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I would think that the 'permanent structure' is probably the defining thing done here that makes it incontrovertibly illegal. Generally speaking, camping on la
by bmelton 14y ago
I would think that the 'permanent structure' is probably the defining thing done here that makes it incontrovertibly illegal.
Generally speaking, camping on lands like this requires permits (though not always) and are generally overlooked because 1) they aren't as heavily patrolled (because there isn't the expectation of campers) and 2) the campers generally leave little trace of their comings and goings.
- schiffern 14y ago>Generally speaking, camping on lands like this requires permits Nah. Places that require permits are typically developed camping sites. The vast majority of public land in the US (and Crown land in Canada) requires no permits to camp on. BLM land (1/8 of the US) is free to camp on unless local regulations say otherwise.
- bmelton 14y agoThank you for the correction. That's what I get for using anecdata to assert a claim. Edit: Now that you've pointed that out though, I did a quick search and found that while free, there is a "14 day limit per calendar year" on camping on BLM land (it doesn't specify if this is confined to a single piece of land or all land in general), and for periods longer than 14 days, a permit is required.