New Here? · Free Campsite Alerts

Sold out isn't
the last word.

People cancel campsites every day. We email you the moment they do. You book it. That's the whole trick.

No password · No spam · Cancel anytime

The problem

Everything is booked. Until it isn't.

Sold out looks permanent from the outside. It rarely is.

Every campground loses reservations daily. People change plans, get sick, or just don't show up.

You could refresh ReserveCalifornia and Recreation.gov by hand, forever. Or you could let something else stay up all night.

What this is

A watchdog for the campsite you didn't get.

Dibs on Dirt is a free alert service for campsites.

You pick a park, a campground, or a permit. You set your dates.

The moment a site opens on those dates, we email you. That's the whole service.

How it works

You set the watch. We do the refreshing.

Use a magic link sent to your email, or continue with Google. No password to create or forget, ever.

Pick your target

Choose a park, campground, or permit. Set your dates and your match preference: exact nights, any opening, or a minimum stay.

We watch, around the clock

Dibs on Dirt monitors ReserveCalifornia and Recreation.gov continuously, waiting for your dates to open.

The alert lands, you book

We email you the second a site opens. You book it yourself on the official site, same as anyone else.

What we cover

Two booking systems. And the permits behind them.

Dibs on Dirt watches three booking systems used across California's public land.

ReserveCalifornia: win the 8 a.m. sprint → Recreation.gov: catch real-time cancellations → Wilderness permits & lotteries →

Browse the California campgrounds we monitor →

What we're not

An alert is not a reservation.

We never book anything for you. That part is still yours.

When the alert lands, you book it yourself on ReserveCalifornia or Recreation.gov. It's still a fair race, and the fastest click wins.

We're not affiliated with California State Parks or Recreation.gov. We just watch them closely.

An alert is not a reservation. We tell you the moment a site opens. Booking it is still on you, on their site, same as anyone else who got the notice.

What it costs

Free. Actually free.

Every Dibs on Dirt account gets 2 free campsite watches.

Email alerts are included, always. No credit card, ever.

That's it. No trial, no card required, no catch.

Questions

Things people ask before signing up

Is it really free?

Yes. Every account gets 2 free campsite watches, email alerts, and $0 due. No credit card, ever.

Do you book the site for me?

No. We send the alert. You book it yourself on ReserveCalifornia or Recreation.gov, the same site you'd use anyway.

What can I watch?

California State Parks through ReserveCalifornia, Recreation.gov campgrounds, and Eastern Sierra wilderness permits.

Do I need a password?

No. Sign in with an email magic link or your Google account. There's nothing to remember or reset.

How does the alert arrive?

By email, the moment we see an opening on your dates. No app to install, no dashboard to babysit.

Call dibs before someone else does

Set a free watch and we'll email you the second a site opens. You show up and book it.