Straight answers about dispersed camping on public land and how Frontier Merc digital guides work. Prefer systems over viral pins — always verify with the local ranger district or BLM office.
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The accordion below covers basics, delivery, refunds, and verification. For deeper reading, visit Field Notes.
Basics
Answers for first-time dispersed campers on BLM and National Forest land.
Dispersed camping is camping outside developed campgrounds on public land where it is allowed — often BLM or National Forest. Expect no facilities. You follow stay limits, fire restrictions, and Leave No Trace, and you verify rules with the local office.
Often there is no campsite fee, but that does not mean "anything goes." Some areas require permits, have seasonal closures, or restrict vehicle camping. Always confirm before you go.
Our digital guides
What we sell — and what we intentionally do not.
No. We do not sell coordinate lists or guaranteed open campsites. Start with the free First Night Checklist, the Weekend Packing List, or the California Starter Pack.
Digital products deliver instantly after checkout (download page and/or email). If a link is missing, contact us with your order number and we will resend.
Because files cannot be returned, digital downloads are generally non-refundable once delivered. Corrupted or missing files will be fixed. See our refund policy.
Rules & safety
Verify locally. Every time.
Check the local ranger district or BLM field office for stay limits, fire restrictions, road status, and closures for your dates. Guides teach the workflow; official sources confirm what is current. Browse Digital Guides for printable systems.
No. Frontier Merc content is educational only and not affiliated with BLM or USDA Forest Service. You are responsible for following current local rules.