Boondocking in an RV means camping without access to water, sewer, or electrical hookups. It is a self-sufficient way of camping, which can be cost-effective and fun. Boondocking can be done in many different ways, such as parking your RV in the backcountry, spending the night at a rest stop or parking lot, or camping on public lands. It is a great way to save money and allows for more freedom in your route planning. Boondocking is generally free, though sometimes a permit is required. Some national forests and BLM areas allow boondockers to camp for free. Boondocking is not necessarily difficult, but it does require a different level of skill and preparedness than traditional RV park camping. To boondock, an RV should have enough batteries to power 1-2 days of lights, water pump use, and propane heat, freshwater, gray water, and black water holding tanks (or a composting toilet in place of a black tank) . Shorter rigs are better because they can more easily navigate the often narrow roads that get you into boondocking spots. Boondocking is generally done on public land, and there are no connections to water, electricity, and sewer like you’d find in a developed campground. There aren’t any bathrooms, water spigots, or picnic tables.