The Responsibility Pact

This platform only works if the information on it is trustworthy. That depends on every person who uses it — submitting spots, adding updates, and traveling responsibly. This is our shared agreement on how we do that.

1. Only submit spots that are actually legal to camp at

Dispersed camping spots must be on land where overnight camping is explicitly permitted — BLM land, National Forest dispersed camping areas, or other public land with clear legal access.

Never submit:

• Business parking lots (without explicit permission from the business)
• Residential streets or private property
• Rest areas where overnight parking isn't permitted
• Any location where you are not confident camping is actually legal

If you're not sure whether a location is legal to camp at, don't submit it. When in doubt, leave it out — a missing spot does no harm; a bad one can get someone a fine, towed, or worse.

2. Give real context, not just a pin

When you submit a dispersed camping spot, explain the legal basis — "BLM land, marked dispersed camping corridor," "National Forest, established pull-off off FS Road 123," etc. A pin with no context is a pin nobody can trust.

3. Verify before you rely on it

Land status, road conditions, and regulations change. We do our best to keep listings accurate and to flag information that's gone stale, but you are responsible for verifying conditions before you go — check current land management agency information, look at recent reports on the spot, and use your own judgment.

4. Leave it better than you found it

• Pack out everything you packed in, plus anything you find that doesn't belong
• Use established fire rings where fires are permitted; check current fire restrictions before any campfire
• Bury human waste at least 200 feet from water sources, or pack it out where required
• Stay on existing roads and tracks — don't create new ones
• Respect quiet hours and give other campers space

5. Keep the data honest

If you visit a spot and something has changed — water source dried up, road washed out, area now gated — add an update. Mark whether the spot is still accurate. This is how the platform stays useful for the next person. Outdated information left uncorrected helps nobody.

6. Respect other people and other spots

Don't submit duplicate entries for the same location. Don't submit a spot to drive traffic away from another. Report problems through the proper channels rather than leaving misleading information out of frustration.

What happens if this isn't followed

Spots that don't meet these standards get flagged for review and may be removed. Repeated violations — fake spots, intentionally false information, submissions on land you know isn't legally accessible — can result in account suspension or removal, consistent with our Terms of Use.

Why we ask this of you

We built this platform because we were tired of camping apps full of spots that don't actually work — places that are closed, illegal, or were never real to begin with. The only way to keep that from happening here is if everyone who uses this platform takes the Pact seriously.

Thanks for being part of keeping it real.