My buddy and I have been arguing about this for three years. He leaves at 4am to claim spots. I leave after work on Friday and roll in whenever I roll in. We’ve both been right. We’ve both paid for our choices. This debate is more interesting than it sounds because it’s really about how you want to experience the trip, not just about logistics. The Case for Getting There Early Spots in popular areas get taken. That’s a fact. If you’re targeting a specific dispersed camping spot near a popular tr