45 Ohio Boondocking Locations: How to Research, Map, and Access Sites

We’re John and Laurel, full-time boondockers traveling across North America in our RV. On our YouTube channel, “Boondocking Locations,” we share our experiences living off-grid and camping in remote, free places. We post detailed guides like “10 Epic Boondocking Sites for 2025” and “Free California Camping You’ve Never Heard Of,” where we break down each location and what to expect. We create beginner-friendly videos such as “RV Basics: Boondocking and Dry Camping for Beginners!” and “10 RV Boondocking Tips,” covering power, water, and setup. Our channel includes weekly vlogs that show the real side of RV life—including the challenges. Planning a trip to explore Ohio boondocking locations? This video walks through public land options in the Buckeye State and shows a repeatable process to find legal places to camp with an RV or car. We outline how to use agency maps, posted signs, and local ranger offices to confirm where roadside or dispersed camping is allowed. You will see examples of planning around access roads, gates, seasonal closures, fire restrictions, and hunting seasons. We also cover terrain checks, cell service checks, water sourcing, and waste management so you can arrive prepared. Inside, we demonstrate practical map layers and tools for locating opportunities near state forests, wildlife areas, and the Wayne National Forest, then verify current rules before driving out. We explain typical stay limits and quiet hours in plain language, and show how to identify pullouts, previously used pads, and turnaround room for different RV lengths. Safety basics include reading road grades, avoiding soft shoulders, and carrying backups for power, heat, and communications. To help with planning, we include a simple checklist you can pause and screenshot at the end of the video. Use this guide as a starting point, confirm regulations with the managing agency, and leave each site clean. If you are new to dry camping, start with short stays close to services, then branch out once your setup is dialed in. With careful preparation and respect for the land, Ohio boondocking can be straightforward and low stress while keeping your trip within posted rules. Camp responsibly. For Collaboration and Business inquiries, please use the contact information below: 📩 Email: admin@boondockinglocations.com One week might go smoothly, and the next we’re dealing with setbacks in the middle of nowhere. We aim to give honest, useful advice from our firsthand experience, and we hope our content helps others feel more confident about jumping into the boondocking lifestyle. 🔔 Ready for real adventures? Subscribe to explore the world, from hidden gems to bustling street foods. No fake videos, just genuine experiences with John and Laurel! 🔗 Stay Connected With Us.