# Dispersed - Free Camping — Boondocking & Overlanding Maps

> Find free camping and designated roads on US public lands. (iPhone/iPad app by Joseph Casey Kinsey.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dispersed-free-camping/id6752254865 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Joseph Casey Kinsey](https://appshunter.io/developer/1838460904)
- Category: Travel, Navigation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.90/5 from 26 App Store ratings · 11 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 90 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-11-01
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dispersed-free-camping/id6752254865/reviews.md

## What is Dispersed?

BOONDOCKING & OVERLANDING ON US PUBLIC LANDS

Find free camping, dispersed campsites, and developed campgrounds on USFS and  BLM land - plus see which roads are
designated for dispersed camping 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. Data is derived from publicly available
sources. Always verify current regulations with local ranger districts before camping.

WHY DISPERSED?

- 36,700+ campgrounds from USFS, BLM, NPS public data and user submitted Hidden Gems (now free for all users)
- 26,800+ free sites and 15,200+ dispersed sites
- Roads designated for dispersed camping (derived from USFS Motor Vehicle Use Maps, with full US coverage)
- Real reviews from other campers

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, NOW FREE

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.

COMMUNITY CHECK-INS

Real conditions from real campers. 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 are allowed to pull off and camp.

SITE INTELLIGENCE

Smarter campsite decisions before you roll out:
- 7-day weather forecasts and overnight lows
- Regulatory monitoring (closures, fire restrictions, alerts)
- Condition signals from recent activity
(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 and BLM 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

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/

## Key features

- Free camping and campsite discovery
- Designated dispersed camping roads
- Offline map downloads
- Community check-ins with real conditions
- Public land boundary overlays
- 7-day weather forecasts

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dispersed Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Dispersed Premium | $2.99 | per month |


## Chart rankings

- #97 in Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 11)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dispersed-free-camping/id6752254865/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Poorly made app

*2026-08-05*

I downloaded the app hoping for a nice thing showing dispersed camp site but like most of them were paid?  Like whats the point of this app, i dont feel like it actally give you good info and it feels bad to use.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2026-08-04*

Pleasantly surprised to see how comprehensive this app is and the features it provides for the cost.  The free tier is excellent but the premium tier is half the price of others and provides everything I need.  This app lists several campsites in my area that I was aware of but that other apps overlooked.   Kudos to the developers.

### 1/5 — Not free

*2026-08-04*

You have to pay if you wanna do anything

### 1/5 — Not much information

*2026-07-29*

This app has almost no information about any of its sites. It is hard to find exactly where it is. It’s just not a very good app. Do yourself a favor and pass this one up.

### 2/5 — Could have sworn it said “free trial.”

*2026-07-19*

Nope, instantly charged my account. So many ‘hidden gems’ are just regular pay campsites. Eh.

### 3/5 — Hard to use and not enough information to warrant a paid version.

*2026-06-25*

I find the map legend difficult to decipher. I don’t think a paid version of this is gonna be very helpful. There’s no information about cell phone signal strength in the paid version. That’s a real key component for me.

### 3/5 — Mostly Paid Sites

*2026-06-14*

I got really excited when I opened this app started seeing tons of free labeled hidden gems! Come to find out not a single one of the places I found on the app was actually free, just regular paid campsites. I’m sure there are locations where this app works better, but from my testing the info’s not reliable.

**Developer response:** Hi Timothy,

Would you mind contacting us at support@wmbitfarm.com and sharing the location where you found this data so we can fix it?  We're working hard to cross-validate all the hidden gems as sometimes the public data sources have some gaps.

### 5/5 — Huge Selection from a Small App

*2026-05-25*

Your app is amazing! I wish I had more money to donate or something but the fact that you are putting the hidden gems into the free tier just made me so happy. I hope this is a lucrative app that takes off for you because I had a great time using it this spring with my girlfriend, and it was super useful!

### 3/5 — Meh

*2026-05-02*

Might was well call this app 4x4,  way too many are only accessible with high clearance vehicles. Also I ran into a few that are “no overnight camping”

**Developer response:** We do our best to validate all data in Dispersed, but sometimes we miss things or users submit something inaccurate.  Please report data inaccuracies with the flag tool on the campsites card as we have an active moderation pool that fixes these issues when reported.  As far as high clearance issues, much of the public land in the USA is quite remote, be sure to use the camping road layer and satellite views to plan accordingly!

