Hiking / Camping?

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Wanderer_Not_Lost New member

Member since 09 January 2023

Wanderer_Not_LostNew member09 January 2023 02:14:48

Was wondering if anybody could speak to the availability of hiking and tent styled camping areas? I've semi google searched it but not really coming up with anything specific that says if there's areas that are open to dispersed tent camping, registration, ect... Is my searching just off or are there not really a number of areas that allow this?

Thanks ~

WNL

CocoHer Active member

Member since 03 February 2020

CocoHerActive member10 January 2023 15:48:28

@Wanderer_Not_Lost

I don't know all areas. But I saw Jaguar Reserve Area have camping area. Never done it, but you can call them to check.

CocoHer Active member

Member since 03 February 2020

CocoHerActive member10 January 2023 20:43:25

@Wanderer_Not_Lost

Also, there are several great trails hike to the water falls with great views.

Wanderer_Not_Lost New member

Member since 09 January 2023

Wanderer_Not_LostNew member14 January 2023 03:13:13

@CocoHer

Yea, been spending quite a bit of time on the assorted sites but anything that really calls out specific dispersed camping ( like here in the states on federal lands for the most part is available )聽 I'm not seeing out that way.

Will continue to check. Thanks ~

Aerodex Serial expat

Member since 30 September 2015

AerodexSerial expat14 January 2023 05:10:41

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@CocoHer
Yea, been spending quite a bit of time on the assorted sites but anything that really calls out specific dispersed camping ( like here in the states on federal lands for the most part is available ) I'm not seeing out that way.

Will continue to check. Thanks ~
-@Wanderer_Not_Lost

I had to look up your term "dispersed camping", but I'm still not sure what it really means.

I haven't been camping in about 50 years so assume it is a recent American term.

Remember Belize is a former British colony. The terminology here on many things is often very different than in the states.聽 Perhaps if you describe exactly what facilities or features you are looking for it would help. 馃榿

Wanderer_Not_Lost New member

Member since 09 January 2023

Wanderer_Not_LostNew member14 January 2023 14:13:33

@Aerodex

Great point, I didn't even think of that. 馃う

Dispersed camping really is camping in areas that are not setup for site specific locations. There are campgrounds that have stalls per say, but dispersed is just where you happen to find a small patch of level ground where you can put up a tent and stay for a bit.

Locally we have governmental lands that allow just this, as long as you follow the rules, ie: not overstaying what is usually 14 days, taking care of waste, etc. that's showed and leads to the ability to really explore.

Thanks for the pointer, I'll see if I can't edit my search query for better results.

Grugar Member

Member since 06 April 2014

GrugarMember20 February 2023 15:43:32

you need to be careful of the fer de lance if you intend to camp in the bush

davidsbrenchley Active member

Member since 09 September 2021

davidsbrenchleyActive member20 February 2023 16:11:02

Get hammocks with insect screens. US Army surplus is a great source. Though I can't say it with authority, I believe you can camp most anywhere not private land as long as you follow fire advisories, register with reserve agents. Here in Belize rivers are considered public lands and a 66' shoreline easement exists for public access. It is common for those on an extended float trip to find a suitable shoreline spot and setup camp.

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