Free Campsite Availability Alerts

We Watch. You Book.

Outdoorithm monitors campground availability 24/7 and sends you instant alerts when sold-out sites open up. You make the reservation directly on Recreation.gov or the park's official site.

Important: We don't book campsites for you. We're your early warning system — when a spot opens, we notify you so you can grab it yourself.

Checks every 2 minutes
Email, SMS & push alerts
$0Always free
How It Works

Your Personal Campsite Scout

We do the watching. You do the booking. Here's how our free notification system helps you land sold-out campsites.

Step 1

Choose a Campground

Select the campground you want to visit. We support Recreation.gov and many state park systems.

Step 2

Set Your Dates

Tell us when you want to camp. We'll start monitoring availability for those specific dates.

Step 3

Get Notified Instantly

When a site opens up, we'll alert you via email, SMS, or push notification within seconds.

Step 4

Book It Yourself

Click the link in your alert to go directly to the booking page. You complete the reservation on the official site.

Remember: We notify you of availability, but you book directly through the official reservation system. No middleman, no extra fees.

Why Speed Matters

Campsites Disappear Fast

When a cancellation opens up a prime campsite, you have minutes — sometimes seconds — before someone else books it. Our alerts give you the edge.

47%
Cancellation Rate

Nearly half of campsite reservations get cancelled

10K+
Campers Competing

Thousands watch the same popular campgrounds

2 min
Check Frequency

We scan for openings every two minutes

<30s
Alert Speed

Notifications sent within seconds of availability

Our job is to find the opening and notify you instantly. Your job is to book it on the official site.

What We Do (And Don't Do)

We're Your Lookout, Not Your Booking Agent

Outdoorithm is a notification service. We monitor campground availability and alert you when spots open up. The actual booking? That's all you.

OutdoorithmMonitors & alerts
YouBook the campsite
Recreation.govOfficial booking

What Outdoorithm Does

  • Monitor 167,000+ campsites across the country
  • Check for availability every 2 minutes, 24/7
  • Send instant alerts via email, SMS, or push notification
  • Include a direct link to the booking page in every alert

What Outdoorithm Does NOT Do

  • Make reservations on your behalf
  • Hold or reserve campsites for you
  • Charge booking fees or commissions
  • Guarantee you'll get the site (speed matters!)

Think of us as your 24/7 campsite spotter. When opportunity knocks, we make sure you hear it — but you're the one who answers the door.

Bonus Tool

EarlyBird Booking Calculator

Popular campgrounds open reservations months in advance. Our EarlyBird Calculator tells you exactly when booking opens so you can be ready the moment the window unlocks.

  • Know your booking window

    Find out exactly when reservations open for your trip dates

  • Set your alarm

    Get calendar reminders so you never miss opening day

Booking Window

Yosemite National Park

Reservations Open
March 15, 2025
at 7:00 AM Pacific Time
Days until opening
47 days
Booking window
5 months

Ready to Stop Missing Out on
Perfect Campsites?

Set up your free alerts today. We'll watch for openings and notify you the moment a spot becomes available. You handle the booking on the official site.

No credit card required
Set up in under a minute
Unlimited alerts

Remember: We notify. You book directly on Recreation.gov or the park's official website.