The Dyrt, a mobile application focused on camping information and campsite booking, said an analysis of its 2023 data found numerous campsites thought to be sold out often are not.
The Dyrt said cancellations at popular campsites often open opportunities for RVers and other campers to secure bookings around popular vacation times, such as the upcoming Labor Day weekend.
The Dyrt CEO Kevin Long said: “It is the height of camping season and many campgrounds are currently booked solid, but that certainly does not mean they will stay that way. Seeing that more than half of The Dyrt Alerts result in a cancellation notification proves that ‘sold-out’ campgrounds are more accessible than they seem.”
Although many private campgrounds are nearly full for the summer, The Dyrt said 89% of its “Instant Book” properties—where campers can instantly make a confirmed reservation—have at least one night open prior to Labor Day.
“Demand is high, but there are always places to camp,” Long said. “Finding ways to help campers have life-changing experiences in the outdoors despite the increased popularity of camping has been a huge focus for our team over the past few years.”
