Quick answer
iOverlander is still the broadest free, crowd-sourced campsite map, with about 250,000 places in 190 countries. If you want something different: Park4Night is strongest in Europe, The Dyrt and Campendium are deeper for U.S. campgrounds and free camping, Hipcamp and Harvest Hosts are for paid or hosted stays, and RME adds what iOverlander doesn’t try to do: meeting the travelers around you, events and caravans.
Key points
- iOverlander is free with ads; Pro is $59.99/yr and Unlimited $99.99/yr, per its subscription page.
- Park4Night lists over 370,000 locations, mostly strong in Europe; park4night+ is €9.99/yr.
- The Dyrt PRO lists 20,000+ staff-verified free camping locations in the U.S.
- Campendium reviews rate cell coverage, noise and access.
- RME is a community layer to use alongside a campsite database, not a replacement for one.
How do the iOverlander alternatives compare?
| App | Best for | Coverage, per the company | Price, as listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| iOverlander | Crowd-sourced campsites and overlander services worldwide | About 250,000 places in 190 countries | Free with ads; Pro $59.99/yr; Unlimited $99.99/yr; 7-day trial on annual plans |
| Park4Night | Van and camper spots, strongest in Europe | Over 370,000 locations in more than 100 countries | Free; park4night+ €9.99/yr |
| The Dyrt | U.S. campgrounds, parks and free camping | 20,000+ staff-verified free camping locations | Free; PRO 3 months free, then $59.99/yr |
| Campendium | Free camping, RV parks, dump stations, cell coverage reviews | U.S. focus; reviews rate access, noise and coverage | Free; RV PRO $59.99/yr or $19.99/mo |
| Hipcamp | Booking private land, RV sites, cabins | Over 500k campsites, per its homepage | Pay per stay; no subscription |
| Harvest Hosts | Overnight stays at wineries, farms and breweries | 9,600+ host sites, per its homepage | Annual membership |
| RME | Meeting travelers, events, caravans, Friends Map, member spots | A younger, community-built spot map | Core app free |
Why do people look for an iOverlander alternative?
Usually for one of three reasons: they travel mostly in one region where another app has more detail (Park4Night in Europe, The Dyrt or Campendium in the U.S.), they want features in a paid tier such as offline maps or coverage maps, or they want the social side, meeting the people at those spots, which iOverlander doesn’t try to do.
iOverlander itself says it is still owned by the two people who started it in 2014, pays its staff, and gives 1% of revenue to environmental nonprofits (iOverlander about (opens in a new tab)). It is not going anywhere, so for most travelers the answer is to add an app, not replace one.
How does RME work alongside iOverlander?
Use iOverlander, Park4Night, The Dyrt or Campendium to find tonight’s spot. Use RME to see which friends are nearby, find an event this weekend, join a caravan heading the same way, and save spots with notes for your people.
Roam spot types include Camping, BLM Land, Overnight Parking, Water, Dump Station, Propane, Shower, Laundry, WiFi, EV Charging, Hot Spring, Viewpoint and Trailhead. Members add spots with a name, photos and honest notes, as Private, Friends or Public.
Friends Map shares your location only with mutual friends, at the level you pick: Ghost (hidden), Town (your general town), Approximate (a random point within 20 miles) or Precise. Precise can go to all mutual friends or only the friends you choose, for 2 hours, 8 hours, 24 hours or until you turn it off.
Events on the Roam map can be filtered by Public, Friends, Attending and Mine, with Going, a waitlist and an event chat. Organizers can keep the exact pin hidden until a set time or share it only with people going, and can ask guests to agree to event rules before they join.
Roam spots, Trailprint, Events and Friends Map are included with a free RME account. The app shows the current plan details, so check there for anything that is still optional. Available on the App Store for iPhone and on Google Play for Android.
The best iOverlander alternatives
From each company’s own website or App Store page, checked October 2026.
Park4Night (opens in a new tab)
Best for: Europe and van-friendly spots
Over 370,000 locations in more than 100 countries; park4night+ adds offline mode and itinerary search for €9.99 a year.
The Dyrt (opens in a new tab)
Best for: U.S. campgrounds and verified free camping
PRO lists more than 20,000 staff-verified free camping locations and state permit information.
Campendium (opens in a new tab)
Best for: Cell coverage and RV-friendly details
Reviews rate access, cleanliness, noise and coverage; RV PRO adds coverage maps and public-land overlays.
Hipcamp (opens in a new tab)
Best for: Booking private land
Tent sites, RV parks, cabins and glamping, paid per stay with no subscription.
Harvest Hosts (opens in a new tab)
Best for: Overnight stays with hosts
A paid membership for overnight RV stays at wineries, farms and similar hosts.
RME
Best for: The people around the spots
Meet, events, caravans, Friends Map and member spots; the core app is free.
Frequently asked questions
Is iOverlander free?
Yes, with ads. Its subscription page lists Pro at $59.99 a year and Unlimited at $99.99 a year, with a 7-day free trial on annual plans.
What is the best iOverlander alternative in Europe?
Park4Night is built around van and camper spots and is strongest in Europe, with over 370,000 locations listed on its App Store page.
What is the best iOverlander alternative in the U.S.?
For campgrounds and verified free camping, The Dyrt and Campendium. Many U.S. vanlifers keep iOverlander as well.
Does RME replace iOverlander?
No. RME’s spot map is community-built and younger. Use RME for people, events and caravans, and keep a campsite database for coverage.
Sources
Sources and further reading are listed below. Research dates and any illustrative assumptions are identified in the article. Tell us at support@roammeetexplore.com if something has changed.
- iOverlander (opens in a new tab)
- iOverlander subscriptions (opens in a new tab)
- iOverlander about (opens in a new tab)
- Park4Night App Store page (opens in a new tab)
- park4night+ subscription (opens in a new tab)
- The Dyrt PRO (opens in a new tab)
- Campendium RV PRO pricing and features (opens in a new tab)
- Hipcamp (opens in a new tab)
- Harvest Hosts (opens in a new tab)
Disclosure: RME publishes this page. We make RME. Other apps, events and tours mentioned are run by their respective organizations. Check their current details before making plans.