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Grab Your Gear and Pop a Tent with These Camping Apps

If you are ready to head out with your tent or RV, make sure you have the tools you need. These awesome iOS apps will help you locate a campground, find hiking trails, give you grilling ideas, and more.

Find the Perfect Spot

When you are ready to start planning your next camping trip, these campground finders can help you find the ideal site.

AllStays Camp & RV: Camping

Allstays LLC

For those interested in a campground locator that provides rest area, fuel, and repair spots.

Camp & RV from Allstays LLC provides a simple way to find the campground that’s right for your next outdoor adventure. The app includes filters for finding the perfect spot, whether it be for tent or RV camping. You can also check out rest area locations, parking lots, and repair centers.

Why we love it

For finding your ultimate campground, Camp & RV is the way to go.

Find official KOA campgrounds for tents, RVs, and cabins in the U.S. and Canada.

KOA | RV, Cabin & Tent Camping

For those who like KOA campgrounds and want to reserve sites directly from the app.

KOA Campgrounds is a terrific app for locating KOA sites. The app not only provides campground and site details, but also includes hot deals, campground maps, filtering options, notifications, and more. Whether you have a tent or RV or would rather stay in a cabin, this app makes it easy to find the perfect spot.

Why we love it

KOA Campgrounds is the best way to find KOA locations across the U.S. and Canada. Once you find the spot you want, you can book your site from the app with a tap.

USFS & BLM Campgrounds

William Modesitt

For those interested in a campground locator that provides offline maps.

USFS and BLM Campgrounds offers 5,800 campgrounds provided by the United States Forest Service (USFS) and Bureau of Land Management (BLM). You will also find photos, local weather, and offline maps. Search, explore, and save your favorites with this handy campground locator.

Why we love it

USFS and BLM Campgrounds helps you find just the right campground.

Trek the Trails

If you and your family enjoy brisk hiking journeys on your camping trips, then apps that shows you the details before you go are handy and helpful.

Gaia GPS: Mobile Trail Maps

TrailBehind

Gaia GPS has been wholly reinvented in this latest version, bringing all of the features that have made the app so successful in the past few years. It offers downloadable topographic, satellite, and road maps, perfect for those trips off the beaten path. The interface has been carefully thought out to make navigating the back country easier than ever. You can even record tracks, way points, and other crucial data for finding your way through the woods.

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Hoge Veluwe National Park GPS and outdoor map

Flytomap

■ “Download any FlytoMap application for Free! By purchasing FlytoMap All-in-One App.”

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[Version: 2.5 - Topo]

► New Design - Exclusively for the iPhone 3.0: FlyToMap multi-dimensional charts OVERLAYED with Satellite photos and map features.

► The unique application on App Store with this cutting edge technology.

► New iPhone 3GS Magnetic Compass integration.

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- PARK MAPS:

Park maps are extremely advanced embedded electronic charts with all information collected from the National/State Park and Forest Services and many other local sources. The maps contain all trails (Hiking, Biking, Equestrian trails etc.,) and Points of interests (POI) like Campgrounds, Visitor Centers, Lookout points, Eating places, Ranger Stations, Picnic areas, Boat/Canoe ramps, Parking areas etc. and much more:

“all Trails, Lakes and Rivers within the Parks”
“Park boundary”
“Elevation Contours with 10 meters step” (only "Topo" version)
“Mountain Peaks”
“All Roads and Railways”

...and full Travel Guide with photos, maps, history, not to miss places.....
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How to use:
“Zoom and Pan fast just by a finger touch”
“Use Latitudes and Longitudes to go to your favorite places”
"Record your GPS Track"
“Detailed touristic guide at your finger's disposal”
“Navigate and see your GPS position on the map”
“Geo-Tagged photo management”
“Insert the target/destination ‘Waypoint’ and see in real time your speed, distance and direction to destination”
“Insert Unlimited Markers near favorite places on the map”
“Search your Favorite points or any location by name”
“Set On/Off Elevation Contours if you feel data is cluttering”

- WATER MAPS (Marine):

The new ‘iPhone Marine Navigator’: it contains embedded Electronic Nautical Charts (ENC) from NOAA and Corps of Engineers compressed to store the largest coverage. You can transform your iPhone in a chart plotter with best NOAA-USACE, ENC S57 cartography; which includes Coastline, Anchoring areas, Fishing areas, Restriction areas, Obstructions, Rocks, Buoys, Beacons, Lights, Depth contours (with values displayed in real time on map), Spot Soundings and more. Every effort is made to be as accurate as possible when presenting information for every sea area.

- LAKE MAPS:

High quality lake maps with detailed information and important features compressed to assure the larger coverage. Lake maps contain the most important lakes with detailed Depth Contours, Boat Ramps, Fishing spots etc. Maps also include Trails, Roads and Railways information.

