Tips on How to Look For Free RV Camping Sites

By being a regular RV camper with a curious mind, you can discover places, which offer free camping sites. However, if you do not wish to spend time exploring the possibilities and directly head to a free site, the following paragraphs will help you in this regard.

RV parking and RV camping are not same

Most campers are unaware of the difference between the two terms and understand them to be interchangeable. It is not so. RV parking means you could just park your RV and spend the time inside it. You cannot camp and will have to sleep, cook inside it even though your RV will be parked. Most importantly, the stay will be of one night. RV camping, on the other hand, indicates that you are not only allowed to park but also set up a camp. So you could sleep under the stars, cook food, and stay for several days.

Free camping grounds are available on both private and government lands. The size of your RV is an important consideration; the smaller it is, the fewer accommodation hassles you will have. Now, follow the below mentioned tips, and select the best free RV camping ground:

Ask your friends and colleagues

Experience counts heavily, as experienced campers can direct you to free campsites that have better facilities than others do. Once you collected the names of campsites, check them over the web for confirming if they are still available for free RV camping. 

Get in touch with the police

The Sheriff or any other police officer can help you zero in on free campsites. All you need to do is call the local police station.

Get a recreation atlas

You will find recreation atlas for different states, which list free camping sites. Hence, you should get maps of the states that you plan to cover. Maps range from being basic to advanced. The basic ones name the campsites clearly but the advanced ones also provide information about who owns them. 

Equip your GPS with mapping software

It is a good idea to get topographical mapping software installed on your GPS. It provides details of campsites along with their physical features. In short, you will know what natural attractions you should visit and how you should spend your time. You will also find information regarding the routes and through them, you could devise various shortcuts to reach more interesting locations. The 3-D viewing facility will enable you to discern what awaits you before you reach the campsite.