Public Land Camping

Data Sources & Important Disclaimer

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Use at Your Own Risk. The information provided on this website is for general reference purposes only.Public Land Camping makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose.

Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk. In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this website.

Primary Data Source: RIDB

This application utilizes data retrieved from the Recreation Information Database (RIDB), which is the official federal database for recreation information on federal lands. The RIDB aggregates data from multiple agencies, including:

  • National Park Service (NPS)
  • US Forest Service (USFS)
  • Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
  • US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
  • Bureau of Reclamation

Accuracy & Verification

While the RIDB is an authoritative source, conditions on public lands change rapidly. Road closures, fire restrictions, water availability, and campsite status can change overnight due to weather, maintenance, or administrative orders.

We do not guarantee real-time accuracy. Users are strictly advised to:

  1. Verify directly with the managing agency before traveling (e.g., call the Ranger Station).
  2. Check local weather and fire reports.
  3. Never rely solely on this website for navigation or safety-critical decisions.

Not a Government Agency

Public Land Camping is a private initiative and is not affiliated, associated, authorized, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with the United States Government, the National Park Service, the USDA Forest Service, or any of their subsidiaries or affiliates.