Just as historical perspective, I have driven across the country about 10 times. Mostly in the 90's and never once paid for a hotel or campsite. I've been rousted by the cop's only once, in Arkansas, sleeping in a town park. They escorted us to a place where we could sleep in the car. Right now my situation favors local adventures leaving from and returning home. I've got enough state campsites spaced out around me to spend a week going to a different one every night. With the reservation system you are kind of locked in to an itinerary. If I was somewhere rural enough, I don't think stealth camping is a major deviation of social norms. It is however absolutely your responsibility to make sure that your crime is victimless. In that light I would avoid established hobo sites, because your just adding to the traffic and focused environmental degredation.
Last edited by bark_eater; 04-10-21 at 06:32 PM.