Campflare

Campflare

Camp at Sold Out Campgrounds

2.8K ratings
67 reviews
Free

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

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What's New in Campflare

69.86.69

January 1, 2026

Bug fixes and magic

User reviews

Bringing camping to the people

This app has been very useful. I’ve been using it to find last-minute camping sites in California and it’s been easier to use this app to learn about last min cancels than the official apps from Recreation.gov or RserveCalifornia. Also love that it’s simple, no ads, free for all.

There are other apps out there that charge monthly or annual fees. But it’s hard to tell how well they work because they limit how many notifications you can set and therefore it’s harder to figure out how useful those apps are.
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The best app ever

Booked a trip to Yosemite 3 months out and was able to get a spot in the lower valley because of its notification. An app has never made me happier would rate higher if I could

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.

Text verify broken

Text verify does not send text

The best of the best!

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

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

Bug

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.