Campnab scans sold-out parks for new openings (when someone cancels their reservation) and sends a notification when a campsite opens up.

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We’ve added scanning for Orange County Parks. 🥳 Details here: campnab.com/blog/campnab-now…
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It’s pretty frustrating when the campsite you want is gone. In this article I explain why this happens. campnab.com/blog/why-every-c…
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You can scan Yukon parks for cancelled campsites: campnab.com/blog/campnab-can…
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Some permit changes don’t trigger an alert. Here’s a long article explaining why: campnab.com/blog/why-some-pe…
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Campnab now scans Hawaii 🌺🏄🏻‍♀️⛺️ parks for campsite cancellations: campnab.com/blog/campnab-now… 🤙
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Ever get a campsite alert, click through, only to see the wrong date open? Typically, it means that someone picked up a few of the available dates and left the rest. I call this a “reservation hole.” More here: campnab.com/blog/why-your-ca…
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Recently took a few days off to hike a section of the Sunshine Coast Trail, from Sarah Point to the Shinglemill. Every campground was empty—including the ones right by the beach—and we had the huts to ourselves.
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Traveling a bit farther, and going in the shoulder season, sure does open up some nice camping opportunities. 🙂 More information about this hike can be found on the Sunshine Coast Trail website: sunshinecoasttrail.com/
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Thanks to qathet Parks and Wilderness Society (qPAWS) for maintaining this lovely trail!
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Berg Lake is great, but it’s not the whole point of the Berg Lake Trail: campnab.com/blog/how-to-get-…
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You might have heard about changes to timed-entry permits at some U.S. parks. Here’s some more info on this topic and notes on how this might impact your Campnab scans: campnab.com/blog/timed-entry…
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We hear this question a lot: Can I camp at an ADA-designated campsite? The answer varies, but in general, we encourage campers to leave these sites for those who need them. Read more here: campnab.com/blog/can-i-camp-…
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A bug in the Reserve California booking system is causing Crystal Cove dorm dates (outside the 30-day booking window) to intermittently display as either Available or Add-On. This creates false availability and extra alerts. More info: bit.ly/3NCrdKs
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A few photos from a recent trip to E.C. Manning Provincial Park. Here’s a link to my review, with some tips for backcountry campers: bit.ly/3IvXP6k
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Some booking systems changed how campgrounds are structured. We’ve updated things on our end, but you might need to review your scan: campnab.com/blog/please-chec…
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Campsite booking systems are continually changing. A big part of our job at Campnab is to keep on top of those changes. More about this here: campnab.com/blog/how-booking…
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Do you write or create videos about camping? If so, you might find this list of camping affiliate programs useful. campnab.com/blog/a-big-list-…
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Foiled by that orange block on BC Parks’ booking site? We wrote a post about what that identifier means, and how to find your way around it: campnab.com/blog/what-does-t…
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Lake O’Hara permits are in high demand and even cancelled reservations get rebooked quickly. Our most recent blog article offers up a couple of tips, and walks you through the (sort of weird) process for booking these permits. campnab.com/blog/tips-on-get…
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Just a brief (albeit somewhat late) note to wish you a happy 2025, filled with plenty of time with family and friends in the outdoors. 🙂
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