r/boondocking

Community Overview

About r/boondocking

A community for dry camping, dispersed camping, and boondocking: off-grid camping without hookups. Good for van lifers and RVers seeking free camping.

The community at a glance

r/boondocking is a Subreddit for Campers and Van Lifers with roughly 13K members. It has been around since 2013. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 9th largest community in the Camping topic page.

Roughly 3K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Boondocking, Camping, and Solar.

On Reddit
Established 2013
13K Members

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +3K members
Growth: +32.7% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 25 members
  • 2014: 24 members
  • 2015: 48 members
  • 2016: 198 members
  • 2017: 363 members
  • 2019: 1K members
  • 2020: 1K members
  • 2024: 5K members
  • 2025: 3K members
  • 2026: 1K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Aug: 288 members
  • Sep: 180 members
  • Oct: 557 members
  • Nov: 446 members
  • Dec: 284 members
  • Jan: 176 members
  • Feb: 84 members
  • Mar: 93 members
  • Apr: 132 members
  • May: 261 members
  • Jun: 559 members
  • Jul: 77 members

Topics

  • Boondocking
    79 posts in the past month
    #1
    Boondocking
    79
  • Camping
    33 posts in the past month
    #2
    Camping
    33
  • Solar
    14 posts in the past month
    #3
    Solar
    14
  • Power
    10 posts in the past month
    #4
    Power
    10
  • Colorado
    8 posts in the past month
    #5
    Colorado
    8

Frequently asked questions

Who is r/boondocking for?
Best for Campers and Van Lifers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/boondocking free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/boondocking have?
Roughly 13K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/boondocking on?
r/boondocking runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/boondocking cover?
On the Hive Index, r/boondocking is organized under Campers, Van Lifers.
How do I join r/boondocking?
You can join r/boondocking by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Camping communities like?
Communities for campers and RV enthusiasts to share trip tips, gear advice, and campsite recommendations. Covers dedicated membership clubs for full-time RVers, app-based communities for finding campsites, and Facebook groups for families living the road life.