Most Common Questions and Answers about Campground Memberships

Membership Affiliations are a network of RV Resorts that have been approved to participate and provide use privileges to their members. These resorts pay substantial affiliation fees and meet stringent requirements to participate.  CampResorts offers memberships that are affiliated with  the largest networks of private membership camping resorts.  Affiliations provide a reciprocal service which expands the recreation and vacation opportunities derived from membership in a Home Resort.  Affiliations also provides a number of other services and benefits for resort members

By joining one of any of the 400 affiliated resorts, you may camp at any of the these resorts for $10 per night. The general public cannot join an affiliation alone. Affiliation is gained through the establishment of a "Home Resort".  If you are a member of an affiliated resort, you are eligible to join. 

The initial membership fee is determined by the member's Home Resort. Members renew their affiliations yearly.  Prices generally costs between $60-$90 per year.

RV Parks are licensed as an affiliate.  However, affiliations do not own or operate the individual RV parks.

 A  membership will go for 12 months from the date you join.

Your permanent membership card should reach you within 30 days from the time your application is received by RPI. Your Home Resort will issue you a temporary membership card good for 60 days from the date you joined.

Certainly. You may begin using the affiliated resorts as soon as you receive your temporary membership card. A temporary membership card provided by your Home Resort will give you immediate access.

An Affiliation Membership Card, a Home Resort I.D. and a drivers license

Members receive a renewal notice each year prior to their anniversary date

Yes, however there is a $100.00 reinstatement fee plus a applicable renewal fee.

One.  Additional or replacement cards can be issued for a $5.00 processing fee.

Yes, but the affiliation must be notified in writing of the transfer of membership. An application must also be signed by the new owner and a transfer fee must be paid.

First, check your Resort Directory. You may also check with your Home Resort or give the affiliation a call.

All the RV resorts do. However, some resorts are accepted into the program on a provisional basis while under construction. These resorts have agreed to build RV sites and extensive recreational facilities but may not have everything at first.

For each night stay at an affiliated resort you must pay $10.

Yes, but the number of persons per site reservation is limited to one family unit plus two additional persons and no more than four 4 adults.

First, consult your directory. If your not able to find the answer contact the affiliation member services on the toll free number.

1) AFFILIATED RESORT

A resort that has been approved for affiliation and agrees to provide reciprocal privileges to members.

2) HOME RESORT

The affiliated resort at which you are a member / owner.

3) HOST RESORT

The affiliated resort which will be accommodating your reservation.

4) MEMBER

An affiliated resort member/owner in good standing with his Home Resort and the affiliation (i.e. current on all appropriate fees).

5) RV RESORT

These resorts have RV sites and facilities for RV'ers.

6) RV SITES

Facilities to accommodate various types of recreational vehicles. For example: Motorhomes, campers, travel trailers, pop-ups and fifth wheels. See Resort Directory page for availability and site utilities.

The membership is only available to members of a resort that is affiliated. The affiliation membership dues are separate from your Home Resort dues.

All members are required to present a Home Resort membership card and their affiliation membership card upon check-in. Members without proper identification will not be accepted at the Hosting Resort. Please be sure you have these two items prior to your visit. Additional and/or replacement membership cards may be ordered through Member Services Office for $5.00. In the event that your card has been lost or stolen and you are on the road, the affiliation can verify your membership with the park you are scheduled to visit.

There are two major factors that allow members to access the use of campsites on a drive-up basis. Number one is that all of the resorts are "Private Member Only" resorts, therefore, you are not competing with the general public for campsites. Secondly, the license agreement each developer signed with the Affiliation is required to set aside a percentage of their campsites to be used only by visiting affiliate members. These are campsites that the developer can not sell memberships to. Between the private member only status and the campsites at each resort reserved for visiting members,  resorts are generally available on a drive-up basis. There are however just under 20% of the resorts that history has proven drive-up availability is not always that certain. These resorts have been placed on what's known as the "Advanced Notification Status". This status will be specifically so noted on the directory page where the map and driving directions are listed. These resorts do want to know when you are arriving and for how many nights you plan to stay.

Be sure to carefully and completely read all the reservation information provided.

1) Select a resort you would like to visit

2) Select your arrival and departure dates

3) Have your Affiliation Membership ID number ready

4) Call the affiliations Central Reservation number listed in the resort travel guide, or visit the affiliations website for online reservations.
 

1) Your request for reservations to use the network of resorts may be made by either using the Central Reservation 800 number or by visiting the affiliations website.

2) Your reservations will be easy if you remember to plan your trip before contacting the affiliation.

Here are a few points to remember:

• Consult your Directory for your desired resort location.
• Note available times, special reservation requirements and restrictions.
• Choose your arrival and departure dates for each resort.
• Know the number of adults and children in your party.
• Have your affiliation identification number ready

• Pets are permitted in most resorts. Check your directory for any applicable restrictions.

• Extended visits, if permitted by the Host Resort are subject to space availability.

• Requests for reservations will be accepted only from members in good standing with their Home Resort and the affiliations.

• Resort location maps on each resort page in the travel directory are provided as a general guide and to highlight points of interest

As part of your purchase you will receive a free membership into Passport America.  Passport America members will receive an Identification card and a complete directory of the participating Passport campgrounds.  All of the listed campgrounds honor Passport members at a flat rate of 50% off their normal rates.  There are over 1200 campgrounds in the Passport system to use.  The average overnight fee is $9.

Most Commonly Asked Questions about Passport America

Q.  How much does it cost to renew my Passport America membership?

A.  $44 per year

Q.  Does my membership run on a calendar year or for a full year from the time I join?

A.  Your membership is good for a full 12 months from the date you join.

Q.  How will I know about new campgrounds and resorts added to the Passport system?

A.  You will receive the Passport newsletters twice a year and a new travel directory once each year.

Q.  How long may I stay at a participating campground?

A.  Many parks have no restrictions on the length of stay, some allow monthly stays, some weekly, others for few nights and overnight.  The exact rules are listed on the travel directory page where the maps and driving directions are listed for each campground.

Q.  Does the 50% off price include full hook-ups?

A.  Yes

Q.  Are there any other charges other than my $44 annual membership fee or any other commitment on my part?

A.  No

Q.  How often can I use the Passport campgrounds?

A.  As often as you like.

NOTE:  The Passport America campgrounds are separate from the private membership resorts, typically Passport campgrounds are public facilities whereas membership resorts are private member only parks.

American Campground Membership

800-937-4165