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Curtis:
Tue at 5:28 PM
New RVillagers looking for some help. Welcome them and give em the best info you have.

Kim L → New RVillagers Group!:
Tue at 4:49 PM
Hi everyone I am doing my first solo trip this week. I will be going thru Vermont, does anyone have any suggestions on places to boondock or State parks. This is a great site and I am so glad I found it. Thanks for sharing.😊 Kim
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- RVillaging With Ollie
  Tue at 6:20 PM Welcome!! Congrats on your first trip! Enjoy!
- Andy Burleigh
  Tue at 7:05 PM RiversEdge RV and Cottages Vergennes Great place
- Doug & Sue - VT
  9 hours ago Little River State Park in Waterbury is a nice small state park on the Waterbury Reservoir. Fun to hang out. Also close to Waterbury, Stowe, Montpelier or the Mad River Valley, all with interesting fall activities. Not much boondocking in VT.
  
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- Carolyn Kittell
  1 hour ago Hi- I live in north west VT, and you are welcome to stop in at our farm for awhile! We also have some nice state parks that stay open until mid- Oct. Have a fun trip! Carolyn
  
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- theodorefarmer
  1 hour ago Boondockers welcome in Georgia, VT. 30/-50, water and a dump plus a great antique/collectible shop. Paul_Barrenger
  
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Steve and Christine :
Tue at 3:40 PM
We are newbies and I would like to know how boondockers know where to find dumping spots for my tanks.
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- Doug & Sue - VT
  Tue at 3:51 PM Allstays shows campgrounds, other places to stay and dump stations.
  
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- Tim & Tina
  Tue at 3:54 PM Allstays app is all you need.
  
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- Manfred & Gail
  Tue at 3:55 PM Generally, all campgrounds will let you dump for a small fee, county parks tend to be good as well for that as well. Allstays app has an excellent filtering system for various camping needs, especially BLM land.
  
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- Chuck & Bernadette
  Tue at 4:15 PM In addition to all stays, try https://www.sanidumps.com
  
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- Gone_Feral
  Tue at 5:37 PM freecampsites.net also lists dump stations.
  
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Andy101:
Mon at 11:26 AM
Anyone know a spot near the North Rim Grand Canyon we can boondock a 40ft MH?
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- Doug & Sue - VT
  Mon at 11:40 AM Check campendium.com. There are many boondocking spots between Jacob Lake and the North Rim. Some of the descriptions mention size. Most are on good quality unpaved roads. You may want to walk or bike in to confirm.
  
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- Andy101
  Mon at 11:44 AM Thanks I will give it a look!
- Dolphin Dudes
  Mon at 1:17 PM Here's a super spot if you make it over to the South Rim. Off the main edge highway, into the Coconino Forest Rim Road that goes into the Kaibab National Forest (10 minutes off the hwy.) That was our home last week. On our s... more
  
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- Jeep Guy
  Mon at 8:43 PM I believe the north rim closes mid Oct. You should also check before you head that way. The south rim is open all year.
The Easterbunnies:
September 23
Thanks for all the ideas and suggestions we have seen on this site we just completed or first long trip ( I know nothing for some but our longest), 1300 miles over 9 days / 8 nights, and did not even come close to running out of water. While we are sever... more
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- Benji
  September 23 Slow down! Are you on a truckers schedule?
  
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  The Easterbunnies
  September 23 Been there done that ?. We had to combine a Mayo Clinic visit with a North Shore color run and family visit into one. You are correct, too much driving packed into each day. It was a successful trip in that we tested ourselves on things like water, foo... more
  
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  June MN
  September 23 Have the colors started to change yet along the North shore ??
  
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  The Easterbunnies
  September 23 Started but not ready yet. I would guess in two weeks. We were tracking the state web site but they were off a bit.
- Angie907
  Mon at 2:56 PM We just stayed 2 weeks at a site with no sewer connections. Took showers at camp house. Did not have to dump. Yeah. Used dump station as we left. I am very proud of that. Had water hookup though.
  
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Tony and Margie :
September 22
A really cool place!

An Accidental Ghost Town Encounter – BACK ROADS AND OTHER STORIES

Sisco is not your typical western ghost town from the 1800. Although it started in the 1880 as a saloon and water-filling stop for the railway, it remained occupied to some extent well into the 20th century although in decline. The construction of R
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Pat & Beth :
September 19
looking for boondocking around north denver.
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- Doug & Sue - VT
  September 19 When in the area, we stay at the Boulder County Fairgrounds. It’s not the most scenic place yet it’s clean, inexpensive and conveniently located.
  
