Looking for opinions on dispersed camping on BLM land. Couldn't find any appropriate location to place this post in.
I lived in Washington state for 5 years and camped on BLM land in Oregon near John Day Fossil Beds. At the time and even today I hear about campsite thievery going on at isolated spots. When we were camped at the John Day location (which wasn't isolated) we observed some guys driving thru in their pickup truck surveying the area, made us feel uneasy and unsafe the entire time we were there.
I realize that no matter where we go, we always need to be alert in our surroundings. Is this still a major concern to worry about today on BLM lands..? I'm becoming a bit hesitant of camping or leaving something unattended for fear it'll disappear. I've heard lately that in Washington state that when people leave their cars unattended to go fly fishing the rivers, they come back to find their cars/trucks broken into or damaged. Takes all the fun out of enjoying the outdoors..
Helmuth