There is comparatively very little federal land on the east coast. And even where there is land, it's not as friendly as the west.
Using white mountain NF as an example, their camping policy is much more restrictive than western national forests (i.e camp away from roads and trails).
There is virtually no BLM land and national parks are kinda strict all over. So you are left with state land and they tend to like structured campgrounds that you pay buy permits for.
Using white mountain NF as an example, their camping policy is much more restrictive than western national forests (i.e camp away from roads and trails).
There is virtually no BLM land and national parks are kinda strict all over. So you are left with state land and they tend to like structured campgrounds that you pay buy permits for.