Over the years, as we've traveled more than 400,000 miles, Jennifer and I have gathered quite a list of travel apps. So we thought we'd put them together and offer them to you as a free gift. We've also developed a bunch of really great travel apps of our own! These are all web apps, so you can view them on any device.
From finding a place to stay to documenting your journey, you are likely to find more than one app on this list that fits your needs.
Specifically, this resource offers many apps for RV travel. And some apps are in several categories. Also, note that apps change and are sometimes discontinued. Please let us know if any of these don't work anymore, and we'll remove them from the master list.
Planning an RV trip can feel overwhelming—but the right RV travel apps make everything easier. Whether you're mapping routes, finding campgrounds, tracking expenses, or organizing your trip, today’s tools can simplify every step of the journey.
In this guide, you’ll find the best RV apps for trip planning, navigation, camping, and budgeting—plus a powerful set of all-in-one planning tools to help you stay organized from start to finish.
We've set them up by Category:
Table of Contents
Travel Planning Apps
A successful RV trip starts with a solid plan. These apps help you organize routes, stops, and logistics in one place.
RV Trip Dashboard – web app
What’s Inside the Dashboard – https://rvlifestyle.com/tripdashboard The journey begins with a comprehensive Trip Overview that provides the essential “headline” details, such as dates, total mileage, and driving days. To keep your logistics precise, we use inclusive duration math—so a Monday-to-Friday excursion is calculated as a full five-day adventure. This is paired with a Rig Profile, where you store your RV’s dimensions and fuel specs, so you receive automatic low-clearance alerts and tailored budgeting insights.
Campgrounds and Sightseeing – Managing stays is effortless with dedicated Campground logs that store confirmation numbers, site details, and even AI-generated review summaries. For the moments between destinations, the Stops & Attractions feature lets you drag and drop points of interest to customize your path. To capture memories, the Photo Journal and Custom Hero Banner let you personalize your dashboard with road-trip photos and notes as you go.
Budgeting and Preparation – Staying on track financially is simplified by the Fuel Estimator, which calculates total costs based on your rig's MPG, and a comprehensive Budget tool that tracks food, fees, and miscellaneous spending. The Meal Planner even syncs with your budget to prevent grocery store surprises. Finally, to ensure a smooth departure, the built-in Checklist covers everything from pre-trip maintenance to arrival procedures, while Multi-Trip Management keeps all your past and future adventures securely synced to the cloud.
- One place for everything instead of seven open tabs
- Designed and typeset for readability — large type, light theme, clean layout
- Works on phone, tablet, laptop, and the campground office computer
- Your data is yours, stored securely, available across devices
- No live tracking, no notifications, no distractions — just the plan
- Open in Google Maps for turn-by-turn whenever you are ready to roll
RV Trip Budget Planner – web app
One of the best RV budgeting tools for estimating and tracking travel expenses like fuel, campgrounds, food, and activities. https://rvlifestyle.com/budget The RV Trip Budget Planner is a browser-based web app built specifically for how RVers spend money on the road. Set your total trip budget before you leave, log expenses by category as you travel, and see a running total and per-day cost average at any point in the trip. No spreadsheet setup. No app store download. Just open it in your browser and start tracking.
Developed by Mike and Jennifer Wendland, full-time RVers with 15 years on the road and hosts of the longest-running RV lifestyle podcast in the United States. This is the budgeting tool they built because nothing else tracked RV expenses the way RVers actually incur them.
What the RV Trip Budget Planner tracks:
- Fuel costs with per-fill and running total
- Campground and RV park fees, including nightly rate and total nights
- Dining and groceries
- Activities, attractions, and park entrance fees
- Propane, dump station fees, and other RV-specific expenses
- Miscellaneous and unexpected costs
- Pre-trip budget target vs. actual spend comparison
- Running daily average cost so you know exactly where you stand at any point in the trip
Best for: RVers of any experience level who want to know what their trips actually cost, plan future trips more accurately, and avoid the end-of-trip sticker shock that comes from tracking nothing. Equally useful for weekend trips and extended full-time travel.
iExit – mobile app
This app is great for finding out what’s at the next exit from the interstate or an exit miles down the way. It locates fuel stops, tells you the average cost per gallon, notes what restaurants and businesses are at that exit. They call it your Roadtrip pit stop finder and it helps save time and figure out where to pull off and find the services you need.
Yelp – mobile app
We love Yelp and use it all the time to find great restaurants. Pick a location and see what’s near you. Here’s a hint: We always look for places with the best reviews, four or five stars and we’ve never been disappointed and, in fact, have found some awesome local restaurants that we would have passed right by.
