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I am planning on taking some bare essentials and riding my motorcycle from NY to FL this spring. This will be a 1 way trip, I plan on finding a cheap apartment down there somewhere and any job until I get on my feet. I am of course saving money for the apartment and such so I will have something to get me off my feet. However, I do not want to spend money on hotels/motels on the way down, and would prefer a bit of an adventure rather than the touristy way of traveling. I have no problem riding in the rain, sleeping outside, eating cheap food, and traveling light. I am fully mentally prepared as well as physically able.
The problem I'm facing is I don't know where acceptable places are to just stop my bike and set up a tent. It seems everything costs money these days, you need reservations, there are long lists of rules and guidelines, etc. I really dislike these things. Where are the best places to just set up a tent for the night?
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Yeah, good luck on that. There's so many laws and restrictions on camping around, it'll make your head swim. Everyone's concerned about liabilities, bums, vagrants, honestly homeless, or just plain crazy.
There are alternatives. It's called hobo, or "boondog" camping, and you'll need to do your research. There are some smaller towns, and villages that offer one or two nights free camping in the city park. Some churches or civic groups allow this on their property. Some farmers will allow a tent down, if you can arrange it. Maybe you have to trade some work for some rest. Barter and good manners always helps.
Call ahead. Go on CL, place an advert about your route and approx. times, asking if there are folks willing to put up with a Traveler. Then decide if you have the trust and fortitude to do this.
See if you can't view episodes from that TV show "Then Came Bronson". Then go watch "Easy Rider".
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Yeah, good luck on that. There's so many laws and restrictions on camping around, it'll make your head swim. Everyone's concerned about liabilities, bums, vagrants, honestly homeless, or just plain crazy.
There are alternatives. It's called hobo, or "boondog" camping, and you'll need to do your research. There are some smaller towns, and villages that offer one or two nights free camping in the city park. Some churches or civic groups allow this on their property. Some farmers will allow a tent down, if you can arrange it. Maybe you have to trade some work for some rest. Barter and good manners always helps.
Call ahead. Go on CL, place an advert about your route and approx. times, asking if there are folks willing to put up with a Traveler. Then decide if you have the trust and fortitude to do this.
See if you can't view episodes from that TV show "Then Came Bronson". Then go watch "Easy Rider".
Best!
Where is the best place to go camping and fishing near Orlando, FL?
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Me and a few friends want to go camping and fishing (a little hiking too). We live in Orlando. We'd like to sleep in tents and build a fire if possible. It would be this time of year (spring). Thanks for your suggestions.
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Ocala National Forest would probably be your best bet. Theres a few good lakes inside that have really nice areas to pitch a tent and the lakes definitely produce good size bass. It`s about a 5 mile hike in to the lake which isnt bad at all especially since it is all flat. But Ocala is definitely your best bet since its about 45 minutes outside of Orlando
Ocala National Forest would probably be your best bet. Theres a few good lakes inside that have really nice areas to pitch a tent and the lakes definitely produce good size bass. It`s about a 5 mile hike in to the lake which isnt bad at all especially since it is all flat. But Ocala is definitely your best bet since its about 45 minutes outside of Orlando
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