PermitSnag

A monitoring service that watches Recreation.gov, state parks, and other booking systems for cancelled backcountry permits and campsite openings and sends immediate alerts with a direct link to the official booking page. It serves individual consumers planning outdoor trips who cannot manually refresh availability and need to act within minutes of a cancellation. It is delivered as a SaaS with a free tier for browsing and reminders and paid watches checked every 60 seconds with alerts via push, SMS, or email.

Key features

• 24/7 availability monitoring across systems
• 60-second checks on paid watches
• Hourly checks on free watches
• Instant alerts via push, SMS, email
• Fast Lane direct booking links
• Calendar sync for permit deadlines
• Suggested alternate permits
• Group coordination for lottery pools
• Tracks 682 permit types
• Monitors 279K+ campsites