Dispersed - Free Camping
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| Rating | |||
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| United States | 100%23 | 3.74 | |
| Canada | <1%0 | — |
Description
BOONDOCKING & OVERLANDING ON US PUBLIC LANDS
Find free camping, dispersed campsites, and developed campgrounds on USFS and BLM land - plus see which roads are
designated for dispersed camping all in one app!
IMPORTANT: This app is independently developed and is NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the U.S.
Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, or National Park Service. Data is derived from publicly available
sources. Always verify current regulations with local ranger districts before camping.
WHY DISPERSED?
36,700+ campgrounds from USFS, BLM, NPS public data and user submitted Hidden Gems (now free for all users)
26,800+ free sites and 15,200+ dispersed sites
Roads designated for dispersed camping (derived from USFS Motor Vehicle Use Maps, with full US coverage)
Real reviews from other campers
BUILT FOR BOONDOCKING
Find free camping on public land with filters for:
Free vs. paid sites
Dispersed vs. developed campgrounds
Agency type (National Forest, BLM, National Park)
HIDDEN GEMS, NOW FREE
Every community-curated dispersed campsite is unlocked for every user. No subscription required.
TRIP PLANNER
Build multi-stop trips, save them to your account, and route between sites. Perfect for cross-country overlanding and long van life loops. (Premium)
OFFLINE MAPS
Download maps before you lose service. Works in the backcountry where you need it most.
COMMUNITY CHECK-INS
Real conditions from real campers. Check-ins include:
Cell coverage (by carrier)
Vehicle access (2WD, 4WD, high clearance)
Crowding levels
Site conditions
Recent photos
DISPERSED CAMPING ROADS
See which National Forest roads are designated for dispersed camping - data derived from official USFS Motor Vehicle Use Maps (MVUMs). No more guessing where you are allowed to pull off and camp.
SITE INTELLIGENCE
Smarter campsite decisions before you roll out:
7-day weather forecasts and overnight lows
Regulatory monitoring (closures, fire restrictions, alerts)
Condition signals from recent activity
(Premium)
PROFILES & BADGES
Public profiles for contributors. Earn badges for verified Hidden Gem submissions, reviews, and check-ins.
PUBLIC LAND BOUNDARIES
See exactly where USFS and BLM land starts and ends. Satellite imagery included.
PERFECT FOR
Van life & full-time RV travelers
Overlanders & 4x4 adventurers
Boondockers & dry campers
Weekend warriors on a budget
Anyone camping on US public lands
DATA SOURCES
Campsite data derived from publicly available sources:
USFS Recreation Sites: https://data.fs.usda.gov
BLM Recreation Sites: https://gbp-blm-egis.hub.arcgis.com
NPS API: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/developer
Dispersed camping roads derived from USFS Motor Vehicle Use Maps.
DISCLAIMER
This app processes publicly available government data. Road designations and campsite information may change. Always verify current regulations with local ranger districts before camping. You are responsible for following all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Users agree to the Dispersed Terms of Service which can be found at:
https://dispersedapp.com/terms-of-service/