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How to Leverage Astrotourism as Part of Your Campground’s Revenue Strategy

Less than 30% of people around the world can see the Milk Way at night. Learn how to leverage astrotourism to attract campers looking to experience starry nights and celestial events.

Introducing Guest Self Service: Date Changes

Guests can now edit their own dates! This feature is the first available in what will become a suite of self-service options for campers.

9 TikTok Tips for Campground Owners

You don’t need to strive for perfection on TikTok—it’s not the vibe! Use these simple tips to reach more campers on this platform.

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Calculated Growth and Expansion: How This Campground’s 5-Year Plan Drives Results

A vision for your campground’s future and a clear plan for how to attain that vision can be powerful tools. Learn how Okefenokee Pastimes Cabins and Campgrounds leverages an eye to the years ahead to their advantage.

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6 Environmental Education Programs to Host at Your Campground

As a campground operator, you’re in a prime position to be a steward of the land. Check out this list of environmental programs you can offer your guests.

Two-Way Text With SimpleTexting

A top requested feature is here! Read up on how you can use SimpleTexting for two-way text communications with your campground guests.

4 Things We Learned From the Biggest Booking Week in Campspot History

Each year, Campspot observes substantial booking activity across our platform in March. It’s an exciting time of year as campers look ahead to the summer and fall and make campground reservations for their upcoming excursions.

What Your Campground Needs to Know About the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse

Are you ready for the largest travel day in U.S. history? Get the need-to-know on the 2024 total solar eclipse.

New Feature: Customizable Dashboards Now Available in Campspot Analytics

Customize me, captain! Learn how to create custom reports and dashboards with Campspot Analytics Explorer.

How This Award-Winning Campground Stays True to Its Brand

Discover the business ideologies that ground Lake Siskiyou’s decision making and sustain its success.

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Top 11 Add-On Campground Amenities To Increase Revenue

Learn about the top 11 campground and RV park add-on amenity options to create additional revenue and set your campground apart from the rest.

How Prioritizing Guest Experience Powers Quilly’s Campgrounds’ Success 

“Guests can feel the difference when you care and invest in curating a special experience just for them.”

Celebrating the 2023 Campspot Award Winners

Hip, hip, hooray! Join us in celebrating the 2023 Campspot Award winners in all of their campground glory!

Top Camping Weekend Predictions for 2023

We looked at top weekends from 2022 to anticipate what’s in store for the summer ahead.

How to Get Your Campground Ready for the Summer Season

Time to dust off the cobwebs! Here’s a handy list of reminders to help you get ready for the summer season ahead.

Feature Announcement: New OTA Integrations

Get ready to increase bookings with Campspot’s latest new feature, an integration with two of the top vacation rental OTAs.

Campspot Accelerator: A New Way to Make Revenue

Campspot Accelerator is the latest revenue-driving feature for campgrounds. Learn how to sign up and get paid.

5 Must-Try Campspot Software Features

Are you leveraging all five of these Campspot Software features to grow your business? Read the list to find out!

7 Tips for Campground Operators to Rock 2023

Inspired by the insights presented in the latest issue of the Campspot Outdoor Almanac, use these tips to inform your strategy for 2023 and beyond.

Campspot’s 2022 Year-End Reca(m)p [Infographic]

2022 was a pretty big deal! Check out key trends and growth areas for Campspot campgrounds.

Data and Reporting: How to Track the Health of Your Campground

Hear from Casey See, Campspot customer and co-owner of Piney River Resort in Tennessee to learn what data and reporting metrics they use to monitor their business health.

New Feature Announcement: Mailchimp Integration

Campspot users know the power of this marketing and communication channel well. In fact, an integration with Mailchimp—one of the most popular email marketing platforms—has been a top requested feature from Campspot users. Now it’s a reality.

Don’t Leave Money on the Table [Webinar]

How can you work smarter and not harder? Campspot COO Josh Traxler discusses the different ways to optimize your campground’s operations for maximum revenue generation potential in this free resource.

Top Email Marketing Strategies for Campgrounds

Whether you’re just starting out with email marketing or a seasoned pro, read these tips to fine-tune your approach.

Safety First: How Campspot’s SOC 2 Certification Protects Your Campground

Learn how Campspot’s SOC 2 Type 1 certification protects your campground and your guests.

How to Make OTAs a Part of Your Business Strategy

Discover the value of OTAs and how to leverage their power for your campground’s business strategy.

Get Certified With Campspot

Ready thyself to become a Campspot wizard in this short and straight-forward certification course.

Attract Campers Year-Round With Original Campground Events

Learn how to boost your bookings year-round with original campground events and annual traditions.

Set Your Campground Business Up for Growth [Free E-Book]

Chock full of insider tips, ideas, and a worksheet—download this free e-book to ensure your campground is in a position to grow and drive more revenue.

