# USFS & BLM Campgrounds vs Parkadvisor Pro

The clearest difference is price: USFS & BLM Campgrounds at $0.99 against Parkadvisor Pro's $7.99. USFS & BLM Campgrounds also leads on ratings volume (4.3K vs 178) and chart position (#19 vs #200). Parkadvisor Pro's advantage is review sentiment (77% vs 46%). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

USFS & BLM Campgrounds costs $0.99 and Parkadvisor Pro $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for USFS & BLM Campgrounds against 4.5 for Parkadvisor Pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: USFS & BLM Campgrounds has 4.3K ratings behind it against 178, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 46% of USFS & BLM Campgrounds's written reviews are positive against 77% of Parkadvisor Pro's.

USFS & BLM Campgrounds ships an update every 3 weeks, Parkadvisor Pro monthly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | USFS & BLM Campgrounds | Parkadvisor Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $7.99 |
| Rating | **[4.5 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usfs-and-blm-campgrounds/id654806302/reviews)** | [4.5 (178 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parkadvisor-pro/id1056983867/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.3K** | 178 |
| Positive reviews | 46.2% of reviews | **76.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#19** | #200 |
| Size | 3 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kyle Modesitt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801852904) | [ParkAdvisor LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/991632448) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Parkadvisor Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parkadvisor-pro/id1056983867)

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Paid · Travel (US App Store)

Discover over 40,000 RV parks, campgrounds, and essential stops across North America. This app offers detailed listings, filtering by amenities, and booking options for state parks. Enjoy offline map access and integration with external navigators.

**Highlights:** Find 40,000+ RV parks and campgrounds, Filter by amenities, Check availability and book campsites, Works with external navigators, Offline database for faster access, Favorites for parks and campgrounds

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for finding campgrounds
- 👍 Accurate information
- 👍 Helpful for trip planning
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Good reviews and descriptions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Pro version not much different
- 👎 Missing campgrounds in pro version
- 👎 iPad version lacks features
- 👎 Latest version difficult to use
- 👎 Not a trip planner, only park finder

**Reported bugs**

- Pro version missing features compared to free
- iPad version like free version
- Latest version difficult to see options
- Error message: "OVER QUERY LIMIT"
- Search engine not working

**Requested features**

- List of new and updated sites
- Include Open Street Maps (OSM AndMaps)
- Update icon views to show at all zoom levels
- Ability to mark favorites on the map
- Add ability to save favorites via iCloud


## Frequently asked questions

### Is USFS & BLM Campgrounds free?

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

### Is Parkadvisor Pro free?

Parkadvisor Pro costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, USFS & BLM Campgrounds or Parkadvisor Pro?

USFS & BLM Campgrounds is rated higher. USFS & BLM Campgrounds averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while Parkadvisor Pro averages 4.5 from 178 ratings.

### Do USFS & BLM Campgrounds or Parkadvisor Pro have ads?

Neither USFS & BLM Campgrounds nor Parkadvisor Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, USFS & BLM Campgrounds or Parkadvisor Pro?

USFS & BLM Campgrounds ships an update every 3 weeks, and Parkadvisor Pro monthly. Most recently, USFS & BLM Campgrounds was updated on November 6, 2026 and Parkadvisor Pro on November 6, 2026.

### Which is more popular, USFS & BLM Campgrounds or Parkadvisor Pro?

USFS & BLM Campgrounds currently peaks at #19 in the App Store charts, and Parkadvisor Pro at #200. 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.*