Although wild camping has somewhat of a romantic and idyllic aura to it, it isn't necessarily for everyone. As is the case with any outdoor pursuit, there are both pros and cons to this activity.

Wild camping can be an exhilarating experience for anyone who wants to connect with nature, but this rugged camping style isn't for everyone. Here's why.

Wild camping is the term given to primitive camping at an unestablished backcountry site off-trail without fee utilizing self-sustaining equipment, recreating lawfully and leaving no trace, ...

Not surprisingly, wilderness or backcountry camping has also grown in popularity. Recreation.gov issued 371,000 permits last year, compared with 188,000 in 2019.

Read more: Why wild camping should be a basic human right However, even straight-line routes shouldn’t be taken for granted as there aren’t signs or paths telling you where to go, and Dartmoor ...

Wild camping is actively encouraged in Norway, where the mountains soar and the waterfalls thunder. There are plenty of spots to pitch up by water, gazing over glassy lakes with your morning coffee.

Trip Planner for Visiting the Little Book Cliffs Wild Horse Area Dispersed camping in the Little Book Cliffs. Photo by William M. Rochfort, Jr. Anywhere from 90 to 150 wild horses live in the Little ...