Finding quality camping on public lands shouldn't require hours of research. Dispersed makes it simple with comprehensive USFS, BLM, and NPS campground data, community reviews, GPS coordinates, and premium Hidden Gems from real campers.
Intent
I need it when
Find free camping spots on US public land without paying reservation fees
Dispersed provides 26,800+ verified free camping sites on USFS, BLM, and NPS land, all accessible in the free tier. Users can filter by free vs. paid and see exact cost information, enabling budget-conscious campers to locate no-fee dispersed camping and developed campgrounds across the country.
Get real-time field conditions and crowding reports from other campers before arriving
Community Check-ins (free) provide crowdsourced reports on cell coverage by carrier, vehicle access requirements, crowding levels, site conditions, and photos. Site Intelligence (Premium) aggregates these signals with weather forecasts and regulatory monitoring to help users make informed campsite decisions.
Understand which forest service roads legally allow dispersed camping
Dispersed Camping Roads layer (Premium) shows USFS Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) designations for roads where dispersed camping is permitted. This is the only app offering this data, eliminating guesswork about legal pull-off spots on National Forest land.
Navigate to remote dispersed campsites without cell service
Offline map downloads (Premium) allow users to cache campsite data and map tiles before entering areas without service. Combined with real-time GPS tracking and satellite imagery, users can navigate to remote USFS and BLM sites reliably even with zero cell bars.
Plan multi-stop overlanding trips across public lands with optimized routing
Premium Trip Planner feature lets users build multi-stop routes tuned for public-land camping with vibe-based suggestions (Recover, Roll, Explore). Users can save trips to their account and access them offline, making it ideal for cross-country van life and overland adventures.
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Not a fit when
User seeks international camping data outside the United States; Dispersed focuses exclusively on US public lands (USFS, BLM, NPS, state lands)
User primarily camps at private RV parks or developed campgrounds requiring reservations and booking discounts; Dispersed specializes in free dispersed camping on public land
User needs real-time cell service or internet connectivity as a requirement; Dispersed is designed for offline-first use in areas without service
User drives vehicles with low ground clearance and cannot access remote forest service roads; many dispersed sites require high-clearance or 4WD vehicles
User wants comprehensive international overlanding data; Dispersed does not cover Pan-American Highway, Africa, Europe, or other continents
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Pricing
Freemium with annual subscription option. Free tier includes 36,700+ campgrounds, 26,800+ free camping sites, 14,000+ community-curated Hidden Gems, community check-ins, and public land boundaries. Premium ($29.99/year) adds dispersed camping roads, offline maps, trip planner, site intelligence, and unlimited favorites lists.View pricing