SAN FRANCISCO – Just weeks after Hipcamp — a leading app for finding and booking campsites — doubled its campground inventory, operators are already reporting increased interest and early booking success, according to a release.
As part of its recent expansion, Hipcamp proactively created free listings for thousands of campgrounds across the U.S.—many of which are already live, ready to be claimed by their owners. The goal: to make it easier for campers to discover more places to stay, and to give campground operators a new way to reach potential guests. Already, operators are reporting increased traffic and booking enquiries as campers discover these new listings.
The biggest impact, however, is being seen by campgrounds that verify their listings—a free process that unlocks full listing control, direct bookings, and expanded visibility. For many operators, the results have come faster than expected.
“To our surprise, we received three Hipcamp reservation requests in one day,” said Astrid, owner of Dog Mountain RV Park in Washington. “I immediately went back online to add more pictures and information, and since then, we’ve received many more reservations. Overall, it’s been a huge success for us.”
Dog Mountain RV Park was one of many campgrounds added in Hipcamp’s recent expansion. Astrid first heard from Hipcamp while the listing was already being developed, but the real impact became clear as soon as she verified her account, with her first booking received almost immediately.
“The number of people that have found us through Hipcamp—I’m pleasantly surprised and thankful,” said Ellen, who runs family-owned Woods Landing Resort in Wyoming. “With Hipcamp, I still feel like I have control over how I run my business, and that’s really important to us. It’s much easier to communicate with campers than on other platforms I’ve tried. You can tell it’s been built for the camping industry. The integration with my ResNexus system is seamless, and for remote check-ins, having all the contact details is a game changer.”
For some campgrounds, Hipcamp has helped offset slower travel patterns or regional drops in tourism.
“Our area has been heavily affected by fewer Canadians traveling,” said Jenna from Pinederosa Campground in Maine. “I figured it couldn’t hurt to try a new platform—and I’m surprised at how many bookings I’ve received in such a short period of time.”
Whether using pen-and-paper calendars or online booking software, campground operators can use Hipcamp in the way that works best for them, while benefiting from the platform’s reach and reputation.
If your campground or RV park is already listed on Hipcamp, but you haven’t claimed it yet, you can visit hipcamp.com/verify to take ownership of the account. Verification is free, easy, and only takes a few minutes—and it could help you connect with millions of new campers this season.
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