For generations, public lands have been where road trips turn into stories. And now these lands are at risk.
The U.S. Senate is currently debating a provision that could trigger the largest public land sell-off in American history. It would allow 2–3 million acres of U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management land across 11 Western states to be sold over the next five years.
Rather than exclusively impacting remote lands, this bill would devastate access to outdoor locations that are frequented by millions of visitors. Portions of iconic areas like the Teton National Forest, Sawtooth Mountains, Mount Hood, Mount Bachelor and the Wind River Range could all be on the line. While national parks, monuments, and designated wilderness areas are excluded, millions of beloved acres outside those protections are not.
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These aren’t just wide-open spaces. They’re part of our heritage, our connection to the outdoors and the reason so many of us hit the road in the first place. The trailhead where your kids ran ahead. The creek where your dad taught you to cast a line. The quiet bend in a campground where you fell asleep under the stars.
Help protect the public lands that define the American outdoor spirit and make the RV lifestyle more accessible and affordable.
[Take Action: Contact Your Senator]
Why It Matters
Public lands aren’t just scenic, they’re essential. They power small-town economies, protect vital wildlife corridors, and make outdoor experiences affordable for millions of American families.
RVers would be hit especially hard by this provision, as it targets national forest and BLM campgrounds that many rely on for accessible travel. For those who love to boondock, this bill would mean fewer options and more gates closed.
These everyday-accessible lands define the RV lifestyle, rooted in freedom, exploration and nature. Once they’re sold, they may be closed off permanently. Good Sam stands with RVers, outdoor enthusiasts, and the communities that depend on these lands.
Help keep public lands public.
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Where You Come In
This provision hasn’t passed yet, and your voice can shape its outcome.
If you live in one of the states below, your senator plays a key role in this debate. Contact them and urge them to protect public lands:
- Montana – Senator Tim Sheehy
202-224-2644 | - Maine – Senator Susan Collins
202-224-2523 |
- North Carolina – Senator Thom Tillis
202-224-6342 | - Pennsylvania – Senator David McCormick
202-224-6324 |
Not in one of these states? Reach out to your senator and ask them to oppose the sale of public lands. Every message counts.
Contact Your Senator
We’ve made it easy. Use the link below and sample message to call or email:
Suggested Script:
“Hi, my name is [Your Name], and I’m a constituent from [Your City, State].
I’m asking Senator [Last Name] to oppose the proposal to sell off millions of acres of federally managed public land. These lands are essential for affordable outdoor recreation, accessible road travel, and the RV lifestyle that so many American families enjoy.
Please protect the future of these lands by opposing this provision. Thank you.”
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Share Your Story
Have a favorite off-the-grid spot? A trail that changed you? A campground that felt like home? Share it. Post it. And be sure to tag us @goodsam
Use #ProtectWhatsGood and #ProtectPublicLands to help spread the word.
Further Reading
Want to know more about this bill and the lands that are impacted? Here are some resources.
- Interactive Map showing all the public lands up for sale in this bill.
- 23 Wildly Popular Places We Could Lose if This Bill Passes
- What to Know About the Public Lands Sell-Off
- Mountain Towns Could be Decimated by the Sell-Off
- Newsweek: 250 Million Acres of Public Land Could be Sold Off
- Sportsman Alliance Opposes Public Land Sales in Federal Budget Bill
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