How We Find Secret RV Boondocking Sites - Using US Public Lands App

Our first night ever boondocking together in 2007 was nerve-racking - there were no 'Welcome to free camping signs' and Cherie was up all night trying to use our limited mobile internet to see if we really were on BLM land where camping was allowed.

In 2014 we launched the mobile app we wished we had back then - US Public Lands. It displays the public land boundary maps, stored on device so you don't need internet.

We just released our first update to the app with higher resolution maps supplied by the Protected Area Database (PAD-US) of the U.S. Geological Survey.

In this video we recap a history of our mobile app development starting in 2010 with State Lines, and then Coverage? also in 2010 - and how US Public Lands came to be.

We also share how we use the app to find amazing boondocking (even those with great cellular signal!) that you won't find in places like Campendium, FreeCampSites or other campsite database resources.

All of our apps are available for iOS and Android, in thanks to our partnership with Hired Gun Software.

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#uspubliclands #mobileapps #boondocking

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Camera Gear Used:
iPhone XS & iPhone XS Max

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Cherie & Chris have been full time technomads since 2006. In the winter we explore land in our 1961 GM 4106 bus conversion. In the spring/summer we move aboard our 1999 Bayliner 4788 slowly exploring America's waterways along the Great Loop.

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[elad]

Just bought the app on Google Play. I could never get signals where I want to stay. This is exactly what I've been searching for! Just found your channel on YouTube.

[tray]

Craters of the moon, 2 hours from my house and never been there... New to RVing and this helps...I like to dry camp and this app will sure help!!! Thank u!!!

[daveputman]

What you guys do for the RV/Nomad industry is incredible. I can't wait for the upcoming tv series

[hannahsgraceU]

Love using this app and utilizing ALL of the useful tools you both have awarded us as full-time RV'rs. Thanks!

[donboggs]

Hello Travellers!
Just watched this video y'all posted a while back. Thanks for the information.
Soft travels with cool breezes!
Bless.

[leebiggs]

Glad you two enjoyed your boondocking experience at Magic reservoir. I have many happy memories from there fishing with my grandfather. And you were coming from Craters of the Moon NP and EBR1. My dad used to work in the Navy at the nearby Idaho National Engineering Laboratory, took me to tour EBR1 once.
I always enjoy your videos and many make me smile, but this one certainly brought some unexpected fond memories to mind that I hadn't thought of in quite a while. Thank you both for what you do and the great people you are!

[douglasstewart]

Thank You for the amazing information. You are a blessing to RV Boondockers

[RVCrazyKrauts]

Thank you for this great app, as well as Stateline and Coverage. I have been using all on every trip we have been taken. It was our go to main app on our recent cross country trip and a blessing. To funny, yes, when ever we cross into a new state and need to go “shopping for beer and wine”, StateLine is my first go to app. Thank you for all the hard work, we truly appreciate all of it.

[chaseyourwanderlust]

This looks great guys I will go get it.. You guys are such a valuable resource to the full time RV community I hope people tell you that enough.

[hondosmith]

Brilliant! Thanx much...happy trails., .,

[OurPOVThatsItThatsAll]

This is really going to help us once we are actually on the road full time in our RV. We are in the process of getting what we need to be able to get out there. We are documenting it all, and hope to be able to get on the road within a year or two. In the meantime, we are preparing our house for repairs and sale. That's an emotional rollercoaster all in itself. But we've already given away 90 % of our stuff, and are living with just the essentials.

Things like this video will come in handy for what apps will help us out. Thanks guys.

[sykesc]

Thanks so much for the updated app!! I had found the older version somewhat difficult to find specific areas to investigate, and now I know why. The increased detail of the updated maps are amazing. Thanks for the quick tutorial as well. With all three of your apps, I am now much better prepared to adventure into public lands! Take care and thanks for all you do to making our RVing more enjoyable and adventurous!

[danielgorz]

Wow...Great App! I foresee this becoming my most used app in the future! Thanks for the hard honest work Chris and Cherie! Your experience is so valuable!

[taylors]

Thank you so much! The apps are perfect! Been following you for about 2 years, and now 1 month as a full timer! Thank you!!!

[MICMEGEE]

I’ve been using US Public Lands for quite some time and I didn’t know it was your App. Thank you so much for a great resource.

[daytrada]

Love your channel...you guys rock! I always learn something from each video.This one was a treasure trove of info.Keep up the good work...we need you.

[nevarimel]

Thank you for all you contribute to our rv community you have been a wonderful resource for us from our dreaming stage to our current fulltime rv life.

[misfitsailor]

Thank you! Ii just got the app! For camping, hunting, shooting and more this is great.

[MidlifeBoon]

I just bought your app and look forward to using it in my boondocking adventures. Thank you for all you have contributed to the lifestyle.

[RickMartinYouTube]

I'm in awe for what you do with programming/coding/developing etc. You're really modern day inventors - found your discussion very interesting.