Campground software comparison · 2026

Campspot, CamperWatch, Hipcamp, ResNexus, and Camplyst — compared honestly.

Each platform serves a different purpose. Knowing which problem each one actually solves saves you time and prevents expensive switching costs later.

3 questions to ask any platform before signing up

Who processes the payments — and are there restrictions?

Some platforms require you to use their integrated payment processor. Before signing, ask whether you can use Stripe or Square, what the processing rate is, and whether you can switch processors later without losing your data.

Who owns your guest data?

On marketplace-first platforms, the booking relationship is between the camper and the platform. You receive a payout but not the guest's contact details — those belong to the platform. Before signing, ask: "Can I export my complete guest list including email addresses at any time, for free?"

What happens when you want to switch?

Switching reservation software is one of the most disruptive changes a campground can make. Guest history may be locked in. Rate structures are hard to migrate. Ask for a data export before you sign — not after.

Full feature comparison

Feature data from vendor websites and Capterra reviews. Competitor pricing not stated — prices change. Links go directly to their pricing pages.

Feature	Camplyst This platform	CamperWatch Booking discovery	Campspot PMS platform	Hipcamp Marketplace	ResNexus Full PMS
Pricing model	$0/mo · 5% on new bookings only	$0/mo · 5% on bookings they send	See pricing →	See pricing →	See pricing →
Payment processor	Stripe or Square — your choice	Stripe or Square	Integrated payments	Platform payments	Owner's choice
Cancellation recovery alerts Pre-matched camper pool notified the moment a site cancels
Pre-matched by rig + hookup + dates Camplyst only — not generic availability alerts
No monthly fee
Performance model only Pay only when a new booking fills the gap
You choose payment processor
You own guest data + contacts
iCal sync with existing PMS
Works alongside existing tools
No contract
Instant booking
Full PMS (reservations grid, site map)
Dynamic pricing
Federal park traffic funnel
OTA distribution (Airbnb, Expedia, etc.)

✓ = available · ✗ = not available · — = partial or varies. Feature data sourced from vendor websites and Capterra user reviews.

Marketplace fee comparison — what the model difference costs annually

Hipcamp charges 10–12.5% on every booking. Camplyst charges 5% only on new bookings that fill a cancelled site.

Monthly bookings	Hipcamp (10%)	Hipcamp (12.5%)	Camplyst (5%)*	Annual difference
$1,000/mo	$100	$125	$50	$600–$900/yr
$2,000/mo	$200	$250	$100	$1,200–$1,800/yr
$5,000/mo	$500	$625	$250	$3,000–$4,500/yr
$10,000/mo	$1,000	$1,250	$500	$6,000–$9,000/yr

*Camplyst charges 5% only on new bookings that fill cancelled sites — existing bookings are unaffected. Hipcamp rates from hipcamp.com/host.

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Works alongside your existing system. No monthly fee. No switching. 5% only when a new booking fills the gap.

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