You can dispersed camp for free in most national forests and BLM lands. Its pack-in pack-out for the most part but some spots have pit toilets. Freecampsites.net is my go to site for finding free camping
When I was younger I forgot I needed to go to the bank and get a rent check until I started coming up off a tab. I ended up writing down a script of what I needed to say outside the bank and focusing at the note on my phone while speaking to the very sober teller. Check ended up clearing which was a relief
I got out while the watchtower library CD was the only digital content they had. Sounds like I dodged a real bullet