jrle546 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 (edited) I am posing a question to all on here. What useful apps are you using or apps that you have tried and have not been so good. Edited February 10, 2020 by jrle546 Left out a word 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Mike and Carol Posted February 10, 2020 Moderators Share Posted February 10, 2020 Allstays RV Campgrounds, Ultimate US Public Campground, Allstays RV Dump, Campendium. There are a bunch of Allstays Apps, depends on how you camp. 5 Texas Hill Country | Elite II #135 | Ram 2500 6.7L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrle546 Posted February 10, 2020 Author Share Posted February 10, 2020 Looking for just more info on other then national parks. At the moment we are using the Recreation.gov app which is very good but only does federal lands and national parks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattnan Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 We are using RVParky alot right now. It has been good for us so far 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galway Girl Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 So many things I use are online or on my phone/tablet...so I'll break this down into 3 parts: 1) My favorite "online - web based" roadtrip/camping planning tool: RV Trip Wizard is an Online tool I used for planning my trip to/from Hohenwald...it's great. - https://www.rvtripwizard.com/ 2) Apps my Phone/Tablet Tools for Finding and Reserving Campsites: Allstays Camp & RV - also a good lookup tool for campgrounds - https://www.allstays.com/ Campendium - For reviews of campgrounds - https://www.campendium.com/ The Ultimate US Campground App - For locating boondocking sites.= http://www.ultimatecampgrounds.com/ All Trails - for finding localized hiking info - https://www.alltrails.com/ Recreation.Gov - for doing many of the reservations in Nat'l forests, and parks - https://www.recreation.gov/ Harvest Hosts App - for one night stays at wineries, farms, etc. - https://harvesthosts.com/ RV LIfe - All round app I use as a portal into reviews and new campground info. - http://rvlife.com/ 3) Seeing the actual campground sites: I've found so far that I use several apps when planning a long trip. Some are great for finding "camping" others are good for planning the drive. In addition, there are resources we use that help us plan by showing actual campsites as photo's or drive through's including these three sites: Campsite Photo's - https://www.campsitephotos.com/ Campground Views : https://www.campgroundviews.com/ - featuring drive throughs of a campground in 360 deg format so you can look around. The Dyrt - a great site for what's good about a specific campground: https://thedyrt.com/ Hope that helps... Craig & Rose Hull 505 - Galway Girl 8 5 2019 Elite II (Hull 505 - Galway Girl - August 7, 2019 Delivery) Tow Vehicle: 2021 F350 King Ranch, FX4, MaxTow Package, 10 Speed, 3.55 Rear Axle Batteries Upgrade: Dual 315GTX Lithionics Lithiums - 630AH Total Inverter/Charger: Xantrex 2000Pro BLOG: https://4-ever-hitched.com Amazon Oliver Outfitters Guide: https://amzn.to/2mAAgPO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrle546 Posted February 10, 2020 Author Share Posted February 10, 2020 Wow thank you so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarryandKristi Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 Second Campendium. Use that quite a bit. Reserve America is used as the booking system for many state parks. We normally just use the web site but they also have an app. It is called RA camping. 1 1 Garry and Kristi Apex, NC 2018 Oliver Elite II Hull 372 TV 2015 Ram 1500 3.0 L EcoDiesel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connor77 Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 On 2/10/2020 at 10:04 AM, ctshort09 said: So many things I use are online or on my phone/tablet...so I'll break this down into 3 parts: 1) My favorite "online - web based" roadtrip/camping planning tool: RV Trip Wizard is an Online tool I used for planning my trip to/from Hohenwald...it's great. - https://www.rvtripwizard.com/ 2) Apps my Phone/Tablet Tools for Finding and Reserving Campsites: Allstays Camp & RV - also a good lookup tool for campgrounds - https://www.allstays.com/ Campendium - For reviews of campgrounds - https://www.campendium.com/ The Ultimate US Campground App - For locating boondocking sites.