- TRAVEL MAPS:

These Maps cover most interesting touristic areas combining Sea and Land information to allow you a complete travel experience. These are the best Maps to travel on fascinating voyages; map focus on the best Beach spots along the Coastline, Major ports, Sailing, Fishing, Picnic areas, Parks, Hiking, Biking, Clubs, Restaurants, Famous Hotels, Museums, Shopping areas, and much more.
A Travel Guide with photos, maps, history, not to miss places..... is included.

- HUNT MAPS:

These maps are designed specifically for hunting activities.
They contain the best hunting maps of the area with all the information for a safety and unforgettable hunting experience.
These maps are including all Parks, Forests, Trails, Huts, WMA (Wildlife Management Areas), Refuges, Point of Interests, etc. and a complete topographic map (Elevation contours, lakes, rivers, streams, roads, etc.).
A complete Hunting Guide with information about Season, Limits, Licensing, restrictions, etc.......is included.


"Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life."

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Hot springs National Park gps and outdoor map

Flytomap

“Download any FlytoMap application for Free! By purchasing FlytoMap All-in-One App.”

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Latest Version 2.3
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Two versions available for this park:

"Standard - With less than 10MB & no Wifi connection required"
"Topo - With all details (Elevation Contours with 10 meters step)"

* New in this Map: “Navigation Compass“

FlytoMap provides complete, quick and easy to use map applications for navigation for iphone. Continues in the tradition of offering depth of information and functionality across expected places all over the world, exploring the map you get maximum details obtaining detailed information of each object on the map.

Use to Explore:

“Use Latitudes and Longitudes to go to your favorite places”
“Insert the target/destination ‘Waypoint’ and see in real time your speed, distance and direction to destination”
“Insert Unlimited Markers near favorite places on the map”
“Search your Favorite points directly”
“Zoom, Rotate and Pan fast just by a finger touch”
“Navigate and see your GPS position on the map”
“Geo-Tagged photo management”
“Set On/Off Elevation Contours if you feel data is cluttering”

FlytoMap processes different types of maps for navigation for different categories:

PARK MAPS:

Park map applications are extremely advanced contains embedded electronic charts with all information collected from the National Park Service and local sources. The maps contain all multiple trails (Hiking, biking, Stairway trails, Bicycle trails, Equestrian trails etc.,) and Point of interests (POI) like Campgrounds, Eating places, Ranger Stations, Picnic areas, Boat/Canoe launching, Parking areas etc., which are provided depending on the relevant park areas they exists.

“Covers all Trails, Lakes and Rivers within the Parks”
“Covers complete park boundary from (NPS)”
“Elevation Contours with 10 meters interval”
“Mountain Summits”
“All Roads and Railways from TIGER”

WATER MAPS (Marine):

Water map navigator is the new ‘Marine Navigator for iPhone’ contains embedded Electronic Nautical Charts (ENC) from NOAA compressed to a large coverage. You can now download the application and transform your iPhone in a chart plotter with best NOAA, ENC S57 cartography; which includes Anchoring areas, Fishing areas, restriction areas, obstructions, rocks, Buoys, Beacons, Lights, Depth contours with Values display on map, Spot Soundings and more. The only marine app’s available in the market with such huge information. Every effort is made to be as accurate as possible when presenting information for every destination.

LAKE MAPS:

We offer high quality lake maps with detailed information and important features compressed to assure the larger coverage in USA region. Lake maps contain most important DNR lakes with detailed ‘Depth Contours, Boat Ramps, Fishing spots etc. Also includes Trails, Roads and Railways information.

TRAVEL MAPS:

These Maps treat you mostly with information of both Marine and terrain correspondingly. These are the most preferable Maps to travel especially for fascinating recreational voyages, map focus the best Beach spots along the Coast line, Major ports, Sailing, Fishing, Picnic areas, Parks, Hiking, Biking, Clubs, restaurants, Famous Hotels, Museums, Shopping areas, and much more.

“We work to delight your moments”
! Enjoy great Journeys!

Charts Edition: 2011
Keywords: Navigation, speed boating, sailing, diving snorkeling resort geocache, waypoints, mapping, topo chart, Parks, gps, satellite, direction, hiking, tracking, camp, walk, run, driving, car, bike, cycle, ocean, latitude, longitude, trails

Email us to support@flytomap.com for further feedback/suggestions.

"Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life."

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Cook Up a Camping Special

Cookbooks designed specifically for campers give you simple yet tasty options for your adventure in the great outdoors.

Be Prepared for Emergencies

There are plenty of dangers to stay aware of when you are camping in the wilderness. Be prepared before you go with first aid apps that can be real life-savers.

First Aid

American Red Cross

Who better to assist you in a medical emergency than the American Red Cross?

First Aid by American Red Cross provides emergency preparedness, first aid, information to learn more, and a hospital finder for your location.

Grill a Great Meal

There is no better meal when you are camping outdoors then a tasty dish cooked on the grill. These apps will give you delicious BBQ and grilling ideas.

Omaha Steaks

Omaha Steaks International, Inc.

The first time you sign into the app you’ll receive 100 reward points to redeem towards premium Omaha Steaks products with your next purchase!

