What is Hipcamp Donations?
Hipcamp Donations is an optional feature that lets select Hosts introduce Hipcampers to land-focused nonprofits and community organizations they care about. After a camper leaves a positive review, they may see a screen inviting them to learn more or donate to the organization you’ve selected.
This feature celebrates the conservation, education, and community work many Hosts already do, while making sure campers never feel pressured.
How does it work for campers?
After a camper gives your Hipcamp a positive rating, they may see:
- A short description of your chosen organization
- A link or button to the organization’s donation page
- Optional reinforcement in the post-review email
All donations take place off Hipcamp on the organization’s own site.
Who can participate?
Any Host can participate but the eligible non-for-profit organization you choose must align with Hipcamp’s outdoor and land-connected mission. All submissions go through a brief Hipcamp approval process.
What types of organizations qualify for Hipcamp Donations?
Organizations must strengthen people’s relationship with the land. Eligible groups include:
- Conservation and habitat protection groups
- Watershed or land trusts
- Wildlife rescues
- Environmental or outdoor education programs
- Community nature-access initiatives
- Agriculture and rural-community nonprofit partners
If your preferred group doesn’t fit these criteria, we won’t be able to opt you into this feature on Hipcamp, but you can still share it directly with Hipcampers on-site.
How do I submit an organization?
You can submit an organization for campers to donate to via this form.
Hipcamp reviews all submissions before enabling them.
Can I link to personal fundraisers or charities unrelated to land and nature?
Not in the current pilot. To keep the feature aligned with Hipcamp’s mission, Hipcamp Donations is limited to causes connected to the land, wildlife, and nature.
Does Hipcamp take a commission or fee?
No. Hipcamp does not take any cut. Donations happen completely off-platform and do not flow through Hipcamp’s systems.
Will donations affect my Host payouts or tax reporting?
No. Since Hipcamp does not process the donations:
- Donations do not appear in Host payouts
- They are not subject to Host service fees
- They do not appear on tax documents from Hipcamp
If donors need receipts, those come directly from the organization.
Where do campers see the donation option?
Donation prompts appear only:
- After a camper leaves a positive review
- In an optional follow-up email after their stay
- Campers are not shown donation requests during checkout or booking.
Where can I get support?
If you have questions about organization approval, image requirements, or setup, contact the Hipcamp Support team.