News And Announcements That
Impact RV Camping
December 3, 2009
RV Camping is effected by many things. Public land management, weather, and the price of fuel are only a few of the things that impact RV camping. We do our best to keep you up to date with the latest public land information.
National Parks News
October 30, 2009 - SCRANTON, PA - The special "Holiday Express" steam train excursions to Moscow, scheduled for November 27, 28 and December 5, 2009, are no longer available as the trains completely "sold out"... Read Story
September 21, 2009 - SULPHUR, Okla. - Imagine opening your prescriptions and pulling out a vial of bromide water drawn from a spring in Oklahoma's Platt National Park. In 1911, the superintendent shipped his park's liquid assets to people following their doctors' orders.Read Story
August 28, 2009 - Appellate Court Affirms Decision On Checkpoint Stops - On October 13, 2007, park rangers conducted a wildlife checkpoint near the entrance station in the Grant Grove sub-district of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks aimed at the mitigation of illegal taking of animals within the park. Read Story
BLM News
December 2, 2009 - Grand Junction, Colorado - The Bureau of Land Management Grand Junction Field Office is implementing its seasonal road closures beginning today. Specific BLM roads in the Grand Junction Field Office are closed to motorized use from Dec. 1 through April 30... Read Story
November 20, 2009 - California - Bureau of Land Management, Ukiah Field Office has announced that intermittent closures of the South Cow Mountain Off-Highway Vehicle Area will go into effect beginning Monday, Nov. 23... Read Story
November 18, 2009 - Arizona - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Kingman Field Office has increased camping fees at three northwestern Arizona campgrounds.... Read Story
November 13, 2009 - Wyoming - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Casper Field Office announced today that Muddy Mountain Road will be closed on Monday, Nov. 16, 2009 for the winter... Read Story
November 12, 2009 - Idaho - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Pocatello Field Office would like to remind the public that seasonal trail closures are going into effect for motorized travel in the Pocatello and Soda Springs areas... Read Story
USDA Forest Service News
SEATTLE, August 14, 2009 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today outlined his vision for the future of our nation's forests. Read Story
WASHINGTON, August 10, 2009 - The USDA Forest Service today celebrated the 65th birthday of an American icon - Smokey Bear... Read Story
Washington D.C.--June 10, 2009--In an effort to reconnect kids with nature and attract new diverse communities to outdoor activities, the USDA Forest Service has partnered with state, local and federal land management agencies... Read Story
Wildland Fire Information
Updated December 3, 2009
Wildfire information provided to help plan RV camping trips.
Currently there is no reported wildfire action. Some prescribed burn activity is occuring so check with local land managers for information that might effect your RV camping trips.
Incident websites, and wildland fire information provided at The National Interagency Fire Center.
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RV Camping Information
USFS (US Forest Service) - Describes USFS policies and rules about RV camping. Information about camping, campgrounds, regulations, and tips on how to find great free RV camping sites.
NPS (National Park Service) - General information about RV camping and campgrounds in US National Parks. Campgrounds are located in the most historic and scenic places in the USA, and the NPS offers some of the best places for RV camping in America.
USACE/COE (US Army Corp of Engineers) - USACE (perhaps better know as COE) manages water recreation areas throughout the USA. Information about finding USACE lakes, RV camping possibilities, and rules and policies for use of these water based recreation areas is included.
BLM (Bureau of Land Management) - Located throughout the western USA, BLM managed lands offer great camping locations. Developed campgrounds, and almost unlimited dispersed camping opportunites await you.
