CampScout
How it works
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Search by location
Pick a spot on the map and set your radius. We search 890+ campgrounds across Recreation.gov and California state parks.
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Set alerts for sold-out sites
Found a campground that's booked? Set an alert and we'll email you the moment a cancellation opens up.
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Book instantly
One click takes you straight to the booking page. No middleman, no markup — just you and the campsite.
Frequently asked questions
- How often is availability data updated?
- Campgrounds you set an alert on are scanned every 15 minutes so you get notified quickly when a cancellation opens up. All other campgrounds are refreshed every 12 hours. We track availability up to 6 months out — the booking horizon for most providers. Each result shows when it was last updated.
- Which campgrounds do you cover?
- We cover campgrounds listed on Recreation.gov (national parks, national forests, and more) as well as California state parks via ReserveCalifornia. More state park systems are planned!
- How do alerts work?
- When you find a campground you're interested in, save it as a watch with your preferred dates. We'll scan it every 15 minutes and send you an email when the site becomes available!
- Is CampScout free?
- Yes. CampScout is 100% free! All bookings happen on the official provider sites — we never charge a fee or act as a middleman.
- Does CampScout book sites for me?
- No. We alert you when availability opens up and link you directly to the booking page, but the reservation is always made by you on the official site. Auto-booking is against provider terms of service and we don't support it.
