{"id":73480,"date":"2021-04-13T07:30:46","date_gmt":"2021-04-13T12:30:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/?p=73480"},"modified":"2021-04-16T11:09:10","modified_gmt":"2021-04-16T16:09:10","slug":"eight-must-have-camping-apps-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/73480-eight-must-have-camping-apps-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"2021 Camping Plans? Here Are Eight Must-Have Apps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The pandemic put a damper on a lot of vacation plans. For me and my wife, it was an opportunity to put a halt to expensive foreign travel and see more of our country. We bought a small travel trailer that\u2019s just big enough for the two of us, and we\u2019ve made plans for a year of fun adventures. Here are my favorite iPhone\/iPad camping apps for planning our trips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-all-types-of-camping-all-types-of-camping-apps\"><strong>All Types of Camping<\/strong>, All Types of Camping Apps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While I\u2019ll be targeting RV owners with this camping app roundup, note that many of the apps are also useful for <em>any<\/em> kind of camping.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re into \u201cglamping\u201d or sleeping under the stars in a wilderness environment, camping apps are a modern necessity for camp preparation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve found that the pandemic has made it difficult to get into many campsites, so be sure to book them as early as you can. These camping apps help a lot, whether you&#8217;re booking months in advance or trying to find a place for the night. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-campendium\"><strong>1. Campendium<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/campendium-rv-tent-camping\/id1191380095\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/campendium-icon-120x120.png\" alt=\"Campendium App Icon\" class=\"wp-image-73513\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/campendium-icon-120x120.png 120w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/campendium-icon-284x284.png 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/campendium-icon-190x190.png 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/campendium-icon-380x380.png 380w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/campendium-icon.png 460w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/campendium-icon-120x120@2x.png 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/campendium-rv-tent-camping\/id1191380095\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Campendium<\/strong><\/a> (free) is \u201ccreated by campers for campers&#8221;. This camping app employs a team of full-time travelers who add sites and info regularly. Over 350,000 app users then review those sites. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To find a site is as simple as searching the name of a location and picking one from the hits that appear on a map.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Campendium provides a lot of information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Cell signal strength<\/li><li>Data on RV hookups (electrical, water, sewer)<\/li><li>Nearby recreation opportunities<\/li><li>Site amenities and facilities<\/li><li>Pet friendliness<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Campendium lists campsite costs per night along with website links and phone numbers. Don\u2019t be put off if you see this emoji on the map \u2014 &#x1f4a9;.  It\u2019s just there to point out RV sewer dump stations!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Campendium works equally well on iPhone, iPad and on Apple Silicon Macs!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-recreation-gov-the-camping-app-for-national-parks-and-forests\"><strong>2. Recreation.gov<\/strong>: The camping app for National Parks and Forests<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/recreation-gov\/id1440487780\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/recreation-gov-icon-120x120.png\" alt=\"recreation.gov camping app\" class=\"wp-image-73514\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/recreation-gov-icon-120x120.png 120w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/recreation-gov-icon-284x284.png 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/recreation-gov-icon-190x190.png 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/recreation-gov-icon-380x380.png 380w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/recreation-gov-icon.png 460w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/recreation-gov-icon-120x120@2x.png 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Planning on doing camping in national parks? Many of them require reservations months in advance, and the best way to get those reservations at selected parks is with the <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/Recreation.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Recreation.gov<\/a><\/strong> website or <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/recreation-gov\/id1440487780\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>free app<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This camping app works on iPhone, iPad and Apple Silicon Macs. It\u2019s useful for national parks, but also for sites that are within the jurisdiction of the US Forest Service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Typical for government-run enterprises, there\u2019s no consistency in what national parks require reservations through this app or make you use other websites.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-the-dyrt\"><strong>3. The Dyrt<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/the-dyrt-tent-rv-camping\/id1187626329\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/dyrt-icon-120x120.png\" alt=\"The Dyrt: Tent &amp; RV Campin\u202ag\u202c app icon\" class=\"wp-image-73515\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/dyrt-icon-120x120.png 120w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/dyrt-icon-284x284.png 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/dyrt-icon-190x190.png 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/dyrt-icon-380x380.png 380w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/dyrt-icon.png 460w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/dyrt-icon-120x120@2x.png 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Think of <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/the-dyrt-tent-rv-camping\/id1187626329\" target=\"_blank\">The Dyrt<\/a><\/strong> (free app, PRO in-app purchase provides extra tools and discounts) as a crowd-sourced camping directory. It\u2019s wildly popular both with tent campers and RVers and has over a million campsites in its vast database.