There is nothing quite like the roar of engines echoing off the Alabama hills. For racing fans, a trip to Talladega Superspeedway is a pilgrimage. But how you experience that weekend depends entirely on where you stay.

There is a certain romance to the idea of taking an RV off the beaten path. This is the allure of dry-camping, often called boondocking.

It is an incredible experience, but it is not for camping novices.

Here is what you need to know about the fun—and the limitations—of going off-grid.