### 1/5 — I feel like it has promise but..

*2026-04-29*

I feel like this would be a good app and useful but as soon as I downloaded it and click to open nothing loads up so yea..

**Developer response:** Would love for you to give this another shot, its possible you opened up right when we were undergoing some maintenance!

## Frequently asked questions about Dispersed

### What kind of camping does Dispersed help me find?

Dispersed helps you find free camping, dispersed campsites, and developed campgrounds on USFS, BLM, and NPS public lands. It also identifies roads designated for dispersed camping.

### Can I use Dispersed offline?

Yes, Dispersed offers offline maps that can be downloaded before you lose service, making it ideal for use in the backcountry where connectivity is limited.

### How does Dispersed get its data?

The app derives its data from publicly available sources like USFS Recreation Sites, BLM Recreation Sites, and the NPS API. Road designations come from official USFS Motor Vehicle Use Maps.

### Does Dispersed have ads?

Yes, Dispersed contains advertisements. It also offers in-app purchases for premium features.

### What are the subscription options for Dispersed?

Dispersed offers a Premium subscription at $2.99 per month with a 7-day free trial, or $29.99 per year. This unlocks additional features and benefits.

### Is Dispersed suitable for all vehicles?

The app provides information on vehicle access for campsites, including 2WD, 4WD, and high clearance requirements, based on community check-ins and road designations.

### How often is Dispersed updated?

The latest version of Dispersed is 1.1, which was last updated on April 3, 2026. The app is actively developed and updated.

### What is the age rating for Dispersed?

Dispersed has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. It is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.3 — 2026-08-12

- Users can now upload multiple photos with a campsite submission or campsite review
- Fixed a bug downloading satellite imagery in Offline mode
- Users can long press the map to add a new hidden gem
- Restore purchases added to user settings
- Various UI / Performance bug fixes

### 1.2.2 — 2026-07-03

Version 1.2.2 is out and includes:
- Various bug fixes
- Adds new data correction feature:  If any of our campsite data is inaccurate, users can tap the "Report an error" button to submit a correction directly to our moderation team
- Reported data errors are surfaced immediately to all users

Happy camping!

### 1.2.1 — 2026-06-09

v1.2.1 addresses several pugs that were submitted by our users:
- Fix for markup data showing up in search results
- Improvements to map navigation
- Fix for broken "dispersed" filter in campsite filters
- Fix for issue where existing premium users occasionally were directed through onboarding again

### 1.2 — 2026-05-24

What's new in 1.2

- Hidden Gems are now FREE for everyone. Every community-curated dispersed campsite is unlocked, no subscription required.
- Trip Planner: build multi-stop trips, save them to your account, and route between sites. (Premium)
- Site Intelligence: 7-day weather forecasts, regulatory monitoring, and condition signals on every campsite. (Premium)
- Public profiles and badges. Show off your contributions and earn badges for verified Hidden Gems, reviews, and check-ins.
- Refreshed onboarding flow with smarter recommendations based on how you camp.
- Redesigned campground detail card. Clearer layout, faster scan, better photos.
- Faster offline maps and dozens of UI polish improvements.

Thanks for camping with Dispersed!

### 1.1 — 2026-04-03

Version 1.1 brings some of our most requested features, making it easier than ever to plan your next adventure.

SAVED LISTS
Save any campground with a tap of the bookmark icon and organize your finds into custom lists. Create lists for upcoming trips, favorite regions, or different camping styles. View your saved sites on the map all at once to plan the perfect route — it's the trip planning tool Dispersed has been missing.

STATE PUBLIC LAND BOUNDARIES
We've added support for state public land boundaries to the map, including state trust lands, wildlife management areas, and state forests. Tap any boundary to see details. Combined with our existing federal land layers, you can now see the full picture of where public land camping is possible.  State land data will be rolling out over the next few months.

CAMPGROUND COVER PHOTOS
Campgrounds now display satellite imagery as a cover photo when user-submitted photos aren't available yet. 

OFFLINE MODE INDICATOR
A new on-screen indicator makes it clear when you're browsing in offline mode, so you always know whether you're viewing downloaded data or live results.

PERFORMANCE & UI
- Faster map loading with optimized data transfer and compression
- Improved campground detail card layout
- Fixed bug where users could not scroll lengthy camping regulations on USFS land cards

Thank you for using Dispersed! Found a great spot? Leave a check-in so other campers can find it too.

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