The Dyrt: Tent & RV Camping Reviews

by Insta_xoxo

I downloaded The Dyrt a year ago, and bought the PRO version after reading reviews and thinking it would be helpful on our big camping trip. Honestly, TheDyrt is glitchy and I really didn’t use it AT ALL in the year I had it. Still kept TheDyrt since I had the subscription just in case. I turned off auto-renewal awhile back when I knew I wouldn’t be repurchasing. But of course a couple days ago I was charged with the subscription, and reached out to Apple since that’s what The Dyrt recommends for a refund on their website. Apple told me if it’s not billed through Apple or with Apple in the name of the billing statement they can not issue me a refund. In my billing statement it just reads “THE DYRT” so I reached out to support for TheDyrt , and they told me they didn’t have any of my card information and that I need to contact Apple… but the subscription is not even in my Apple subscriptions….. sooo??? Just a dead end with a company who really can’t just issue me a refund? You can find all of this information on TheDyrt other places FOR FREE, and with WAY more helpful reviews and information. Don’t waste your time or money. An app that is supposed to help with enjoying the outdoors shouldn’t be this suspect.

by Basaci

This was a useful app for planning but when it came time to using the pro options it failed. The offline map was really glitchy and can not be depended upon. I had worked on a list to find the next day it had reverted to an older version of the list and everything I had put together was not pulling up. Instead, it would show the same campground info for every different place I clicked. Grateful we had taken notes and screenshots of google maps as backup because TheDyrt would not have been able to get us through a multi-destination camping trip in an area that was without service. Hoping to see improvements in future versions considering we paid for PRO.

Also it would be helpful to have a way of searching an area with campgrounds you’ve saved showing up as a different color than the green tent box.

by C_REMINGTON

My wife and I were pumped to finally get an app that would show us new primitive camping spots only to be let down by the dyrt app. I downloaded TheDyrt after seeing their instagram account which looks great and portrays primitive and outlander camping. However, after my wife and I downloaded TheDyrt we soon found that the only camp grounds that it provided were KOAs and other campgrounds that are not primitive at all and can easily be found on a google search. We have lived in Utah for a very long time and have found many great primitive spots to camp and we were hoping to find more by using the “number 1 camping app” as they claim. It was disappointing to see that they didn’t even have the primitive camping areas that are popular here in Utah on TheDyrt , let alone anything new for us to try. Their Instagram is very misleading and not what you get, at least here in Utah. I would happily re-download TheDyrt if I found out that they changed their app to provide primitive spot and not just campgrounds that I can find on google. Don’t waste your time!

by Nuluk

I didn’t search for a place to camp using TheDyrt. I foolishly downloaded it without thinking of the consequences. I was in a hurry to find an app that listed camping sites to make our travels easier without the need to stop early during the day and search for sites.
I downloaded TheDyrt before reading the ‘Terms of Use’ and ‘The Privacy Policy’.
There is no logical reason that I can think of which allows a business to have access and Rights to Share my: Financial, Personal, Contact List, Photos, Search History, etc.
My business is My Business. It’s not anyone else’s business. I’m sure that the people in my Contact List feel the same, and I don’t willingly share their names with anyone because I Respect Their Privacy.
I un-installed The Dyrt app as soon as I realized that they do not Respect People’s Privacy in their business practices.

by Ifonar

Simply put, the ability to view photos is terrible. I’m trying to love TheDyrt as it has potential but the user experience is tortuous.

Why can’t we view photos in landscape mode? More importantly, why can’t we zoom in on photos where users are posting photos with campsite information booths/boards?

Additionally, I HATE that TheDyrt clears out my last active session. Every time I’m conducting a search or researching an area, then for whatever reason I get pulled away (phone call, responding to a text, knock at the door), TheDyrt basically reboots when I reopen and have to start over.

Lastly the MOST ANNOYING THING, when searching in a specific area on the map and clicking on a campsite icon, why does it randomly zoom into the map?! It doesn’t even zoom into where I clicked but some other random nearby area on the map?!?! I keep having to zoom out to continue to browse other campsites in the search area.