The Omaha Steaks app is loaded with gourmet-focused features from easy shopping and gifts to Steaklover Rewards to a one-of-a-kind interactive steak cooking timer. It’s the complete experience for anyone who loves to make, eat, and share great food.

SCAN TO BUY
Use your smartphone’s camera with your Omaha Steaks catalogs and experience the newest, most convenient way to shop. Just point your camera at any page of the catalog and you’re shopping our deals in the app.

STEAK & COOKING TIMER
Don’t guess at the grill! Your Omaha Steaks app includes a helpful interactive timer that’s at your side the whole time you’re cooking. Expert-chef presets for steaks, roasts, seafood, and smoking/barbeque are built in.
• Custom directions for what you’re cooking
• Add as many different items as you want to your timer
• Complete step-by-step directions before you start
• Countdowns and heads-up for the next step
• Notifications and audio alerts as you cook
• When to flip; When to turn; When to remove; Resting time
• Cook anything from a small grilled filet mignon to a full smoked brisket

RECIPES
The complete library of Omaha Steaks-approved recipes is here. Find your new favorite by steak, by meal, by ingredients, or by occasion… the app will teach you how to create something amazing for your table.

STEAKLOVER REWARDS
Members of our rewards program get free Omaha Steaks food items, discounts when they shop, and exclusive deals. Use the app to easily track your points, shop for the latest, and redeem when you’re ready. Not a member yet? Join Steaklover Rewards with just a few taps.

GIFTS
Omaha Steaks huge selection of can’t-go-wrong gourmet gifts is here, easy to find and send within the app. It takes just a few minutes to shop by recipient, occasion, budget, or send a gift card.

STORE LOCATOR
Improved map functionality makes it easy to find the nearest Omaha Steaks store.

NOTIFICATIONS
Your Omaha Steaks in-box where you will get personalized deals and the inside scoop on what’s going on at Omaha Steaks.

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Tappecue

Innovating Solutions LLC

The Tappecue App has revolutionized the cooking experience through real-time online social cooking. Monitor yours, your friend’s and/or family’s smoking session and show up when the meat is done or give them a call or run back home when a temperature has gone astray. Never under/overcook your food again because the Tappecue App will alert you when your meat is done and when your chamber temperature has gone out of its range. Be an expert chef and impress all your friends because with Tappecue – you’ll always be one tap away from your barbecue. The Tappecue System comes with many features:

—Now introducing Tappecue SessionBook; your customer exclusive Cloud Diary for your smoking sessions. Record, improve, and become an expert BBQ chef with the help of Tappecue SessionBook.
—Monitor multiple Tappecues from anywhere on as many devices as desired on (iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad with software iOS 10.x) or any browser for monitoring from any computer/tablet/WiFi TV, etc at www.tappecue.net
—Alerting Functionality for user(s).
—Unlimited Power for those long eight hour smokes.
—Four Meat/Chamber Probes.
—Guest Mode Functionality allows multiple users to view your temperatures and receive alerts.
—Gather Analytical Data (you can graph temperatures in excel).
—Expert in a Box
—Preset temperatures for different meats
—Add different meat types
—Coming soon – recipes and cooking tutorials from professional BBQ chefs.
Preset temperatures for different meats
Add different meat types
Be a part of the social cooking revolution by purchasing your own Tappecue at www.tappecue.com


System Requirements
You are required to have the following to use the Tappecue Temperature Monitoring System:
• An Internet enabled smart device – iPhone/iPod Touch with software iOS 10.x or above.
(although you may still look at the temperatures on the actual device LCD Panel),
• Wi-Fi Router or Mobile Hotspot,
• Grill/Smoker/Oven/stovetop/any source of heat

Contact info@innovating-solutions.com if you are unsure if Tappecue is the right solution for you.

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Tie up the Loose Ends

Whether you plan to tie down a structure or head out on a boat on your camping adventure, make sure you know which knots you need for land and water and also how to tie them.

Animated Knots by Grog

Grog LLC

For those who want to learn to tie knots with animated tutorials.

Animated Knots by Grog from Outside Magazine is a terrific source for your knot-tying needs. You can view step-by-step photo animations, making learning simple. The app includes an enormous variety of options from a barrel hitch to a sheepshank to a water knot. Whatever knot you want, you’ll get with Animated Knots by Grog.

Why we love it

For the easiest way to learn to tie knots, Animated Knots by Grog has easy instructions and detailed information.

For camping, fishing, or boating, know which knot you need and how to tie it.

What Knot To Do

For those who want instructions for tying knots correctly.

When you need to tie a knot, What Knot To Do shows you how. With simple navigation, you just select a category such as camping or boating and pick your knot. If you are not sure which one you need, check the glossary. And, when you are ready, you can easily follow the step-by-step instructions to tie that perfect knot.

Why we love it

Find the correct type of knot for your activity and learn how to tie it with What Knot To Do. Whatever your next great outdoor adventure; this app has the knot for you.