US Recreation Area & Campsite Finder
Search US federal campgrounds, recreation areas, National Parks, and calculate Recreation.gov 6-month booking release windows.
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Campgrounds (8)
Select to view facility detailsUpper Pines Campground
Moraine Park Campground
Upper Pines Campground
Yosemite National Park • Elevation: 4,000 ft (1,219 m)
Recreation.gov Booking Window Calculator
Enter your intended arrival date to calculate the exact calendar day and morning minute reservations open.
About this tool
How to use it
- Search federal recreation areas and campgrounds across US National Parks, National Forests, and BLM public lands.
- Filter by state, managing agency (NPS, USFS, BLM), site type (tent, RV, cabin), and essential amenities (water, electric, showers).
- Calculate the exact 6-month and 2-week rolling booking release dates and times for Recreation.gov reservations.
- Inspect campsite elevation, vehicle length limits, operating seasons, and direct official booking links.
Why it matters
Securing campsites on public lands requires navigating rigid rolling booking windows and understanding facility constraints like RV maximum lengths and seasonal closures. This client-side finder aggregates Recreation.gov schemas and computes exact permit release dates to streamline outdoor trip planning.
When to use it
Use when planning camping trips to US National Parks and public lands, calculating the exact morning reservation permits go on sale, or checking campsite amenity hookups.
Common questions
What time do Recreation.gov campsite reservations open?
Most federal campsites open reservations on a rolling 6-month window at exactly 7:00 AM Pacific Time (10:00 AM Eastern Time). Some high-demand group sites open on a 12-month window, while backcountry and release-tier sites open on a 2-week rolling window.
Which federal agencies manage these recreation areas?
Data is modeled on the federal Recreation Information Database (RIDB), covering the National Park Service (NPS), US Forest Service (USFS), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).
Does this tool charge any fee or require account registration?
No. The campsite finder runs 100% free and client-side in your web browser with no logins, tracking, or paywalls.