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Tillwenke at 06:51, 21 October 2025

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	The exception to this rule is [[Dartmoor]] National Park, where wild camping is legal within certain boundaries. Dartmoor did designate certain [http://www.dartmoor-npa.gov.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/43909/vi-camping_map_309.pdf\| areas] for wild camping.		The exception to this rule is [[Dartmoor]] National Park, where wild camping is legal within certain boundaries. Dartmoor did designate certain [http://www.dartmoor-npa.gov.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/43909/vi-camping_map_309.pdf\| areas] for wild camping.

	Even in [[Germany]] wild camping is legal in specific places. ~~The~~ [[Saxon Switzerland]] National Park has a tradition called ''Boofen'', which means you can ~~pitch your tent at designated places inside~~ the ~~park~~. Mostly these are quite scenic locations under or between rocks, close to climbing areas. For a list of these places, see [http://wandern-saechsische-schweiz.de/Liste_Boofen.htm\| here] ('''in German'''). Note that wild camping at other spots then these designated ones is strictly prohibited!		Even in [[Germany]] wild camping is legal in specific places. In [[Brandenburg]] it is legal to pitch a tent for one night. [[Saxon Switzerland]] National Park has a tradition called ''Boofen'', which means you can sleep overnight in the open under a rock overhang or cave. Mostly these are quite scenic locations under or between rocks, close to climbing areas. For a list of these places, see [http://wandern-saechsische-schweiz.de/Liste_Boofen.htm\| here] ('''in German'''). Note that wild camping at other spots then these designated ones is strictly prohibited!

	== Illegal free camping ==		== Illegal free camping ==

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	== Leave no trace ==		== Leave no trace ==

	It's very important to leave a place clean. Ideally cleaner than you found it.		''Leave no trace'' is a set of principles regarding responsible wild camping. In short it tries to preserve the outdoors for the current and next generation.

			The most important ones to know and remember when camping are:

			*Take your trashes with you and dispose of them properly. It's very important to leave a place clean. Ideally cleaner than you found it.
			*Don't alter your camping place, for example by digging or destroying trees and branches
			*If you need to make a fire, minimise the impact of the fire.

			Detailed information about these principles can be found all over the internet.

	== Legal free camping ==		== Legal free camping ==

	Wild camping is legal in most parts of [[Norway]], [[Sweden]], [[Finland]], [[Scotland]]. ''add more''		Wild camping is legal in most parts of [[Norway]], [[Sweden]], [[Finland]], [[Scotland]] and it's called "[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freedom_to_roam freedom to roam]" or "every man's right". (''add more countries?')'

			In general, in [[Wales]] and [[England]] wild camping is tolerated (but still forbidden!) in ''open acces land'', marked with a [http://www.scarboroughramblers.co.uk/rightsofway/pics/ETNE_L4_Open_Access_Land_tcm6-8147.JPG\| special symbol]. Make sure to pitch your tent at least 1-2km from the nearest road.

			The exception to this rule is [[Dartmoor]] National Park, where wild camping is legal within certain boundaries. Dartmoor did designate certain [http://www.dartmoor-npa.gov.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/43909/vi-camping_map_309.pdf\| areas] for wild camping.

			Even in [[Germany]] wild camping is legal in specific places. The [[Saxon Switzerland]] National Park has a tradition called ''Boofen'', which means you can pitch your tent at designated places inside the park. Mostly these are quite scenic locations under or between rocks, close to climbing areas. For a list of these places, see [http://wandern-saechsische-schweiz.de/Liste_Boofen.htm\| here] ('''in German'''). Note that wild camping at other spots then these designated ones is strictly prohibited!

	== Illegal free camping ==		== Illegal free camping ==
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Guaka at 08:00, 13 September 2013

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	'''Camping''' is a great way to reduce costs, especially when camping wild, that is not in a paid for spot.		'''Camping''' is a great way to reduce costs, especially when camping wild, that is not in a paid for spot.
	Free or wild camping requires some improvisation and can give you a sense of adventure.		Free or wild camping requires some improvisation and can give you a sense of adventure.

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	'''Camping''' is a great way to reduce costs, especially when camping wild, that is not in a paid for spot.		'''Camping''' is a great way to reduce costs, especially when camping wild, that is not in a paid for spot.
			Free or wild camping requires some improvisation and can give you a sense of adventure.

	== ~~Legality~~ ==		== Leave no trace ==
	~~Wild camping is legal in [[Norway]], [[Sweden]], [[Finland]], [[Scotland]]. ''add more''~~

	It's ~~not~~ very ~~legal in Western Europe but~~ you ~~can usually get away with~~ it ~~if you camp in a hidden spot and/or leave early morning the next day~~.		It's very important to leave a place clean. Ideally cleaner than you found it.

			== Legal free camping ==

			Wild camping is legal in most parts of [[Norway]], [[Sweden]], [[Finland]], [[Scotland]]. ''add more''

			== Illegal free camping ==

			In Western Europe it's not legal to just put your tent anywhere. It's still very possible. Some tips:

			* find a secluded spot where you're not directly visible from the road or any houses
			* it's best to pitch your tent after dark
			* and break up your tent not too late in the morning


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Guaka at 22:48, 12 September 2013

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	'''Camping''' is a great way to reduce costs, especially when camping wild, that is not in a paid for spot.		'''Camping''' is a great way to reduce costs, especially when camping wild, that is not in a paid for spot.

			== Legality ==
			Wild camping is legal in [[Norway]], [[Sweden]], [[Finland]], [[Scotland]]. ''add more''

			It's not very legal in Western Europe but you can usually get away with it if you camp in a hidden spot and/or leave early morning the next day.




			=== [[United States]] ===
	[http://www.boondocking.org/ boondocking.org] offers a web application which will allow you to enter GPS coordinates for your favorite camping spots, and find spots near your current location. Combining a mapping program and a GPS, now you should always be able to find free camping on your favorite public or private lands.		[http://www.boondocking.org/ boondocking.org] offers a web application which will allow you to enter GPS coordinates for your favorite camping spots, and find spots near your current location. Combining a mapping program and a GPS, now you should always be able to find free camping on your favorite public or private lands.

Guaka at 22:42, 12 September 2013

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	'''Camping''' is a great way to reduce costs, especially when camping wild, that is not in a paid for spot.		'''Camping''' is a great way to reduce costs, especially when camping wild, that is not in a paid for spot.


			[http://www.boondocking.org/ boondocking.org] offers a web application which will allow you to enter GPS coordinates for your favorite camping spots, and find spots near your current location. Combining a mapping program and a GPS, now you should always be able to find free camping on your favorite public or private lands.

Guaka at 22:41, 12 September 2013

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	== More info ==		== More info ==
	* [[:moneyless:go-camping\|Moneyless.org]]		* [[:moneyless:go-camping\|Moneyless.org]]

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2013-09-12T22:39:03Z

Created page with "'''Camping''' is a great way to reduce costs, especially when camping wild, that is not in a paid for spot. == More info == * Moneyless.org"

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'''Camping''' is a great way to reduce costs, especially when camping wild, that is not in a paid for spot.

== More info ==
* [[:moneyless:go-camping|Moneyless.org]]