How a Free Platform Supports Outdoor Equity
Every adventure creates another. Outdoorithm is a mission-driven company and proud partner of Outdoorithm Collective, a 501(c)3 nonprofit. A portion of our profits supports camping trips for families historically excluded from outdoor spaces.
How We Work Together
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)
A free camping discovery platform specializing in public lands. A mission-driven company partnered with Outdoorithm Collective (nonprofit).
- •11,438 public campgrounds
- •1.5M+ camper reviews
- •AI-powered search (CampSageAI)
- •Personalized gear recommendations
- •Smart packing lists
Outdoorithm Collective (The Nonprofit)
A 501(c)3 nonprofit creating guided camping experiences for families historically excluded from outdoor spaces. Partners with Outdoorithm.com.
- •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:
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.
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.
Profits Support Collective Trips
As a mission-driven company, a portion of our profits supports the Collective's work. This partnership model creates sustainable funding for outdoor equity while keeping the platform free for all.
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