Find your next national park trip
Where to go this month, how to book, and the dates you can't miss.
Weather, drive time, reservations and fees for all 63 US national parks.
Or try when can I book? · do I need a reservation? · is the pass worth it?
What do you need to do?
Book a campsite
National parks and forests on Recreation.gov, and every state park system.
Where to book →
Get a permit or lottery spot
Half Dome, Angels Landing, the Wave, timed entry and more.
Permits & lotteries →
Buy a park pass
America the Beautiful, state park passes and free passes.
Park passes →
Find free camping
Dispersed camping on National Forest and BLM land.
Free camping →Coming up
Full calendar →Lottery windows and free park days, with official sources. Get reminders by email
Christmas tree permits In season
How to get a National Forest tree-cutting permit for 2026.
How to get one →
Campground sold out?
Free and paid alerts that tell you when a site opens up.
Campsite alerts →
Have a trip planned for you
A planner finds the sites, dates and permits, and helps you book. From $49.
Plan my trip →Popular national parks
Yosemite
Not required · $35 per vehicle
Zion
Not required · $35 per vehicle
Grand Canyon
Not required · $35 per vehicle
Yellowstone
Not required · $35 per vehicle
Glacier
Not required · $35 per vehicle
Rocky Mountain
Timed entry (May 22–Oct 12, 2026) · $35 per vehicle
Great Smoky Mountains
Not required · No entrance fee
Acadia
Only for Cadillac Summit Road · $35 per vehicle
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Campsite booking
Federal campgrounds (national parks, forests, lakes) are booked on Recreation.gov. State parks each run their own…
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Private campgrounds
When public campgrounds are full, private land is often available: farms, vineyards, RV resorts, glamping tents and…
7 sites →Free camping
Much National Forest and BLM land allows free dispersed camping away from developed campgrounds. These maps and…
7 sites →Campsite alerts
People cancel reservations all the time. These tools watch sold-out campgrounds and tell you the moment a site opens,…
6 sites →Permits & lotteries
The most famous hikes and some busy parks need a permit or a reservation to enter. Most are won by lottery or…
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Trails & maps
Phone signal disappears fast in the backcountry. These apps find trails and, on most paid plans, let you download…
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RV travel
Renting an RV or van, finding RV-friendly campgrounds, and planning a route that fits your…
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Gear
You don't need to buy everything for one trip. Renting or buying used saves money, and lets you try gear before you…
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Weather & safety
Check these before you leave and again on the way. Mountain weather changes fast, and fire seasons bring closures and…
12 sites →Passes
One pass can cover entry fees at every national park and many federal lands for a year. States and some forests have…
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Fishing & hunting
Licences are sold by each state. These links take you to the right state agency, and the apps help you find spots and…
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Paddling
River and lake trips need different planning: flows, launch points, and on some rivers a…
3 sites →Packing checklists
Tell us where and when. A planner gets back to you within 24 hours with a day-by-day plan, the exact booking dates and links, and help booking. From $49.
Get lottery and booking-window reminders
A heads-up before the big permit lotteries open (Half Dome, Mt Whitney, Angels Landing and more), free park days and seasonal permits. A few emails a season. Unsubscribe anytime.
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