The Dyrt, the app to get the best campsites, built by the largest RVing and camping community in the U.S., found that three out of five campers (59.8%) camped for free at least once last year.

Camping doesn't have to drain your wallet. In fact, some of the most scenic forests across the U.S. let you pitch a tent or park a van without paying a dime if you know how to do it right. This ...