Simple features would greatly improve user experience but instead, I find using TheDyrt utterly infuriating. I’m not exactly sure why TheDyrt is rated so highly. I often use other apps such as Campendium, iOverlander, free campsites dot net, Hipcamp, etc. because of simple usability issues plaguing TheDyrt.

by Locknload7

I really wanted TheDyrt to be good. I purchased a year subscription. But, when looking for dispersed sites in Colorado I found this map is missing too much data. It underperforms. Friends keep sending me links from Campendium or others, and when I check the Dyrt there is nothing to be found. The information that can be found is often wrong. I submit corrections, but nothing changes. TheDyrt has been hard to use as well. Some bugs have been fixed. Still, I searched for a specific campground, Rainbow Lakes. It takes me to a detail view, but then I can’t get directions or locate it on the map from that view. Where is it at? I’m sorry, but this isn’t worth the money and improvements need to happen fast to become competitive with others.

by Lesky87

So, I paid for TheDyrt to have info about campgrounds and to find free campgrounds and since I’m a VanLifer to upload info as well. But TheDyrt is very primitive when it comes to give and take info. How do I know if the campgrounds are free? When I uploaded my first review, there is no option to give prices info so I’m guessing that’s why it’s impossible to know if campgrounds are free or not. When I search for them as “free” or as “any price” there is not actual indication or color coding that tells me if it is free. And no one wants to drive for hours to realize that the prices are wrong or is private land. And if I’m paying for the Dyrt app it should not be necessary for me to keep researching online about the specific spot! I I wanted to do that I would just keep doing what I always do! Research Research Research, I pay TheDyrt to save time!!! So please wonderful people.... I’m not the only one that thinks like this, I’ve seen many reviews and comments on it, TheDyrt has potential as long as you guys try it yourselves and fix it. Tank You! ✌️ Peace ☮️!!

by Kelsey509

I’ve used TheDyrt for about a year and a half now and it has helped me plan a number of camping trips. I like being able to see others reviews and pictures when I’m visiting an area I’ve never been before. That being said, lately TheDyrt has been so glitchy it’s practically unusable. When I try to search for sites in a specific area on the map and then I click on a specific site to see more details, it zoom all the way in on the map. Which is not helpful at all. All I see is green. When I try to zoom back out to see other sites in that area it usually pops me into a completely different area of the map, a few times it’s dropped me a couple states over from where I want to be.
I just paid for Pro because it was on sale for Black Friday and I’m kind of regretting it now. Looking at other reviews, one from back in April, it looks like this problem may have been going on for a while without being fixed.

by Bahstun

While I like TheDyrt I’m questioning their affiliation with campgrounds. Why???? We’ll I madeA week and reservation through The Dyrt app to a local large and often sold out campground in Myrtle Beach…. Right on the beach! Upon driving into the campground to check in we were told that this campground is not affiliated with third-party apps and that our reservation was null/void. I had a confirmation number and paid the fee through The Dyrt app. We ended up scoring a really great site and paying the campground directly but due to that issue I am hesitant on using TheDyrt to make any type of reservation. I will use it as a resource to locate campgrounds but will contact the campground directly to make reservations.

by Qltgqueen

We just got off a monthlong RV camping trip through the Southwest states. We used another app which worked beautifully but it never hurts to try another, right? Although I love the feature that allows you to filter for those amenities specific to your needs, it does not give any indication of prices. We have found that costs can vary greatly depending on the location. We do a lot of boondocking and look for inexpensive camping along the way so I don’t want to go through individual listing websites to determine fees. After all, you’re likely searching at the end of a day of traveling. At least we are. Much better when there is an indication of cost on the listing so I don’t waste my time on looking at high-priced RV campgrounds.

by Apples Snow

I’ve only ever needed the free version, and I’ve found it to be very useful. Now suddenly TheDyrt opens immediately to the Pro Version sign up splash screen with no way to get out of it. It is suddenly useless unless I sign up for Pro.
UPDATE BASED ON DEVELOPER RESPONSE: There is no visible “SKIP” to click to bypass the Pro splash screen, but I am able to dismiss it by tapping randomly at the far upper right corner. I’ve tried both vertical and horizontal orientation and adjusted screen brightness both directions, but still see no skip option. Maybe make the “SKIP” option next to the sign up option to thoroughly clear up the problem and avoid confusion as well(?).

by SteveOFresno

TheDyrt (and the associated website) is a great way to scout out camp sites that you may otherwise never know about. It’s easy to navigate and has a pleasant interface. My complaints are more about content. First, many people post pictures of things they have seen or done in the area, but not of the campground or camp sites. While this is not the developer’s fault per se, it may be helpful if they recommended posting picture of the camp site itself. Also, there is often not a lot of information that is helpful to people with RVs or travel trailers. My truck and trailer, combined, is 54 feet long. Many campsites list little to no information about maximum trailer length or about the whether or not it may be a horrible idea to even try pulling a trailer to them. Overall, still useful, but there are other apps with more detailed info.

