Some FREE campgrounds require a permit

Some locations require a permit to stay overnight. In each tab below you can learn more about how to locate permit information on Campendium. 

Website iOS App Android App

If using the Campendium website, you will see a permit icon on Campendium review pages for locations known to require a permit:

permit-icon.png

How to Obtain a Permit

The process for securing a permit to camp depends on the location.

  1. The best place to start investigating how to obtain a permit for a location is by checking for notes in the Overview field on the Campendium review page, where we will place a direct link to a permitting website if known. 

Screen_Shot_2022-04-20_at_12.17.03_PM.png

2. If there are no notes for obtaining a permit, the next place to check is the official website for the location. If known, the Official Website will be linked on the Campendium review page in the contact info area:

Screen_Shot_2022-04-20_at_12.09.02_PM.png

3. You can also learn more about permitting by calling the phone number listed above Official Website, which should connect you to a land management representative for the location. 

 

Sometimes permits have an associated fee. Many permits cover a wide area with multiple camping opportunities and are relatively inexpensive or even free. Locations where a permit is required may be categorized as “free” on Campendium because there isn’t a nightly rate for camping at the location. 

Was this article helpful?
1 out of 3 found this helpful