Pinnacle Campground is the leader in mobile camping apps and technology. From our secure web-based
Pinnacle Campground is the leader in mobile camping apps and technology. From our secure web-based reservation system to our mobile app, we’re proud to guarantee you the best camping experience possible.
Pinnacle Campground’s mobile app is the result of years of research and development, and it provides campers with the information they need to do one thing: camp. The Pinnacle Campground app is designed for campers and RV owners who’d like to know about geo-targeted camping opportunities, tour guides, and nearby places to eat or shop. It’s also a great way for campers to get up-to-date information on local events and areas to visit.
Our web-based reservation system provides campers with peace of mind in knowing that their reservations are secure, which allows them to focus on enjoying their trip.
Best Apps For Finding Campgrounds
Even with thousands of potential campgrounds, millions of acres of public lands, and a will to roam, finding a great camp spot takes more than dumb luck. Thankfully, the best camping apps (free and paid-for) can help you hone-in on the best campsite for you, wherever and whenever you want to pitch or unhitch.
People’s concept of what constitutes the ‘best camp spot’ isn’t universal. A camper who wants to plug in or dump tanks will have a different ‘best’ to those who want to sleep under the stars without seeing another human. How you plan to get to your overnight site will also help define your favorite camp spot. Backpackers, RV campers, and ORV rooftop tent campers have different needs and preferences, as do campers who want to be based near a trail system or bike park.
You’ve found your campsite, now you need the best tents
And you’ll probably want to keep warm with the best sleeping bags
Find your way around at night with the best headlamps
The best camping apps below will help you research and book your ideal campsite, and in some cases related services. Before you hit confirm, double-check fire regulations, road conditions, and campsite amenities, including if there is cell service where you plan to overnight. Make sure your vehicle can get to the site you’re reserving, and that you have water and the supplies you need to leave no trace, including wag bags and trash bags. Then hit the road and follow your compass towards sweet dreams in a special place.
best free camping apps
- The Dyrt
Best For: Free, public and private campgrounds nationwide
Price: Free | Pro version – 30-day free with code: NAT30
Download: iOS and Android
The Dyrt is our favorite, go-to all-in-one resource app supporting #vanlife. Helping campers find the best campsites nationwide, with a repository of over 500,000 campgrounds. Book stays, read reviews, and peruse the extensive number of user-submitted photos and videos of most campgrounds.
The app is slick, easy to use, and has a host of filter options to choose from. Each campground page will provide icons highlighting what type of camper it accommodates, whether pets are allowed, toilets or showers on-site, dump-station locations, and much more. You’ll also get a breakdown of the local area, the top attractions to visit, favorite activities among travelers, and the expected weather for the upcoming week.
The Dyrt also runs monthly contests for campers who write the most useful reviews of campgrounds, shelling out merch from top outdoor brands. And if you want to take your campground search offline, signing up for The Dyrt Pro ($35) gives you access to downloadable offline maps as well as big discounts on campgrounds and gear.
As a bonus for renting with us, we’re giving you free access to 30 days of The Dyrt PRO. The Dyrt is the #1 camping app and largest campground directory with access to 1 million+ campsites, reviews, and tips. The Dyrt PRO gives you:
- Offline access to 44,000 campgrounds and maps (no cell reception needed)
- Discounts for campgrounds and gear
- Trip Planner for building the ultimate camping trip
- Map Layers to help you find free camping
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- Recreation.gov
Best For: Federal Campgrounds (National Parks, Forests, BLM)
Price: Free
Download: iOS and Android
Recation.gov is a popular camping app that lists only federal camping options. Ranging from National Parks to Forests, and other federal recreation sites, the app also provides a host of activities available around the campgrounds. From white water rafting to the best fishing spots, to required backcountry permits, Recreation.gov offers a host of outdoor adventures at over 3,600 federal sites.
Pay your National Park entry fee as well as book tickets and educational tours through the app, for places like Carlsbad Caverns and Joshua Tree National Park. The search interface is beautiful and easy to use, and you can book right through the app. Every campsite page has a list of facilities available, natural features, facility rates, Need-to-Knows and instructions on how to get to the campsite.
The only downside is there are no user-submitted reviews or pictures. However, this App is a great resource to have for vanlife itineraries focused on exploring National Parks and Forests. Best of all it is Free to download and use.
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- iOverlander
Best For: Largest world-wide campsite database, mechanics/hardware stores for a pinch
Price: Free
Download: iOS and Android
iOverlander is a critical lifeline for vanlifers, providing a crowd-sourced, simple map solution to everything you would need while on the road. From wild campsites to established campgrounds, and everything in between, iOverlander’s repository is robust and constantly updated by travelers contributing information.
Need a quick one-night stopover spot after a long day of driving? Check out the Wild Camping sites in your area. Not sure where in town you can dump your waste water? Head to the app and find your nearest dump station. Ran out of clean drinking water? No worries, check out all the local potable water spots around you.
One of the unique features of iOverlander is the addition of hardware stores, mechanics, and propane fill-up spots. Knowing where to find your closest mechanic is critical to getting back on the road in a pinch. And, you even see what the cellular coverage is at each campsite for the major telecom providers.
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- HipCamp
Best For: Glamping and unique paid campsite spots
Price: Free
Download: iOS and Android
Commonly referred to as the ‘AirBnB of camping’, HipCamp is the go-to app for finding one-of-a-kind paid private campsites. With a repository of over 300,000 listings, HipCamp is as comprehensive a resource as they come.
Every ‘host’ has a small bio and recommendation rating associated with them. There are reviews aplenty, detailed lists of what each site does and does not provide, where the campsites are located, and lists of the top activities on the hosts property. The interface is slick – very Airbnb-esque – with a host of filters you can use to drill down into such as; pet-friendly, restrooms/showers, and free wifi to name a few. Oh, and the community-sourced pictures are some of the best out there.
Want to live the life of a luxury vanlifer for the night, HipCamp is the app for you.
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- Freecampsites.net
Best For: Finding free one-night stopover spots
Price: Free
Download: iOS and Android
Not technically an app but Freecampsites.net is our GO-TO site for finding free camping areas around the US. Looking to explore the outdoors while keeping your wallet full? Freecampsite.net is a community driven repository where fellow vanlifers share free campsites they uncover all over the country.
Features of each campsite page include GPS coordinates and directions, info on who manages the land, best activities in the area, and a 5-day weather forecast. Followed up with a list of reviews and photos from previous campers.
The interface is vintage and clunky but simple to use. Just type in a specific location where you’d like to camp and you’ll see all the campsites in the area. Paid campsites do find their way onto the map, however all sites are color-coded so you can differentiate easily. The team behind Freecampsites.net are not interested in RV-friendly parking spots, so public lands are their forte.
Honorable Mentions
Campendium
Price: Free
Download: iOS only
A cross between Freecampsites.net and Hipcamp, with a robust library of paid campgrounds and boondocking sites. If you’re exploring public lands such as BLM sites, National Forests or National Parks, this app is a great resource for finding epic free campsites.
The Vanlife App
Price: Free (Community-based version $35.99/year)
Download: iOS and Android
More than just a resource for campsites and amenity filtering, The Vanlife App is a community where you can connect with fellow vanlifers, see who else is in your area, and share stories and tips from your vanlife experiences.
The app is free, however to access the community requires a $35.99/year subscription.
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