Why do Randy and I prefer boondocking?

I think these three photos say it all:

This is boondocking.

This is the view from our patio doors when we boondock.

This is the view from our patio doors in a $30.00 campsite.

Once again, it’s all about the view. Did we really come on this trip to have our view of the sunset blocked by another RV?

While it’s true that it’s not for everyone, we prefer boondocking in a remote location to staying in established RV campgrounds and, believe it or not, it’s not only because it saves us money.

How has boondocking changed in the fifteen years since we started RVing?

Where Have You Boondocked? Why?

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