The landscape is striking here, and the camping equally so. You’ll come to Sedona to ride buff trails through red-rock desert. We’re not going to tell you exactly where to go dispersed camping-that’s up to you and discovering the perfect spot is part of the adventure-but we’ll tell you some general zones near mountain biking where, if you look around, you might find a good spot. Check out sites like iOverlander, Campnado, Campendium,, and The Dyrt to help narrow down your search for dispersed camping sites. You’re really on your own out there, so take care of the place and leave it better than you found it.įinding dispersed camping near mountain bike trails can be tricky-you’re not allowed to camp overnight at trailheads, in most places, but if you’re savvy, you can find Forest Service roadways with pre-established dispersed sites or BLM land that’s riding distance to the trail network. And you won’t get things like a picnic table, water spigots, toilets, or trash removal. Follow all fire guidelines, which means no fires if there’s a fire ban (seriously). Leave no trace principles apply, so pack out what you packed in (that means all waste!). But dispersed camping comes with major responsibilities, too. A neighbor can and will call the police and direct them to you.The real perks to dispersed camping are a) it’s free, with no reservations needed and b) you’re out in the woods, enjoying a real wilderness experience on your own. While you may have found a nice city street that is partially hidden that is in a quiet neighborhood. That will ensure you are alert, wide awake, and ready to drive in the morning. That way you also have security watching over you and your rig while you sleep. that way you can relax, enjoy the beautiful San Diego views and sleep well. ![]() The thing to do, if you want a comfortable rest, is to go to one of the many campsites or RV resorts and pay their fee. ![]() You will see many RV owners taking the risk but if you are not lucky enough to hit the night the police are not issuing tickets for that area, then you will end up paying for the night anyways. However, the last word is that San Diego bans overnight parking even on private property. The best place to find free RV parking would have been the big box stores, the casinos in the city, and similar places. We listed some sites earlier but those sites, like any other ones you find in the city, is taking a big risk. ![]() The cities do not have the police manpower to offer great protection to all the RVs that stop there. There are no facilities for owners of non-self-contained vehicles.Ĭities have been cracking down on overnight boondockers as it is not always a safe practice when you come to a large city. They only allow self-contained vehicles to camp on their property, all others will be turned away. Then, if you are looking to pitch a tent, most campgrounds in the area do not allow that. The large big box stores like Walmart, Home Depot, etc., may allow RV parking in their parking lots but if the police come, those stores cannot stop the police from making you move on. Unless laws have changed, and our research does not indicate that a change has been made, you may get in trouble for parking or camping overnight in the city. If you need to camp for free, you need to travel outside of the city limits and find BLM land or those campgrounds that allow free overnight parking. The city seems to have strict laws and from our research, the police do love giving out tickets to RVers and campers parked in the wrong areas. Technically, you cannot camp for free in San Diego.
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