Discover Free Camping & Hidden Outdoor Gems
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: Dispersed is an independent mobile application and is NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, or representing any government agency including the U.S. Forest Service (USFS), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), or National Park Service (NPS). Our campground data is processed through automated systems and may contain errors or outdated information. Users must verify all camping regulations and defer to local laws, land management authorities, and official signage to determine whether camping is legal in any location. Always follow all local regulations and restrictions.
Find free camping, dispersed campsites, and developed campgrounds on USFS, BLM, and National Park land - plus see which roads are designated for dispersed camping. One app. $2.99/month.
WHY DISPERSED?
Other apps make you choose: pay $100/year for dispersed camping roads OR pay $60/year for crowdsourced campsites. Dispersed gives you both for $36/year - a fraction of the cost.
- 15,000+ campsites from USFS, BLM, and NPS public data
- Roads designated for dispersed camping (derived from USFS Motor Vehicle Use Maps)
- Full US coverage by Spring 2026
BUILT FOR BOONDOCKING
Find free camping on public land with filters for:
- Free vs. paid sites
- Dispersed vs. developed campgrounds
- Land type (National Forest, BLM, National Park)
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 - not sponsored reviews. 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 can legally pull off and camp.
7-DAY WEATHER FORECASTS
Weather for every campsite. Know the overnight lows before you go.
PUBLIC LAND BOUNDARIES
See exactly where USFS, BLM, and NPS 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
PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION ($2.99/month)
Dispersed camping roads and offline maps require premium. Everything else - campsite search, check-ins, weather, boundaries - is free.
Just $36/year - a fraction of what other apps charge for similar features.
Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions in Google Play Store settings.
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.