2020 has taught us a lot and one of the stand out lessons has been that going into an office doesn’t have to be the norm. RV Parks and Campground ownership is an oasis Americans, both young and old, are looking to. So, how do you start a campground? From location to loans and permits, this blog outlines 10 steps you can take to start a successful campground.
Online reservations might have lead to massive headaches in the past, but with today’s technology tools, nothing should be holding you back. If you are on the fence about accepting online reservations, give us a chance to address both the pros and cons of why your RV park or campground needs an online reservation system.
If you own a campground or RV Park in colder climates, it’s vital that you winterize your facilities at the end of Fall. Not doing so will cost you a fortune in broken water pipes and in time starting at the beginning next season. It’s not too late! Below are a few suggestions and tips to winterize your park and also make a little extra cash along the way.
The off-season is upon us, and that means more downtime! It’s always nice to slow down for a much needed “refresher”, but we understand how it can also bring about a new load of stress thanks to the slowdown of profits. Don’t worry, we’ve got your back. The best ways to make the most out of this off-season are by being creative with alternative revenue streams and finally getting around to those things you never had time to do. We’ve put together a list of 11 things you can do to beat the lull.
Every successful business from high tech software to lawn services has several different ways to generate income. Your campground, without a question, offers services outside of just spot rentals. From the obvious kayak & fishing gear rentals to firewood, we have heard of hundreds of ways to make extra cash. Below are a few outliers you might not have thought of.
According to the U.S. census, 4.5% of the US population identifies as LGBTQ. Fifty-eight percent of those are married, equaling almost 7 million same-sex households in America. If 10% of that population camps, then the LGBTQ community makes up 9% of all campers.
So, how can you reach the LGBTQ community?
Each year the KOA of North America puts out a comprehensive 45 plus page report on the trends, statistics and findings made from the camping and RVing industry over the past year. This year’s report provided a lot of useful information. Below we broke out some of what we consider to be the most useful information and ways you can apply it to your campground.
