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About this app

Get out there, experience America, and bring home a story!

The Recreation.gov mobile app is your on-the-go solution for reserving thousands of incredible camping destinations. Return to your favorite spot or discover a new one by searching for the campsite that’s right for you.

The Recreation.gov app helps you find and book campsites and experiences, review location details for your trip, and quickly access information on existing reservations from almost anywhere.

Features:
• Search unique campgrounds and individual campsites across the country
• Discover personalized recommendations based on your location
• Filter search results by what’s important to you and your trip (price, amenities, site type, and more)
• View photos and maps of campgrounds and campsites
• Seamlessly switch between interactive maps and search results
• Check real-time availability and location information for individual sites
• Pay for select campsites and activities on the spot by scanning a QR code
• Learn about passes and tickets that get you into your favorite spots
• Review important details on activities, attractions, and experiences for your next trip
• Conveniently access your account information and all your reservations
• Find tickets, tours, and permits for amazing activities
• Access your digital tickets for a smooth check-in

Whether you’re booking a weekend getaway or planning your next cross-country road trip, federal recreation activities and outdoor adventures start with Recreation.gov.
Updated on
Mar 20, 2026
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Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
No data shared with third parties
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This app may collect these data types
Personal info, App activity, and App info and performance
Data is encrypted in transit
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Ratings and reviews

4.8
86.1K reviews
Michael Celentano
October 8, 2025
This website is a train wreck. Terrible navigation. Difficult to make reservations. No explanation for unavailable dates. All around just a poorly laid out and functional site. I gave up after 30 minutes trying to get a vehicle reservation for Acadia NP Cadillac Mountain Auto Road. Some sections say you can get the pass when you arrive, but who wants to drive for hours and only then find out you can't come in ?
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Jeremy Smith
August 11, 2024
The functionality of the app seems good enough. It does what I would expect. It's the hidden fees and unnecessary costs that really aggravate me. It says a campsite is $25. It comes out to 25.91. Then there's a sales tax. Then there's a transient occupancy tax. Then there's "taxes." Three different taxes?! There's also an $8 reservation fee. Now my $25 campsite is $37.02. Also they lied about cancellation refunds and fees. Also if I modify the dates they charge me $10. It's worse than airlines.
54 people found this review helpful
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Shannon Smejkal
July 6, 2024
This app sucks so hard. So does the website. It's in desperate need of updating. It's nearly impossible to process payments. The directions are often unclear,and there's always a boat load of error messages with no solution. The desktop version is only a hair easier to use. You'd think with the 6 dollar fee they collect for every transaction for a Descutes Rover Boater Pass,they could splurge on some better technology. If for any reason,just to make it easier to gouge customers for that fee
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What’s new

Bug spray applied! Stability improvements and bug fixes to keep the app running smoothly.