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The iPhone\/iPad app is designed around reviews left by campers.  If you stay at a campground listed in The Dyrt, be sure to leave your review and post some pictures.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As with most of the other camping apps in this roundup, it provides info on amenities. I like the way that it uses small icons to show those amenities at a glance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The search filters in this app are outstanding. Want to look only for reservable RV sites that have pull-through driveways, electric hookups, and good air quality? You can search for them in The Dyrt and immediately see those sites that fit your criteria on the map.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Oddly enough, those filters may keep you from finding a good campground! About 15 minutes from my house is a state park campground that is popular, but if I tried using any filters \u2014 like \u201creservable\u201d, \u201cpull-through sites\u201d, both of which I know the campground has \u2014 it disappeared from the results.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The PRO package provides some really interesting tools. For doing camping road trips, you can set out a route and find sites that meet your criteria all along the way.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One other feature of The Dyrt is a set of forums where you can have online discussions with others who share your interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-harvest-hosts\"><strong>4. Harvest Hosts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/harvest-hosts\/id1321631420\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/harvest-hosts-app-icon-120x120.png\" alt=\"Harvest Host\u202as Camping app icon\" class=\"wp-image-73518\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/harvest-hosts-app-icon-120x120.png 120w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/harvest-hosts-app-icon-284x284.png 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/harvest-hosts-app-icon-190x190.png 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/harvest-hosts-app-icon-380x380.png 380w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/harvest-hosts-app-icon.png 460w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/harvest-hosts-app-icon-120x120@2x.png 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/harvest-hosts\/id1321631420\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Harvest Hosts<\/strong><\/a> is a decidedly different app for camping. Basically, a Harvest Hosts membership ($79 annual fee or $119 for access to golf courses) lets you camp at any of over 1,300 wineries, breweries, farms, golf courses, and other unique locations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your membership gives you free camping at these sites. It&#8217;s requested that you spend at least $25 with each host as a way to support local economies. That means buying beer, wine, clothing, art, taking tours, and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The app is iPad and iPhone only, and one of my favorites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/koa-camping-app.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/koa-camping-app.jpg\" alt=\"KOA iPhone \/ iOS App\" class=\"wp-image-73506\" width=\"245\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/koa-camping-app.jpg 489w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/koa-camping-app-59x120.jpg 59w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/koa-camping-app-158x323.jpg 158w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/koa-camping-app-93x190.jpg 93w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/koa-camping-app-59x120@2x.jpg 118w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/koa-camping-app-158x323@2x.jpg 316w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/koa-camping-app-93x190@2x.jpg 186w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 245px) 100vw, 245px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><strong><em>The clean design of the KOA camping app<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-koa\"><strong>5. KOA<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Love \u2018em or hate \u2018em, Kampgrounds of America (KOA) is a franchise network of thousands of campgrounds around the USA that provide RV, cabin, and tent camping. Some campers say they\u2019re too commercial and crowded, and not located in wilderness areas. For others, they\u2019re a solid and trusted source of clean campsites with many services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The free <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/koa-rv-cabin-tent-camping\/id736924592\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>KOA app<\/strong><\/a> is native on iPhone and iPad and updated frequently. It makes finding and reserving a KOA campsite incredibly easy. Set up an account with the company, and your preferences are saved. Find a site, check a map and decide which &#8220;class&#8221; of campsite you want to reserve. With a few taps, the reservation is complete and a detailed confirmation in your email inbox.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you just need a tent pad for one night or a long-term place to park your fifth-wheel with full services (water, power, sewer, internet and cable TV), the KOA app is one of the more flawless camping apps around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-freeroam\"><strong>6. FreeRoam<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While it\u2019s not one of my favorite iPad and iPhone camping apps, I find <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/freeroam-boondocking-more\/id1434359242\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>FreeRoam<\/strong><\/a> (free) useful for two things \u2014 the map overlays it provides and the ability to filter search results on a large number of criteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, let\u2019s say that I want to find a campsite near Silver City, NM that has AT&amp;T LTE service, is public (not privately owned), and can handle an RV up to 30 feet in length. Tap the various search criteria and set your limits, and the map quickly displays all of the campsites that meet your request.