Managing your campground effectively requires more than just a keen eye; it demands strategic planning and smart use of the tools at your disposal.
In this guide, we'll explore essential strategies that can make a significant difference in how you manage your property, from setting up mass blocks to locking in the right rates. These tools are crucial for ensuring smooth operations, maximizing your revenue, and providing the best experience for your guests.
Setting Up Your Nightly Pricing
The first step is to set up your nightly pricing, which may vary depending on your specific campground needs. RoverPass offers several flexible options in the rate editor:
- Nightly, Weekly, and Monthly Rates: You can customize how much you'd like to charge per day, week, or month.
- Required Stays: Specify if certain days, like Friday and Saturday, must be booked together, or if a minimum number of nights is required for a reservation.
- Holiday Rates: Set special pricing for holidays like the 4th of July and Memorial Day, or require a minimum number of nights without changing the rate.
For a detailed guide on how to set up your site pricing, check out this resource: How to Update Site Pricing/Rates
Establishing Policies and Fees
Setting up your nightly pricing is just the beginning. It’s equally important to establish policies that outline:
- Included Occupancy: Decide how many people are included in the base nightly rate for each RV site and if you’ll charge for additional guests.
- Pet and Vehicle Policies: Set your rules and fees for pets and extra vehicles.
By taking full advantage of these settings, you'll create a consistent, streamlined process for handling reservations, ensuring all guests follow the rules you've established. For more information on setting up your site plan policies, visit: Setting Up Policies and Fees for Your Site Plan.
Customizing Taxes
If your property includes multiple types of sites, such as cabins, tents, and RV sites, you can customize the tax settings for each. This flexibility ensures that you’re charging the correct tax rate based on the type of accommodation. Learn more about setting up custom taxes here: Customizing Site Tax Settings for Your Site Plan.
Maximizing Revenue with Advanced Availability Settings
Once your rates and policies are set, it’s time to think about availability. Consider how far in advance you want to allow reservations. By default, RoverPass allows bookings up to 24 months in advance, but this setting can be adjusted in your Operations Schedule section.
You should also decide on the maximum number of nights you’ll allow guests to book online. Do you prefer to limit online bookings to short-term stays, or are you open to longer reservations? This decision can have a significant impact on your business operations.
Remember, even if you limit the number of nights for online reservations, you can still accept long-term bookings over the phone. You can adjust these settings in your System Settings. To learn how to navigate your system settings, visit: Navigate your 'System Settings' tab
By fully understanding and utilizing these availability settings, you can tailor your campground’s operations to fit your business model, ultimately driving efficiency and guest satisfaction.