# Campsite Notifier: Find Camps — Tent, RV, Base, Camping Finder

> Real-time campsite availability alerts for national parks and forests. (iPhone/iPad app by Red Sand Research Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/campsite-notifier-find-camps/id1476086675 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Red Sand Research Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1476086674)
- Category: Travel, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.03/5 from 77 App Store ratings · 20 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 87 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2021-04-09
- Data updated: 2026-07-07
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/campsite-notifier-find-camps/id1476086675/reviews.md

## What is Campsite Notifier?

Looking for a camping app that notifies you when there is a recreation.gov campsite available? Want to download an app that give you notification when there is a new campsite available due to a cancelled reservation or new opening?

GET YOSEMITE, ZION, BRYCE CANYON, ZION, CAMPSITES!
At our camping cancellation app provides you campsite availability alert whenever there is a campsite available near you. Availability Checker determines the availability status of National Park and National Forest campgrounds and campsites every few minutes. Don't miss another camping trip when you can't get a reservation. Notify when any recreation.gov campsites become available. Choose a site and date and we'll notify you when your preferred location is available. Hard-to-reserve sites are now a breeze to grab.

KEY FEATURES:
- A truly universal app for iPhone and iPad
- Very easy to use & understand
- Intuitive user interface 
- Quick push notification when any recreation.gov campsite is available
- Never miss any camping trip when you are not available to get reservation

This is a new product and we want to make it as helpful as possible, so please let us know what you want to add and improve in this app!

## Key features

- Campsite availability alerts
- National Park and Forest campground checker
- Push notifications for openings
- Supports popular parks like Yosemite and Zion
- Easy-to-use interface
- Universal app for iPhone and iPad

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bronze Package (1 Credit) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Silver Package (2 Credits) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Gold * - Unlimited per/yr | $19.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #181 in Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 20)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/campsite-notifier-find-camps/id1476086675/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Can’t figure out how to pay for in app purchases for more notifications

*2025-04-25, version 1.6*

Where do I go to upgrade to allow for more notifications? Doesn’t seem to be anywhere on the app to do this or in the App Store

### 1/5 — Does this app even work anymore?

*2024-03-02, version 1.6*

Just paid for it last week, set up alerts, it and it says it sent me notifications over the last week but it did not. Yes, my iPhone notification settings are all on for the app. Going to try to contact them bc not sure this is even an active service right now. All campgrounds have the exact same rating too.

### 3/5 — Good, but utility issues

*2023-10-26, version 1.6*

This app is a good start. However, there are some issues about its practical use. It is a notifier. That is, it will tell you if a campsite opens up or is open. That is good. But when is this kind of app most needed?

It is limited to federal campsites, so that is a practical limitation - notably excluding state-run campgrounds.  And it looks within a radius set at 50 miles. For last minute campsite searches that may be too limited. Imagine yourself traveling and you want to find a last-minute campsite. You don't know exactly where you will end up. So, maybe you are willing to look within a range of 100 miles, or maybe even 150.  Those who are planning camps with lots of lead time will probably use different apps. So, with this "notifier" it would probably be good to have a search focus on "where can we stay tonight" - that is, what are our options now. At least this is my view.

### 1/5 — Requires you to download an app and create an account to find out they don’t support your campground

*2023-07-16, version 1.6*

Might be a good app for campgrounds it supports, but you can’t find out what campgrounds those are before downloading the app, and creating an account.  

Supports fewer campgrounds than other competing services.

### 4/5 — Good user interface, requires payment for more than one search

*2023-03-21, version 1.6*

The app is easy to use and straightforward in what it does and how it works. It costs money to constantly poll sites like recreation.gov to look for available sites, so I get the need for payment when you search for campsites after the first try. The app would serve me better if it had a filter for the length of my van since some NPS sites limit vehicle length to 15 feet, and I’m not interested in walk-up campsites or group sites. But still, a good tool to have these days when thanks to the terrible policies at NPS, sites are booked up month and months in advance with no good way aside from this approach to find anyplace inside many national parks to camp.

### 5/5 — Third time I’ve found campsite

*2023-01-22, version 1.6*

Got a campsite on labor Day weekend at Arches national park (devil’s campground). It’s amazing that people will cancel within 1 week but you have to jump on it quick.  These sites get taken within minutes.

### 1/5 — “Cannot Load Results”

*2022-05-26, version 1.5*

Search function doesn’t work I just get an error message when I try and find a camp spot.

### 1/5 — Not user friendly

*2022-01-26, version 1.4*

I can’t figure out how to add money so I can get notified. I tried emailing about the problem but there has been no response. As it is the app is useless to me.

### 5/5 — Super handy app!

*2021-09-23, version 1.4*

I love the ability to look at pictures of the campgrounds and read reviews on the campgrounds before I book them. This app makes that super easy. The notify feature is awesome as well!

### 1/5 — Poor listings

*2021-08-21, version 1.4*

I don’t get it.  This app just doesn’t have a good source for campgrounds. There are campgrounds right near me, but this app doesn’t show them. It also doesn’t show known state parks.  What’s the point?  To create a mailing list?

## Frequently asked questions about Campsite Notifier

### What does this app do?

This app provides real-time notifications when campsites become available on Recreation.gov. It continuously checks for cancellations and new openings in national parks and forests, helping users secure reservations for their camping trips.

### How does the campsite availability checker work?

The app's availability checker scans national park and national forest campgrounds and campsites every few minutes. When a campsite becomes available, either through a cancellation or a new opening, it sends a quick push notification to your device.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, with in-app purchases available. This allows users to access the core functionality of receiving campsite availability alerts.

### What kind of campsites can I find with this app?

You can find campsite availability for national parks and national forests. The app specifically mentions supporting popular locations such as Yosemite, Zion, and Bryce Canyon, making it easier to grab hard-to-reserve sites.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

This is a universal app designed to work seamlessly on both iPhone and iPad devices. Its intuitive user interface ensures ease of use across different Apple mobile devices.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6 — 2022-09-12

- Provided Social Login support
- Minor bug fixes in profile screen

### 1.5 — 2022-04-16

- In-app purchase issue fixed
- App is now compatible with latest OS and device

### 1.4 — 2021-07-02

Faster checking and notifications when a campsite or campground becomes available. All recreation.gov campgrounds are now available for alerts. Get camping now with Campsite Notifier!

### 1.3 — 2021-05-27

Enhanced campground/camping search.
Bug fixes for login screen/reset password   
All requested notifications tracked on a separate screen.

### 1.2 — 2021-04-30

Update "Notification" Selection to make workflow more clear.
Create automatic "Rate It" notification after use 3 times. 
Quickly select campground and request notification for date selected.

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