Awesome app for tracking available campsites
Helps to find available camping spots at good locations
Free
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This app monitors California State Park campsites for cancellations, sending instant notifications when spots become available. It allows users to set specific parks, campgrounds, and dates, then directly links to the booking page for quick reservations.
✓Real-time campsite availability monitoring
✓Instant push notifications for openings
✓Direct booking links
✓Supports multiple parks and campgrounds
✓Customizable date ranges
✓Lightweight and battery-friendly
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What's New in CampPulse
1.3
August 31, 2026
Nearby, rebuilt The tab now opens on a curated list of 40 California state park campgrounds, each with photos and a note on what the place is actually like. Tap one to read about it, browse the gallery, or start watching it for openings. The radius search is still here — it moved to the button at the top right. Gear — a new tab A car-camping packing list built for California: 96 items across 11 categories, from the tent down to the dog's water bowl. 35 are marked Essential, and one tap filters to just those. Each item carries a note on why it matters here — bear-proof food storage, the fire restrictions that ban wood fires for weeks at a time, the Sierra nights that fall into the 30s in July. CampPulse Pro Free accounts check for openings once an hour and follow one campground. Pro checks every 5 minutes and follows up to 10 watches, across 10 campgrounds and 10 date ranges. Cancellations at popular parks get taken quickly, and that gap is usually the whole difference. Also in this update Watches whose dates have passed now move to a Past section instead of sitting in the list. Open one to reuse it for next season, or swipe to delete it.
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How does Campping help me find a campsite?
Campping continuously monitors reservecalifornia.com for campsite openings. When a spot becomes available that matches your specified park, campground, and dates, you receive an instant push notification.
Can I watch multiple campsites with Campping?
Yes, Campping allows you to set up watches for multiple parks and campgrounds simultaneously. You can also define specific date ranges to ensure you only get alerted when availability fits your schedule.
Is Campping free to use?
Yes, Campping is completely free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or subscription fees associated with its core functionality.
Does Campping have ads?
No, Campping does not contain any advertisements. The app is designed to be lightweight and battery-friendly, focusing solely on providing timely campsite availability alerts.
What devices does Campping support?
Campping is available for both iPhone and iPad devices. It requires a Google account for sign-in and operates on iOS.
How often is Campping updated?
The latest version of Campping is 1.1.1, which was released on June 27, 2026. Updates are provided to ensure continued functionality and reliability.
What is the age rating for Campping?
Campping has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. It is designed for individuals interested in booking campsites.
What do users like about Campping?
Users appreciate that Campping eliminates the need for constant manual refreshing of booking websites. The direct notification and booking link feature is highly valued for its speed and efficiency.