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Campground Photography Guide

Campgrounds with better photos benefit from more trust and more reservations. Here are a few tips to help your park standout.

campground policies

Policies and Procedures for Your Campground

This time of year is a perfect time to take a fresh look at the policies and procedures of your RV park. That’s because slower times usually allow you to work more your business than

Let’s chat about some ways you can take a fresh look at your campground’s policies and procedures to start strong next year.

off-season

Creating Your Campground’s Best Off-Season Yet

Your campground’s off-season is also a time for you to recharge your batteries and reconnect with some of the things you may have put off doing. That’s why we wanted to take a beat with this post to show you how to create your campground’s best off-season yet.

Credit Card Guidelines for Campgrounds

The payment process at your campground should be straightforward, streamlined, and easy for any of your visitors. Likewise, they should…

What Is Your Campground’s Demographic?

Your campground’s demographic is the primary interest group or groups you target. For example, many RV parks in Texas, Arizona,…

Creating Lifelong Guest Relationships

Gaining new customers at your RV park can be costly, especially if done through traditional marketing channels like ads, social…

Camp Store Inventory Best Practices

The RV campground store is a great opportunity to earn your guests’ trust and return visits. It’s the one place…

Up and Coming Technology for Your Park

RVers appreciate it when campgrounds offer the latest technology. Amenities like speedy and reliable Wi-Fi, a self-guided/contactless check-in process, and…

Hiring the Perfect Staff for Your Campground

Hiring the perfect campground staff might seem like an elusive concept. RV parks are a unique business, making it difficult…

What Are Some Hidden Costs of Owning A Campground?

The idea of owning a campground is an exciting one. Over 40 million Americans are RVers, and campgrounds are where…

Utilizing Social Media for Your Park

Social media can be intimidating for campground owners. We have enough on our plates already just managing the day-to-day of…

Creating a Guest Experience Campers Actually Want

Creating a great guest experience is one of the most impactful things you can do as a campground owner.  Stellar…

Creative Ways to Market Your Campground

Empty sites on your campground mean money out of your pocket. If you’ve ever looked out on unoccupied lots and…

SEO Tips & Strategies for Your Campground

There’s an unlimited potential to connect with more campers when you grow your online presence. More travelers now research and…

Managing Unexpected Guest Experiences

We all know the best-laid plans aren’t always executed without a hitch. As a campground owner, you’ve probably dealt with…

campground association

4 Reasons You Should Join a Campground Association

Whether it’s lobbying for RV parks, providing marketing assistance, or connecting you with other owners in your region, campground associations have one sole purpose: serve campground owners.

Here are four reasons why you should join a campground association, plus a list of 40 associations in Canada and the United States.

glamping

16 Unique Options for Adding Glamping to Your Campground

Glamping is more popular than ever, and a few strategic additions could grow your business by over 50%.

To give some ideas on how to add to your park, here’s a list of 16 potential glamping options for campground owners looking to create a unique experience for their guests.

6 Ways to Get More Reservations During Shoulder Seasons

Just because it’s not peak season at your campground doesn’t mean your reservations have to suffer.

With the right tools and strategy, we’ve seen campground double their business in “slower seasons.”

To help you make the most of your business all year long, here are six ways to get more reservations during shoulder season.

12 Creative Ways to Make Extra Money at Your Campground

The best way to increase revenue is by boosting occupancy, but there are certainly alternate and imaginative ways to make money at your park.

Here are 12 creative ways to diversify your income and make more money at your campground.

campground photo

Better Campground Photos = More Reservations (+4 Tips for Getting Great Photos)

Quality photos could increase the traffic on your campground’s website by as much as 94%, leading to a lot more reservations.

Here are a few quick tips for improving your park’s online presence with a few snaps of a camera.

Hidden Costs of Owning a Campground

The Costs of Owning a Campground

If you’re in the market to buy a campground, the timing has never been better.

But how much does it cost to start one?

To answer that, we’ve interviewed several park owners and operators using our Campground Booking software and put together a comprehensive list of financial considerations before starting a campground.

How to Respond to Bad Campground Reviews

How to Respond to Bad Campground Reviews

Even good campgrounds can receive negative reviews.

As frustrating as it is, you need to respond to bad campground reviews. While they may not be representative of your campground, if you ignore them, they can still come back to haunt you.

To help operators looking to improve their campground’s online ratings, here are a few tips on how to respond to bad campground reviews.

Campground Management Companies

Campground Software Reviews: What Campground Solution Should You Use?

As a park operator, you already have enough on your plate without having to worry if your management software is up to snuff. There are more options than ever, and finding the right campground solution can feel like an arduous task.

To help you sort through the myriad of options here’s is a comparison of campground software reviews, as well as what campground solution you should use for your park.

Create a Better Booking Experience

8 Ways to Create a Better Booking Experience for Guests

If you’re a campground operator looking to maximize your business, just fielding reservations might feel like a challenge.

To make life easier, here are 8 tips for creating a better booking experience for guests.

managing a campground

7 Tips for Managing a Campground

Whether it’s hiring the right staff, managing guests’ expectations, or using the right tools to handle reservations, there are a…

campground reservation software

Are There Any Free Campground Reservation Software Systems Available?

While owning a campground could be a very profitable endeavor (worth at least $273k a year), it can certainly come…

RV Park Reservation Software

Finding the Right RV Park Reservation Software for Your Campground

Your campground needs an online reservation software. Over 148.3 million online travel reservations were made in 2019 alone. By the…

How Much Does a Campground Cost

How Much Does a Campground Cost to Purchase? (And How To Buy One)

It’s a good time to buy a campground. Well, there are about 16,000 campgrounds in the US and 40 million…

Zoning an RV Park

Best Practices for Zoning an RV Park

From designing the park, setting up the internet, and all of the costs associated, park operators have plenty going on….

How to start a campground business

How to start a campground business (in 4 steps).

If you’ve ever found yourself toying with the idea of starting a campground, the cards are in your favor. As…

Campground Management Companies

3 Questions to Consider When Hiring Campground Management Companies

With more people camping than ever before, running a campground could be a lucrative investment worth more than $273K a…

Setup Wi-Fi at an RV Park

How to Setup Wi-Fi at an RV Park (and Why You Need It)

You need Wi-Fi at your RV park. Due to the pandemic, nearly 42 percent of the American workforce is currently…