Running an RV park means solving problems all day long, but your booking system shouldn’t be one of them.

If you’re still relying on paper maps, spreadsheets, or outdated software, chances are you’re doing more work than you need to, and leaving money (and time) on the table.

Here are five common booking headaches park owners face, and how smart parks are simplifying things with systems that do the heavy lifting.

1. You’re Booked Solid… But Revenue Still Feels Low

If your sites are full but your numbers don’t reflect it, you’re probably missing revenue opportunities, like pricing premium spots appropriately, charging for site locks, or adjusting rates for peak demand.

Don’t solve this manually:
Trying to manage pricing on your own is time-consuming and inconsistent.

Do this instead:
Use a tool that gives you real-time revenue suggestions and automates upsells. Your park’s revenue should reflect its demand, without the guesswork.

2. Guests Keep Calling Instead of Booking Online

If your front desk is fielding calls all day, it’s likely because guests can’t see what they need on your website, like which sites are available, how big they are, or where they’re located.

Don’t solve this manually:
Answering the same booking questions every day eats up your time and frustrates your staff.

Do this instead:
Offer an interactive booking map with photos and specs, so guests can find and book their perfect site, no phone call needed.

3. Check-Ins Are Disorganized and Stressful

It’s hard to give guests a great experience when you’re flipping through notes, checking three systems, or hunting down who actually paid.

Don’t solve this manually:
Relying on paper records or memory creates gaps, and unhappy guests.

Do this instead:
Centralize your reservations, payments, preferences, and notes in one place. When everyone on your team has what they need, guests feel it too.

4. You’re Still Updating Availability in Multiple Places

Trying to sync availability across your website, a booking engine, and maybe even a third-party platform? That’s a recipe for overbookings and lost revenue.

Don’t solve this manually:
Updating calendars by hand is tedious and error-prone.

Do this instead:
Use a platform that automatically updates your availability across all booking channels. One change, everywhere.

5.  You Don’t Have Time to Train Staff on a Complex System

Seasonal turnover is real, and so is your limited bandwidth. You need tools your staff can learn quickly and actually use.

Don’t solve this manually:
Workarounds and sticky notes are not a long-term solution.

Do this instead:
Choose a system designed specifically for RV parks, with simple workflows, helpful support, and onboarding that fits into your real-world schedule.

Let’s Make Booking the Easiest Part of Running Your Park

You’re already doing the hard part: creating a space guests love. Now let’s streamline the rest.

Staylist is park management software built for real RV park owners, with tools that boost revenue, simplify operations, and give guests a better experience.

👉 Schedule a Staylist demo and see how we can help.