By Cole Ashford Tucked miles beyond the pavement, surrounded by the fiery hues of a Northern Michigan autumn, one clearing sits in total silence.No hookups, no neighbors — just the whisper of wind through …
Paul Beroff
Paul Beroff
Story by Paul Beroff Paul lives for the quiet corners of Michigan’s wilderness — where a strong cup of coffee, and the first light of morning remind him what freedom really feels like. 👉 Follow along at BoondockingMagazine.com — Find Your Wild.
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Daniel Boone National Forest (Kentucky): Free Camping, Clearer Rules
by Paul Beroffby Paul BeroffWhat’s New The Forest Service recently reaffirmed that dispersed (boondocking) camping remains free throughout most of the Daniel Boone National Forest, with only a few exceptions such as the Red River Gorge, which still …
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Camp Life
Passing It Down – A Father, a Son, and the Lessons of the October Woods
by Paul Beroffby Paul BeroffDeep in Michigan’s national forest, a father and son walk the same trail generations have hunted before them.The morning frost, the smell of pine, and the rhythm of footsteps remind us that the greatest …
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Utah Transfers 618 Acres of BLM Land to State Parks: What It Means for Boondocking & Dispersed Camping
by Paul Beroffby Paul BeroffIn August 2025, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) officially transferred 618 acres of “small, isolated” parcels to Utah State Parks under the Utah State Parks Adjustment Act. Modern Campground+1 At first glance, it …
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Michigan Proposes New Rules to Ban Overnight Camping at Rest Areas and Roadside Parks
by Paul Beroffby Paul BeroffBy Boondocking Magazine StaffOctober 2025 Michigan’s Department of Transportation (MDOT) has proposed a new set of regulations that could significantly change how travelers, RVers, and boondockers use the state’s network of rest areas, scenic …
There’s a sacred stillness that lives in the early hours of the backcountry — the kind that doesn’t exist anywhere else. It’s the moment just before dawn, when the world holds its breath. The …
The Real Boondocking Destinations: Beyond Campgrounds, Beyond Cell Service
Boondocking isn’t about escaping—it’s about arriving. From hidden forest roads to windswept desert plateaus, the real destinations aren’t found on maps. They’re found at the end of the road, where the light fades and …