# RV Dumps vs USFS & BLM Campgrounds

The clearest difference is rating: USFS & BLM Campgrounds at 4.5 against RV Dumps's 2.7. USFS & BLM Campgrounds also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (4.3K vs 50). RV Dumps's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

RV Dumps costs $2.99 and USFS & BLM Campgrounds $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

USFS & BLM Campgrounds holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: USFS & BLM Campgrounds has 4.3K ratings behind it against 50, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of RV Dumps's written reviews are positive against 46% of USFS & BLM Campgrounds's.

RV Dumps ships an update every 7 months, USFS & BLM Campgrounds every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | RV Dumps | USFS & BLM Campgrounds |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [2.7 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rv-dumps/id375670004/reviews) | **[4.5 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usfs-and-blm-campgrounds/id654806302/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 50 | **4.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 37.8% of reviews | **46.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #163 | **#19** |
| Size | 23 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Allstays LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/349052634) | [Kyle Modesitt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801852904) |

## What reviewers say

### RV Dumps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rv-dumps/id375670004)

**Currently charting:** #163 Top Paid · Travel (US App Store)

Locate RV dump stations with ease, whether at campgrounds, rest areas, or truck stops. This app displays up to 150 points on a map and offers offline lookup functionality by type, state, and city. It helps you find essential services for your RV, even without phone service.

**Highlights:** Map view of dump stations, Filter by dump station type, Offline manual lookup, One-touch calling, Turn-by-turn directions, Works without phone service

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for finding dump stations
- ✅ Useful when traveling
- 🗺️ Good for planning trips
- 📍 Active map feature
- 💰 Worth the cost (for some)

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Inaccurate information
- ❌ Outdated information
- ❌ Missing many dump stations
- ❌ Useless for some locations
- ❌ Not helpful for big rigs

**Reported bugs**

- App does literally NOTHING
- Listings are incomplete
- Results don't display clearly
- App is slow and buggy
- No closest dump location feature

**Requested features**

- Add a "find nearest dump" feature
- Allow users to add/update dump station info
- Add Canadian dump sites
- Improve data for specific locations (e.g., county fairs)
- Add waste water treatment plants to listings


### USFS & BLM Campgrounds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usfs-and-blm-campgrounds/id654806302)

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Paid · Travel (US App Store)

Discover over 5,600 USFS and BLM campgrounds across the USA. Find low-cost or free camping options with detailed information including weather, elevation, and images. Plan your route and navigate easily with offline access.

**Highlights:** Over 5,600 USFS/BLM campgrounds, Low-cost or free options, Local weather and elevation, Internet images and Flickr search, Offline map access, Route planning integration, GPX file import

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🚀 Worth every penny
- 🌄 Excellent starting point for finding off-the-beaten-path campsites
- 📍 Current, accurate, and local information
- 🗺️ Comprehensive app for finding USFS campgrounds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lack of pertinent information regarding campsites
- 🗺️ Limited information on BLM land and campgrounds
- 🔍 Hard to find location and show my location feature not working well
- 🗺️ Unclear map legend and state boundary definitions
- ℹ️ Missing information on campground amenities, pricing, and open dates

**Reported bugs**

- Weather information not displaying correctly
- Campground locations sometimes inaccurate or outdated
- Filters not working as expected, missing relevant campsites

**Requested features**

- Add ability to view number of sites and amenities at each campground
- Integrate with state park systems for additional route planning
- Include more information on dispersed camping areas
- Add user-submitted photos and reviews for campsites
- Provide clearer indication of free vs. paid campsites


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RV Dumps free?

RV Dumps costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is USFS & BLM Campgrounds free?

USFS & BLM Campgrounds costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, RV Dumps or USFS & BLM Campgrounds?

USFS & BLM Campgrounds is rated higher. RV Dumps averages 2.7 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while USFS & BLM Campgrounds averages 4.5 from 4.3K ratings.

### Do RV Dumps or USFS & BLM Campgrounds have ads?

Neither RV Dumps nor USFS & BLM Campgrounds shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RV Dumps or USFS & BLM Campgrounds?

RV Dumps ships an update every 7 months, and USFS & BLM Campgrounds every 3 weeks. Most recently, RV Dumps was updated on November 6, 2026 and USFS & BLM Campgrounds on November 6, 2026.

### Which is more popular, RV Dumps or USFS & BLM Campgrounds?

RV Dumps currently peaks at #163 in the App Store charts, and USFS & BLM Campgrounds at #19. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*