This website will help you find canceled reservations at sold-out parks.
It’s no surprise that last year’s pent-up travel demand is spilling over into this summer. Though international travel options are improving (hello, Europe!), for some people, nothing beats a classic camping trip to celebrate the season.
While there’s plenty of room for everyone to enjoy the great outdoors, last-minute planners will find limited campsite options, especially at the more popular state and national parks. Campgrounds are often booked months in advance and can even sell out within minutes of becoming available.
The good news is these bookings are often canceled—sometimes by the thousands. But how to find one?
You can park yourself in front of the computer, constantly refreshing the screen and hoping to get lucky. Or you can sign up for Campnab.
The concept is simple: Campnab monitors campground websites across the U.S. and Canada, searching for canceled reservations. Users input information about their preferred campground, arrival date, and the number of nights they’d like to stay, as well as payment information. Campnab then scans its database for a campsite that fits those details. If a suitable match pops up, Campnab sends a text message to the user.
Campnab doesn’t guarantee availability of campsites, as they’re not managing the supply. The company simply notifies would-be campers when a previously booked spot becomes available. Canceled campsite reservations are often rebooked quickly—sometimes within minutes—so once users get an alert, they should log onto the campground website to make the reservation themselves as soon as possible.
Campnab offers pay-per-use scans from $10 to $20 each, or membership plans starting at $10 per month, perfect for frequent campers.
Twist’s Take: Your fave campsite sold out? Let Campnab find a cancellation for you.
