Reserve Wanderinglabs

Project Overview

The project is a campsite reservation monitoring service that screen scrapes reservation systems to notify users when campsites become available. Created in 2017, the service allows users to track availability across different parks and regions, with a particular focus on challenging reservation markets like national and provincial parks.

Market Dynamics

The camping reservation landscape appears competitive and time-sensitive, with users struggling to secure desirable campsites. Reservation windows range from 3-11 months in advance, and sites often get booked quickly. Users report strategies like booking early and reselling reservations when plans change. The creator’s service addresses this by providing real-time availability notifications.

Business Insights

The service offers tiered pricing, with 90%+ of users selecting the lowest $10 tier. Competing services like CampNab have emerged in similar markets, indicating validated demand. The creator is actively expanding, including integrating complex reservation systems like California’s challenging website.

User Perspectives

Users are particularly interested in hard-to-book locations like Zion National Park, where campsites fill extremely quickly. The service provides value by monitoring multiple campgrounds and sending notifications about sudden availability, solving a clear pain point for camping enthusiasts across North America.