Since the first legal cannabis market came to be, we’ve had a bit of a chicken or egg conundrum… you can buy weed legally, but might not have anywhere to consume it legally. Most states have laws against public cannabis consumption, so you can only smoke on private property. If you live in said state, that’s no problem. But say you’re visiting Vegas, for example, and you hit up Planet 13, the largest dispensary in the world that’s right off the strip and geared towards drawing in tourists… you do some shopping only to realize that the hotel or Airbnb you’re staying at has a ban against cannabis use. You can’t smoke in public on the strip, and even though they have just been approved, no legal consumption lounges are open in the state yet. What’s a law-abiding stoner to do in that situation?
One way savvy cannabusiness owners have been skirting the regulatory insanity that goes along with opening a consumption lounge, is by starting cannabis-friendly campgrounds. It makes sense if you think about it. It falls under private property laws and weed typically makes for a nice addition to any outdoor adventure, but if cannabis-use is permitted can the land be legally registered as a public campground? That it where the law gets a bit confusing, so let’s take a closer look.
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Smoking in nature
Edibles are fine, and even vaping can be pretty discreet, but what about the old fashioned among us who still enjoy smoking flower and who definitely love to light up a nice joint or bowl when camping, hiking, or otherwise connecting with nature. It’s fun, it’s relaxing, and it feels like a rite of passage; but is it legal?
Now this topic is a bit more complicated and depends entirely on where you are – and no, I’m not referring to whether you’re in a legal state or not. This particular question comes down to if you plan on hiking in a national park, BLM land, or private property. If you’re in a national park, consume cannabis at your own risk because national parks adhere to federal regulations. This means cannabis and certain CBD products are illegal when hiking, backpacking, camping, and off roading – at all times.
This also applies to BLM land. BLM stands for Bureau of Land Management and any region under their jurisdiction is considered federal and state laws do not apply, so yes, cannabis use and possession is technically prohibited on BLM land. In my experience, it’s really hit or miss here. Some BLM officers (in legal states) are very lenient while others are stricter than police. So use at your own risk.