Good Sam vs PitchCamp: Campground Software Comparison¶

Quick answer: Good Sam and PitchCamp both provide services for campground operators, but their strengths and business models differ. Good Sam combines a large RV membership network, campground directory, marketing services and campground-management technology through Good Sam Campground Solutions. PitchCamp focuses on providing Canadian campgrounds with a direct operational platform, CAD pricing, Canadian tax support and campground-management tools.

"Good Sam vs PitchCamp" comes up because both are options campground owners consider for managing reservations and reaching guests. This guide compares what each currently offers, how pricing works, what the Good Sam member discount involves, and what to think about if you're weighing one against the other, or running both.

Three Different Good Sam Programs¶

"Good Sam" refers to three related but separate things, and mixing them up leads to comparing the wrong costs:

Good Sam Club: a consumer RV membership program that travellers join directly, with Standard ($39 per year) and Elite ($149 per year) tiers. A campground does not buy or resell this membership.
Good Sam campground network and directory: the listing that gives a campground exposure to Good Sam Club members and obligates it to honour the member discount described below.
Good Sam Campground Solutions: the paid reservation and campground-management software product, separate from Club membership, that a campground operator subscribes to (see Pricing below).

This guide's pricing comparison is about the third item, the software. Membership and directory participation are covered separately below.

What Good Sam Campground Solutions Offers¶

Good Sam is a major North American RV membership and campground-services organization. In addition to its membership program and campground directory, Good Sam offers marketing services and a cloud-based campground reservation and management system through Good Sam Campground Solutions.

Its published reservation-system capabilities include:

Online reservations with mobile-friendly booking pages
A drag-and-drop reservation management dashboard
Guest check-ins
Refunds
Reservation extensions
Guest and reservation notes
Interactive campground maps with satellite imagery and campsite photos
Booking rules, including check-in/check-out windows and booking-night limits
Add-ons such as firewood and rentals
Availability calendars with alternative-date suggestions
More than 20 customizable management and camp-host reports
A point-of-sale system for camp store operations
Stripe payment-terminal integration for on-site and online payments
Multiple staff logins at no additional charge

Good Sam Campground Solutions is one of the services offered to the more than 2,000 campgrounds in the Good Sam network, alongside marketing, a customizable website and dedicated business support.

What PitchCamp Offers¶

PitchCamp is a Canadian-built campground management and reservation platform focused on direct bookings, campground operations, guest communications, payments, POS, utility metering, gate access, waitlists, digital waivers, reporting, Canadian tax requirements and CAD pricing.

Its current features include:

An online booking portal so guests can book directly on your website
Reservation management, including a timeline view and site assignments
Payment processing (deposits, balances, refunds) via Stripe
Automated guest emails: confirmation, pre-arrival, post-stay and review requests
Dynamic and scheduled pricing
Digital waivers
iCalendar-based OTA calendar sync with Airbnb, Booking.com and Expedia
Bulk email to your guest list
POS for on-site purchases
Utility metering
Gate access control
A waitlist for fully booked dates
Staff management
Canadian tax handling and CAD pricing throughout

PitchCamp is the operational infrastructure a campground runs on: where reservations live, where the site map is managed, where guest communications flow, and where revenue is tracked.

Good Sam Membership and Campground Exposure¶

Good Sam's membership tiers are Basic (free), Standard ($39 per year) and Elite ($149 per year). Good Sam has reported more than two million members as of a 2018 milestone announcement; a current, updated member count is not published, so treat that figure as a historical reference rather than today's total. Its campground directory lists participating parks and is searchable by region, including Ontario, British Columbia and Nova Scotia.

Good Sam lists campgrounds across Canada and can provide valuable exposure to Canadian and American RV travellers. Its value will vary by location, guest demographics and travel patterns. Being listed in the directory gives a campground visibility to Good Sam's membership base regardless of which reservation system the campground uses day to day.

Reservation and Campground-Management Capabilities¶

Both platforms cover core reservation and operations functions, though PitchCamp's feature set extends further into Canadian-specific and on-site operational tools.

