You can camp on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and Forest Service land for up to 14 days in most places. Whether you go off the beaten track or stick with the free campgrounds below, it’s crucial you ...

Contributing editor Megan Michelson is an award-winning journalist who covers travel and the outdoors for a wide range of publications, including Outside, The New York Times, and the San Francisco ...

Camping doesn’t have to drain your wallet. In fact, some of the most scenic forests across the U.S. let you pitch a tent or park a van without paying a dime if you know how to do it right. This ...