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This image shows AT&amp;T LTE service zones, a satellite image of the terrain, and fire hazards (much of the area seen is under a red flag fire warning).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/FreeRoam-app.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/FreeRoam-app.jpg\" alt=\"FreeRoam Camping App\" class=\"wp-image-73508\" width=\"369\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/FreeRoam-app.jpg 737w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/FreeRoam-app-88x120.jpg 88w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/FreeRoam-app-238x323.jpg 238w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/FreeRoam-app-140x190.jpg 140w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/FreeRoam-app-88x120@2x.jpg 176w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/FreeRoam-app-238x323@2x.jpg 476w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/FreeRoam-app-140x190@2x.jpg 280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 369px) 100vw, 369px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><strong><em>FreeRoam&#8217;s map overlays cover a multitude of choices<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>FreeRoam also has guides for whatever type of camping you wish to do, showing products that might be useful for your journeys and offering advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, FreeRoam\u2019s Trip feature lets you build a trip by destinations and the places you\u2019ll stay along the way.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-boondockers-welcome\"><strong>7. Boondockers Welcome<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/boondockers-welcome\/id1536226067\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/boondockers-welcome-app-icon-121x120.png\" alt=\"Boondockers RV Camping App icon\" class=\"wp-image-73521\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/boondockers-welcome-app-icon-121x120.png 121w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/boondockers-welcome-app-icon-284x283.png 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/boondockers-welcome-app-icon-190x190.png 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/boondockers-welcome-app-icon-380x380.png 380w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/boondockers-welcome-app-icon.png 462w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/boondockers-welcome-app-icon-121x120@2x.png 242w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Like the idea of the traditional \u201cbed &amp; breakfast\u201d, where you stay in someone\u2019s home? Think of a&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/boondockers-welcome\/id1536226067\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Boondockers Welcome<\/a> <\/strong>location as a B&amp;B where you can park your RV for the night at the home of a host for free. No, you won\u2019t get breakfast, but if you need a free place to park for the night Boondockers Welcome is a way to connect with over 2,700 hosts worldwide who want to welcome you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To stay at a Boondockers Welcome host\u2019s place, you\u2019ll need to purchase a subscription \u2014 $50 for one year. That keeps the company going and growing, and that $50 fee is about the price per night of many commercial campgrounds!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Act as a host for other campers, and the annual fee is only $25.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-8-hipcamp\"><strong>8. Hipcamp<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, we have the aptly-named <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/hipcamp-camping-rvs-cabins\/id1440066037\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Hipcamp<\/strong><\/a> (free), a booking services for outdoor experiences that offers over 300,000 locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/hipcamp-app.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/hipcamp-app.jpg\" alt=\"The Hipcamp camping app offers over 300,000 sites sorted at a click\" class=\"wp-image-73510\" width=\"450\" height=\"313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/hipcamp-app.jpg 1284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/hipcamp-app-173x120.jpg 173w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/hipcamp-app-284x198.jpg 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/hipcamp-app-190x132.jpg 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/hipcamp-app-173x120@2x.jpg 346w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/hipcamp-app-284x198@2x.jpg 568w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/hipcamp-app-190x132@2x.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><strong><em>The Hipcamp camping app offers over 300,000 sites sorted at a click<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Create a free account (sign in with Apple is supported), and within seconds of allowing Hipcamp access to your location, you\u2019ll see a list of sites sorted by distance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tap one of the six icons at the top of the app and it\u2019s easy to look for sites that fit one of these criteria: Tent sites, Glamping (AKA \u201cglamorous camping\u201d), RVs, Pet friendly, Tonight, This weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think of Hipcamp as a combination of Boondockers Welcome and Harvest Hosts, with a lot more locations than either of those services. Reservations are made through a message system built into the app, so all details are private to the host and the guest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The one difference between those two aforementioned services? Each site charges for a stay. The prices are quite reasonable in comparison to the cost of public RV parks and even state\/national forest camping fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-s-your-favorite-camping-app\"><strong>What\u2019s Your Favorite Camping App?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These are my choices for making reservations for camping. Trust me, in 2021 you will need those reservations. Even at the beginning of March when snow was a possibility in Colorado, we found several state park campgrounds to be fully booked!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let other readers of The Rocket Yard in on <em>your<\/em> favorite camping apps in the comments below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The pandemic put a damper on a lot of vacation plans. For me and my wife, it was an opportunity to put a halt to expensive foreign travel and see more of our country. 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