Find FREE Cargo Trailer Conversion campsites across the US with these 6 apps
Ready to hit the road, without breaking the bank?
Nightly campground costs really add up when you’re traveling in a cargo trailer camper conversion.
The good news is, there are a wealth of resources to help you find places to stay that don’t cost a dime.
Here are our top 6 picks for apps, websites, and interactive maps that show you FREE spots to camp around the globe.
The list includes:
Campendium
Freecampsites.net
iOverlander
The Dyrt
Boondocking.org
OvernightRVParking
Scroll down to explore details about each one along with links to sign up. Be sure to bookmark or pin this page for future reference.
Campendium
Campendium is the complete campground research destination for modern RVers and tent campers. Covering RV parks, state- and national parks, National Forest locations and BLM land, Campendium provides outdoor lovers with all the information they need to make smart camping decisions
Great for: Researching your next trip, whether you’ll be in a tent, RV, or Cargo Trailer Conversion
Cost: Free
Link: https://www.campendium.com/
Created by campers for campers, Campendium lists over twenty-eight thousand places to camp, from swanky RV parks to free camping, boondocking and dispersed camping destinations, vetted by a team of full-time RVers and reviewed by over one hundred seventy thousand plus members. Their website and apps highlights the best places to camp and will change the way you find a place to call home for the night.
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2. Freecampsites.net
Freecampsites.net is a platform that encourages the community to share campgrounds and camp sites they have discovered. By sharing camping information freely, we can all spend less time researching campgrounds, spend less money, and more time camping. They feature both free and paid sites on the easy-to-use map.
Great for: Finding free sites on the go. The simple map can be accessed with minimal data and no sign in necessary.
Cost: Free
Link: https://freecampsites.net/
Key features:
Search by city
Tap the GPS button to see sites near your current location
Use the Planner feature to find camp spots along your route
Filter by type of access road, activities, amenities, and cost
3. iOverlander
Great for: Largest world-wide campsite database, mechanics/hardware stores for a pinch
Cost: Free
Link: https://www.ioverlander.com/
iOverlander’s mission is to support exploration of the world, while respecting local cultures, people and environments. It’s a global directory of RV parks, restaurants, campsites, hotels, filling / dump stations, and other useful facilities for travelers. It all began as a mapping project started by overlanders Sam Christiansen of Song of the Road and Jessica Mans of Life Remotely. The app began with the desire to combine many of the current “overlander” accommodation listings on the internet through an iPhone app and website. Along the way, other travelers have shared their favorite free off-road and on-road camping spots and attractions, along with their GPS coordinates. Today users can submit, edit and find information and opinions for their travels.
Key features include:
Browse-able online databases that current travelers can use to find places
Simple ways to update and add reviews to each place
Trip tracking capabilities, ability to add places and update existing information
4. The Dyrt
Great for: Free, private and public camping nationwide
Cost: Free, with pro version available
Link: https://thedyrt.com/
The Dyrt is an open community that lets campers search, review and book campgrounds. Their platform features 4M+ user-generated reviews offering tips, information, and photos for campers wandering the (roughly) 70k designated and dispersed sites on the interactive map.
Key features include:
Neatly organized searchable databases
Map-based finder with a practical “near me” feature
Trip planner tool
Blog and forum full of personal recommendations and reviews
The Dyrt PRO (a $36 per year upgrade subscription) gives PRO users discounts at nearly 1000 campgrounds, as well as provides enhanced camping search features such as public land map layers, offline access, and road trip planning tools.
5. Boondocking.org
Great for: Free boondocking spots
Cost: Free
Link: https://www.boondocking.org/
Boondocking is free camping, generally out in the “boondocks”. At boondocking.org, you can source free overnight camping sites in a wide range of areas. This web application will allow you to enter GPS coordinates for your favorite camping spots, and find spots near your current location. Combining a mapping program and a GPS, now you should always be able to find free camping on your favorite public or private lands. Happy boondocking!
Key features include:
Search vehicle-accessible sites near you based on longitude and latitude
Add sites as you discover them
Download GPX and CSV information for offline use
6. Overnight RV Parking
Great for: Finding a place to park for the night on your way to your actual destination
Cost: Free
Link: https://overnightrvparking.com/
OvernightRVParking.com boasts that they are the most accurate, complete, and authoritative database of free overnight RV parking locations in the U.S. and Canada. Their team carefully vets each listing to ensure it’s accuracy. They have been in business for more than 13 years. This database now contains 16,328 RV Parking (and No Parking) locations in the USA and Canada. Their site is easy-to-use to find free RV parking on your mobile device. Search by your current location, city and state or province or zip code. Their new smartphone app uses your phone’s GPS to find free parking near your location. It integrates with your favorite maps app to get detailed driving directions. Download the latest version from Apple iTunes or the Google Play Store before your next trip.
Key features include:
Show sites near you along your trip
Confirm or update a location’s listing
Submit a new listing to help out the community
What are YOUR favorite apps and maps for finding the best free camping? Let us know in the comments below!
