Best Camping Apps

While camping is about getting outdoors and disconnecting from the digital world, some apps can make your trip easier and more enjoyable. Whether you are looking to find a place to camp, enjoy the stars or take in the local wildlife, these apps can help.

The Dyrt, like many of the other best camping apps, offers an extensive list of campgrounds that users can search and filter by their preferences. It also has a map feature that lets you track your route and will display camping locations along the way, which is helpful for RVers who enjoy boondocking. Reviews for campsites give you insight into how good a site might be. The app also includes a list of public lands and overnight parking locations.

Another free app to check out is Campendium. This app is similar to The Dyrt and has filters for amenities, discounts and policies. It also offers a directory of over 17,000 campgrounds, ranging from national parks to private campgrounds. It also has a community aspect where you can connect with fellow campers and share photos, tips and experiences about a particular location.

For the RVer who is serious about boondocking and prefers to avoid crowded campgrounds, there is iOverlander. The newest app to join this list of best camping apps has a lot of features but what makes it really stand out is that it works even off-grid. It can upload a driving route and show real-time camping locations, as well as other useful resources, such as gas stations, border crossings and laundry mats.