Comparison

Rest Stops Plus vs USFS & BLM Campgrounds

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Rest Stops Plus

Find the nearest rest stops, turnouts, and service plazas with detailed amenity information. Filter by direction and specific features like Wi-Fi or RV dumps. Data is stored offline for fast access, even in rural areas.

Highlights
  • Rest area locator
  • Amenity details (restrooms, Wi-Fi, RV dump)
  • Directional filtering
  • Offline data storage
  • User-submitted corrections
  • Map integration
Features
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No ads. No logins. No add-ons. Where is the closest rest stop? Where is the next one in your direction? Or one with wifi or a RV dump? The only app that shows you directional access right on the map! What's in this Rest Stops Plus app: Thousands of Welcome centers, turn outs, service plazas, scenic vistas and rest areas in the USA and Canada broken down by heading. A detail view lists each rest stops amenities like restrooms, picnic tables, vending machines, pet-friendly, RV dump, handicap accessible, security and even wi-fi. You can now filter the map to see only the amenities you want. You’ve had it happen; you’re on a route that you don't know like the back of your hand yet. You were unfamiliar with that part of the road, so you get out your heavy books and maps to plan your next stop or you can fiddle with your GPS unit which is loaded with stuff you don't want. But the economy is causing states to close and re-open rest areas all the time. This app tries to stay current with news and user reports but there will be mistakes. You can submit corrections from each point. Rest Stops Plus has a unique filtering system. Only heading northbound and don't want to see southbound rest stops that you can't use? Only want ones with a RV Dump or Wifi? You can filter Rest Areas and Turnouts by the direction you are heading or select amenities! The Rest Stops Plus data is stored on your phone, so calling upon a website for information is not necessary. This is great for improving speed when you’re in rural areas or otherwise out of range for decent service. It integrates nicely with maps to display points of interest. Don’t take even one more trip without Rest Stops Plus. Download this app now for a more comfortable travel stop experience every time you travel. The biggest thing this app can't provide is whether they are clean.And if you want even more information, check out apps "Camp and RV" for RVers or "Truck and Travel" for truck drivers.

About

USFS & BLM Campgrounds

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
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This app shows over 5,640 United States Forest Service (USFS) and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) campgrounds throughout the USA.  These types of campgrounds tend to be low cost or free. Each location displays the campground name, which agency administers it (BLM or USFS), the local weather, elevation, Internet images and searches of the campground, Flickr geotag search, and more. Easily locate the campgrounds nearest you. Send location data directly to our Road Trip Planner app. Import routes from GPX files. This makes it much easier to find locations along your route. - No subscription fees; just a one-time purchase. - Show a route between your location and the campground. - Map layers include Apple, Google, and Open Street Maps. - No Internet connection required to view campground locations and info. - View Flickr photos of each location (if they exist). - View current weather of each location. - Database is updated monthly, subject to user submissions.

Screenshots

Rest Stops Plus4 screens
USFS & BLM Campgrounds4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Rest Stops Plus at Free against USFS & BLM Campgrounds's $0.99. Rest Stops Plus also leads on review sentiment (58% vs 46%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). USFS & BLM Campgrounds's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (4.3K vs 131). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Rest Stops Plus is free to download; USFS & BLM Campgrounds costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

USFS & BLM Campgrounds holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: USFS & BLM Campgrounds has 4.3K ratings behind it against 131, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 58% of Rest Stops Plus's written reviews are positive against 46% of USFS & BLM Campgrounds's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rest Stops Plus ships an update every 6 months, USFS & BLM Campgrounds every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Rest Stops Plus versus USFS & BLM Campgrounds: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRest Stops PlusUSFS & BLM Campgrounds
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.3 (131 ratings)4.5 (4.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.9% of reviews — better45.6% of reviews
Number of ratings1314.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#16 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAllstays LLCKyle Modesitt

Customer experience

Rest Stops Plus

All ratings130 ratings
Positive81.5%
Neutral6.2%
Negative12.3%
Written reviews76 reviews
Positive57.9%
Neutral9.2%
Negative32.9%

USFS & BLM Campgrounds

All ratings4,283 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral4.7%
Negative6.2%
Written reviews90 reviews
Positive45.6%
Neutral8.9%
Negative45.6%

User reviews

Rest Stops Plus

From 131 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Handy for planning stops
  • 👍 Useful for RV/boondockers
  • 👍 Detailed information provided
  • 👍 Good for long road trips
  • 👍 Helps avoid indoor restrooms (COVID era)

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Outdated information (closed/demolished stops)
  • 🐛 Inaccurate data (doesn't exist or closed)
  • 🐛 Limited to major highways/interstates
  • 🐛 Missing many rest areas (especially in Canada)
  • 🐛 Not user-friendly on some devices

USFS & BLM Campgrounds

From 4.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Bugs and requests

Rest Stops Plus

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Rest stops are closed or demolished but still listed
  • App does not keep current
  • Some tried stops did not exist or were closed
  • Filters for compass direction disable all points of interest
  • Location function is inaccurate (shows wrong country)
Show 3 more
  • Buttons are placed too close together
  • Current location is way off
  • Shows rest area as you pass it

Requested features

13 requests
  • Update rest stop status (open/closed)
  • Include rest areas on 2-lane state highways
  • Include rest areas on US routes
  • Allow typing in RT # (e.g., 75N)
  • Show northbound/southbound in short view
Show 8 more
  • Include visitor centers
  • Add family restrooms
  • Show distance to next rest area
  • Filter by highway number
  • Show rest areas in path
  • Improve Canadian coverage
  • Improve user interface/buttons
  • Add dark mode option

USFS & BLM Campgrounds

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

In-app purchases

None

Rest Stops Plus

No in-app purchases

None

USFS & BLM Campgrounds

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rest Stops Plus free?
Rest Stops Plus is free to download, 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, Rest Stops Plus or USFS & BLM Campgrounds?
USFS & BLM Campgrounds is rated higher. Rest Stops Plus averages 4.3 out of 5 from 131 ratings, while USFS & BLM Campgrounds averages 4.5 from 4.3K ratings.
Do Rest Stops Plus or USFS & BLM Campgrounds have ads?
Neither Rest Stops Plus nor USFS & BLM Campgrounds shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rest Stops Plus or USFS & BLM Campgrounds?
Rest Stops Plus ships an update every 6 months, and USFS & BLM Campgrounds every 3 weeks. Most recently, Rest Stops Plus was updated on October 23, 2026 and USFS & BLM Campgrounds on November 1, 2026.

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