Dispersed - Free Camping
Joseph Casey Kinsey Travel iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Dispersed - Free Camping is a free Travel app for iPhone and iPad by Joseph Casey Kinsey. Rated 3.9/5 from 36 ratings. Requires iOS 15.1.
- Rating
- 3.9
- 36 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 90 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Sep 9
- 2026 · v1.3.0
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About Dispersed - Free Camping
BOONDOCKING & OVERLANDING ON US PUBLIC LANDS Find free camping, dispersed campsites, and developed campgrounds on USFS, BLM and US state managed land, as well as crown land in Canada - 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, or any other government entity. Data is derived from publicly available sources and user submitted data in the app. Always verify current regulations with local authorities before camping. WHY DISPERSED? - 48,000+ campgrounds from USFS, BLM, NPS public data and user submitted Hidden Gems (now free for all users) - 33,000+ free sites and 19,800+ dispersed sites - Roads designated for dispersed camping (derived from USFS Motor Vehicle Use Maps / BLM trail 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/
Ratings & reviews
3.9
36 ratings
What’s new
Version 1.3.0 · Updated September 9, 2026
Canadian public land and camping data has arrived in Dispersed! We've seeded 7,000 sites across BC, Alberta, Ontario and Quebec with more data on the way, and we can't wait for your submissions too. In addition, users can now see details on the fees charged by official agency maintained paid campgrounds (available from select ranger districts and field offices that provide that data publicly.
App privacy
The developer, Joseph Casey Kinsey, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Identifiers: Device ID
Data Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Contact Info: Email Address, Name
- Identifiers: User ID
- Diagnostics: Crash Data
- User Content: Photos or Videos
Used for: Developer’s Advertising or Marketing, Analytics, Product Personalization, App Functionality
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Identifiers: Device ID
- Usage Data: Product Interaction
- Location: Precise Location
Used for: Developer’s Advertising or Marketing, Analytics, App Functionality
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| App | Rating | Price | Last updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dispersed - Free Camping | 3.9 / 5 (36 ratings) | Free | September 9, 2026 |
| Campsite: Camping, RVs & Maps | 4.7 / 5 (53) | Free | Sep 22, 2026 |
| USFS & BLM Campgrounds | 4.5 / 5 (4,319) | 0.99 USD | Jul 14, 2025 |
| Boondocking | 4.6 / 5 (9,481) | 0.99 USD | Jan 24, 2026 |
| WildCamp - Free Camping | 5.0 / 5 (2) | Free | Jul 20, 2026 |
| National Forests & Grasslands | 4.7 / 5 (12) | Free | Sep 22, 2026 |
| Vanly: RV & Vanlife Parking | 4.8 / 5 (130) | Free | Aug 21, 2026 |