If there’s a positive side to the COVID pandemic, it’s that it got people headed outdoors. And while that’s a good thing for previously indoor-only people, it’s also bad news. That’s because, with the significant increase in the number of people heading outside, campgrounds have struggled to keep up with the newly increased demand.
While you could still wild camp in authorized places, having a campground’s amenities near your site can be a positive experience. Things like bathrooms, hot showers, food, and similar perks can make a sometimes arduous journey better. So when it comes time to find a campground, you can find that many are already sold out, sometimes months in advance.
But there are ways to help you deal with the new reality of campground overcrowding. One of those ways is an app and website calledThe Dyrt. They let you search for campgrounds and get lots of information about the campground, with reviews, and will even help you make reservations.
The Dyrt Pro Premium Features
One of the Pro features is a trip planner where you identify a beginning and end point. The app can then suggest a route and select campgrounds depending on how long you want to travel each day. Pro members can also take advantage of The Dyrt’s 2023 Camping Reservation Opening Dates Guide. It lets you know precisely when campgrounds open for reservations.
The Pro also features offline data, including campground info and maps for the Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, and US Forest Service lands. Connectivity is not necessary to access these features.
One of The Dyrt’s newest features isThe Dyrt Alert. It’s a feature that could prove to be very helpful during peak camping season. It will send you text alert notifications from up to five selected campgrounds when a sold-out campground gets a cancellation. To use this feature, you can select up to five sold-out campgrounds and set an arrival date and the number of nights of camping required. Then if there is a cancellation at any of the selected campgrounds, the app will send you a text so you can contact the campground and make a reservation.
The Dyrt Pro Cost
The Dyrt offers both free and premium services. The free service lets users search for camping and save favorites. However, a yearly subscription toThe Dyrt Pro, which houses the app’s premium features like The Dyrt Alert, offline, public lands, cell service, and road trip maps, costs $35.99. However, with a bit of internet searchingyou can find discounts to reduce the price significantly.
