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If I'm not mistaken you can only camp in one place for 2 weeks on BLM land, or Forest Service land. However if you are smart about it, and don't get caught, you can do it longer. I camped in essentially the same place for over 2 months this winter, but I was smart about it and I'm not trying to live out there "indefinitely" like you apparently are. I chose a place that nobody else would want to camp because it was flat and boring. I doubt more than 3-5 people ever even noticed I was there, and BLM certainly didn't. But you're better off if you keep moving around every couple weeks.
Hi, I am looking for long term camping near wilderness in N.M. any suggestions? Thank you any reply will be appreciated.
Did it for 12 years all over the west in a Toyota pickup. '91-'03.
BLM is your best bet. I spent a lot of time on NFS land in the summers, but it has gotten a little more overrun with "forest cops" lately. If you keep a low profile on BLM and leave no trace you won't be bothered. Low profile means don't camp in popular places or bother anyone. I'd generally never see another human, so who's to complain? Also it was easy for me to just move around a little. I'd usually scout out a few spots in the same general area, 1-1.5 hrs from a town where I'd go for supplies.
I'm interested to know answers for the OP's question as well. I know AZ's BLM has season-long permits but I couldn't find any camp site that allows campers to stay for over 2 weeks in NM.
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Originally Posted by rruff
Did it for 12 years all over the west in a Toyota pickup. '91-'03.
BLM is your best bet. I spent a lot of time on NFS land in the summers, but it has gotten a little more overrun with "forest cops" lately. If you keep a low profile on BLM and leave no trace you won't be bothered. Low profile means don't camp in popular places or bother anyone. I'd generally never see another human, so who's to complain? Also it was easy for me to just move around a little. I'd usually scout out a few spots in the same general area, 1-1.5 hrs from a town where I'd go for supplies.
Wow, that's a long time! Do you have a blog or something where you shared your experience?
If I'm not mistaken you can only camp in one place for 2 weeks on BLM land, or Forest Service land. However if you are smart about it, and don't get caught, you can do it longer. I camped in essentially the same place for over 2 months this winter, but I was smart about it and I'm not trying to live out there "indefinitely" like you apparently are. I chose a place that nobody else would want to camp because it was flat and boring. I doubt more than 3-5 people ever even noticed I was there, and BLM certainly didn't. But you're better off if you keep moving around every couple weeks.
If I'm not mistaken you can only camp in one place for 2 weeks on BLM land, or Forest Service land. However if you are smart about it, and don't get caught, you can do it longer. I camped in essentially the same place for over 2 months this winter, but I was smart about it and I'm not trying to live out there "indefinitely" like you apparently are. I chose a place that nobody else would want to camp because it was flat and boring. I doubt more than 3-5 people ever even noticed I was there, and BLM certainly didn't. But you're better off if you keep moving around every couple weeks.
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Originally Posted by rruff
Did it for 12 years all over the west in a Toyota pickup. '91-'03.
BLM is your best bet. I spent a lot of time on NFS land in the summers, but it has gotten a little more overrun with "forest cops" lately. If you keep a low profile on BLM and leave no trace you won't be bothered. Low profile means don't camp in popular places or bother anyone. I'd generally never see another human, so who's to complain? Also it was easy for me to just move around a little. I'd usually scout out a few spots in the same general area, 1-1.5 hrs from a town where I'd go for supplies.
Wow, that's a long time! Do you have a blog or something where you shared your experience?
Nope. But I'd be happy to tell you anything you are curious about.
Didn't use the internet until ~'99. Then I got a laptop, some extra batteries and a solar panel, and I'd do internet when I went to town. The first one was a '92 Compaq with a 386-25 processor and 12mb of RAM. 80MB hard drive. Little B&W screen. Plugged it right into the trucks 12v. I upgraded about every year or so with a newer old laptop.
Having a computer changed everything, because it is an unlimited source of entertainment, and previously I had none. It was better living in the wilderness without it, but you know how addictions work...
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