Garmin Devices Not Compatible with BaseCamp

BaseCamp™ software supports a wide range of Garmin devices. However, there are some specific devices that are not compatible with BaseCamp, which are listed below.

Garmin Serial Handhelds

Legacy Garmin devices that communicate with the computer through a serial port are not compatible with BaseCamp.

• eTrex and eTrex H
• eTrex Vista, Legend, Venture, Mariner, Summit, and Camo
• Foretrex 101 and 201
• Geko 201 and 301
• Rino 110, 120, and 130
• GPS 72 and 76
• GPSMAP 76 and 76S
• GPS 12, 12MAP, 12CX, and 12XL
• GPS II, II+, III, III+, and V

Use MapSource to communicate with a device in this list. If you encounter a "Previous MapSource Not Found" error this can be resolved by installing BaseCamp first, then running the MapSource install file again. While these devices are not directly compatible with BaseCamp, installing the program will load the necessary background files required for MapSource to install and run on the computer.

The Trip and Waypoint Manager software that was included with the retail purchase of many of these devices has since been discontinued and is no longer available.

Garmin Automotive Devices

• zūmo® XT2 GPS navigator
  • To view and share your data, use the Garmin Tread® App.  BaseCamp will display "Unsupported Device Connected". 

Earthmate Compatible inReach Devices

The following devices are not compatible with BaseCamp, but can be used with the Earthmate app and the Garmin Explore™ website to manage routes, waypoints, and tracks.

• inReach Mini
• inReach Explorer+
• inReach SE+
• inReach Explorer
• inReach SE
• inReach Original

Garmin In-Dash Navigation Systems

Garmin BaseCamp is not compatible with planning routes or sharing locations with Garmin in-dash navigation systems.