Beer, Boondocking, and the C-Word

It’s time. Summertime and time to go. Time to travel. Time to see the country again. Time to get back out there. Time for some beer and boondocking, even if that C-word is still out there.

For us, time to go means finding free places to camp to hit those mountain biking trails, but also finding those craft breweries along the way. Here we give you tips on visiting breweries and boondocking during the pandemic.

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Beer and Breweries

That C-word makes visiting breweries a bit different today than yesterday. But really, it’s not that complicated.

Enter the breweries with grace and kindness; beer is not your God-given right. Just be good to people.

Brewery Peeps

• Don’t be a dick.
• Say hi to a stranger.
• Wear a mask when not at your table.
• Keep your kids and dogs in line.
• Enjoy a real pint or a flight.

Boondocking

Now, about that traveling and boondocking thing? What is it, and how do I do it? It’s not that complicated, either.

If you can pee anywhere, you can go anywhere

April Pishna, fellow boondocker

• Buy beer to go – stock your fridge.
• Know the terms: moochdocking, boondocking, dispersed camping.
• Know your vehicle and the roads it can handle.
• Have at least an idea of where you want to go.
• Use the apps that work for you.
• Conserve your resources and use other facilities when they are available.
• Follow LNT principles – leave no trace.
• Use a generator or solar power.
• Be flexible.
• Trust your gut.
• Have a campfire (if there are no fire bans) and enjoy the starry night.

Oh the places we went!

• Lowdown Brewery and Kitchen – Denver, CO
• Superior Bathhouse Brewery – Hot Springs, AR
• Twisted Spike Brewing Company – Oklahoma City, OK
• Strange Craft Beer Company – Denver, CO
• Woods Boss Brewing Company – Denver, CO
• Ten Sleep Brewing Company – Ten Sleep, WY
• Craters of the Moon National Park – Idaho
• Boondocking on the beach – Creole, LA
• Boondocking in the desert on 18 Road – Fruita, CO

Oh, the beers we drank!

• Blackberry Sour from Lowdown Brewery and Kitchen in Denver, CO

Resources:

• Campendium – free camping app
• iOverlander – free camping app
• freecampsites.net – free website for free campsites
• Allstays – app with a small fee but worth it for finding dump stations and potable water
• Harvests Hosts – membership site where you can access breweries, vineyards, farms, and more to stay overnight for free (save 15% with this link)
• MTB Project – free mountain biking trail finder app
• Trailforks – free mountain biking app – trails, reports, routes, etc.

PRO TIP: When possible, please check ahead anywhere you go. Many places are re-opening, but some may not be. Due to the C-word, you need to be prepared for restrictions and closures. Be flexible.

Want More?

We’ve got you covered when it comes to places to boondock, how to buy to-go beer, what to expect in a brewery today, and more.

• Free Camping, Beer, and Biking
• What to Expect When Visiting a Brewery Today
• 10 Tips on Buying Beer To Go
• RAIF is not a Jeep – Black Tank Fiasco

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