Live · Monitoring 11 National Parks

Snag sold-out campsites at Yosemite, Zion & Joshua Tree.

CampSnag scans as fast as every 15 seconds and texts you a direct link to the open dates — no navigating, no fumbling. Just tap and book before anyone else.

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Three steps to your campsite

No bots, no luck — just instant alerts the moment a spot opens up.

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Pick your park & dates

Choose from 11 national parks and set your date range.

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3

Get the text

We monitor 24/7. When a site opens, you get an SMS with the dates and a direct link to book.

This is what you'll get

Exact site number, campground, date, and a one-tap link to book on recreation.gov.

CampSnag SMS alert example showing campsite availability notification

Parks we monitor

The most competitive campgrounds in the country — all under continuous watch.

Joshua Tree
California · NP
Active
Yosemite
California · NP
Active
Zion
Utah · NP
Active
Grand Canyon
Arizona · NP
Active
Glacier
Montana · NP
Active
Rocky Mountain
Colorado · NP
Active
Acadia
Maine · NP
Active
Great Smoky Mountains
Tennessee · NP
Active
More parks
Coming soon
In progress

Faster where it counts

In peak season, popular campsites vanish in under 2 minutes. Hourly checks don't cut it — and neither does fumbling to find the booking page.

15-second scans on priority parks
Yosemite, Zion, Joshua Tree, Grand Canyon scan every 15–30 seconds. Standard parks every 60–90 sec. Unlimited tier gets priority on everything.
Direct booking link
Every SMS includes a deep link to the exact campsite with your dates pre-selected. One tap → booking page. No navigating, no fumbling.
Transactional only — no spam
Smart matching on exact dates, party size, and site type. Max 5–10 alerts/day. Reply STOP anytime. We respect your phone.
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Live data · Last 30 days
When cancellations happen most
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Based on real availability changes detected by CampSnag across all monitored parks.

CampSnag Campflare CampNab
Scan speed (popular parks) 15–30 sec ~45 sec 1–15 min
Alert method SMS + Email SMS + Email SMS + Email
Smart matching (dates + party size) Exact match only Basic filtering Basic filtering
Direct booking link Direct to campsite Navigate yourself Navigate yourself
Snag Probability Score Coming soon
Group / family sharing Up to 4 phones
No spam guarantee Transactional only No limit No limit
Reliability Always on Free, community-run Paid service
Pricing Free → $5 → $10/mo Free $10/scan

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Know your odds before you wait

The Snag Score (0-100) measures how hard it is to get a campsite based on real cancellation patterns, sellout speed, and current availability.


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  • 0–100 score based on real cancellation data
  • Tracks how fast sites sell out (minutes)
  • Calendar heat map shows best days to watch
  • Compare difficulty across campgrounds
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FAQ

Still wondering? Everything you need to know is right here.

How fast are the alerts?
On high-demand parks (Yosemite, Zion, Joshua Tree, Grand Canyon) we scan every 15–30 seconds. On standard parks, every 60–90 seconds. Unlimited tier subscribers get priority scan speed on all parks. In peak season, popular sites can vanish in under 2 minutes — every second matters.
What parks do you cover?
We currently monitor 11 major national parks including Joshua Tree, Yosemite, Zion, Grand Canyon, Glacier, Rocky Mountain, Acadia, and Great Smoky Mountains. We're expanding the list — more parks are coming soon.
What happens when I get an alert?
You get an SMS with a direct deep-link to the campsite on recreation.gov. One tap opens the booking page. Log in and complete the reservation — the whole thing takes about 30 seconds.
Can I set multiple alerts?
On the Starter plan, you can have up to 3 active alerts at a time. Perfect if you're flexible on parks or dates. On the Unlimited plan, there's no cap — monitor as many parks and date ranges as you want.
How is this different from Campflare?
Campflare is a solid free service with broad park coverage. The key difference is what happens when a site opens: CampSnag sends a direct deep link to the exact dates on recreation.gov so you can book in one tap — Campflare alerts you but you have to navigate there yourself. In peak season, those extra 30 seconds can cost you the site. We also focus specifically on the hardest-to-get parks and match your exact dates, so you only get texts that matter.
Do you auto-book for me?
No — we alert you instantly so you can book it yourself. recreation.gov requires you to log in and complete the booking. We get you directly to the available dates; the final booking is yours.
How does the booking link work?
When we detect an opening, we build a direct URL to that specific campsite on recreation.gov with your dates pre-selected. You tap the link in your SMS, log in to recreation.gov (you should stay logged in on your phone), and hit Reserve. The whole thing typically takes under 30 seconds — vs. 60–90 seconds navigating there yourself. In a competitive park, that difference matters.
Will I get flooded with texts?
No. We only alert you when a site matches your exact criteria — right park, right dates, right group size. If nothing opens, you hear nothing. We built smart deduplication so you won't get multiple texts for the same cancellation. One alert = one real, bookable opportunity.
How do I cancel my subscription?
Visit campsnag.com/manage, enter your email, and click "Manage Billing" to cancel anytime through the Stripe customer portal. You'll keep access until the end of your billing period. You can also cancel individual alerts from the same page without cancelling your whole subscription.
When is the best time to set up an alert?
The moment you know you want to go. Cancellations happen year-round but spike on Sunday nights and 48–72 hours before a reservation date (when people's plans change). The earlier you set an alert, the more cancellation windows you catch. Most members snag a site within 2 weeks of setting their alert.