New Feature Announcement: Campspot Analytics

Introducing Campspot Analytics, a collection of dashboards that gives you access to the information you need to make impactful business decisions for your campground.

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How to Build a Campground Dog Park

Dog parks are a popular amenity for campground guests with furry family members. Learn how to add this perk to your campground or RV paw-rk.

5 Ways to Use Text Messaging to Communicate with Campground Guests

Did you know the average open rates for a text messaging campaign is 98%? Learn how to leverage this marketing channel for campground communications and guest relations.

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Protect Your Data: What You Need to Know About Campground Reservation Software and Security

Be confident choosing the best campground reservation software for you by understanding these three tips when it comes to your software security.

New Feature Announcement: Booking.com Integration

Campgrounds on Campspot can now connect their lodging inventory to one of the most visited travel websites in the world: Booking.com.

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Campspot and Campspot Parks Cross Record-Setting Growth Milestones

We’re growing! Cheers to our Campspot community and the campground owners who make incredible camping experiences possible.

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6 Key Campground Marketing Strategies for Every Park

Just because you build it, doesn’t mean they’ll come! Use these tips to ensure you knock your next camping season out of the park.

New Feature: Advanced Reservation Activity Feed

New to Campspot is the ability to feed three years worth of reservation data into your preferred business insights tool.

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11 Social Media Tips for Campground Owners

Social media channels are a great way to reach more potential campers. Use these tips to kick-start your social media strategy.

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New Feature Announcement: Online Store Add-ons

Learn how to diversify your revenue streams with Campspot’s newest feature. With Add-ons with quantity, campgrounds can offer more value to their guests in the booking process.

A field of cows at a rural retreat campground—Crossing Creeks Farm

How to Create a Rural Retreat Campground

Creating additional offerings for campground guests that leverage your natural surroundings is a great way to diversify revenue streams and stand out in the local campground crowd. To learn more, we spoke to Elizabeth Stuart, owner of Crossing Creeks Farm.

New Feature Announcement: Online Cancellations

Campspot is committed to helping campground owners provide a transparent, modern experience to their campground guests. Check out our latest feature—Online Cancellations.

How to Create a Campground Cancellation Policy

Create and write an effective campground cancellation policy to protect your investment and reflect what is unique to your park.

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A Look Ahead at 2022 With Campspot

Join Campspot’s leadership team as they look into 2022 trends with continued ancillary income growth, park ownership transitions, empowerment to campground owners, scalable reporting, investments in technology, and more!

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Just Announced—The Annual Campspot Awards

The annual Campspot Awards recognize excellence in the camping industry and celebrate top campgrounds leading the way in key aspects such as destinations, unique offerings, and design.

Campgrounds Experience Record Growth on Campspot in 2021

Reflect on campground 2021 revenue growth generated by Campspot’s reservation system.

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Campground Management Versus Reservation Software Comparison

Unpack the features that make a reservation system a management solution by understanding the uses and revenue-driving potential.

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Campground Spotlight: Greenbrier Campground

Campspot Software interviews Courtney Belmont, owner of Greenbrier Campground in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

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(POS) Point-of-Sale Systems for Campground Management

Elevate your campground store and unpack Campspot’s (POS) point-of-sale system. Service multiple commerce locations and unlimited inventory restrictions to save time and boost your revenue.

Campground Spotlight: Time Away RV Resort

Campspot Software interviews Alicia Lawson, co-owner of Time Away RV Resort in Lincoln, Alabama.

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What Campgrounds Should Know About Cyber Security

Cyber security tips for campgrounds and the hospitality industry to maintain guests’ data privacy and protection.

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Woodall’s: Campspot Software Offers Text Messaging Service for Customers

Campspot reservation software adds the ability to text message guests with its suite of integrated features.

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Missouri City Chooses Campspot’s Online Reservation System

The City Council of Maryville, Missouri approved a plan to take and manage online reservations through Campspot Software at Mozingo Lake Recreation Park.

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8 Items You Should Never Bring Camping

8 items you should never bring camping to enjoy the outdoors and enjoy a minimalistic camping experience.

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Woodall’s: Campspot Offers Gift Card Capabilities

Campspot offers new gift card capabilities for software management platform users.

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The Best Camp Store Merchandise to Sell

Camp stores are becoming a staple feature at campgrounds by offering shopping convenience for campers and ancillary income for owners. Take a look at the best products to sell in your store.

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Campground Spotlight: Durham Bridge RV Resort

Campspot Software interviews Kari Davis, owner of Durham Bridge RV Resort in Durham Bridge, New Brunswick on the beautiful Nashwaak River.

