Campendium + AllStays
Find camping spots reviewed by other RVers.
Campendium
- Most comprehensive camping app.
- Free + Premium ($60/year).
- Reviews from other RVers.
- Cell signal info per location.
- Photos of actual sites.
- Free national parks + boondocking too.
AllStays — biggest database
- Camp + RV app — $10 one-time.
- Largest campground database.
- Walmart parking allowed locations.
- Truck stops + rest areas.
- Casinos that allow overnight RV.
- Free dump stations + propane.
Harvest Hosts
- $99/year membership.
- Stay free at wineries, farms, breweries.
- 5,000+ unique locations.
- Just buy something — wine, produce, etc.
- Authentic experience over campgrounds.
- Senior favorite for RV travel.
Reserve America
- Book state park campsites.
- Federal recreation sites.
- National Forest, BLM lands.
- Free to use, fees go to parks.
- Book months in advance for popular spots.
- Most affordable camping option.
KOA + Good Sam
- KOA — chain of campgrounds.
- KOA Rewards — annual fee discount.
- Senior-friendly amenities.
- Good Sam Club — $29/year.
- 10% off many private campgrounds.
- Roadside assistance + magazine.
Boondocking apps
- iOverlander — free worldwide camping.
- FreeRoam — boondocking-focused.
- Public Lands app — BLM + Forest Service.
- Find free overnight spots.
- Especially in West.
- Save big over campgrounds.
Campendium + Harvest Hosts combo
For most senior RVers, combine Campendium (find traditional campgrounds + read reviews) with Harvest Hosts (unique stays at wineries + farms). The Harvest Hosts variety prevents burnout from cookie-cutter campgrounds. Both worth the small annual fees. Combined cost: $159/year — a small fraction of typical RV travel expenses.