How I Find Free Campsites & Resources

One of the primary questions I get as a full-time Vanlifer, is how I find free campsites while living on the road. One of my primary tools is iOverlander.com
There is an App, but I don't find it to be user-friendly, so I recommend using your browser!

This is a community-based platform where users can pin locations that may include:

Established Campground

• Informal Campsite

• Wild Camping

• Hotel

• Hostel

• Fuel Station

• Propane

• Mechanic & Parts

• Water (potable)

• Sanitation / Dump Station

• Short-Term Parking

• Eco‑Friendly Services (recycling, bio‑fuel, etc.)

• Restaurant

• Tourist Attraction

• Shopping

• Financial (bank / ATM / currency)

• Wi‑Fi

• Medical (doctor / clinic)

• Pet Services

• Laundromat

• Showers

• Customs & Immigration

• Checkpoint (e.g. police or military)

• Consulate / Embassy

• Vehicle Insurance

• Vehicle Shipping

• Vehicle Storage

• Warning (safety, road hazards)

• Overnight Prohibited

• Other (miscellaneous places of interest)