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The Growing Popularity of Camping in Vintage Trailers

The popularity of rental vintage camper trailers at RV parks is growing. Learn about rentable vintage trailer options to camp in across the United States.

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Woodall’s: Campspot Reservation Management System Builds Out Tools

Campspot reservation software builds out tools to help Campground and RV Park management.

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TripSavvy: Campspot Ranked Best Campground Management Software

TripSavvy chose Campspot as the overall winner for Best Campground Management Software of 2021 because of its intuitive design and clever features that help to maximize your revenue.

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Valentine’s Day Marketing for Couples at Your Campground

Market for Valentine’s Day to campground guests with our list of themed gift ideas, activities, crafts, and treats to make your campers’ vacation extra sweet.

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Tribune-Star: Vigo Parks Move to New Reservation System

Vigo County Parks and Recreation in Indiana is moving to Campspot Software as their chosen online reservation system for booking camp sites, shelters, and facilities at three of their parks.

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Woodall’s: Alabama, Florida Groups Report Positive Winter Season Update

The Alabama Association and Florida Association of RV Parks & Camps forecast a positive winter camping trend.

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Woodall’s: Campspot Gives Care Camps Employer Donation Tool

Campspot donates tools for nonprofit Care Camps: a charity founded by campground owners to benefit kids who are battling cancer.

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Woodall’s: 70% of ARVC Award Finalists Use Campspot Reservation Management System

Award finalist for the 2020 National Association of RV Parks & Camps use Campspot Software as their online reservation system.

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Woodall’s: Campspot Is Title Sponsor for Canada National Conference

ampspot Software is the exclusive Title Sponsor of the Canadian Outdoor Hospitality Conference & Expo, which is hosted by the Canadian Camping & RV Council from January 18-21, 2021.

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Marketing Opportunities Within Campspot Software’s Consumer Booking Platform

Marketing strategies with Campspot reservation software to help advertise your campground, entice guests, and cultivate the best user experience.

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Campground Spotlight: Campfire Ranch on the Taylor, Colorado

Campspot Software interviews Sam Degenhard, owner of Campfire Ranch on the Taylor in Almont, Colorado, which offers unique camping experiences.

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Creative Ideas for Marking Campsites

Creative tips for reinventing campground signage and marking campground campsites with site markers.

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Woodall’s: Free Photo Shoot Offer for Campspot Software Customers

Campspot Software is offering a free campground photo shoot for any new customer that switches to its reservation software in 2020.

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Campground Spotlight: Lynn Ann’s Campground

Campspot Software interviews Heather Davidson, owner of Lynn Ann’s Campground located on Big St. Germain Lake in Wisconsin.

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Why Revenue Management Matters for Campgrounds

Strategic revenue management can make a big difference in campground profitability with Campspot booking software.

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Woodall’s: Garber Communities is Partnering With Campspot Software

Garber Communities, a Florida-based developer of affordable homes and RV resorts, became a Campspot Software customer.

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Campground Spotlight: Country Lane River Resort

Campspot Software interviews LE McDaniel, owner of Country Lane River Resort located in Kingston, Idaho on the Coeur d’Alene River.

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What is Dynamic Pricing?

Using Campspot Software and dynamic pricing to increase campground and RV Park revenue and profitability.

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Mastering Credit Card & PCI Compliance

Understand credit card and PCI compliance that affects all businesses that process credit card transactions, including campgrounds.

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Woodall’s: Campspot Software Launches New Housekeeping Feature

Campspot Software launches new housekeeping management feature for campgrounds at no cost.

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5 Campground Photography Questions Answered

Take the best photos for your campground with five photography tips to help increase your campground’s online presence and drive bookings

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5 Ways Your Campground Can Help Our Planet

In honor of the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day, Campspot Software compiled recommendations for environmentally-friendly and campground management practices to go green.

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Woodall’s: Campspot Software Launches Its New Express Check-In Feature

Campspot Software management platform makes its express check-in and e-signature features fully operational for all customers.

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Woodall’s: Campspot Software Is Developing ‘Remote Check-In’ Capabilities

Campspot Software is developing new express check-in and e-signature features for its reservation system for customer safety during COVID-19.

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Get to Know Campspot’s Team & Reservation System

Campspot Software is the leading campground management and reservation system provider. Learn who we are, what we offer, and why we’re on a mission.

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Campground Spotlight: Triple R Camping Resort

Campspot Software interviews Jennifer and John Tinelli, owners of Triple R Camping Resort in Franklinville, New York.

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The Guiding Principles of Online Reservation Systems

Not all reservation systems are created equal. Learn about the key considerations for taking online campground reservations and making the best choices.

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ARVC’s 2019 OHCE Recap

Campspot Software sponsors the National Association of RV Parks and Campground’s Outdoor Hospitality Conference and Expo in 2019.

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