RV Departure Checklist Apps
Forgetting something important can ruin the start of your trip. A checklist ensures you leave stress-free.
Departure Checklist – web app
At its core, the app guides you through 27 meticulously organized tasks across key phases: starting with “The Night Before” preparations like restocking essentials and laying out morning items, then diving into critical checks such as disconnecting utilities (power, water, sewer, and propane), securing interior items (appliances, cabinets, and pet supplies), closing vents and windows, inspecting and retracting slides, handling leveling jacks, managing antennas and awnings, testing lights and signals, and culminating in a thorough final walkaround for tires, roof, and steps.
Best Packing Apps
RV Trip Packer – web app
What the Ultimate Packing List Tool includes:
- Pre-built packing categories covering every area of RV life: kitchen and cooking, bedroom and bedding, bathroom and personal care, clothing and laundry, outdoor and camp gear, tools and maintenance supplies, safety and emergency equipment, electronics and connectivity, documents and travel paperwork, kids and pets
- Add your own custom items to any category
- Check items off as you pack with a simple tap or click
- See at a glance what is packed and what still needs to go in the rig
- Reset the list for each new trip without losing your customizations
- Works on phone at the rig during packing, syncs across all devices
Best for: RVers of any experience level who want to stop forgetting things and start every trip with confidence that the rig is fully stocked. Especially valuable for new RVers still learning what they need and for couples who split packing responsibilities and need a shared system.
Best Campground Finder Apps
Finding the right place to park overnight is a big part of RV travel. These apps help you discover the best spots. Our Trip Dashboard App also finds the best campgrounds.
The Dyrt PRO – mobile app
You can book campgrounds for tents, RVs, cabins, and glamping or find free camping. The Dyrt has it all. And in case you didn't know, The Dyrt is the #1 camping app and website in the US, with over 8 million campsites, reviews, and tips — submitted by campers for campers. And The Dyrt PRO version makes every camping trip easier. With offline map backups, offline search, exclusive discounts, and trip-planning tools, PRO can enhance every stage of camping. iOS and Android are available after you sign in.
The Dyrt app lets users with basic accounts search for camping and save favorites, completely for free. The Dyrt PRO is an upgrade that makes it easier to go camping. Try PRO for free today. Use the code RVlifestyle for your 30-day free trial!
HipCamp – mobile app
Discover and book tent camping, RV parks, cabins, treehouses, and glamping in Australia, Canada, France, the United Kingdom, and the US. If you are looking for unique camping experiences, the app Hipcamp is worth checking out. Hipcamp partners with landowners to provide camping on private and public land, often near national parks, federal and state forests, interesting landmarks, and beautiful landscapes. iOS and Android
Arvie – web app (mobile app coming soon)
Arvie is a revolutionary campsite booking platform designed to transform the frustrating experience of securing coveted camping spots into a seamless, high-success adventure. Unlike traditional booking methods, Arvie offers a unique Auto-Book™ technology that scans over 4,000 campgrounds across 10 platforms every two minutes, automatically detecting and booking campsite cancellations within seconds. With the ability to track multiple cancellations simultaneously and a dedicated 24/7 live support team, Arvie gives RV enthusiasts a powerful advantage, helping them secure premium campsites in sought-after State and National Parks, with 50 times the booking success of standard alert services. Whether you're planning a trip tonight or next year, Arvie makes booking your dream campsite easier and faster than ever before.
Allstays Camp & RV – mobile app
This was our main go-to app for many years. It lists campgrounds, boondocking spots, BLM land, parks, attractions, and more, and it shows them all on a map. You can search near you, along a route, or by state, and the map shows everything from campgrounds to interstate rest areas to Walmarts, RV dump sites, and pretty much anything an RVer needs to find.
RV Overnights – mobile app
RV Overnights connects you with 14 different categories of hosts – that's nearly THREE TIMES as many options as other programs! From wineries and breweries to farms, golf courses, and animal rescues – they've reinvented overnight parking. Their industry-leading app features 27 search filters and 14 map layers to find exactly what you need. Need real help? Unlike their competitors, they're always available by phone – real people, real support, whenever you need it. With this LINK and with this code you get $20 OFF – RVLDEAL
KOA – mobile app
KOA is our go-to campground of choice when it’s time to overnight on the road, and we need a commercial campground to get some laundry done and empty the tanks. The app lets you view photos of the campground, get an idea of the available amenities, and read reviews from other RVers who have stayed there. You can also reserve a spot from the app.
