RV & Camping Apps
Plan trips, find sites, save on overnight stays.
Campendium
Free; $50/yr RoadsideBest free campground reviews. Includes free overnight options (Walmart, Cracker Barrel).
Free is plenty for most trips.
AllStays Camp & RV
$10 onceNo subscription. Most thorough listing — every type of stop.
One-time purchase forever.
iOverlander
FreeFree camping spots, dump stations, water fill, propane. Crowdsourced, sometimes outdated but invaluable.
Best free dispersed-camping app.
RV LIFE Trip Wizard
$65/yrBest route planner — avoids low bridges, weight-restricted roads, propane-banned tunnels. Critical for taller RVs.
Worth it for full-time RVers.
Harvest Hosts
$99/yrFree overnight stays at 9,000+ wineries, breweries, farms, museums. Great for full-time travelers.
Pays for itself in 4-5 nights.
Recreation.gov
FreeFederal campgrounds — National Parks, National Forests, BLM. Best free outdoor camping in America.
Book 6 months ahead for popular parks.
KOA app
FreeKOA campgrounds nationwide. Reliable but pricier than public.
Best for first-time RVers (full hookups, easy in/out).
Free overnight options (worth knowing)
- Walmart parking lot — call store first; many allow overnight RVs.
- Cracker Barrel — most allow RV overnight if you eat there.
- Cabela\'s, Bass Pro Shops — many accept overnight RVers.
- Casinos — many actively welcome RVs.
- Public lands (BLM, National Forest) — 14-day free dispersed camping in much of the West.
Senior-specific perks
- America the Beautiful Senior Pass — $80 lifetime, 50% off federal campgrounds plus free park entry.
- Good Sam Club — 10% discount at thousands of campgrounds. $35/year membership pays for itself in a few nights.
- Passport America — 50% off at participating private campgrounds. $44/year.
- State park senior discounts — most states offer reduced rates for seniors. Check your state.
Quick Tip
Start with Campendium (free) to read reviews. Use RV LIFE Trip Wizard if your rig is bigger than 25 feet — it\'s saved many an RV from a destroyed roof on a low overpass.