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Field notes on cancellation hunting.
Short essays and practical guides about Recreation.gov, Parks Canada, and the realities of catching a sold-out campsite when it opens back up.
July 11, 2026 · 6 min read
When do campsite cancellations actually happen?
The three windows where campsite cancellations cluster — release-day trims, the refund deadline, and the last 48 hours — plus why manual refreshing misses almost all of them.
Read post →May 24, 2026 · 7 min read
How Recreation.gov cancellation alerts work (and how to use them)
A practical guide to landing a fully booked Recreation.gov campsite — when cancellations happen, why most people miss them, and how automated alert tools change the math.
Read post →May 24, 2026 · 4 min read
The best campsite cancellation alert tools in 2026
An honest list of services that watch Recreation.gov and Parks Canada for cancellations. Pricing, scan frequency, coverage, and which tool fits which kind of camper.
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