No Place Left to Park Until We Found This (Van Life to Homestead Pipeline)

Van life is changing fast. Public land is disappearing. Cities are cracking down. And vehicle dwellers like us are being pushed further to the margins. But there are solutions.

In this video, we take you to a unique homestead-style RV park we found through Hipcamp. It allows van builds, self-converted rigs, long-term stays, and real community. It's a glimpse into what the future of nomadic living could look like in a world that’s growing increasingly hostile toward the unhoused and working-class travelers.

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🌱 Long Creek Haven
Check out the homestead-style RV park we stayed at welcoming to vanlifers, self-builds, and long-term travelers.
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🏡 Interested in starting or joining a land-based community?
Explore the Foundation for Intentional Community:
➡️ https://www.ic.org
Their national directory includes eco-villages, communal farms, and homesteads actively welcoming nomads, vanlifers, and alternative dwellers.
I am not endorsed or sponsored by Long Creek Haven or ic.org

📊 SOURCES & DATA:

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 2024 Homelessness Report: https://www.huduser.gov/

Urban Institute: Rising Vehicle Residency Trends: https://www.urban.org/

Pew Research Center: Economic Pressure on Renters: https://www.pewresearch.org/

Center for Western Priorities: Public Land Disposal Tracker: https://westernpriorities.org/

UCANR & Wandering Hoof Ranch: Hipcamp Landowner Income Reports: https://www.wanderinghoofranch.com/hi...

RV Industry Report on Local Spending Impact: https://www.rv.com/lifestyle-travel/n...



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If you’re tired of glamorized van life and want the real story housing justice, land access, and surviving late-stage capitalism on wheels you’re in the right place.
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