We were looking for boondocking camping opportunities while traveling west toward our winter base in Quartzsite, Arizona. While we were originally planning on camping further north, we noticed that those campgrounds were predominantly forest roads and possibly impassable by our bus. We wanted to stay in “day trip” range of Carlsbad Caverns National Park and started looking further south. What we discovered was perfect: Chosa Campground! Chosa Campground is a
Texas doesn’t have any of the public lands we’ve come to love in the Southwest. However, it does have a fun assortment of free camping opportunities! One such opportunity is SeaBee Park in Abilene, Texas. About SeaBee Park Just outside of Abilene, Texas, and adjacent to a spur of Lake Fort Phantom Hill, SeaBee Park has a surprising amount to offer. One can go birding on the lake shore, launch
We boondocked at the Lenox Marcus Recreation Area on DeGray Lake while passing through Arkansas. This Army Corps of Engineers campground is a bit of a mixed bag. The road to get here was well paved and maintained, making it a breeze to get the bus into. There were several pull-outs on the road that we could have camped our 40’ bus on. However, the heavy tree cover would have
After our six-month stay at Camp Cardinal, it was time to hit the road again! But on our adventure east from Brownsville, we discovered a scarcity of public campgrounds. The Southeast is a region devoid of public lands. We stayed at more private campgrounds and Boondockers Welcome stays compared to our previous travels. Our first stop on this westward leg was Longwood Park, an idyllic escape managed by the Army
Mom here, to talk about our experiences using different shower wipes. Yep, you read that right: we don’t always shower every day. Especially when we’re boondocking and need to conserve water, we often use one of these wipes to clean the important bits daily, and only shower every couple/few days. Coupled with our dry toilet, these wipes really go a long way to conserving our water supply, but they’re not
Things to Consider When Boondocking As we said before; when preparing to depart on your boondocking adventure, fill up water and fuel tanks, dump waste tanks, and go grocery shopping. Mind your rig’s weight limits and that we need foods easily consumed without using much power. Even before you hit the road, have a backup plan or two. Generally speaking, boondocking sites are first-come, first-served. The last thing you want
When it comes to water management, you’re going to be using water for 4 things: hydration, cooking, cleaning, and hygiene. Hydration is straightforward, and shouldn’t be changed. Drink when you’re thirsty, and if you’re being active, drink BEFORE you’re thirsty. When it comes to hygiene and cleaning, there is room for a lot of savings! And as for cooking, there are techniques and tricks to reduce water use there, too.
Earlier, we talked in broad sweeps about what steps to take to get ready to boondock. In this article, I want to dive a little deeper into how to better approach your power management when boondocking with your rig. Managing power while boondocking is part passive habit and part active choice. Let’s look at the power consumers on a rig and how we can manage them better: Power Management: the
We are often asked how we go boondocking in a bus (or RV). A lot of folks who’ve only ever gone weekending, or done extended stays at parks with hookups, don’t know where to start. It all breaks down to two main concepts; preparation and management. The two are interrelated. You prepare your rig’s systems to better manage them. So first let’s talk about preparation. Let’s also break down our
Another stop on our run south from the Sugar Beat Harvest. The Dancing Bee Honey Farm and Winery is a member of the Boondocker’s Welcome network of free camping sites across the US. It is located in Rodgers, TX, just off Highway 190. As for a campsite, it’s not much, just a gravel lot with lots of sunlight for solar. Adjacent to the railroad and highway, it can be a