Blog · September 28, 2026
Tent Site on a Wooded Lot
Trees are not permission. The lot lines still run through the woods.
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Why this comes up
Trees are not permission. The lot lines still run through the woods. Choose a flat spot you can match to the parcel, not just a pretty gap in the trees.
What to check on the map first
County GIS lines are assessment maps. They are not a survey, and a product will not redraw them.
Open Platbookmapper and choose the state. The directory sends you to the county viewer. Match the parcel ID before you trust a pin on an aerial photo.
A tool that matches the job
Shop the Tent footprint when that is the job in front of you. Choose a flat spot you can match to the parcel, not just a pretty gap in the trees.
The limit
Camp inside the parcel, away from a line you have not found. Owning the lot does not override a local burn ban.
Walk the parcel in daylight before you trust a gadget at dusk.
Not a survey. County GIS and tax parcel maps are assessment and planning layers. They are not a substitute for a recorded plat, deed, or licensed survey.