PermitSnag
Permit and campsite cancellation alerts for outdoor adventures
PermitSnag monitors backcountry permits and campsites across the US, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia, sending instant alerts when cancellations open so you
About the business
PermitSnag checks 753 backcountry permits and 8,114 campgrounds across the US, plus permits and accommodations in Canada, New Zealand, and Australia. When a permit or campsite becomes available through a cancellation, the service sends an instant alert with a Fast Lane link that takes you directly to the official booking page so you can complete your reservation.
The service monitors Recreation.gov, state park systems, and other booking platforms. Paid alerts are checked every 60 seconds, while free alerts are checked hourly. Fast Lane eliminates the need to search for the specific permit, taking you straight to the booking page so you can reserve while the spot is still open.
PermitSnag was built and is run by one engineer who operates it alongside a day job. The service does not store your credentials or book permits on your behalf—you complete the reservation yourself on the official page.
What you get
- Monitor 753 backcountry permits across US National Parks, National Forests, BLM lands and state parks
- Track 8,114 campgrounds and 290,252 campsites in all 50 US states
- Minute-by-minute checks on paid alerts and hourly checks on free alerts
- Fast Lane link delivers you directly to the official booking page for immediate reservation
- SMS and email alerts for permit and campsite openings
- Similar permits feature suggests alternatives when your chosen permit is full
- Covers Recreation.gov, state park systems, and booking platforms in Canada, New Zealand and Australia
Pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
Free: one alert, checked hourly, email notification, no card required. A la Carte: $19 per permit, checked every minute, includes SMS and Fast Lane link. Pro: $79.99 per year (or $9.99 per month), unlimited alerts, checked every minute, includes SMS, Fast Lane, and lottery pools.
Neighbours ask
How do I get a canceled backcountry permit?
Set an alert for the permit and your dates. PermitSnag checks the booking system and sends an alert with a Fast Lane link when a spot opens. You need to book right away because a canceled permit is usually gone in under six minutes.
Do you book the permit for me?
No. PermitSnag finds the opening and gets you to the official booking page fast through Fast Lane. You complete the reservation yourself.
Which booking systems do you check for permits and campsites?
In the US, PermitSnag checks Recreation.gov, state park systems, NPS concessioners, and several private reservation platforms. In Canada, New Zealand and Australia, it checks BC Parks, Ontario Parks, Parks Canada, NZ Department of Conservation, Parks Victoria, NSW National Parks, Mulgumpin Camping, Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service, Great Ocean Road Parks and NT Parks.
How fast will I hear about a permit opening?
Paid alerts are checked every 60 seconds and each opening carries a Fast Lane link. Free alerts are checked once an hour.
What's the difference between Free and Pro?
Free lets you browse permits, view dates and rules, and set one alert that emails you when a spot opens with hourly checks. Pro adds unlimited alerts, priority scan frequency every minute, Fast Lane links, similar permits suggestions, SMS notifications, and lottery pools where friends can join for free.
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