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Camping outside a designated campsite is often forbidden by law. It is thought to be a nuisance, harmful to the environment, and is often associated with [[Vagrancy (people)|vagrancy]]. However some countries have specific laws and/or regulations allowing camping on public lands (see ''[[Freedom to roam]]''). | Camping outside a designated campsite is often forbidden by law. It is thought to be a nuisance, harmful to the environment, and is often associated with [[Vagrancy (people)|vagrancy]]. However some countries have specific laws and/or regulations allowing camping on public lands (see ''[[Freedom to roam]]''). | ||
In the | In the US, many [[national parks|national]] and [[state park]]s have dedicated campsites and sometimes also allow impromptu backcountry camping by visitors. U.S. [[National Forest]]s often have established campsites, but generally allow camping anywhere, except within a certain distance of water sources. | ||
There are many private, commercial campgrounds as well as those on public lands. The [[Kampgrounds of America]] (KOA) is a large chain of commercial campgrounds located throughout the | There are many private, commercial campgrounds as well as those on public lands. The [[Kampgrounds of America]] (KOA) is a large chain of commercial campgrounds located throughout the US and Canada. Many travellers prefer to use KOA, or similar campsites, as an alternative to [[hotel]]s or [[motel]]s, independent campsites, or parks. | ||
Both commercial and governmental campgrounds typically charge a nominal fee for the privilege of camping there, to cover expenses, and in the case of an independent campground, to make a profit. | Both commercial and governmental campgrounds typically charge a nominal fee for the privilege of camping there, to cover expenses, and in the case of an independent campground, to make a profit. | ||