How do I cancel my CampLife reservation?

To do so, go to your profile on CampLife and select the reservation you would like to cancel. The calendar icon on the right corner of the reservation will allow you to cancel the reservation.

Where is dispersed camping allowed in Illinois?

The Shawnee National Forest
The majority of campgrounds in Illinois are near state parks and forest areas. The Shawnee National Forest is a big draw for boondockers wanting to experience a forest paradise and primitive camping.

Is Venture Out Resorts a timeshare?

*****, Venture Out Resorts is not a timeshare, but a private membership camping company.

Is Boondocking legal in Illinois?

US Forest Service – Official USFS information about RV camping in the Shawnee National Forest in Illinois. Free dispersed RV camping (boondocking) is permitted on lands managed by the USFS. Includes public campground information.

Is it legal to sleep at a rest stop in Illinois?

The State of Illinois does not permit any kind of “recreational camping” at its rest areas. While they do allow you to sleep in your vehicle, and park overnight, they only do so to help drowsy drivers get the rest they need. They will allow some recreation, as long as you keep it brief and discreet.

What does Boondocker mean?

Boondockers are comparable to the modern-day homesteaders and off-grid enthusiasts. Where homesteaders see themselves as living off the land, boondockers see themselves as living “with” the land. They love being free to move from place to place and assimilate into whatever surroundings they set up camp around.

Is camping an American thing?

Camping is definitely one of them. We’re one of few cultures to embrace and perfect the art of camping. Go ahead and give yourself a pat on the back, but remember that much of the credit has to go to a minister in the Adirondacks who “invented” American camping, as we know it, in 1869.