CampFinder

Find available campsites across Recreation.gov and California State Parks — all in one search.

What It Does

CampFinder searches thousands of campsites and dates in seconds, showing you exactly when and where spots are open. No more clicking through calendars one day at a time.

Features

• Two networks, one search — Recreation.gov (national forests, BLM, NPS) and ReserveCalifornia (CA state parks)
• Interactive map — Browse campgrounds visually, select multiple, search all at once
• Smart date filtering — Weekends only, flexible (Thu-Mon), or all days
• Calendar view — See availability at a glance with color-coded dates
• Watch & notify — Set up alerts and get emailed when sites open up
• Search by name — Find campgrounds by name, not just by city
• Direct booking links — One tap to the official booking page

How to Use

1. Search for a city or campground name in the search bar
2. Select one or more campgrounds from the map or list
3. Set your date range, number of nights, and day preference
4. Hit "Search Availability" and wait 10-30 seconds
5. Browse results — tap any date to book directly
6. Optionally set up a watch to get notified when new spots open

Accounts & Notifications

Sign up with email or Google to save your search history and set up campsite watches. Free accounts get 3 active watches with unlimited email notifications.

CampFinder is an independent tool and is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or ReserveCalifornia. All bookings are made through the official websites.