If you are really into "roughing it", you can still park an RV or pitch a tent on the vast stretch of beach north of town, but be forewarned: They don't deliver pizza out there. A few precautions will help keep you unstuck and unhassled by the authorities:

• Drive on the dark (wet) sand.
• Don't pitch your tent in an area posted "No Trespassing"
• Dispose of garbage and waste in an appropriate manner (i.e. bring it back with you).
• Keep a close eye on your pet. The further north you go, the less traffic there is but there are no (posted) speed limits and drivers aren't going to be looking for your dog

If you should get stuck, don't panic. Someone will eventually come along willing to help unstick you -- if you are lucky they might do it for as little as a cold beer or two, but you may have to pay as much as $20 or more, depending on just how stuck you are (and how generous your rescuer is feeling).