Dispersed - Free Camping

BOONDOCKING & OVERLANDING ON PUBLIC LAND IN THE US AND CANADA

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 and where you'll have cell coverage, 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 public land data, plus 23,000+ community-curated Hidden Gems (free for all users)
- 33,000+ free sites and 19,000+ dispersed sites
- 130,000+ miles of roads designated for dispersed camping (derived from USFS Motor Vehicle Use Maps)
- Real reviews and check-ins from other campers

NEW: CELL COVERAGE

See Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile coverage on the map, one carrier at a time (US, free). Premium adds a filter for your carrier and each carrier's coverage at every site.

NEW: NEAR WATER

Show only sites near a named stream, river, lake or spring, within a distance you choose (100 to 1,000 ft). Each site lists its nearest named water. (Premium)

NEW: DISCOVER

A free feed of great campsites near you, near a place you search, or in your regions: Top rated near you, Free & stunning, Quiet spots, Van & 2WD friendly and more.

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, FREE FOR EVERYONE

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.
(Premium)

COMMUNITY CHECK-INS

Real conditions from real campers. Check-ins include:
- Cell signal, water and fire ring
- Vehicle access and the rig that made it in
- Crowding levels and site status
- Up to 5 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're allowed to pull off and camp.
(Premium)

SITE INTELLIGENCE

Smarter campsite decisions before you roll out:
- Cell coverage at the site from each carrier (US)
- Nearest named water, with distances
- 7-day weather forecasts and overnight lows
- Community Pulse from recent check-ins
(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, BLM, state and Canadian public land starts and ends. Satellite imagery included.


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/