Does Recreation.gov offer campsite availability alerts?
Yes. Recreation.gov's Availability Alerts can send an email or notification when a booked campsite matching your preferences becomes available. Its official guidance says the alert can go to everyone watching the same dates, so it does not guarantee a reservation.
Does OpenCampsite reserve a Recreation.gov campsite automatically?
No. OpenCampsite notifies you when a check finds a matching opening. You follow the alert and complete the reservation directly on Recreation.gov, subject to the site's live availability.
When does Recreation.gov release campsites?
Release schedules vary by facility. Recreation.gov says most campground inventory opens at 7 a.m. Pacific, 8 a.m. Mountain, or 10 a.m. Eastern, but the campground's Seasons & Fees tab is the authoritative source for its exact date and time.