There is always that time of the year when you want to take a break from your busy day-to-day life and go on a much-needed soul-filling vacation. If you love nature, then one of the best experiences you can get is by going camping. I’ve gone on a couple of great camping trips, but mostly I was going along for the ride and was not in charge of all the planning. So, when I have gotten the urge to go camping, I just haven’t known where to start. I decided to do a little bit of research and find the best apps to help me plan my next camping trip. I came across a handy site called AppGrooves that has a top 10 list of supposedly the best camping apps.
I went through the list and tested a couple of the apps. There were some clear winners, so I chose my top 3 favourites and reviewed them.
KOA - Easily Find The Next Camping Spot
Nothing screams camping trip louder than KOA. I remember back in the good old days, it was a fun game to ride in the RV and compete to be the first one to spot the KOA campground sign! Now you can still play the game, but with the peace of mind that all your trip’s needs are covered before you arrive. You can easily find a campsite, RV site or cabin and secure your spot ahead of time. I particularly like the fact that you get alerts for road closures, weather reports, and other emergencies, so you can take any detours right on time and avoid unwanted surprises on the road.
The only drawback I found is that campsites are limited to KOA campgrounds (which makes sense). So, if you are looking for other options, I recommend using RV Parks & Campgrounds. However, if you are a loyal KOA camper like me, a great plus is that you can also enjoy your member rewards when you book your reservations right from the app!
RV Parks & Campgrounds - All Camping Needs To be Satisfied
My second pick for planning your next camping adventure is RV Parks & Campgrounds. The reason is you don’t have to worry about researching campsite locations or figuring out everything you need for your trip. RV Parks & Campgrounds helps you plan every step, down to your gas stops, RV-friendly stores and RV dumps stations too! I really like that you can easily find some great camping sites to visit, with detailed information, maps and most importantly, reviews from other campers!
RV Parks & Campgrounds has a vast library of campsites, rest areas, gas stations and more across North America. So, this is a great choice if you are planning a camping trip in the USA, Canada or Mexico. My best camping trip memories have been in this part of the world, so I can’t wait to see what new places I discover! Since I do like to keep my options open, I also found another great app if you are looking to camp on the other side of the pond, Europe. Read on for my last favorite pick!
Archies Camping Guide for your camping adventure in Europe
To close off my top 3 favourite camping apps, I had to include Archies Camping Guide. This is an excellent app if you are searching for some great campsites in Europe. It is like RV Parks & Campgrounds in that it has a huge database of different types of campsites, with map locations that are great for planning your trip route. I found that you can even filter search results to find only naturist campsites, small campsites or ones that are near highways!
I didn’t find detailed campsite information like in RV Parks & Campgrounds, but you do get all the essential information, like contact details and map locations for every site. With such a vast library of campsites, you won’t need to look anywhere else to find your next camping spot in Europe. Now all you need is somehow get over the pond (if you live in Americas of course).
These are the 3 best camping apps I thought might help campers like you and me. Next time you are planning on taking a road trip in your RV, you don’t need to waste time searching on Google for “RV parks near me” or “campgrounds near me”. Take these apps with you to easily plan your trip and be free to fully enjoy your next camping adventure. Thank you for reading.
“No matter if you’re hiking or swimming in a lake, you can use xFyro’s waterproof earbuds during your next camping trip to listen to your favourite music.
“No matter if you’re hiking or swimming in a lake, you can use xFyro’s waterproof earbuds during your next camping trip to listen to your favourite music.