Recreation.gov
Description
Get out there, experience America, and bring home a story! The Recreation.gov mobile app is your on-the-go solution for reserving thousands of incredible camping destinations. Return to your favorite spot or discover a new one by searching for the campsite that’s right for you. The Recreation.gov app helps you find and book campsites and experiences, review location details for your trip, and quickly access information on existing reservations from almost anywhere. Features: • Search unique campgrounds and individual campsites across the country • Discover personalized recommendations based on your location • Filter search results by what’s important to you and your trip (price, amenities, site type, and more) • View photos and maps of campgrounds and campsites • Seamlessly switch between interactive maps and search results • Check real-time availability and location information for individual sites • Pay for select campsites and activities on the spot by scanning a QR code • Learn about passes and tickets that get you into your favorite spots • Review important details on activities, attractions, and experiences for your next trip • Conveniently access your account information and all your reservations • Find tickets, tours, and permits for amazing activities • Access your digital tickets for a smooth check-in Whether you’re booking a weekend getaway or planning your next cross-country road trip, federal recreation activities and outdoor adventures start with Recreation.gov.
What's New
Bug spray applied! Stability improvements and bug fixes to keep the app running smoothly.
Details
- Developer
- Booz Allen Hamilton Inc.
- Main Category
- Travel
- Version
- 2.2.42
- Version Release
- 2026-05-30
- Initial Release
- 2019-03-29
- Size
- 141 MB
- Age Rating
- 17+
- Price
- Free
- Languages
- EN
- Bundle ID
- com.bah.r1s
- Version Rating
- ★ 4.88 (351,098)
- First Seen
- 2026-05-28
Metadata updated 2026-06-14
Rank History
Free · Max 90 days · Top 5 categories shown (Y-axis: rank, lower is better)
Free Rankings
Paid Rankings
No rankings
Competitive Benchmark — Travel Top 10
What it takes to beat this app — comparison with the category's top apps. The orange row is the current app.
| # | App | Price | Rating | Ratings | Langs | Last Update |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uber - Request a ride | Free | ★ 4.90 | 16,134,960 | 49 | 2026-06-08 |
| 2 | Airbnb | Free | ★ 4.76 | 702,055 | 54 | 2026-06-13 |
| 3 | Lyft | Free | ★ 4.92 | 17,268,223 | 5 | 2026-06-08 |
| 4 | American Airlines | Free | ★ 4.77 | 1,171,171 | 1 | 2026-06-09 |
| 5 | Booking.com: Hotels & Travel | Free | ★ 4.84 | 1,989,351 | 40 | 2026-06-11 |
| 6 | Lime - #RideGreen | Free | ★ 4.93 | 2,253,196 | 25 | 2026-06-10 |
| 7 | Six Flags | Free | ★ 4.60 | 170,604 | 3 | 2026-06-06 |
| 8 | Fly Delta | Free | ★ 4.85 | 7,005,811 | 2 | 2026-06-04 |
| 9 | Southwest Airlines: Travel App | Free | ★ 4.84 | 7,065,286 | 1 | 2026-06-03 |
| 10 | United Airlines | Free | ★ 4.78 | 8,054,419 | 2 | 2026-06-11 |
| 57 | Recreation.gov | Free | ★ 4.88 | 351,098 | 1 | 2026-05-30 |
User Reviews
Cannot verify email or create a password. So the app is basically unusable.
The previous NPS app didn't collect any information. Why does this app need to collect all this info? Is it maybe the third party who wrote this app who's collecting our information?
I love that I can scan a QR code at the campsite and pay for it offline but recently I haven’t been able to finish the process once I’m online. The transaction doesn’t appear anywhere but I do receive a notification saying I have a pending transaction but when I click on it, nothing appears in that regard. I don’t mind free but I like to support these places and don’t want to skimp out on the opportunity. Other than that, the app is wonderful!
The site is easy to use and has many useful features.
Please Fix the Specific Campground Reviews Section! Prior to last update you could click on a campground and then click the review section for the campground and read all the reviews. Now if you click that all the app will show are the reviews for phone service and not the actual reviews! Please fix this feature. It is most helpful!! I love this app because it has come a longgggggg ways compared to 5 years ago. But it seems something in the last update caused the problem with the facility review section. Thanks!
Wow Wow
Easy to use and efficient
Easy to use app to find your adventure whether sightseeing, camping or family gathering
This app is awesome imo! It makes finding camp sites all over Pa and makes it easy to book them!
Thanks Recreation.gov
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