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BEST TIPS FOR BOONDOCKING WITH FAMILIES

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VISIT SOMEWHERE FUN AND EXCITING

Choosing a fun location is vital to ensuring a fun boondocking trip . Luckily for you , there are many thousands of available sites across North America where temporary boondocking is permitted . Many folks think only of US Forest Service or Bureau of Land Management land and these can be excellent places to choose to stay .

However , some folks boondock in parking lots , while others choose host platforms , such as Harvest Hosts locations and Boondockers Welcome sites . Harvest Hosts allows RVers to stay overnight in any of a directory of [ total _ golf _ locations ] sites , which include wineries , breweries , farms , attractions , golf courses , and more . Likewise , Boondockers Welcome allows RVers to stay overnight on individuals ’ personal property , often in close proximity to popular attractions . Switching it up and camping somewhere fun will ensure an even better boondocking experience for everyone ! Make it fun , and keep everyone busy during your trip .

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PLAN PLENTY OF FUN ACTIVITIES

Planning activities will keep your trip exciting and fresh for everyone ! However , it can also be a helpful boondocking tip . You see , more time spent away from the RV means less time regulating electric and water levels . While out of the RV , you will also be using a different bathroom and different places to wash your hands , further conserving water . This may not seem like it would be a huge help , but a little conservation goes a long way while boondocking !

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USE DISPOSABLE DISHES

While this may not be the most environmentally-friendly choice , consider using disposable dishes whenever you do cook in your RV . This will help to conserve water and gray tank space by lightening the load of dishes , and it will also make for easier and hassle-free clean-up , especially with kids . There are a variety of options available in most grocery stores , with some even being compostable .

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