Roadtrippers – mobile app
This is another subscription service, and it's awesome. It lists something like 50,000 places where you can camp overnight for free or at a very low cost. From inexpensive county and local parks to boondocking locations to the parking lot of welcoming businesses to national and state forest campgrounds, this app will find you a place to stay anytime. Roadtrippers now includes RV-Friendly GPS, Overnight RV Parking, Trip Planner, Trip Collaboration, and more! To get 15 months for the price of 12, use the link https://rvlifestyle.com/togorv
Cracker Barrel – mobile app
The Cracker Barrel app shows Cracker Barrel locations near you or along your route, many of which offer free overnight parking for RVers. You can also order take-out meals from restaurants along your route. Allowing you to have it ready when you get there. Cracker Barrel is very friendly to RVers, usually offering plenty of parking, even for big rigs.
Gas/Fuel Saving Apps
With gas prices fluctuating across the country, you may be concerned about your next big road trip. And rightly so! You may not know this, but the average RV is driven about 5,000 miles each year. Some rigs get only 5-7 miles per gallon (MPG), while other very fuel-efficient models can get up to 18-25 MPG. Improving gas mileage efficiency and using Fuel Cards can save you thousands of dollars over the lifetime of your RV (or even on one long, single trip).
Open Roads – mobile app
Open Roads is an excellent option for diesel RV owners. This fuel discount card offers significant savings at more than 1,500 participating fuel stations across the United States, including Pilot Flying J, TA-Petro, and Speedway. There are NO sign-up or membership fees, nor long-term contracts. Current members save an average of 30-40 cents per gallon off the pump price. Instead of charging membership fees, Open Roads makes its money by keeping 10% of your savings per gallon. For example, if your fuel card saves you 50 cents per gallon, Open Roads keeps 5 cents, and you save 45 cents. iOS or Android.
TechnoRV FuelSaver Card –
This card has a one-time purchase price of $4.99. Once you’ve signed up and downloaded the RV FuelSaver app, your card will be mailed directly to you. Through the RV FuelSaver app, you’ll be able to provide all your information, see all participating US-based fuel stops, fuel up your RV using your card as payment, and rack up the savings of up to $1.50 per gallon!
Gas Buddy
Save up to 33¢/gal with the Pay with GasBuddy+™ card.
Mudflap App
This app is designed for truckers, but diesel RV owners can benefit from it as well. You can get discounted fuel rates at over 1,500 truck stops nationwide. Their network of participating locations is relatively small compared to other discount cards. However, you'll save about $0.40 per gallon! Plus, it's completely free to you. Mudflap makes its money through its partnerships.
BONUS: We have a full blog post all about gas cards HERE.
Best RV Navigation Apps
RV-safe navigation is critical, especially when dealing with low bridges, weight limits, and restricted roads. Make sure you explore what the RV Trip Dashboard (above) has built in for this Navigation Apps category.
Google Maps
Widely used for real-time traffic updates and finding nearby services. Our Trip Dashboard has Google Maps built in and is fully integrated, so you can get turn-by-turn instructions after organizing your trip in our web app.
Waze
Yes, we have GPS built into our RV. But Waze is hands down the best app we have found to not only navigate us to where we need to be but to show us in almost real-time, things like traffic backups, speed traps, road construction, debris on the road, and other important information about what’s ahead. It’s updated by users like you who are ahead, and you’re encouraged to report issues you encounter for those behind you.
Tracking Location apps
Keeping track of the family members and friends you might be traveling with is important. Likewise, if you’re traveling solo, you want to make sure others know where you are located while on the road. These apps take the idea of staying connected to a whole new, safer level.
Life360 – mobile app
This app sets up small circles of friends to automatically share information such as location and arrival. You can also create custom circles, such as those for groups going on a hike or exploring and wanting to keep track of each other for a short time. The app allows for chatting and sending private messages to other users. It’s free for Android and iOS.
Zenly – mobile app
This app is a real-time location-sharing app designed to help friends keep track of each other and connect in person. The app lets others know where you are, whether at the park, campground, concert, carnival, or beach. It is also free for iOS and Android.
MamaBear Family Safety – mobile app
This app is designed for parents to monitor their kids’ location. But since it allows users to get updates and messages, it can easily be oriented toward RVing. For example, you could use it to check in with family back home and keep them updated as to your location without having to text, call, or check in. The app even has a panic button that can be activated if needed. For parents, the app includes a social media monitor that lets Mom and Dad see what the kids are posting on social media. It can even be set to show their teen’s driving habits, so they know whether they are speeding. However, RVers could use those features so friends and family back home could follow their social media posts and see whether they are on the road or camped somewhere. It’s free for iOS and Android, with premium features available for purchase.
