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🔔 Campground sold out? Get an alert when a site opens
People cancel reservations all the time. These tools watch sold-out campgrounds and tell you the moment a site opens, so you can book it on the official site.
Most people go to:
| Site | Best for | Coverage | Cost | App | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campflare ↗ | Cancellation alerts for Recreation.gov and other systems; powers Hipcamp's alerts | US | Free | Web | Visit ↗ |
| Outdoorithm ↗ | Campsite cancellation and entry-permit alerts | Recreation.gov and several state systems | Free | Web | Visit ↗ |
| Hipcamp Alerts ↗ | Alerts for national and state park campgrounds | US | Free | iOS, Android | Visit ↗ |
| The Dyrt Alerts ↗ | Alerts for campgrounds bookable on Recreation.gov | US | Free + paid | iOS, Android | Visit ↗ |
| Campnab ↗ | Scanning plans for hard-to-get sites | US and Canada | Paid | Web | Visit ↗ |
💡 Everyone waiting gets the same alert, so whoever books first wins. Be signed in to Recreation.gov, with payment saved, before the alert arrives.
Links open in a new tab. “Official” means a government site. Links are tagged so each site can see the visit came from Recreation.org. Prices and features change; check each site before you book. Last checked October 2026.
Questions
Can I get a campsite at a sold-out campground?
Often yes. People cancel reservations, and alert tools watch for those cancellations and notify you so you can book quickly on the official site.
Do alerts book the site for me?
No. Alerts tell you a site has opened up. You still book it yourself, and you need to be fast because other campers get alerts too.
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