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Heading closer to the coast, Uwharrie National Forest and Croatan national forest also offers some dispersed camping.

The Pisgah and Nantahala National Forests have several areas that are designated for primitive camping. Western North Carolina will give you the biggest bang for your… no bucks.There are also several wildlife management areas around the state that allow camping (permit required for a small fee) use caution during hunting season as many of these areas are popular hunting grounds. This is a great way to get some solitude after exploring nearby Shenandoah National Park. The George Washington National Forest and Jefferson National Forest have free dispersed camping throughout.Mid-Atlantic and Southeast Dispersed Camping Some may require a permit (free), so check in with local ranger/forest offices to get some maps and the skinny on the best sites to snag. There are numerous large state forest areas with boondocking campsites throughout them.

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Pennsylvania is a GREAT place for free dispersed camping in the northeast.

New York’s Adirondack Park and the Finger Lakes National Forest areas have some areas where free camping is available.

In the northwestern area of the state, there are a few tracts of public forest that have some free camping possibilities.

Some areas in the northern region of the White Mountain National Forest (Randolph, Gorham, Kilkenny areas and just across the border into Maine) may have some dispersed car camping.

A few areas in the Green Mountain National Forest (mainly in the southwestern portion of the state) offer opportunities for free camping.

Ready to hit the road? Here are a few ideas to get you started in your quest for free East Coast camping! Northeast Dispersed Camping Adhere to the Leave No Trace principles at all times to minimize your impact on the landscape and environment. Some areas will allow campfires, and typically you can use down wood that you find on site. If you are carrying the equipment for that, you can park the van at a trailhead for the night and hike in.

There are TONS of free sites that you can backpack in to.

Just be sure to verify before setting up camp for the night! You don’t want to be stuck in an illegal spot… or just plain stuck on a road not meant for Escape van travel. People will generally leave reviews that will give some detail and information about what kind of vehicle is needed to access the roads, etc. Websites like and Allstays are HUGE when looking for dispersed camping (and for a local truck stop or Walmart in a pinch).

The internet is your friend… to a point (see #3).

Always call or stop into a local ranger station to get the most accurate information.

Areas that may have once allowed dispersed camping can be closed, inaccessible due to road conditions, etc. Find a big swath of green and narrow it down from there! Some state-managed properties (like the Adirondacks and the Pennsylvania state forests, for example) may have some dispersed camping areas available. Your best bet will be National Forest areas.The cost is usually minimal if there is one, and much cheaper than established car campgrounds. Dispersed camping is generally (but not always) free.Sleeping/camping at trailheads is generally not allowed.Some general rules of thumb to help guide your search: They are a wealth of knowledge about their areas – it’s their job! And of course, always check with local rangers to determine the accessibility and availability of sites. I highly recommend using the website and Allstays (website or phone app) as a guide. Free camping may not be quite as spontaneous and easy to find on the east coast, but with a little research and advance planning, you’ll find plenty of places to set up camp.

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The Eastern United States is full of beautiful and rugged places, with many opportunities for free camping… if you know where to look. Dispersed camping on the east coast is less abundant, but still exists! One of the great things about renting an Escape campervan is the ability to go (almost) anywhere. There are tons of opportunities for free camping (aka “boondocking”) out west, with large tracts of undeveloped national forest and Bureau of Land Management lands that you can just drive onto and set up a peaceful, secluded, and FREE camp.