by DPHooper

I use several apps for planning and just started using The Dyrt recently. So far, I like it. Bit of a learning curve working in it as opposed to other apps I’m more familiar with.
I wish there was a way to print your trip directly from TheDyrt , neither of the methods given to me work well, from iPad or iPhone. Google maps export is limited to 11 stops, so not of use for cross country.
We are fulltime retired RVers so travel is our life.
Other issue I found current campground information. Took a few phone calls, comparing on Campendium or RV Parky to verify some information. Probably always will be an issue with places selling, closing, etc.
what I really like is the trip planning and the easy way it locates campgrounds and plugs them into trip plan.

by Ranger Annie

I’ve been using The Dyrt since shortly after it came out and it is my go to app when camping. I love that I can run a search for “camping near me” when traveling and I can almost always find a campground for the night, anywhere I am. I also like that new sites are added all the time by users like me. They have added some great new options like the ability to make lists for trip planning. I tell everyone I meet, including campground hosts about TheDyrt ! The campground reviews are mostly very helpful and include useful intel about campgrounds so I know white places I want to pitch my tent and which places I might want to avoid (because negative reviews are just as helpful as positive reviews).

by OlBullet

The most comprehensive and informative app of its kind. Useful, accurate, and user-friendly. It is my go-to that quickly provides enough of the right information to make decisions about campgrounds and even the best sites are often embedded into the reviews.

I just a received a what-if survey from them today. They’re apparently exploring a pro version that includes the campground maps of 40,000 campgrounds. Currently there’s a link to the campground website but that can often be clumsy and frustrating. Looks like they are integrating the ability to search for availability and book within the. Hopeful speculation. I have no knowledge but that’s not a bad what-if.

Thanks guys. Keep up the good work!

by Kyeasports-In The Game

My partner and I have talked about traveling across America to explore what’s out here. We’ve done the traditional vacation thing. Yet there’s a free spirit in our blood that says live off the land and travel like nomads. After COVID-19 hit we truly noticed how people’s lives our lives have changed over night. Tomorrow isn’t promised to anyone so we said lets not waist anymore time. TheDyrt made doing some of our research a breeze. It’s simple to use. I love the filters! Now we can map out our destinations and expected amenities as well as cost. 😍

by BunnyPlaysHere

As a travel blogger I find so often one of the toughest things to do is not planning activities in an area but instead planning on where I will be camping. A lot of resources online but with all those resources it can get a little overwhelming and sometimes still you can be deceived.

I stumbled upon TheDyrt and their website as a part of one of those attempts to find camping in an area I was not familiar with. I liked what I saw on the website in regard to real people giving real feedback and decided it was worth the download.

TheDyrt changed my perspective on finding campsites for myself as a tent camper and allowed me a more concise way to browse areas as campers just like me were giving feedback, providing helpful tips for those areas and sharing their experiences. It felt like a community designed for campers instead of RVers and that was amazing!

I liked the bold use of larger aesthetics on each page to display amenities, encouragement of photos from campers not just of their campsite but what they did in the area and even some of the gear they used was highlighted!

This is now in my travel staple apps!!

by Alexandra Runyan

I have to say, I’ve been skeptical of camping apps becoming a thing, bc we all really want to get away from people when camping, not let everyone know where we’re hiding.

But here we are, the digital age- no escaping!!! At least I can successfully find which campsites are hard to get to, less populated and require hiking. I’ve been waiting for an app that gives me all these goodies. If you’re as tired as I am of scouring the web for multiple answers about a campsite- No more!!! TheDyrt gives phone #’s, websites, *amenity details* (dogs, toilets) and focuses on the campers reviews! The dynamic map is STELLAR, I can SAVE tent sites I love and reference later, and even find out whether a campsite is paid only or offers first-come. I also just discovered reviewers gain points and can win gear!!! Amazing. Thank you the Dyrt!!

by HrtDstl

Was impressed with the reviews TheDyrt received. We are new to traveling with our new class c RV. The first attempt at planning with TheDyrt was most disappointing. We entered size fuel type and travel preferences. We proceeded to enter info on destination. When the route appeared the first step entailed use of a ferry, which we had specifically entered as something to avoid. The ferry the route chose does not accept any vehicle or combination of trailer/vehicle over 18 feet. Our RV is 24 ft, which was entered as part of our travel information. I tried different search engines with TheDyrt re-entering our preferences i.e. RV size, things to avoid…kept getting the same route using the ferry. Fortunately all happened within the 7 day trial period.

