Vanderlust: Van Life & Nomads
Camping spots & travel buddies
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Vanderlust — Van Life & Nomad Community
There are apps to find where to park. Vanderlust is the one to find who to park with.
Vanderlust is the social app for van life, overlanding, and digital nomads. Swipe to find travel buddies, and discover free camping spots and meetups near you on a live map — whether you travel by van, campervan, RV, motorhome, bus, skoolie, motorcycle, or sailboat.
Join a growing community of van lifers, road trippers, and full-time travelers sharing the open road.
DISCOVER NOMADS & TRAVELERS NEARBY
Swipe through campers and nomads in your area — find like-minded travelers, whether you're looking for friendship or romance. Once matched, keep track of your travel buddies on the live map — perfect for meeting up along the way.
FIND CAMPING SPOTS, BOONDOCKING & WILD CAMPING
Discover hidden camping spots, free overnight parking, boondocking sites, dispersed camping areas, and wild camping spots shared by the community. Filter by facilities, spot type, and vehicle size. Browse van life events, overlanding
meetups, and nomad gatherings wherever you go.
CHAT AT THE SPOT
Thinking about heading to a campsite or motorhome spot? Open the spot chat and ask travelers already on-site — is there space, how crowded is it, will your van fit, what are the opening hours? No match required. Once you arrive, plan a campfire hangout, swap tips, or just say hi.
DISCOVER FEED
Follow what's happening across the community — activity from travelers nearby, top lists of camping spots and rigs, and community picks. Your live window into life on the road.
BUILD YOUR RIG PROFILE
Show off your setup — van, campervan, RV, skoolie, sailboat, or whatever you call home. Add your travel style, interests, and what you're looking for to find the right travel companion.
CHAT WITH MATCHES
Matched with someone? Start a conversation, plan a meetup, share routes, or swap stories from the road.
GO PRO
Upgrade to Vanderlust Pro for unlimited swipes, see who liked you, see who's attending meetups, satellite maps, and unlimited route stops in the route planner.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Who is Vanderlust for?
Van lifers, RVers, overlanders, digital nomads, road trippers, and anyone living or traveling on the road — solo or with a partner.
Is it a dating app or a friends app?
Both. You choose whether you're looking for friendship, romance, or just travel buddies.
How is Vanderlust different from regular dating apps?
Vanderlust is built for people on the move. Unlike most dating apps, it assumes you're not stuck in one place. You can connect for friendship, travel companionship, or romance — your choice. Plus, it has camping spots, spot chats, and events you won't find on dating apps.
What vehicles are supported?
Vans, campervans, RVs, motorhomes, buses, skoolies, trucks, motorcycles, sailboats, and everything in between.
Is Vanderlust free?
Yes. Vanderlust is free to download and use. Vanderlust Pro is an optional upgrade with extra features.
Download Vanderlust and join the travel social network built for life on the road. The open road is calling — you don't have to travel it alone.
Terms of Use (EULA): https://vanderlust.app/terms
Privacy Policy: https://vanderlust.app/privacy-policy
Ratings & Reviews
- This app hasn’t received enough ratings or reviews to display an overview.
- Added Finnish, French, and Spanish.
- Polls are more reliable, even before anyone has voted.
- Latest activity gives reviews and new spots their own space.
- Guests can now see more of what's possible with an account.
The developer, Kristian Aker Richardsen, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Location
- Contact Info
- Identifiers
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- User Content
- Identifiers
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Kristian Aker Richardsen
- Size
- 61 MB
- Category
- Social Networking
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.1 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
18+
- 18+
- This app has an age rating of 18+ with content restrictions. Some content may be rated higher, but access is managed by the developer through in-app controls.
- In-App Controls
Age Assurance
Contains
Messaging and Chat
User-Generated Content
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Pro Annual $22.99
- Pro Monthly $2.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 Northern Lights Web AS