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  September 19 Been there & did it?
- Michael&Marilyn
  September 19 Grasslands is good but a couple of hours north of Denver. As mentioned, try county fairgrounds.
  
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- Pat & Beth
  September 19 Thanks for the help, great group!!
  
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- Glenna Kay
  September 22 I travel that area quite often and used to live in Loveland. Now a days I just try to avoid the whole I25 experience. It is just way too crowded with horrible traffic especially in the summertime. All the way from Colorado Springs to Ft. Collins is ... more
  
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- Angie907
  Mon at 3:04 PM We just traveled from Lyons to Estes Park on 7. Most of the national/state campgrounds were closed for the season. We stayed at the fairgrounds. E/W $25 . If you do not care for your site only pay for 1 night. No refunda or transfers.
Curtis:
September 18
Help an RVillager out?

Tex and Ida → Boondockers:
September 18
We are by Mt Rushmore can anyone tell is of boondocking sites close
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- Benji
  September 19 The Black hills national forest I thought allowed boondocking
- Doug & Sue - VT
  September 19 It’s not boondocking... We stayed at Grizzly Cree k CG in 2016. Small and quiet, primitive sites $10/night. Would be tight for big rigs. Location was main attraction - 2 miles from Mount Rushmore. Watch for roads in the area with length/width restrictions... more
- Ron and Libby
  September 19 We haven't been there but have read of several people boondocking E. of Wall, Buffalo Gap National Grasslands. Free. From Wall, take road to Badlands, take a L. towards cell towers (about 3/4 miles before E. entrance of Badlands. Hope this helps.
  
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- Judith & Mark
  September 22 Again not boondocking but dry camping at Custer State Park. Loved the sites.
  
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- Angie907
  Mon at 3:08 PM Not boondocking but nuce site behind Magnussen hotel. View of Mt Rushmore and walking distance to Keystone attractions and shops.
Suzan and Art:
September 11
Boondockers Welcome
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- Glenna Kay
  September 22 I live pretty far away though. Have 4 acres where you can dry camp. There is a truck stop about 3 miles away for dumping your tank. I live in Willcox, AZ . However, if it rains here the ground gets pretty soft.
  
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- Charles R Baringer SR. (hasbeencowboy)
  Mon at 9:19 AM I will be coming though Willcox going to Yuma
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  Glenna Kay
  Mon at 9:19 AM Sounds good. I will be home till 20th.
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  Mon at 10:05 AM Thanks I appreciate this.
Tony and Margie :
September 10
Some of you may find this interesting!

Cooking Under Pressure – Magical Kitchen Appliances – BACK ROADS AND OTHER STORIES

We have limited resources in the van and we need to be mindful how we use our water, propane and electricity. This is especially true for those of us not planning on staying in RV parks with full hookups very often. we are still testing these systems
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- Andy101
  September 10 We use a pressure cooker alot while camping. Ours is a stove top model. Cooks in about 1/3 the time .
  
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- ITowMyHome
  September 10 They make several sizes you can put them right on top your propane stove I have two different sizes of this one and A 3 quart Insta pot, I know I still think I live in the sticks and bricks LOL
  
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- Tony and Margie
  September 10 Hahaha, almost excessive
  
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  September 10 Funny thing is I had five, I thought I better give up A few and try to blend in with the crowd
  
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- Travelinlady
  September 10 I've been using a pressure cooker for over 3 years. My husband loves washing it.
  
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- Texas Two Steppers
  September 11 I’ve been using my pressure cooker for 29 years, same one. Bought because I couldn’t get my beans to cook.
  
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mar255mar:
September 9
Looking for boondocking near Las Vegas this November? Don’t want to end up in a transient camp😉. Suggestions greatly appreciated.as well as dump sites in the area.
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- Dolphin Dudes
  September 9 1 hour from smoggy (!!!) Las Vegas, last Jan-March, we boondocked for 3 months near Tecopa Hot Springs on Furnace Creek Wash Road. Most enlightening experience ever. Great ready-made campsites far from desert rat neighbors. Nights ... more
  
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- Charles R Baringer SR. (hasbeencowboy)
  September 9 Thanks sounds perfect
  
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- maseratidoug
  September 10 Poverty Flats near Overton and Valley of Fire is popular.
- Michael & Dena
  September 12 Try Lee Canyon it’s in the USFS about 45 min. To Vegas
- Estella
  Tue at 4:48 PM Quite a few places shown on http://www.ultimatecampgrounds.com/