BLM dispersed camping default: 14 days within any 28-day period, then move at least 25 miles.
⚖️Legal Tonight Map
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Informational only - rules change and enforcement varies. Always verify posted signs and current local ordinances.
Informational only - rules change and enforcement varies. Always verify posted signs and current local ordinances.
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Most National Forests allow dispersed camping up to 14 days (some forests 16); check the specific forest's MVUM.
JFS operates San Diego's Safe Parking lots on behalf of the city, with overnight spaces, restrooms and case management.
New Beginnings runs the longest-established Safe Parking program in the country, with overnight lots across Santa Barbara County plus rapid-rehousing support.
Safe Parking LA runs legal overnight lots for people living in vehicles (eligibility + enrollment required).
City of San Diego Safe Parking Program offers legal overnight parking with services for vehicle residents.
Sleeping in a vehicle on public property is banned; fines $100/$200/$500 escalating.
No overnight parking and no camping at Virginia rest areas/waysides.
Large vehicles cannot park on any San Francisco city street for more than 2 hours.
2025 statewide camping/sleeping law can treat a vehicle as lodging in restricted public zones.
2-hour limit at Tennessee welcome centers/rest areas; overnight stays not allowed.
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