Camping Apps

Camping Will Never Be The Same

Overview

Campers are now in a digital age. Apps can help you plan out your trip and help you during your camping expedition. We compare our favorites in this AppGuide.

Essential Apps

Free
Woodall’s RV & Camping Copilot

by Consent Media & Waterfield Technologies

For those looking for great places to start camping, Woodalls has you covered with information from over 12,000 different camp sites around the North American region. Whether you are a tent camper or an RVer this app will tell you about recreational activities, pet rules, swimming areas, Wi-Fi hotspots, pricing, directions, etc. for a particular camp site. In addition to that, Woodalls will present ratings about a site based on an official rep evaluation. The bottom line is that if you are an avid camper, you will not want to be caught without this free app guiding you to some of the best camp sites out there. Woodall's RV & Camping Copilot is an essential camping app.
$1.99
Camping List

by Engineered Stuff

Camping List is the other essential app. This one will help you make sure you pack what you need for a successful camping trip. There is a special iPad interface, but it is really lacking. We would love to see the developer take some more time and make the iPad version even better. The iPhone interface is great and makes this app worthwhile. The developer has included pretty much everything you’ll need to remember for a great trip. Camping List is a no-brainer at only $0.99.

Notable Apps

$5.99
Camp & RV - Tent Camping to RV Parks and Services

by Allstays LLC

Camp & RV is another great camping app for iOS. This universal app will show you nearby campsites. Both the iPhone and iPad interfaces are very well done. The app can even store some of the information on your device, which is needed when you do camping in remote areas. There is a ton of information in this app. Included are over 18,000 campgrounds in the United States and Canada. These include both private and public sites. There are also other neat tidbits such as rest areas, RV rental locations, and other places of interest. Although a great app, it is quite expensive compared to some of the others.
$4.99
Camp Where

by Big Nerd Ranch, Inc.

Campwhere is a fantastic alternative to the essential app. The only downside is that this app has a much smaller database. This one only has around 9,500 in the United States and Canada. The interface and design of the app are quite good and well thought out. It's still on the pricey side, though.
$0.99
Camp & Hike Checklist

by Dan Senatro

Camp & Hike Checklist is a valid alternative to the Camping List app. We did not find the app quite as user friendly, but still was very usable. The iPad interface is a bit better than the Camping List app. The functionality is nearly identical. If you are unhappy with Camping List, then you should grab this one.
$2.99
Camping Manual

by PTAJ Marketing Inc.

Camping Manual does have some good information. This is a great app to guide you through the process of camping. The app is especially great for newbies to camping. You’ll learn about some fun things to do while camping, dressing for the occasion, how to pick the right tent for you, and how to eat with some style while camping. There is much more included in this universal app. A nice addition to the essential apps.

Decent Apps

$3.99
iCampsites HD - Campsites & Stopovers

by Fuzion Concepts Ltd

An app that has great potential is iCampsites HD. This app has a great start, but lacks polish and finish. The design feels very rudimentary and incomplete. The data is pretty good; included is database of over 2,000 campsites around the world. Keep you eye on this one for future updates.