What do I need to legally camp anywhere?
I'm planning a backpacking trip across a desert or forest, but I don't know anything about the legal side of where and when I can stop and camp
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If you're talking about the USA, then it depends on what sort of federally protected land you're traveling across. At the top are National Parks, State Parks, National Monuments and Wilderness Areas which require a "Wilderness Permit" for all overnight stays in the back country. These can usually be obtained from the Ranger Station nearest your starting trailhead, though some popular places, such as summiting Mt. Whitney in California require reservations obtained a few months ahead of time. Mostly the reserved permits cost $5 while ones picked up the day of travel are free. Although most State parks, National Parks and Monuments have entrance fees.On the other hand are National Forests and BLM Lands, where restrictions are much more relaxed and scenery not quite as spectacular and overnight permits are not required.
http://www.fs.fed.us/
http://www.blm.gov/wo/st/en.html...
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You should contact the Parks and Recreation department for the state(s) you will be traveling. Most established hiking trails have designated areas you can and cannot camp. If you are passing through a Conservation area you will most likely not be able to camp legally. You will also want to be careful about hiking across private property. Sometimes land owners make deals to allow hikers to pass through and camp, but if you are not on an established trail you may be trespassing.I'm not sure about laws outside the U.S.
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