Customer Spotlight: John Pratte, Manager of Swan Island Wildlife Management Area

Customer Spotlight: John Pratte, Manager of Swan Island Wildlife Management Area

This month our customer spotlight is on John Pratte, a wildlife biologist who manages one of the most unique campgrounds in the country. The Swan Island Wildlife Management Area campground in Maine is a hidden gem that won’t remain hidden for long. John uses his extensive knowledge of the area and dedication to customer experience to make sure of it.

Why Campground Owners Must Embrace Instagram

Why Campground Owners Must Embrace Instagram

It’s taken less than seven years for Instagram to go from a knockoff Foursquare to one of the world’s most popular mobile apps. It currently has 375 million active users, 50 million more than the population of the United States. Its incorporated cutting-edge features like Instagram Stories and Instagram Direct to transcend its original photo-sharing platform. It’s become a digital link between celebrities, politicians, artists and legions of followers and fans.

4 Ways Your Campground Can Bring In Extra Cash

4 Ways Your Campground Can Bring In Extra Cash

Whether you’ve been hiking, fishing or just sitting around a fire all week, a shower and fresh clothes are a total necessity. Offering coin-operated showers, washers and dryers will provide convenience for campers and a source of passive income for you. The best part is you’ll never need to leave the park to cash in your change - just tell campers that you have quarters and they’ll bring the cash directly to you.

How to Set Up a Glampground

How to Set Up a Glampground

In an earlier post, we introduced Glamping, a form of upscale vacationing that brings the amenities of a hotel to a campground. We wrote about the history of Glamping and the changing consumer landscape supporting this niche experience. What we didn’t explain was how an entrepreneur might go about starting a Glampground of their own. Though it’s far from all-encompassing, we hope you find today’s post enlightening.

Customer Spotlight: Matt from Southlake RV Park in Knoxville, Tennessee

Customer Spotlight: Matt from Southlake RV Park in Knoxville, Tennessee

This week’s highlight comes to us from Tennessee. Matthew Mann, the owner of Southlake RV Park, uses knowledge from his engineering background to run his campground. For him, it’s all about process. If you can get that right, you’re well on your way to creating a standout business.

Customer Spotlight: Carol & John from Whispering Creek Lodging & RV Park in Newton, Texas

Customer Spotlight: Carol & John from Whispering Creek Lodging & RV Park in Newton, Texas

This month, Bonfire is highlighting Carol and John, the owners of Whispering Creek Lodging & RV Park, located just behind the “Piney Curtain” around Newton, Texas. Carol and John want all their guests to feel like they’re in the comfort of their own home. Whether it’s a friendly chat over a morning coffee or an extra set of hands to help clean a rig, the owners of the 15-year-old park want you to know that the “Whispering Way” means going the extra mile.