Why more parks on Hipcamp means more bookings for Hosts
Hipcamp is evolving into the most comprehensive camping reservation platform in the USA. Following the success of adding national park availability earlier this year, we’re now expanding to include RV resorts and state parks—alongside private land stays—all in one place: Hipcamp.
As a Hipcamp Host, you might be wondering: Will this impact my bookings? The short answer is: Yes—but in the best way possible.
How This Works for You
1. This doesn’t take bookings from you—it keeps campers on Hipcamp.
We’ll retain 5x more campers, who currently search and book elsewhere when we don’t have exactly what they need. By offering RV resorts, national parks, and state park campgrounds, we keep those campers on Hipcamp so they’re more likely to discover your listing in the future.
2. Campers looking for private land stays will still find you.
Nothing about this update changes how your property appears in search results. When campers want a unique private land stay like yours, they’ll still search for it and find you, just like before.
3. This expansion brings in brand new campers, who are likely to book with you later.
Many campers start with familiar campgrounds before gaining the confidence to book more unique stays. By making Hipcamp their go-to platform from the start, we introduce them to the full range of camping experiences, including private land stays like yours.
4. More campers on Hipcamp = More marketing & more bookings for you.
With a larger, more engaged community, we can invest even more in marketing, bringing more campers to the platform and driving more traffic to your listing.
What about competition?
It’s natural to wonder whether more sites means more competition. However, Hipcamp isn’t increasing the number of campgrounds in the US, only making it easier for campers to find them. Campers already book RV parks and public campgrounds when they can’t find what they need on Hipcamp.
This change doesn’t create new competition—it helps more campers find what they’re already looking for, all in one place. And more campers returning to Hipcamp = more opportunities for your listing to shine.
What’s Next?
This is just the beginning. We’re committed to making Hipcamp the most powerful booking tool for Hosts, not just for campers. Expect new tools, better exposure, and more marketing to drive even more business your way.