I asked the ranger at the gate of one NP if there is a closing time for the park and he laughed and said the park is open 24 hours. One campground in the park w

I asked the ranger at the gate of one NP if there is a closing time for the park and he laughed and said the park is open 24 hours. One campground in the park was full on reserve'murica and nearly empty when I drove by it. Why drive out of the park to find BLM when I could just stay there in the park? So, I used google maps and found a little side road at the end of a trail parking lot, where you had to drive up a curb and through a gate (which was open)... drove down about a mile out of sight and parked. Most people are in big RV's and need hookups or sleep in tents, so they shouldn't do this. I'm totally off grid, LNT, and self-sufficient for weeks at a time. Not bothering anyone or over staying my time there. I actually wouldn't mind seeing more people do it this way. Yes, the stars are beyond amazing at night.