundElectric OnlyPrimitive
Sunbeams through forest canopy

Horsehead Lake Recreation Area

Arkansas

Federal CampgroundModerateFree
Lush green forest path

Brandywine Campground

West Virginia

Federal CampgroundModerateFree
Arid mountain landscape

Ponderosa Grove Campground

Utah

BLM CampgroundPrimitive
Campground road through forest

Mann Creek Campground

Idaho

Federal CampgroundModerateFree
High desert plateau

Topsy Campground

Oregon

BLM CampgroundPrimitive
Autumn forest campground

Moccasin Gap

Arkansas

Federal CampgroundModerateFree
Misty forest morning

Gum Springs Recreation Area

Louisiana

Federal CampgroundModerateFree
Starry sky over desert camp

San Rafael Swinging Bridge Campground

Utah

BLM CampgroundPrimitive
Foggy pine forest

East Rosebud Campground

Montana

Federal CampgroundModerateFree
Forest clearing at golden hour

Huckleberry Hill Hiker-Biker Campsite

West Virginia

Federal CampgroundModerateFree
Desert trail through rock formations

Scaredman Recreation Site

Oregon

BLM CampgroundPrimitive
Misty desert canyon

Chickahominy Recreation Site

Oregon

BLM CampgroundPrimitive
Starry sky over desert camp

Spring Recreation Site

Oregon

BLM CampgroundPrimitive
Misty desert canyon

Aholul Group Campground

California

BLM CampgroundPrimitive
Towering redwoods in forest

Capitol Reef Group Campground

Utah

Federal CampgroundModerateFree
Campground road through forest

Sitkoh Lake (West) Cabin

Alaska

Federal CampgroundModerateFree
Desert landscape with red rocks

Windy Point Site

Colorado

BLM CampgroundPrimitive
Green forest with filtered sunlight

Round Mountain Campground

Tennessee

Federal CampgroundModerateFree
Misty desert canyon

Tingley Spring

Idaho

BLM CampgroundBackcountry
High desert plateau

Deadman Hole Recreation Site

Idaho

BLM CampgroundPrimitiveFree
Desert campsite with sagebrush

Warner Wetlands

Oregon

BLM CampgroundPrimitive
High desert plateau

Boulders OHV Staging Area

Arizona

BLM CampgroundBackcountry
Desert sunrise with cactus

Three Bears Campground

Oregon

BLM CampgroundPrimitive
Desert at golden hour

Atlantic City Campground

Wyoming

BLM CampgroundPrimitive
Desert sunrise with cactus

Packsaddle Recreation Site

Arizona

Dispersed CampingPrimitive
Red rock formations

Middle Deschutes Wild and Scenic River

Oregon

BLM CampgroundPrimitive
Forest trail through tall trees

Cane

Louisiana

Federal CampgroundModerateFree
Sunbeams through forest canopy

Red Rock Ranger District

Arizona

Federal CampgroundModerateFree
Arid mountain landscape

Lower Deschutes Wild and Scenic River

Oregon

BLM CampgroundPrimitive
Sunbeams through forest canopy

Namekagon District

Wisconsin

Federal CampgroundModerateFree
Forest trail through tall trees

Sycamore Cabin

Arizona

Federal CampgroundBeginner FriendlyFree
Peaceful forest clearing

Burrells Ford

South Carolina

Federal CampgroundPrimitiveFree
Wide desert road and mesa

Cache Creek Natural Area

California

BLM CampgroundPrimitive
Arid mountain landscape

Westwater Campground (Ranger Station)

Utah

BLM CampgroundElectric OnlyPrimitive
Green forest with filtered sunlight

Little Beaver Campground

Michigan

Federal CampgroundModerateFree
Desert campsite at sunset

Wailaki Campground

California

BLM CampgroundPrimitive
Red rock formations

Steens Mountain Cooperative Management & Protection Area

Oregon

BLM CampgroundBackcountryFree
Desert landscape with red rocks

Amboy Crater National Natural Landmark

California

BLM CampgroundPrimitive