About WilderSpot
WilderSpot is a free camping directory built to answer a simple question: where can I find a great campground near me?
Finding a great campground should not be hard. But if you have ever searched for a campsite or campground, you know the information is scattered across dozens of state agency websites, county park pages, and outdated forum posts. We built WilderSpot to put all of that in one place.
What You Will Find Here
Every listing includes the details that actually matter when you are planning a trip: GPS coordinates, campground type, available amenities, nearby activities, and what kind of camping the spot is best for. Whether you are looking for a family-friendly campground or a remote backcountry site, you can filter and search to find the right spot.
Beyond the directory, we publish camping guides covering everything from state-by-state recommendations to beginner how-to articles, and we maintain a gear section with honest recommendations for tents, sleeping bags, cookware, and accessories.
Where Our Data Comes From
Our foundation is public data from federal and state agencies responsible for recreation planning. We supplement this with information from state Departments of Natural Resources, the National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service, and public recreation databases.
Each location is verified for coordinates, enriched with campground and amenity details, and given a unique description. We do not scrape or duplicate content from other sites. Every description on WilderSpot is original.
How We Keep the Lights On
WilderSpot is free to use and always will be. We support the site through display advertising and affiliate partnerships with outdoor retailers. When we recommend a product in our gear guides and you make a purchase through one of our links, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps us keep building and improving the directory.
Our editorial content is never influenced by affiliate relationships. We recommend what we think is genuinely useful for campers, not what pays us the highest commission.
Submit a Location
Our directory is always growing. If you know of a great campground that is not listed, or if you spot an error on an existing page, we want to hear from you.