How to legally access hard-to-reach public land

You can’t get there from here! Or so the saying goes. Infinite Outdoors has potentially changed that adage. They’ve added a new feature to their app that allows RVers to legally access public land that, up until now, has been unreachable. It’s called Access Granted.

No more locked gates, “no trespassing” fence lines, or confusing access rules. Boondockers, take note. Download Infinite Outdoors’ Access Granted feature today.

About the company

Infinite Outdoors is an outdoors tech company. They build mapping tools to help people find, plan, and legally reach hunting and fishing spots on public and private lands.

This American company’s platform combines public land map layers with partner-funded accesses. It creates legal routes that previously were blocked by private property or unclear access points in 17 different states.

Access Granted program

Access Granted is a new feature inside the Infinite Outdoors app. It connects users to public lands that have been hard to reach because of private property boundaries or other access barriers.

Through partnerships with landowners and sponsors, Infinite Outdoors negotiates and posts legal access routes that users can reserve for free. The service is aimed at reopening “locked” public parcels and showing safe, legal ways to reach them on the map.

Access Granted turns formerly inaccessible public acres into new places to explore. This is great news for RVers who want quieter boondocking spots or remote trailheads.

Key features

Access Granted is built into the Infinite Outdoors experience. It offers a handful of features that matter most to RVers and backcountry explorers.

• A free membership that lets you view and reserve access routes created by landowner partners;

• Nationwide public land map layers that make it easier to spot public parcels;

• An upgrade path (Access+) that unlocks additional content like 3-D mapping, gear discounts, and the ability to book many acres of private land from ranchers and farmers.

These tools make planning and navigating legal entry points to remote land much simpler than staring at parcel lines and guessing where you can drive.

Use Access Granted on trips

Access Granted routes function like reserved routes. You find a route to a public parcel, confirm the reservation in the app, then follow the access way shown onto the public land.

For RVers, that means you can:

• Scout areas ahead of time on the app to identify legal entry routes and parking/drop-off spots.

• Use the public land map layers to confirm where public acreage begins and private land ends.

• Reserve an access route when required so landowners and partners know who’s using their corridor.

• Consider upgrading to Access+ if you need advanced 3-D maps and want the option to book private lands stays or guided passes.

Getting started

First, open your phone’s app store (App Store on iPhone or Google Play on Android) and search for Infinite Outdoors. Then install the app.

Next, open the app and create a free account. Look for Access or Access Granted in the menu to create your free Access membership.

Then, allow the app to use your device’s location (so it can show nearby access pins and map layers). Browse the public land map layers to spot possible destinations.

When you find an Access Granted route you want, follow the app’s prompts to reserve the corridor or access time.

If you want extra features, like 3-D mapping and discounts, look into Access+ and the upgrade options shown inside the app.

Advantages for off-road RV explorers

Access Granted can be a major advantage for RVers who like remote camping and off-road routes because it opens legal entry to public acres that were previously hard or illegal to reach.

It also reduces the guesswork about whether a drive is trespassing or permitted.

Access Granted overlays public land boundaries so you can pick safe places to stop and stay. With the Access+ upgrade, users experience enhanced mapping like 3-D that helps you assess terrain and approach angles before you commit.

In short, it helps you get to quieter spots legally while reducing the chance of a landowner conflict or an accidental trespass.

Answers to questions

Is Access Granted free?

Yes. The basic Access membership and the ability to reserve partner-provided access routes are free to users. Partners sponsor the program so routes can be offered at no cost.

What does Access+ do?

Access+ is an upgraded membership. It expands what you can book (including more than a million acres of private land directly from ranchers and farmers). It also adds 3-D mapping and offers gear discounts and other member perks.

Does this add new public land?

Access Granted doesn’t create public land. It creates legal, partner-backed pathways to lands that were already public but hard to reach. The goal is to reclaim access to those public acres for everyone.

Important cautions for RVers

Access Granted will show a legal route to public land. However, a legal passage isn’t the same as a smooth RV road. Many access corridors and approach roads may be primitive, rocky, narrow, or otherwise unsuitable for large motorhomes or long trailers.

Before you drive a route in your RV, check its condition in the app (if imagery or 3-D mapping is available), scout on foot if possible, and only attempt roads that match your rig’s clearance, length, and drivetrain.

When in doubt, park in a safer staging area. Then, hike or shuttle smaller vehicles to the entry point.

Treat the Access Granted route as permission to pass, not an automatic guarantee that your RV can safely negotiate the terrain.

Would the new Access Granted app feature benefit you? Voice your opinion and thoughts in the comments below.

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