With explosive interest in nearby trips, camping vacations and RV rentals this summer, Campspot helps travelers overcome the often-arduous and time-consuming task of combining scores of individual campsites to find the right one. Providing travelers with instant access to 100,000 campsites nationwide, easily filtered by region, amenities and more, Campspot finally makes going camping easy.
Caleb, what motivated you to create Campspot?
As a partner at Northgate Resorts, I saw the need for a new reservation management program. This is evident to anyone who has made campground reservations in the past: an often arduous process involving endless phone calls, physical paper slips, and wooden intake boxes. Campspot was created to not only provide the best management solution for campground owners, but to deliver the best consumer booking experience. We’ve expanded upon this ideal through Campspot.com where campers can easily locate campgrounds, navigate available sites, filter by their favorite amenities, and book seamlessly through our platform to eliminate the hassle for all involved.
In the world of COVID-19 how are camping resorts, campgrounds, cabins, etc. staying safe?
Camping is a socially-distant activity by design, with plenty of space for campers to safely enjoy the outdoors. Many campgrounds are communicating how they are modifying their operations through increased cleaning and sanitizing while adhering to social distancing recommendations. Additionally, Campspot’s express check-in feature allows for contactless and quick check-in through automated communication and electronic signature capabilities. Guests can check in online within 24 hours prior to arrival, provided they have paid their balances in full and accepted the Terms & Conditions.
How can travelers keep themselves safe in the current pandemic?
Plan ahead. There is huge demand for camping this summer with the surge in road trips and RVing. If you haven’t planned ahead, Campspot is a great tool for finding last minute availability because you can browse multiple campgrounds for your desired dates at once.
Avoid large tourist destinations even if they are outdoors. Consider smaller or private campgrounds off the beaten path. And if you are looking for entertainment for the kids, many campgrounds provide exceptional experiences for children from water parks and themed weekends to traditional camping activities like canoeing or fishing. You can provide your children with a Disney-level experience without the crowds this summer.
What separates Campspot from the other travel booking sites in the market?
Campspot distinguishes itself through the quality of its inventory, search filters which include real-time availability and lowest price guaranteed pricing, and its “lock-your-site” option, which allows travelers to book the precise site and location they desire within the campground.
With the current pandemic, there is a surge of interest in camping, campgrounds and RVing. What advice would you offer to folks new to camping and RVing?
Approximately 81% of Campspot users are booking their first trip with Campspot – and are likely first time campers themselves. Especially now, Campspot is providing safe, clean and beautiful campgrounds to consumers who are in need of getaways for their mental health. After being cooped up in homes and apartments, Campspot is providing a much needed break from day-to-day stressors. Here are some tips for first-time campers:
Consider both nearby and onsite amenities: Some parks shine based on the amenities they offer directly on their properties, such as expansive waterparks, laser tag areas, or themed weekend events. Other campgrounds are desirable for their proximity to historic sites, national parks, or famous attractions. Both factors are important to consider when planning where to stay, based on your appetite for adventure vs. relaxation.
Book online: Camping should be considered no different than the hotel industry in terms of ease of booking and accessibility. This is something Campspot is actively working to provide on a large scale. Gone are the days of struggling to reach parks via phone, or struggling to find contact information online all together. Browsing and booking in a seamless platform is much better.
Find your brand of camping: A rustic tent site in a dark sky region with no internet access may be your cup of tea. Or, perhaps a canvas glamping tent with a kitchenette, queen bed, and lake access is more your style. There’s no one right way to camp. Feel empowered to find the type of lodging that best fits you.
Explore lodging in your neck of the woods: Camping doesn’t have to mean trekking cross-country to a remote area. There are likely many wonderful campgrounds and RV parks within a short driving distance to where you live. Campspot is working to make such data available at your fingertips and to make spontaneous local camping trips the norm.
CAMPSPOT OVERVIEW
- Campspot is the leading and largest online marketplace for RV resorts, family campgrounds, cabins, glamping options, and more.
- Campspot is a gateway to premium inventory of 100,000 campsites, canvassing every type of getaway from camping and glamping to RV sites.
- Campspot is in 47 states, with Texas (33), New York (26) and Wisconsin (21) on top, as well as in Ontario, Canada.
- By mid-summer 2020, Campspot will expand to roughly 350 new campgrounds in the United States, totaling its complete inventory to over 137,800 campsites.
- Travelers can quickly browse available lodging across 100,000 campsites (with roughly 30-50 new campgrounds each month which translates to 3,200-5,400 new campsites), while taking advantage of added features including “lock-your-site”, which allows travelers to book the precise location within the campsite they desire, contactless express check-in, minimizing exposure to individuals outside their party, as well as Campspot’s lowest-price guarantee.
- Campers can effortlessly search thousands of lodging options by location, dates, guest count, as well as real-time availability and pricing.
