Calling all adventure-seekers who’ve rage-quit trying to snag a campsite: there’s a new app that might just save your summer plans. Campsite Tonight is here to rescue spontaneous campers from the cutthroat world of online campsite reservations.

Created by developer Mike Lee, this startup is solving the nightmare of booking campsites in California, a process that typically feels like winning the lottery. With just 5,000 users so far, it’s a hidden gem for those who live for last-minute wilderness escapes.

Beyond the Usual Booking Platforms

Unlike standard reservation sites that make you want to throw your laptop, Campsite Tonight pulls from over 50 different websites. We’re talking county parks in Sonoma, Solano, and Santa Clara, plus RV parks and even Hipcamp listings. Translation: you’re no longer limited to the same old Recreation.gov dead ends.

The Reservation Hack You Didn’t Know You Needed

The app’s secret sauce? An “add-to-cart” feature that gives you a precious 15-minute window to complete your booking. In the lightning-fast world of campsite reservations, those minutes are gold. Popular spots like Yosemite and Fallen Leaf Lake don’t stand a chance against this clever trick.

Who’s This App For?

If you’re the type who decides on Friday that you absolutely need to be in the wilderness by Saturday, this app is your new best friend. A $10 monthly or $40 annual membership gets you three “add-to-cart” alerts and five availability notifications, perfect for the chronically spontaneous.

While it won’t book the site for you automatically, Campsite Tonight is essentially a digital camping travel agent. No more refreshing websites or setting five different alarms to catch a cancellation.

Check out Campsite Tonight and reclaim your weekend warrior status. Your impromptu camping dreams just got real.