by BjornAcampada

It’s so fun to enter your own reviews, pics and videos, and see what others have contributed. Becoming more all-in-one everyday, including opinions about gear and the growing ability to book right from the Dyrt site/app. The new ease at finding dispersed camping is a great touch. And it’s at the point where there are so many good suggestions and reviews, you can often find a reviewer or location whose personality you kind of match, making the search even better and more accurate. Up-to-date weather reports too. All the fun contests and prizes for submitting reviews are icing on the cake.

by Lappt

I like the idea of TheDyrt but find it poorly executed/ difficult... sometimes hard to find the right campground, searching on a map doesn’t always bring it up even if looking in the exact location... but sometimes will find if doing a text search.

Then there’s the issue of trying to upload a review. I’ve struggled for over a week, going back at different times and having the same trouble: The review with pictures won’t upload, tells me I have a bad connection - I’m at home with my high speed connection that is ok... then tried to just do review with no pics and slightly better success but still 50/50 on uploading even just the text.
Came back a week later and tried to add pictures, they uploaded fine on the place I gave 5 stars to but wouldn’t upload on the one with 2 stars even after force closes and restarts, and at least 10 different attempts.

Sorry, giving up on TheDyrt..

by Runningwiththeboys

Been with “The Dyrt” since 2016, as with any other small company there are growing pains...including their APP. I’m no computer guru and know that you fix one issue and two more pop up. Any issues I’ve ever had I get immediate response and the founders and their technical team do everything they can to assist when there are issues. These are real people you talk to and that are doing their best to make an AWESOME site for the Camping community to use. Love “The Dyrt” even with the glitches their working on and it just keeps getting better!

by Camohatgirl

Since finding the dyrt app and website we’ve been able to book a few campsites based on the pictures that people post and reviews that I write. It’s been extremely helpful for a family camping trip’s and it’s fun to read the reviews myself. I find myself going around the park taking pictures because I know that if I were looking at a campsite to book I would want to see pictures and videos.

by MNAnne

The Dyrt is amazing! It makes planning camping trips much easier and efficient. I really appreciate the user feedback on specific sites, especially when there are photos. Overall, TheDyrt is really easy to use, especially when making lists of campgrounds that I want to visit. Thank you for creating this valuable camping tool!

by BrowndogNM

If you camp, whether in a tent or an RV, this is a must have app! Everything you need to know about a campground or RV park BEFORE you go! This is my go to source of information when planning a camping trip. It can save you miles, money AND frustration by selecting the campgrounds you want to stay at before you ever leave home. What are you waiting for? Download it now!

by Emg437

TheDyrt is very helpful for finding parks but it would be even better if the color of the icons correlated to State Parks, National Parks, privately owned parks, etc. Also in big cities it’s impossible to look at everything because the icons are literally on top of each other.
You can go to each website and find reviews and pertinent information and that’s great.

by Jstock82

It’s very rare that I feel the need to post a review about an app. However The Dyrt is the exception as well as exceptional. A user friendly system and amazing tool that truly has the users best interest in mind. Wether your looking for new places to visit or seeing what local stops you may have overlooked. TheDyrt will show you the way. I personally have gotten all of our family and friends to download.

by Briannaldavis

TheDyrt was literally a lifesaver. Me and some friends had planned to camp near the Tetons but there was a bear mishap at our campsite where the bear ripped a hole in a tent and tore of their side mirror 😬. Sooo we weren’t allowed to stay there, obviously. I was able to pull up TheDyrt and it located other campsites near by. We were able to call and see if they had open spots. We even ended up closer to the Tetons than we had originally planned. It’s also FREE! So we were “happy campers”. 😉👌

by GuiaSurAmerica

I met some of the great people from The Dyrt around two years ago when they were just getting started. I have been using TheDyrt for all my explorations around the country as a travel adventure photographer ever since. On a lonely late night right across Utah I was even able to find a camp spot to pull off to when continuing to drive would have been just to dangerous. Huge advocate of TheDyrt and all the new features they roll out as it grows. I’m a Dyrt Bag for sure!

by Blocker76

Overall this is a great app! We are always looking for new places to camp and I have found a lot of new spots I want to try thanks to it. I have used a couple other apps but they only show you camp sites that they can broker reservations for so they can get paid. I’m happy I found TheDyrt and can’t wait to add some campsite reviews of my own this summer.