= http://www.ultimatecampgrounds.com/ All Trails - for finding localized hiking info - https://www.alltrails.com/ Recreation.Gov - for doing many of the reservations in Nat'l forests, and parks - https://www.recreation.gov/ Harvest Hosts App - for one night stays at wineries, farms, etc. - https://harvesthosts.com/ RV LIfe - All round app I use as a portal into reviews and new campground info. - http://rvlife.com/ 3) Seeing the actual campground sites: I've found so far that I use several apps when planning a long trip. Some are great for finding "camping" others are good for planning the drive. In addition, there are resources we use that help us plan by showing actual campsites as photo's or drive through's including these three sites: Campsite Photo's - https://www.campsitephotos.com/ Campground Views : https://www.campgroundviews.com/ - featuring drive throughs of a campground in 360 deg format so you can look around. The Dyrt - a great site for what's good about a specific campground: https://thedyrt.com/ Hope that helps... Craig & Rose Hull 505 - Galway Girl Rose, you're awesome! Thank you so much for this post! 2021 Elite 2 Hull # 832 "Bucket List" 2021 F250 7.3L Gas / 4.30 AR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray and Susan Huff Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 I also like Outdoor Project for gathering details of an area. https://www.outdoorproject.com/ 1 2 Ray and Susan Huff Elite II Twin "Pearl" - Hull#699; delivered December 7, 2020 2013 F350 6.7l diesel Super Duty 4x4 long bed crew cab 1UP-USA Heavy-duty bike rack 2017 Leisure Travel Van Unity Twin Bed (sold) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarylandDave Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 Following this for sure. One comment/question: I browse Campendium and I’m surprised how many negative reviews so many campgrounds receive. Are campers grumpy and unfair or are there that many lousy campgrounds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackofBeyond Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 I use Campendium and Ultimate Campgrounds the most - I kind of play them against each other. As for the neg OR positive reviews - I have found them about 50% useful - just depends on what the reason for the rating. Needs to be really specific - and timely for me to really give it any consideration. Sometimes they are just ridiculous comments.. Used Harvest Hosts this last year - it provides another alternative. 3 Cindy, Russell and "Harley dog" . Home is our little farm near Winchester TN 2018 Oliver Legacy Elite II - 2018 GMC 2500 Duramax "Die young - As late as possible" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators JWalmsley Posted October 27, 2020 Administrators Share Posted October 27, 2020 We have quite a few reviews of Camping Apps in our blog. 1 2 Full Stack Developer/Marketing @ Oliver Companies Oliver Forums Guidelines & Rules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators SeaDawg Posted October 27, 2020 Moderators Share Posted October 27, 2020 (edited) I've found most camping reviews are either great, or in the dump. Same campground. Either super happy, or ax to grind. If I click on the reviewer, and read their reviews, I often find a stream of the same. My needs are not the same as someone traveling in a sunblocker motorhome or giant fifth wheel, so I take some comnents with a grain of salt. Where I worry are multiple reports of lots of cranky permanent residents, old trailers, poorly maintained facilities, etc. Edited October 27, 2020 by SeaDawg add info 1 4 2008 Ram 1500 4 × 4 2008 Oliver Elite, Hull #12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtkadan Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 holy cow you guys are wonderfully full of suggestions. have next week secured at guadalupe for 4days and then on to hondo for the weekend.! ill get use to this lifestyle in the next few months...thanks for helping me along the way.!! the blue bells start blooming soon ive been told. just need a warm rain.?? 10-q dan 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Lessworker Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 We have been using , ParkAdvisor and have really good luck with it. This year we are going to add, iOverlander which lists free camping and shows water and dump stations. Harold 1 Sue & Harold Oliver Elite II Twin bed, Hull #508, Ram 2500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountainman198 Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 almost exclusively use iOverlander, but then again my camping style is freeform, with few reservations and on the hunt for last minute serindip away from the crowds. 1 3 2021 Elite II, Hull# 898 2018 Toyota Tundra, 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 5.9l SRW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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