A new partnership between Hipcamp and Overland Expo brings overlanders a comprehensive roadtrip planner connecting all five 2026 events. The Adventure Route highlights iconic parks, must-see stops, and hidden-gem campsites from California to Virginia, with event-specific camping collections and enhanced app features making it easier to plan where to stay throughout the series.
Hipcamp, the world’s #1 app for finding and booking campsites, is partnering with Overland Expo to bring their respective communities together, helping overlanders find great places to camp before, during, and after each stop on the 2026 event circuit.
At the center of the partnership is the new Hipcamp × Overland Expo Adventure Route — a cross-country roadtrip planner that follows all five Overland Expo events from California to Virginia, highlighting iconic parks, must-see stops, and hidden-gem campsites along the way.
Built for adventurers attending anywhere from one to all five expos, the partnership also includes event-specific Hipcamp camping collections, Overland Expo microsites featuring nearby basecamps, and map and search updates that make it easier to find event venues directly within the Hipcamp app.
The partnership will come to life on the ground throughout the 2026 series, with Hipcamp appearing at all five Overland Expo events.
At Overland Expo West in Flagstaff this May, Hipcamp will also host a Hipcamp community camp to connect with attendees on-site as the next stop on the circuit gets underway.
“For a lot of people, the real Overland Expo adventure starts on the drive in and continues long after the event,” said Alyssa Ravasio, founder and CEO of Hipcamp. “We built the Adventure Route to help overlanders discover incredible campsites near each expo and on every roadtrip in between.”
“Overland Expo is all about inspiring people to get out there and explore,” said Alli Jackson, Marketing Director at Overland Expo. “Partnering with Hipcamp gives our community a practical new way to plan where to stay before, during, and after each event — and to discover more of the outdoor experiences that make overlanding special.”
What’s New
As part of the collaboration, Hipcamp and Overland Expo are rolling out new tools to help attendees plan where to camp across the 2026 event series, including:
- The Hipcamp × Overland Expo Adventure Route, a cross-country roadtrip planner connecting all five events with iconic stops and Hipcamps along the way.
- Dedicated Hipcamp collections for individual events: SoCal, West, PNW, Mtn West, East.
- Event-specific Overland Expo microsites featuring nearby Hipcamps: West, PNW, Mtn West, East.
- Overland Expo venues in Hipcamp map and search, making it easier to find event locations in the app.
- An on-site Hipcamp Community Camp throughout the series, starting at West.
The remaining 2026 Overland Expo series includes West in Flagstaff, Pacific Northwest in Redmond, Mountain West in Loveland, and East in Arrington. Whether overlanders run the full route or drop in at the stop closest to home, Hipcamp and Overland Expo are making it easier to build the adventure around the show.
About Hipcamp
Hipcamp is the #1 app for finding and booking campsites, from national parks to off-grid spots you won’t find anywhere else. Hipcamp unifies the world’s best camping options across peaceful private spots, iconic public lands, and well-equipped campgrounds to create one app where campers can discover and compare private sites along any route, even at the last minute. Hipcamp has grown into a community of over 8 million campers who use the app to explore all of their options in one place—tent sites, rig spots, or glamping—and find the perfect site to match their camping style. Each year, Hipcamp helps millions of campers sleep happily under the stars, boosting local economies and biodiversity along the way.
About Overland Expo
Founded in 2009, Overland Expo is the world’s premier event series for do-it-yourself adventure travel enthusiasts. Hundreds of exhibitors of adventure travel equipment, camping gear, bikes, vehicles, and services convene at every Overland Expo event. Each Expo hosts hundreds of session hours of classes, including off-road driving techniques, adventure motorcycling, inspirational programs, roundtable discussions, demonstrations and the Overland Film Festival. Overland Expo is owned and produced by Emerald.
About Emerald
Emerald’s talented and experienced team grows our customers’ businesses 365 days a year through connections, content, and commerce. We expand connections that drive new business opportunities, product discovery, and relationships with over 140 annual events, matchmaking, and lead-gen services. We create content to ensure that our customers are on the cutting edge of their industries and are continually developing their skills. And we power commerce through efficient year-round buying and selling. We do all this by seamlessly integrating in-person and digital platforms and channels. Emerald is immersed in the industries we serve and committed to supporting the communities in which we operate. As true partners, we create experiences that inspire, amaze, and deliver breakthrough results. For more info, please visit emeraldx.com.
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