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Campflare

Campflare

Camp at Sold Out Campgrounds

2.8K ratings
65 reviews
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✈️ Travel
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 25, 2023
  • January 1, 2026

Developer

Vay Technologies LLC
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About

This app helps you find last-minute camping spots in popular, sold-out campgrounds across the US. It sends instant notifications for cancellations and provides real-time availability for over 10,000 campgrounds. Explore parks on a map and discover public lands easily.

✓Last-minute campsite availability notifications
✓Real-time campground availability for 10,000+ locations
✓Map-based exploration of parks and public lands
✓Set alerts for multiple campgrounds
✓View BLM, NPS, and USFS land on map
✓See cell service coverage on map
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Campflare. Based on 2.8K reviews and a 4.9/5 average, it highlights the 6 positives and 4 negatives reviewers mention most about this Travel app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Able to book last-minute campsites
  • 👍Helpful for popular/crowded parks
  • 🚀Notifications for available campsites
  • 👍Smooth and easy to use
  • 🚀Saved vacation plans
  • 👍Detailed campsite information

Negative things

  • 🐛Issues with app setup/login
  • 🐛Notifications not working as expected
  • ⚠️Requires phone number for access
  • ⚠️Lack of pricing information
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What's New in Campflare

69.86.69

January 1, 2026

Bug fixes and magic

User reviews

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Bug issues

There seems to be issues with the notifications and availability for what I want. I keeps sending notifications that I can book but the opening doesn’t exist.
E White kwaE White kwa

Text verify broken

Text verify does not send text
No not today 113No not today 113

The best of the best!

Only cool kids use this! I’ve gotten some incredible sites thanks to this site!
Supa cool!Supa cool!

Genuinely the best accessory camping app

I’ve used this to snag quite a few campsites and I’m forever grateful for it. If you’re going camping and you miss getting a site or it’s canceled for some reason USE THIS APP!!!
Stubs_McgeeStubs_Mcgee

I love this app!

I recommend it to everyone I know- this thing rules for helping me get outside!!
Greenrojo23Greenrojo23
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

2 issues

App gets stuck with no way to go back

Bug

No campsites found for some popular parks

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Requested Features

3 requests

Ability to enlarge campsite photos

Feature

More frequent campsite availability checks

Feature

Clearer instructions and guidance

Feature

FAQ

What does Campflare do?

Campflare helps you find last-minute camping spots in popular, sold-out campgrounds across the United States. It sends instant notifications when a campsite becomes available due to a cancellation, allowing you to book trips to places like Yosemite, Zion, and Yellowstone.

How does Campflare find available campsites?

The app monitors real-time availability for over 10,000 campgrounds across federal and state parks. When a reservation is cancelled and a spot opens up, it detects the availability and sends you an immediate notification.

Is Campflare free to use?

Yes, Campflare is completely free to use. The app's mission is to ensure equal access to public lands, and it remains free to achieve this goal.

What kind of public lands can I discover with Campflare?

You can discover a wide range of public lands, including National Park Service land, US Forest Service land, and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land. The app provides map views for these areas, allowing you to explore and find campgrounds within them.

Can I set alerts for multiple campgrounds?

Yes, you can set alerts for as many campgrounds as you please. This feature allows you to monitor availability across multiple desired locations simultaneously, increasing your chances of finding a last-minute spot.