# Sēkr: Vanlife, Roadtrip, Camp — Van, RV and Roadtrip Planner

> Vanlife, RV, and road trip planner with free camping and community features. (iPhone/iPad app by Peace Vans Enterprises.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sekr-vanlife-roadtrip-camp/id1447689037 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Peace Vans Enterprises](https://appshunter.io/developer/1749654046)
- Category: Travel, Navigation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 568 App Store ratings · 86 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 34 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-03-28
- Data updated: 2026-06-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sekr-vanlife-roadtrip-camp/id1447689037/reviews.md

## What is Sēkr?

We make road tripping in your van, RV or car an amazing experience:
- Find free camping, including off-grid boondocking sites and van-friendly campgrounds
- Plan your trip with Sēkr's AI-powered Copilot and tripbuilder
- Connect with the largest community of vanlife travelers and roadtrippers on our forums
- Meet your friends (new and old) on the road with opt-in People Nearby
- Check out #vanlife events, caravans and get togethers
- Explore our database of tens of thousands of unique camping spots, RV dump stations, potable water stops, showers, gyms, mechanics and more, all shared by the Sēkr community

ALL YOUR OUTDOOR TRAVEL NEEDS IN ONE FREE APP
- Largest selection of free campsites & boondocking in the US
- Search filters like price and amenities
- SēkrHubs: Community forums to share insights
- RV parks, photos and reviews
- Private land camping and glamping at unique stays
- National Parks, US Forest Service and BLM camping
- Safe overnight parking through trusted, crowdsourced reviews
- Connecting with campers nearby
- Message friends, share campsites, plan trips together all in one place
- Discover and host outdoor events
- Helpful map layers such as BLM and Native Lands, terrain and park trails
- Potable water, dump stations
- Mechanics
- Activities like hiking, rock climbing & biking

ENHANCE YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH SĒKR+ PREMIUM UPGRADE
- Extended access to Sēkr Copilot AI-enhanced planning
- Download map snapshots to use offline
- Access campsites offline
- Get off grid safely
- Access to 11 premium layers including: 
  - Cell phone coverage (Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile and US-Cellular)
  - Bureau of Land Management map layer
  - US Forest Service layer
  - US Fish and Wildlife land layer
  - National parks land layer

FOR EVERY TYPE OF CAMPER
Whether you travel full-time for vanlife, are renting an RV, love to road trip, need tools for a digital nomad life, or want to get away with your family for the weekend, Sēkr welcomes every outdoor traveler. Our offline service is great for boondockers and overlanders alike, while our social features can help tent campers and new travelers explore with ease.

EULA: https://sekr.com/terms-of-use

## Key features

- Free camping and boondocking discovery
- AI-powered trip planning
- Community forums and social features
- Database of camping spots and services
- Offline map access (premium)
- Cell coverage map layers (premium)

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sēkr+ V1 Monthly Plan | $1.99 | per month |
| Sēkr+ V1 Annual Plan | $18.99 | per year |
| Sēkr+ Annual Plan | $42.00 | per year |
| Sēkr+ Monthly Plan | $7.99 | per month |


## What do users think of Sēkr?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Excellent app for finding camping spots
- 👍 Helpful for connecting with the van life community
- ⭐ Great resource for travel planning and finding amenities
- 💡 Useful cell service coverage information
- 🤝 Ability to share locations and connect with others

**Cons**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable features (messaging, notifications, location tracking)
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with location sharing
- 💰 Transition to paid subscription model frustrates users
- 📉 Outdated and inaccurate location information
- 🗺️ Lack of offline functionality

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes when trying to create a profile
- Inaccurate location data and categorization of campsites
- Messaging and notification issues
- Inability to edit or delete user profile information

**Most requested features**

- Offline mode for accessing location data
- Improved filtering and search capabilities
- Ability to leave detailed reviews and feedback on locations
- Better community engagement tools (event planning, discussions, etc.)
- Syncing across multiple devices

## Recent user reviews (10 of 86)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sekr-vanlife-roadtrip-camp/id1447689037/reviews.md

### 1/5 — What happened!?

*2026-01-09, version 4.11*

This app has become complete garbage.

### 1/5 — Deleted 4/25

*2025-04-29, version 4.11*

After update I had to delete this app over privacy concerns (app does not need my financial info and search history) and poor search features.

### 1/5 — Not useful?

*2024-09-06*

I’m not sure how this app is meant to work. I can’t add anything to it and it only shows campgrounds. It lists pay campgrounds as “free” and I can’t suggest an edit. When you click a location, there is no info other than a phone number. There are three lines at the top right of the screen to click for a menu but nothing shows. This isn’t very useful.

