How a Free Platform Supports Outdoor Equity
Every adventure creates another. Outdoorithm is owned by Outdoorithm Collective, a 501(c)3 nonprofit. 100% of profits from this platform fund camping trips for families historically excluded from outdoor spaces.
Families
Hours in Nature
Camping Trips
One Nonprofit, Two Purposes
Outdoorithm is a mission-driven company partnered with Outdoorithm Collective, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. The platform is free to use, and a portion of our profits supports Collective-led camping trips.
Outdoorithm.com (The Platform)
Outdoorithm.com is the camping discovery platform owned and operated by Outdoorithm Collective, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. The platform is free to use, and 100% of profits fund Collective trips.
11,438 public campgrounds
1.5M+ camper reviews
AI-powered search (CampSageAI)
Personalized gear recommendations
Smart packing lists
Outdoorithm Collective (The Nonprofit)
Outdoorithm.com is the camping discovery platform owned and operated by Outdoorithm Collective, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. The platform is free to use, and 100% of profits fund Collective trips.
Free camping trips for families
All gear and equipment provided
Experienced trip leaders
Community building & support
Progressive skill development
The Virtuous Cycle
Every adventure creates another. Here's how it works
1. You Search for Campgrounds
Use Outdoorithm's comprehensive database, AI chat, or interactive map to find your perfect campground. Whether you're a first-time camper or a seasoned adventurer, we help you discover America's public lands
2. Platform Generates Sustainable Revenue
Through thoughtful advertising, affiliate partnerships (REI, gear companies), optional voluntary contributions, and possible usage-based pricing for expensive AI features. Core search and planning tools remain FREE
3. 100% of Profits Fund Collective Trips
Because the platform is owned by the Collective (nonprofit), every dollar of profit goes directly back to the mission. No shareholders extracting value. No investors to appease. Just sustainable funding for outdoor equity
4. Families Discover Front-Country Camping
Through fully-supported Collective trips on public lands, families experience front-country camping for the first time. Many become independent campers, using the platform to plan their own adventures and continuing the cycle
Why Front-Country Camping?
We focus on established campgrounds as the gateway to outdoor exploration
Accessible for Beginners
Car camping at established campgrounds removes barriers: drive right to your site, access to bathrooms, water sources, and emergency services nearby
Family-Friendly Infrastructure
Front-country sites offer amenities families need: picnic tables, fire rings, level tent pads, and often playgrounds or nature programs for kids
Gateway to Bigger Adventures
Once families build confidence at established campgrounds, many progress to dispersed camping, backpacking, and wilderness adventures
Environmental Responsibility
Established campgrounds concentrate impact in designated areas, protecting wilderness and sensitive ecosystems from overuse
Your Role in the Cycle
Every time you use Outdoorithm, you're supporting outdoor equity
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