Allemansrätten - could this work in the US?

In Scotland, the Nordic countries of Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden, the Baltic countries of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania and the Central European countries of Austria, Czech Republic and Switzerland, the freedom to roam takes the form of general public rights which are sometimes codified in law.

allemansrätten (meaning “everyman’s right”), the right of public access gives people the freedom to roam just about anywhere in the countryside as long as they “Don’t disturb – Don’t destroy.” Essentially, a 100 million acre playground open to all.

“Under the Right of Public Access we do not need permission to cross private land. This is the basis for the wide-ranging freedom we enjoy to spend time in the countryside,” notes the Swedish EPA.

Which isn’t to say there aren’t rules, but they are sensible. Here is what is allowed and what is not, according to the law:

You are allowed to access any land, except private residences, the immediate vicinity (230 feet) of a dwelling house and cultivated land.
You can put up a tent.
Campfires are allowed.
You are allowed to collect flowers, mushrooms and berries.
Driving on private roads is allowed unless there’s a sign saying otherwise.
Swimming in lakes is allowed.
You can access any beach as long as you stay away from private residences.
You are allowed to catch fish in the five big lakes and along the entire coastline.

You need permission to hunt, but most other non-invasive activity is allowed so long as it’s not visible from a residence.