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Short answers to the questions that keep coming up in FamCamp groups. Sourced from published policy and independent lists, not folklore.
September 22, 2026
The 5 Destination FamCamps That Belong on Your Bucket List
Five military campgrounds worth the miles, from Key West waterfront camping to Whidbey Island and Alaska.
October 1, 2026
Free Camping for Veterans: Where It's Real, and Where It's a Myth
Twelve states, millions of acres of free federal land, and the myths that cost veterans money.
October 1, 2026
The Free Veterans Park Pass Doesn't Cover Camping. This One Does.
The pass most veterans carry takes nothing off a campsite. A VA award letter can get you the one that cuts it in half.
October 1, 2026
Have a VA Rating? You Can Camp on Base
Any service-connected rating, even 0%, opens military campgrounds to you. What to bring and the catch about guests.
September 30, 2026
Veteran Camping Discounts at State Parks: All 50 States
Which states let veterans camp free or for less, who qualifies, and what to get before you book.
September 30, 2026
What Is a FamCamp? Military Campgrounds Explained
Who runs them, who can stay, how booking works, and what 234 camps in 47 states have in common.
September 23, 2026
Eligibility: Who can stay at Military FamCamps?
The camp can book your site, but base security decides who gets through the gate.
September 17, 2026
Can you bring firearms to Military FamCamps?
Don't ask, don't tell is not a policy. Here's how to get the official answer before you reach the gate.
September 25, 2026
The FamCamp Dilemma: How to Find Military Campgrounds
The app people recommend may be four years old, or missing on Android. How the book, the website, and the apps compare.