Dispersed camping is allowed for free in most of the 154 national forests in the United States, with no reservation or fee required. Rules include a 14-day stay limit per spot, water and road setbacks, no amenities, and seasonal fire bans. Some areas have been closed due to overuse, such as Crested Butte in 2022 and along Forest Road 525 in Sedona. The article lists six forests still open to dispersed camping: Mount Baker-Snoqualmie, Inyo, White River, Coconino, Ocala, and Pisgah.