How to book on the website
- Log into your Hipcamp account
- Find the Hipcamp Listing where you would like to stay
- Make sure it's the right listing for you
- Select dates of the booking
- Select your group size
- Check the subtotal
- Proceed through the booking steps
- Receive confirmation
- Enjoy your Trip!
Make sure it's the right listing for you
Read the listing description, check the location using the map, view the Host's cancellation policy and check-in/check-out times, view photos, and read reviews. If you have any further questions prior to booking, send the host a message.
Select dates of the booking
The box on the right-hand side of the page will show the availability of a listing. Select your Check in date and Check out date.
Select your group size
Next to the Check out date, you will see Guests. Ensure this number represents the exact number of people that will be attending your booking, by increasing or decreasing the number using the plus and minus icons.
Check the subtotal
When you have entered your Check in date, Check out date, and number of Guests, the subtotal (price before any applicable taxes and service fees) will display.
Proceed through the booking steps
By selecting Request to Book or Instant Book you will be directed to the stages of booking:
Rulebook - read the rules of the listing and make sure it is a fit for you. You will be able to see the service fee charge here, and your booking total. Select Agree and Continue to proceed with your booking.
Extras - a host may have extras you can add to your booking here. If you don't want to add extras to your book, select Next. If you do want to add extras to your booking, select Add to Trip under the desired extra, chose the number of that extra you would like, then select Next.
Payment Details - fill out all required fields with your details. Please ensure you review the details on this page thoroughly, including your Check in date, Check out date, booking total, the cancelation policy, and all other information. By selecting Request to Book or Instant Book you will be charged the booking total at this time.
Message to host - feel free to leave a message to your host here, e.g. "Hi Bob, looking forward to hearing back from our request to book! We'd love to stay at your Hipcamp listing in June! Best, Sally"
Confirm - once again, review your Trip information and confirm your booking.
Receive confirmation
Once your booking has been confirmed, you will receive notification of the confirmation via SMS and email. You can also view your booking confirmation page my navigating to your Trips page when you're logged in to your Hipcamp account.
Enjoy your Trip!
At Hipcamp, our mission is to get more people outside and to inspire the next generation of people who are passionate about exploring and protecting our lands. We hope you have a great time outside!
