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What do you all think is the best app for finding camping spots while overlanding?

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Curious what most people think is the best app for finding camping sites. Especially free camping sites. On x seems to be popular but what else is there and which one is the best bang for the buck?

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I use Google, OnX and paper maps. OnX is great for boondocking.
 

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For more remote option nothing beats iOverlander. I’ve used it all over North and South America.
 

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For more remote option nothing beats iOverlander. I’ve used it all over North and South America.
I never considered the camping i do overlanding never heard of iOverlander thanks for posting it. It does have a lot features that along with Google maps and OnX should cover almost everywhere that is not under water.
 

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I use Trails Offroad, On X, iOverlander & The Dyrt. I find each offers varying results, so there is not one that stands out as the best.

Earlier this month we spent 8 days Dispersed Camping in Utah and while looking for options in the Bears Ears area the difference between Trails Offroad and On X was extreme and yes I had the Dispersed Camping option on in On X.
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I use OnX to route and find potential spots then put the coordinates into Google Earth to get a better idea of terrain. I often find a spot then Earth shows it’s on a nasty slope
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