PORTLAND, Ore., June 18,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Dyrt, the No. 1 app for
camping availability, photos and reviews, has found that solo
camping continues to trend upward. In 2023, 29.8% of campers camped
alone at least one night according to The Dyrt's 2024 Camping
Report presented by The All-New Toyota Tacoma.
"Almost everybody's very first camping experience is a group
outing with friends or family," says The Dyrt founder Sarah Smith. "But once you become a seasoned
camper and realize you can handle it solo, enjoying the great
outdoors alone becomes a real possibility. There's a certain peace
and tranquility that can only be found when alone with nature. It's
powerful, and more and more campers are tapping into that."
The number of solo campers has steadily risen from 18.8% in 2021
and 24% in 2022 to nearly 30% last year. Members of The Dyrt
community have indicated many reasons for camping alone, from
embarking on solo cross-country trips to a simple desire to get
away from it all.
"I don't always camp alone, but when I do it is because I like
the respite from being around others," says The Dyrt camper Miccal
M. of Vermont. "Camping alone
gives me the time to meditate and reflect on my life and what I am
doing. There is nothing like sitting next to a fire in the woods to
help look inwards and see if you need to adjust paths."
When traveling or camping alone, The Dyrt is the ideal companion
to get campers where they need to be and, more importantly, where
they want to be. "I used The Dyrt extensively while solo road
tripping and car camping around the U.S. for six weeks last fall,"
says The Dyrt camper Topaz G. of Pennsylvania. "It was invaluable."
Says Adam R. of Colorado: "I
camp alone because I enjoy the solitude and the adventure of
finding my way self-supported. I take a semi-annual, long-weekend
trip to an area near Canyonlands National
Park in Utah, covering many
miles driving new-to-me forest service roads and 4x4 trails.
Campfires and stargazing at night, sunrises and hearty breakfasts
in the mornings."
The steady rise in solo camping directly correlates with the
significant rise in free camping. Nearly two-thirds of campers
(65.8%) camped for free in 2023, which was up from 47.5% in 2021.
Those who camped alone in 2023 were 36% more likely to have camped
for free at some point in the year.
A membership to The Dyrt PRO ($36
annually) provides campers with special features that allow them to
more safely and confidently explore the great outdoors when going
it alone. A subscription unlocks information on 5,000 drive-in
accessible free camping locations, offline maps, overnight parking
spots and information on cell service, in addition to discounts on
camping and The Dyrt Alerts for getting reservations at sold-out
campgrounds.
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U.S. With The Dyrt PRO, campers get reservations at sold-out
campgrounds, advanced maps, discounts on camping and more. The Dyrt
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