jrle546 10 Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 (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 by jrle546 Left out a word Link to post Share on other sites
Moderators Mike and Carol 846 Posted February 10 Moderators Share Posted February 10 Allstays RV Campgrounds, Ultimate US Public Campground, Allstays RV Dump, Campendium. There are a bunch of Allstays Apps, depends on how you camp. 4 Mike and Carol | Fair Oaks Ranch, TX | 2016 Elite II #135 | 2020 Ram 2500 Laramie 6.7L Cummins Diesel Link to post Share on other sites
jrle546 10 Posted February 10 Author Share Posted February 10 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 post Share on other sites
Mattnan 86 Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 We are using RVParky alot right now. It has been good for us so far 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
ctshort09 122 Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 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 2 5 2019 Elite II (Hull 505 - Galway Girl - August 7, 2019 Delivery) Tow Vehicle: 2018 F150 EcoBoost, King Ranch, FX4, MaxTow Package, 10 Speed, 3.55 Rear Axle GVWR 7,000#, Payload Sticker 1557#, Truck GCWR=18,100# ,Tow capacity: 12,200# Link to post Share on other sites
jrle546 10 Posted February 10 Author Share Posted February 10 Wow thank you so much! Link to post Share on other sites
GarryandKristi 25 Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 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 Garry and Kristi Apex, NC 2018 Oliver Elite II Hull 372 TV 2015 Ram 1500 3.0 L EcoDiesel Link to post Share on other sites
connor77 15 Posted October 25 Share Posted October 25 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 on order (June 2021 delivery) 2020 Toyota Tundra Link to post Share on other sites
Ray and Susan Huff 326 Posted October 27 Share Posted October 27 I also like Outdoor Project for gathering details of an area. https://www.outdoorproject.com/ 1 1 Ray and Susan Huff Elite II Twin "Pearl" - Hull#699; taking delivery December 7, 2020 2013 F350 3.2l diesel Super Duty 4x4 long bed crew cab 2017 Leisure Travel Van Unity Twin Bed (sold) Link to post Share on other sites
MarylandDave 29 Posted October 27 Share Posted October 27 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 post Share on other sites
BackofBeyond 349 Posted October 27 Share Posted October 27 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. 1 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 post Share on other sites
Administrators JWalmsley 102 Posted October 27 Administrators Share Posted October 27 We have quite a few reviews of Camping Apps in our blog. 1 Full Stack Developer/Marketing @ Oliver Companies Oliver Forums Guidelines & Rules Link to post Share on other sites
Moderators SeaDawg 877 Posted October 27 Moderators Share Posted October 27 (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 by SeaDawg add info 1 2 2008 Ram 1500 4 × 4 2008 Oliver Elite, Hull #12 Link to post Share on other sites
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