Stealth Camping: How to Sleep Almost Anywhere (Without Getting Busted)

Stealth Camping: How to Sleep Almost Anywhere (Without Getting Busted)

From The CAMO Convoy Overland Podcast by Central Appalachian Mountain Overland

August 30, 2026 · 1h 52m

About this episode

This episode explores the techniques and considerations for stealth camping in various locations without being detected.

Could you sleep in a random parking lot, industrial park, rest area, or 24 hour business without anyone realizing you are there? This week on the CAMO Convoy Podcast , we dive deep into stealth camping and the art of finding a safe, low profile place to sleep when a campground, hotel, or traditional campsite just is not happening. We cover how to choose a spot, how to make your vehicle blend in, when to arrive, when to leave, lighting, ventilation, cooking, bathrooms, personal security, dealing with security or law enforcement, and the mistakes that immediately give away a stealth camper. We also get into the unwritten one night rule , urban versus rural stealth camping, sleeping in trucks and SUVs, 24 hour businesses, park and rides, industrial areas, rest stops, keeping your escape route open, and some of the sketchiest places we have actually spent the night. And before we get into the main topic, Nick has an update on Flagpole Knob and Forest Road 85 after going directly to the Forest Service to find out what is actually happening with the new boulders, social trails, and rumors of closures. The discussion makes clear that the episode is not about intentionally trespassing or…

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Places: Flagpole Knob, Forest Road 85, industrial park, rest area, 24 hour business, urban, rural, park and rides, rest stops

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