Capability	Good Sam Campground Solutions	PitchCamp
Online reservations	Yes	Yes
Drag-and-drop / timeline dashboard	Yes	Yes
Check-ins	Yes	Yes
Refunds and reservation extensions	Yes	Yes
Guest and reservation notes	Yes	Yes
Interactive site map	Yes	Yes
Booking rules (check-in windows, night limits)	Yes	Yes
Add-ons	Yes	Yes
Management reports	Yes (20+)	Yes
Stripe payment integration	Yes	Yes
Point of sale	Yes	Yes
Multiple staff users	Yes, no extra fee	Yes
Utility metering	Not publicly documented	Yes
Gate access control	Not publicly documented	Yes
Digital waivers	Not publicly documented	Yes
Waitlist	Not publicly documented	Yes
OTA sync method	Not publicly documented	iCalendar-based two-way calendar sync with Airbnb, Booking.com and Expedia; not a full API integration
Billing currency and Canadian tax configuration	Confirm directly with Good Sam	Yes: CAD pricing and Canadian tax handling throughout

"Not publicly documented" means the feature is not described on Good Sam's published materials as of this writing, not that Good Sam has confirmed it doesn't exist. Do not treat an iCalendar feed and a full API integration as equivalent: PitchCamp's OTA sync keeps a campground's calendar aligned with Airbnb, Booking.com and Expedia to help prevent double-booking, but it does not push rates or inventory the way a full channel-manager API integration would.

Pricing and Booking-Fee Considerations¶

PitchCamp publishes its pricing in Canadian dollars. Depending on the selected plan, pricing includes a fixed monthly or annual subscription and a fixed Canadian-dollar fee per reservation. PitchCamp does not charge a percentage commission based on the reservation's value.

PitchCamp plan	Monthly	Annual	Per reservation
Free	$0	N/A	$4
Standard	$49	$499	$3
Premium	$99	$999	$2

See the current PitchCamp pricing page for full plan details.

Good Sam advertises that its campground reservation-system subscription is "starting at $29 monthly," with no setup fees and no additional per-user charges stated. Good Sam's page does not state whether that price is billed in US or Canadian dollars, so confirm billing currency directly with Good Sam before comparing costs. This is "starting at" pricing; operators should also request a current quote from Good Sam for their specific requirements.

The Good Sam Member Discount¶

Participating Good Sam Campgrounds generally provide eligible Good Sam Standard and Elite members with a 10% discount on qualifying nightly rates; the Standard tier already includes this benefit, and Elite members receive it too since Elite includes all Standard benefits. Conditions and exclusions may apply, including restrictions involving extended stays, previously discounted rates or special offers.

Example: If a campground records 1,000 eligible occupied nights during a season and 15% are booked by eligible Good Sam members, that represents 150 discounted nights. At an average nightly rate of $70, a 10% discount would equal $1,050 in discount value provided.

1,000 occupied nights × 15% × $70 × 10% = $1,050

This is an illustrative example, not an industry average. Actual member volume, average nightly rate and discount value will vary by campground.

Considerations for Canadian Campground Operators¶

Canadian campground owners should track how many reservations are actually influenced by their Good Sam participation and weigh that revenue against listing costs and the discount provided, rather than assuming the exposure pays for itself.

PitchCamp is built for Canadian operations from the ground up: CAD pricing throughout, Canadian tax handling, and a support team familiar with Canadian campground operations.

Can a Campground Use Both?¶

A campground may participate in the Good Sam campground network while using PitchCamp for its direct reservations and day-to-day operations. Before using both reservation systems simultaneously, the campground should confirm how availability and reservations will be coordinated to prevent duplicate entry or overbooking.

Which Option Is the Better Fit?¶

Good Sam may be attractive to campgrounds that value its established RV membership network, campground directory, marketing reach and integrated reservation system. PitchCamp may be a stronger fit for Canadian campground owners who prioritize CAD pricing, Canadian tax handling, direct customer relationships and locally focused campground-management tools. Campgrounds should compare current quotes, required features, reservation volume, support expectations and the measurable value of each platform before deciding.

Frequently Asked Questions¶

Is Good Sam campground-management software?

Yes. Good Sam offers campground-management and reservation software through Good Sam Campground Solutions, in addition to its membership network and campground directory.

Can I use PitchCamp while participating in Good Sam?

Yes. A campground can participate in the Good Sam directory and discount program while running its day-to-day reservations and operations through PitchCamp. That said, participating in the Good Sam network is different from operating two full reservation systems at once, and availability and reservations must be coordinated manually unless a verified integration exists between the two.

Does PitchCamp integrate directly with Good Sam?

PitchCamp should not be described as having a direct Good Sam integration unless that connection is confirmed in current PitchCamp product documentation. Contact PitchCamp to discuss the best workflow for handling Good Sam-related reservations.

Is Good Sam worth it for Canadian campgrounds?

It depends on measurable referral volume, guest demographics, listing and membership costs, and the discount provided. Track how many reservations your Good Sam participation actually generates in your first season before drawing conclusions about its value for your park.

What is the Good Sam discount?

Eligible Good Sam Standard and Elite members generally receive 10% off qualifying nightly rates at participating Good Sam Campgrounds, subject to applicable conditions and exclusions.

Sources and Last-Verified Date¶

Information and pricing were last verified on August 24, 2026. Features, membership benefits and pricing may change. Campground operators should request current quotes and confirm integration requirements directly with each provider.

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