Who pays the booking fee?
Many systems add a fee at guest checkout. Ask whether your guests pay one, and how much.
StrataPMS / BUYER’S GUIDE
The best campground software
for your park, in 2026.
There’s no single best campground software for every park. Here’s the checklist we’d use, written by an RV park operator. Use it on any system, including ours.
Seven questions to ask any vendor
Do the books reconcile?
Ask to see a daily close and a balance sheet. Reports that don’t add up cost hours every month.
Can a new hire learn it in a day?
Seasonal staff turn over. Ask for a demo you can click through yourself, without a sales call.
Can guests book on a phone?
Most guests book on a phone. Try booking a site as a guest, end to end.
Can you bring your history?
Ask exactly what imports: guests, stays, deposits and balances. Then check that the totals match.
What does the off-season cost?
Ask whether you pay full price in months you’re mostly closed.
Can guests and AI assistants find your park?
Ask whether your booking site is built to be found by search engines and AI assistants.
What is the best campground software?+
It depends on your park’s size, season and how much your staff turns over. Compare systems on guest fees, accounting accuracy, ease of learning, mobile booking, migration and off-season pricing.
What is campground management software?+
Software that runs a campground or RV park: reservations, the front desk, guest booking online, payments, the camp store, long-term sites and the books.
How does StrataPMS answer this checklist?+
No guest fee at checkout, books built to reconcile, a public self-serve demo, phone booking, help moving your history, half-price off-season months, and park booking sites built to be found in AI search.
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