The two kinds of map markers
ZoRove has two ways to mark a spot, and they behave differently:
- Places — campgrounds, dispersed sites, water, fuel, viewpoints. Can be public (other Rovers see them) or private. Free for everyone.
- Note pins Pro — private text + photo notes that don't belong on a public place listing. "Got stuck here in the rain," "great spot for the dog," that sort of thing. Only you can see them.
Save a place from the map
- Long-press anywhere on the map to drop a pin.
- Tap Save place in the popup.
- Fill in the form (more on this below) and hit save.
Save a place from your current location
If you're already standing where you want to save, that's even faster.
- Make sure GPS is on (tap the locate button on the left strip).
- Tap your red location dot.
- In the popup, tap Save place.
The coordinates and altitude come from your GPS so they'll be more precise than dropping a pin by eye.
What goes in a great listing
Name and description
Keep the name short and useful. "Cottonwood Pull-out" is better than "Awesome spot off Highway 12." The description is where you put the details — how to get there, gate codes, when not to go, anything someone arriving for the first time would want to know.
Place type
Pick the closest match: dispersed camp, established campground, water source, fuel stop, viewpoint, trailhead, or other. This is what filters and search use.
Attributes
The 34 attribute checkboxes cover access, terrain, amenities, restrictions, and conditions. Tick everything that applies. The more you fill in, the more searchable your place is for other Rovers using the advanced filters.
Cell signal
Per-carrier signal info (T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon — none / weak / fair / good / excellent) is one of the most useful fields you can fill out. Most apps don't track this and Rovers really need it.
Photos
One good photo of the actual spot is worth ten paragraphs of description. Photos are uploaded directly from your phone or computer and resized automatically.
YouTube video
If someone has a video of the place on YouTube, paste the URL and it'll embed on the place page.
Public vs private
Public places appear on everyone's map and in search results. Private places only appear on your map. Pick public for spots worth sharing, private for ones you want to keep to yourself.
Editing a place later
Tap any place pin to open it, then hit View full page. From the place page:
- If it's yours: tap the edit icon to update name, description, attributes, photos, signal, etc.
- If it's someone else's: you can submit a change request (e.g. "the gate is closed now," "the description is out of date"). The owner reviews it.
Reviews, likes, and stays
On any public place page, signed-in Rovers can:
- Leave a review — rating plus a few sentences. Reviews are how other Rovers know whether to trust a place.
- Like it — a quick thumbs-up if you don't have time to write a review.
- Mark a stay — log that you actually went there and when.
- Favorite it Pro — save to your favorites list for quick access.
Deleting a place
From the place page, the delete button appears if you're the owner. The rules:
- Private place: you can delete anytime.
- Public place with no community engagement: you can delete it.
- Public place that other Rovers have liked / reviewed / photographed / favourited / marked stays at: you can't delete it. The community has invested in this listing. (Admins can still remove anything that breaks the rules — flag it.)
Deleting wipes the place plus its photos, reviews, likes, stays, and change requests.