FreeRoam is an app for finding free campsites on public land, as well as a directory of reviews for established campsites.
However, it’s greatest power lies in finding new campsites not otherwise documented on other directories like Campendium, The Dyrt, or FreeCampsites.
Download and Install FreeRoam
- Search for “FreeRoam” on Android’s or Apple’s app store and install.
- You can also use the web-version by going to https://freeroam.app/
Screen Shot Instructions
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- Click the Layers icon in the upper-left.
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- Select the BLM, USFS, and Satellite layers.
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- The screen changes to show green (USFS) and orange (BLM) layers.
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- Zoom into a green or orange layer, and look for side roads branching off of a main road, such as the above. This would indicate a possible campsite on public land.
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- Long tap on that road, to display details. Tap on “Save” to save it to your Planned Places. Tap on “Directions” to view this location on Google Maps.
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- This is a list of Planned Places.
Notes
- It’s always best to explore these sites before setting up camp. Satellite imagery will not show enough detail to depict ruts, mud, and steep gains/drops. Moreover, satellite imagery will not show recent changes, recent damage, or recent closures.
- Green and orange layers depicted on FreeRoam are highly accurate, and do not cross over into inholder properties. If you find a site shaded in green or orange, it’s pretty much assured it’s public land.
- Cross-referencing these sites on Google Maps’ satellite view is recommended because Google will display imagery at different resolutions and different times of the year.