TechMan101101
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Hello all,
I am brand new to motorhomes and boon-docking.
I am looking to hopefully follow or join someone or group that are experienced boon-dockers in the northwest Oregon and southwest Washington areas.
I have lived my whole life in major cities obeying laws, following rules so I have some trepidation about camping in the complete wilderness.
And so far, I have only taken my 32 foot Winnebago to official (legitimate) camping spots.
But I want to try Boon Docking… I just need a “primer”, someone with experience to get me going.
Not even sure if “Boondockers” have groups or if what I am hoping to find is contrary to the idea of Boon Docking.
Anyway, I just thought I would post this to find out.
This would be for the Pacific Northwest, Portland, Oregon area, northern Oregon and southern Washington.
And I would be willing to pitch in for fuel and/or food in exchange for this guidance.
Also, I would be happy to share references (people I know at church and other friends) who will vouch for my character. (Smile)
Thanks in advance (smile)
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TenOC
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Facebook has a "free Camping" Group.. Here
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routeforty
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Might try "vanlivingforum.com". Lots of info there on boondocking, group get togethers, etc.
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StarkNaked
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I'm not the expert, but WA/OR don't have a huge number of public lands compared to some other states. (But I'm sure the experts will jump in to add more info).
And your RV might be on the large size to get into some of the locations.
Are you old enough to get a National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Senior Pass? 62 or older? Senior Pass
Here are some BLM links that might help:
Camping on Public Lands
OR/WA Recreation
BLM search by state
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TechMan101101
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TenOC wrote:Facebook has a "free Camping" Group.. Here
Thank you for your quick reply TenOC (smile)
I just signed up for that Facebook group. Will see how it goes.![[emoticon]](http://www.coastresorts.com/sharedcontent/cfb/images/cool.gif "cool")
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TechMan101101
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routeforty wrote:Might try "vanlivingforum.com". Lots of info there on boondocking, group get togethers, etc.
Thank you so much for your quick reply RouteForty (smile)
I just created an account over there and posted my profile info.
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TechMan101101
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StarkNaked wrote:I'm not the expert, but WA/OR don't have a huge number of public lands compared to some other states. (But I'm sure the experts will jump in to add more info).
And your RV might be on the large size to get into some of the locations.
Are you old enough to get a National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Senior Pass? 62 or older? Senior Pass
Here are some BLM links that might help:
Camping on Public Lands
OR/WA Recreation
BLM search by state
Thank you for your quick reply, I will check out all your wonderful information here just as soon as possible. (Smile)
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corvettekent
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Well to start with have you tried boondocking in your driveway? Did you know that you can overnight at the McMinnville air museum? This would be dry camping without hook ups. We have been there a few times. You can also stop at casinos for a night or two. In Washington we camp on state land (DNR). These are all free.
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Start slow. You don't need a group. Just try a night in a national forest. Talk to the rangers about suitable sites for your rig.
Once you experience a night of complete silence and isolation, you will be hooked.
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TechMan101101
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corvettekent wrote:Well to start with have you tried boondocking in your driveway? Did you know that you can overnight at the McMinnville air museum? This would be dry camping without hook ups. We have been there a few times. You can also stop at casinos for a night or two. In Washington we camp on state land (DNR). These are all free.
Thank you so much for the quick reply, especially the one for McMinnville air museum. (Smile).
The air museum website says: $40 gets you ONE night RV NO-hookup stay AND admission to air museum. Theater inside museum AND extended tour of Spruce Goose (get to sit in same pilot seat as Howard Hughes) is EXTRA charge.
I’m looking forward to the above as soon as possible. (smile)
P.S. I have been checking out Casino RV camping… but so far… the couple I have checked… charge as much as $75 a night for full hookup.
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