We Help You Get the Permits Everyone Else Misses
PermitSnag was born from the frustration of losing dream permits to faster fingers. Now we monitor 623+ wilderness permits 24/7 so you never miss another cancellation.
Our Story
It started with a Half Dome permit. After losing multiple lottery attempts and countless hours refreshing Recreation.gov for cancellations, we realized there had to be a better way.
The first version of PermitSnag was a simple script that checked permit availability every few minutes and sent a text when something opened up. It worked. We finally got that Half Dome permit.
Friends started asking if they could use it. Then their friends. We realized that thousands of people were experiencing the same frustration. Permits for incredible wilderness experiences were going to people who happened to be refreshing at the right moment, not necessarily those who would appreciate them most.
PermitSnag levels the playing field. We monitor permits around the clock so you can focus on planning your trip, not staring at a screen waiting for cancellations.
Our Mission
Make backcountry permits accessible to everyone who wants to experience America's wilderness, regardless of whether they can monitor availability all day.
Speed
Alerts within seconds of availability, not minutes
Trust
We never store your credentials or book on your behalf
Access
Equal opportunity regardless of schedule or tech savvy
How PermitSnag Works
24/7 Monitoring
Our system checks permit availability every 2-3 minutes across Recreation.gov, California State Parks, Utah State Parks, and BLM lottery systems.
Instant Alerts
When a permit you're tracking becomes available, we notify you immediately via push notification, SMS, or email. You choose how you want to be alerted.
Fast Lane Booking
Our Fast Lane feature pre-fills your booking details and takes you directly to the official checkout page, saving precious seconds in the race to book.
What We Track
We cover permits across National Parks, National Forests, California, Utah, and more.
Our Team
Built by Permit Hunters
Outdoor Enthusiasts & Engineers
We're a small team of software engineers who are also passionate outdoor enthusiasts. After years of frustration with permit lotteries and missed cancellations, we built PermitSnag to solve our own problem. When we're not coding, you'll find us on trails across the Western US.
Get in Touch
Based in California
PermitSnag is headquartered in California, USA. We serve outdoor enthusiasts across the United States who are seeking backcountry permits and campsite reservations.
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