Choosing the right payment processor is crucial for campground owners who need to keep up with evolving consumer preferences. In this blog post, you'll discover key questions to ask credit card processors to aid you in making the best decision possible for your campground.

In high school, Susan James’s peers voted her “Most Likely to Work Outdoors”—a title that prophesied her future with remarkable accuracy. Today, she embodies that prediction as the heart and soul behind Mountain Lake Campground and Cabins in Summersville, West Virginia.But it’s not just the great outdoors that captures Susan’s heart; she has also made it her mission to mentor the next generation. At Mountain Lake, Susan has found a way to blend her two passions together so well that if her classmates could see her now they’d insist on granting her one more title: Most Likely to Make a Difference.

It’s that time again—time to dust off that shoebox full of receipts and tackle that overflowing filing cabinet drawer. You know; the one that won’t close all the way. Okay, maybe that’s a bit of an exaggeration. In today’s digital age, many of our essential documents are stored electronically, making tax season a breeze, right? Not so fast!

Betsie Neft left corporate America so she and her husband, Brad, could chase a dream of becoming park owners. She’ll straight up tell you she didn’t have all the answers about running a campground. But she had a vision: to make a place where the community could always drop by and feel right at home. And that’s exactly what she did.

In the complex world of revenue management, expert guidance is invaluable. Jeff Hoffman, a distinguished figure in the camping industry with nearly five decades of experience and a history of owning 13 campgrounds, recently shared his wealth of knowledge with the CampLife team. His insights aim to assist campground owners in refining their rate management strategies.

In the ever-changing landscape of campground management, there’s a growing shift toward integrating cabins into traditional camping sites. This isn’t just about upgrading facilities; it’s about crafting experiences. Jim Franck from Lancaster Log Cabins and Bill and Marsha Cable from Austin Lake RV Park and Cabins recently sat down with us to share their experience, painting a picture that blends financial savvy with campground community building.

Software development doesn’t typically conjure up images of families and friends gathering round the campfire. But that’s the end result when three members of the Dev Team—Chad, Jonathan, and Micah—integrate their coding expertise with their roles at CampLife. Let’s dive into how their individual skills harmonize to enhance the campground management experience and keep guests looking forward to booking their next trip.

Auburn, Alabama, is a small town with a big love for football. Come fall, the town’s population swells as football enthusiasts flock to support Auburn University.But with a limited number of accommodations, where do all these fans stay? Enter University Station RV Resort, Auburn’s very own mini-town, offering a solution as grand as the town’s football spirit.

In the heart of Colorado's prairie lies Big Ben’s RV Park, a hidden gem that Ben, the park owner, brought back to life after years of dormancy. But Big Ben’s story is not just about a campground’s revival. It’s about one man’s determination to create a welcoming space for people just passing through—and those looking for a place to call home.

Nestled in the north Georgia mountains, Trackrock Campground and Cabins is a family-run haven for adventurers with a rich history spanning over five decades. Read their story here.

CampLife team members describe Lisa Keck as a mother hen. She watches over every detail of each park’s unique build, ensuring they’re ready to soar in the CampLife system. But she doesn’t take it personally when one of her parks is ready to leave the nest. Instead, she celebrates with them—because they’re well-prepared for the journey. Read Lisa's story here.

When it comes to managing your park’s finances, having the right tools at your fingertips can make all the difference. That’s why it’s essential to ask your software provider about the accounting tools they offer. Click here to read more.