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Hey /out/, im pretty new to camping and im trying to get into it more. I want to go on my first solo camping trip soon, but i have some questions.
First off, i dont want to use an actual campsite, id rather just walk into the woods somewhere and set up camp. The only problem is, all the decent woods around me are either privately owned, or is state park/wildlife refuge.
So my question is; can i just walk into a state park or whatever and camp whereever i want? Do i have to actually reserve a campsite?
I feel like i might be overthinking this, so sorry if im retarded
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>>1072801
We need to know which state. The laws vary.
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>>1072803
Kansas/Missouri
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>>1072801
OP, you'll need to check the rules at any specific state park you want to camp in. There's a 99% chance they make people stay in designated campsites and probably reserve/pay for them too. What you're looking for is a national forest. Assuming you're in KC, you're going to have to do some driving because the only national forest near you is Mark Twain. The good news is you can do what's called "dispersed camping" and most of the forest is fair game, for free. Call the park ranger office and ask them for specifics about dispersed camping there.
You can also camp on private land if you get permission from the owner. Your best bet would be to tell them you're an aspiring nature photographer or something and won't do any hunting/fishing/destructive activities on their land. Don't expect many people to say yes to your requests.
Here's a decent guide to state park camping for Missouri. It sounds like utter fucking hell and you'd be better off not even going.
https://mostateparks.com/page/54939/camping-rules-and-regulations
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>>1072801
National forest land (at least in my experience in the western states) tends to allow exactly what you're describing.
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