From firewood and propane to candy and ice cream, the right mix of essentials and treats keeps guests happy while boosting your bottom line. This blog highlights must-haves, guest favorites, and real-world examples to inspire how you stock your shelves .

Busy season can take a toll. This blog post offers practical tips to help campground owners stay steady, supported, and energized, even on the most demanding days.

When your guests understand what’s expected in your park—and why it matters—it can prevent misunderstandings and set the tone for a great camping trip. And as a park operator, you have the tools to make sure those expectations feel clear and easy to follow from the start. In this blog we'll go over simple ways to share etiquette guidelines and help campers feel right at home without overwhelming them with a list of rules.

Adding RV hookups to your campground can boost your bottom line, appeal to a wider range of RV travelers, and improve the overall guest experience. In this guide, we’ll break down the cost of RV hookup installation and walk through the process step-by-step.

Some campgrounds are built around convenience—close to major attractions, designed for quick turnover, or tailored to busy weekends. Miller’s Family Camp offers something different. Tucked away on Ontario’s Bruce Peninsula, it’s a place where family roots run deep, and every season is shaped by hard work and genuine hospitality. For Lindsay deMalmanche and her husband, Arran, carrying on the family tradition wasn’t always the plan, but it quickly became the right path.

Although camping often evokes visions of unplugging and getting back to nature, successfully marketing your campground or RV park typically requires investing in digital efforts. The number of RVers hitting the road has grown—but so has the competition. If you want your park to stand out, you’ll need more than just full hookups and a nice view. Campers are looking for experiences they’ll remember, and the way you market those experiences can make all the difference. 

When a fast-moving wildfire threatened Castaic Lake RV Park, General Manager Bryan Rupp had to move fast to keep his guests safe. In this blog, read how Bryan's preparation, quick thinking, and use of campground technology helped protect lives and property when every second counted.

Discover practical strategies for managing a campground successfully. In this blog, industry experts Marshall and Diana Spezman share insights on building a strong team, enhancing guest experiences, leveraging technology, and making data-driven decisions to keep your park running smoothly.

Lauren Monroe has spent years immersed in the world of outdoor hospitality, working alongside her family to grow and shape USA RV Resorts. But for her, this business isn’t just about managing parks—it’s about creating spaces where people feel like they belong.

Some campgrounds are built for convenience—just off the highway, easy to find, a stop along the way. Camp Overflow is not one of them. Tucked deep in the Berkshires on the shores of the Otis Reservoir, this family-run campground has been a destination in itself for generations. And that’s exactly how Cheryl and Craig Morton like it.

The outdoor hospitality industry is thriving, and for those researching campground ownership, CampLife is here to help. We spoke with industry experts to share insights on what it takes to start a successful campground—from choosing the right location to planning for costs and operations.

If you’ve taken a demo recently, you may have already met CampLife’s newest account executive, Brandon Reese. However, you may not know about the remarkable journey that brought him to this role. What began as a routine physical turned into a pivotal moment that would not only alter the course of his health but also influence the path of his career.