Weather & Connectivity Apps for RV Travel
Staying connected and aware of weather conditions is essential for safety and comfort.
The Drive Weather app – mobile app
This app displays the National Weather Service’s forecast, showing motorists the weather along their route at the time they are expected to reach each point on their trip. Drive Weather shows motorists road-trip weather, compares weather along different routes, and lets drivers add stops and adjust departure time to find the safest time to travel. The app is available for Android and iOS
NOAA Weather Radar Live – mobile app
This app is a must-have in our book, offering weather forecasts and much more. Features include a radar overlay that shows areas of rain, snow, and mixed precipitation in high-resolution, vivid colors. Set your device to receive alerts from the app whenever severe weather is on the way, too. The app is free for iOS and Android.
Storm Radar – mobile app
This app brings you up-to-date, high-definition radar provided by NOAA. In fact, Storm Radar lets you view weather patterns up to six hours ahead of time where you live. Allow the app to send you notifications, and you won’t even have to keep checking the app for bad weather that might be on the way. The app is free for iOS and Android.
The Weather Radar app – mobile app
This app from AccuWeather goes beyond your local forecast to provide a daily snapshot of the UV index, visibility, allergy, precipitation, and air quality reports. All the information can be accessed directly via the app. Look ahead 15 days to ensure you’re prepared for any weather, or use the app’s MinuteCast feature for hyper-local and current forecasts. The app is free for iOS and Android.
Petcare apps
With so many of our RV Lifestyle Fellow Travelers hitting the road with their pets, I would be remiss to not include two apps that can be useful for RVing with a four-legged friend/friends.
Pet First Aid – mobile app
This app from the American Red Cross is a first-aid guide and knowledge base for dog and cat owners. The app provides instant access to simple first-aid lessons, step-by-step guides, and a nice selection of how-to videos. There’s also a section for vet contact details. The app is free for iOS and Android. This is great when you are far from home.
Rover – mobile app
Rover is often called a kind of “Uber for dog sitters.” It helps you find dog sitters near you, all vetted for trustworthiness. The service is covered by insurance. We've used it all across the country with great results. You can book pet sitters for boarding, house sitting, doggy daycare, and visits, and sitters can use the app to provide photo updates and notifications to pet owners. The app is free for iOS and Android.
RV Travel Journal Apps
Capturing your journey helps you relive the experience and share it with others.
RV Road Journal – web-app
https://rvlifestyle.com/journal
A dedicated RV travel journal web-based app where you can log trips, record memories, and document your adventures on the road. WE built this web app because of the overwhelming response we’ve received for our web apps. So many people wanted a web-based travel journal – so here it is!
- Unlimited Trips: From a weekend at the lake to a six-month cross-country adventure, log as many trips as you want with no limits and no extra cost.
- Daily Diary: Record your day, your mood, the weather, and the moments that mattered. Write as much or as little as you want.
- Campground Logbook: Log site numbers, hookups (30A, 50A, water, sewer), whether the pad was level, photos, and honest notes you'll actually thank yourself for later.
- Restaurants and Reviews: Rate every meal so you and your travel friends know exactly where to eat next time through.
- Attractions and Activities: Hiking trails, scenic drives, kayak launches, hidden gems – keep a running record of every place worth revisiting.
- People We Met: Because the friendships and connections are half the adventure.
- Interactive Trip Map: Watch your route come alive as you add each stop. See the full picture of where you've been.
- Photo Galleries: Auto-optimized so images load fast and never eat your device storage.
- One-Click PDF Export: Print a gorgeous keepsake journal or share the whole trip with family back home.
Driftr – mobile app
This app is designed as a social network for those who like to hit the road. The app supports photos and videos and encourages sharing reviews and travel advice. Create your own travel blog instantly. Quickly and easily find the best places to stay, attractions, and places to eat anywhere while taking advantage of exclusive offers. It's helpful in planning a trip as well. The app is free for iOS and Android.
Day One – mobile app
This app lets you create an entry with just one click or use one of the numerous templates. You can add data like location, weather, the music you are listening to, and more. Plus, you can embed photos and videos or even draw. To stay consistent, you can set notifications to remind you it’s time to journal. The app is free for iOS and Android.
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