### 1/5 — App is total garbage

*2024-07-23, version 4.3*

I used to love this app and used it often to share our driveway with fellow travelers and find places to stay when I was traveling. But lately the app has become so full of bugs that it’s hard to use. Most notably, when someone requests to stay at our camp share I cannot accept the reservation. Even if it was made within the last 15 minutes - it always says that the reservation has expired. So then I have to privately message the person who is requesting to stay and give them all of the details. To make it even more annoying, I ten get emails from Sēkr telling me that a camper is waiting on me because the app will no longer allow me to approve the request. Often I will miss these requests because the app does not notify me of them as they come in which makes me look like a total jerk for not responding. Today I got a notification so when I went into the app, I saw a message that was sent 21 days ago! Ridiculous. And yes, I have all notifications turned on within the app settings and my phone settings. I have emailed Sēkr support 3 times in the past month asking for help to resolve these issues. ZERO response. Not even an autoresponder. That’s not very good customer service for an app I pay $18.99 a year for. Anyways, it used to be great and seeing how there have been no app updates in the last 11 months and their support emails go left unanswered, I’d say skip this app. I’m planning to delete my account but thought I’d at least indulge the annoying pop-up asking me to rate the app before I pull the plug and maybe, just maybe, Sekr customer service will see this review and return my emails.

### 5/5 — Love this app

*2024-05-17, version 3.0.1*

Great app. I’m able to use this all the time to find places to stay overnight. I’m always on the road and this has been a lifesaver. 

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare // Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

### 1/5 — App never updates my location.

*2024-02-27, version 2.1.0*

Update- This app has a lot of bugs and after being on it for a couple years I have found it’s mostly useless. Very few people seem to use it, even in places like Florida during the winter. Sadly it’s not worth the $2 a month but I still pay it in hopes that some day they get their act together and maybe it gets better and becomes useful to more people.

### 3/5 — Deleting due to privacy

*2023-09-10, version 2.1.0*

I love the idea of this app, but I’ve had an increase in scammers trying to friend me on social media. My profile shows up in public internet searches and I can’t find a way to turn off that setting. Deleting for now and hope to return in the future if there are more users and better privacy settings.

### 1/5 — SOOOOOOO OUTDATED

*2023-06-29, version 2.1.0*

All the info is outdated by at least a year. CampShare people haven’t responded to requests a single time as most of them haven’t been active on this app for a year or more. Parking spots don’t update as local laws and ordinances change so most of them are illegal now.

### 5/5 — best

*2023-04-18, version 2.1.0*

best camp finder you can find. so easy to use and map layers are the best.

### 2/5 — Does not work well on iPhone

*2023-04-01, version 2.1.0*

Could not update or save bio because keyboard would not hide

## Frequently asked questions about Sēkr

### What does Sēkr do?

Sēkr is a comprehensive app designed for vanlife, RV travel, and road trips. It helps users find free camping spots, including off-grid boondocking sites and van-friendly campgrounds. The app also offers AI-powered trip planning, connects users with a community of travelers, and provides a database of essential services like dump stations and mechanics.

### What are the key features of Sēkr?

Key features include discovering free campsites, planning trips with an AI Copilot, connecting with a community on forums, finding essential services like water and showers, and exploring map layers for public lands. Premium features offer offline access to maps and campsites, extended AI planning, and detailed cell coverage maps.

### Is Sēkr free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering access to a large selection of free campsites and community features. However, an optional premium upgrade, Sēkr+, provides enhanced features such as offline access, extended AI planning capabilities, and premium map layers for a better experience.

### What kind of camping spots can I find with Sēkr?

You can find a wide variety of camping spots, including free campsites, off-grid boondocking locations, RV parks, private land camping, and glamping sites. It also lists National Parks, US Forest Service, and BLM camping areas, as well as safe overnight parking locations.

### Who is Sēkr for?

Sēkr is designed for a broad range of outdoor travelers. This includes full-time vanlifers, those renting RVs, weekend road trippers, digital nomads, and families looking for outdoor getaways. It caters to both experienced boondockers and new travelers seeking to explore with ease.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.11 — 2024-11-12

This new version includes:
- New "People" map
- Design and performance improvements
- Bug fixes

### 4.10 — 2024-10-10

This version includes
- New types of locations
- Design improvements
- Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 4.7 — 2024-08-25

This version includes
- Design improvements
- Offline maps performance improvements
- Bug fixes

### 4.5 — 2024-08-06

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 4.4 — 2024-07-27

This new version includes:
- Accessibility improvements
- Bug fixes and performance improvements

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