How to Use the Harvest Hosts Map Search Feature

Harvest Hosts is a unique membership program that allows members to stay at various off-the-beaten path locations all over North America. These 4360+ locations include stops such as museums, farms, wineries, breweries and distilleries, golf courses, and many other types of attractions. These off-the-beaten-path experiences provide the special experiences that many RVers set out to find when they buy an RV in the first place. Once travelers join Harvest Hosts as members, they gain access to an entire online database that lists each individual host location on its own profile page. Through the use of the search feature, members can sort locations by type, place, and route, while also filtering to include their specific preferences. Continue on to learn all about these features and how to use them to make the most of your membership.

Set preferences

Before searching for hosts, you will need to set your preferences. This first allows you to choose the type of host you are trying to find, if you have a specific type in mind. For those who prefer not to drink alcohol, they can select farms, attractions, and golf courses, allowing them to filter out wineries and breweries. Alternatively, someone who is specifically interested in staying on a farm, for example, can choose to only search for farms.

Next, you can input your RV’s size range, allowing you to filter out host locations where you will not be permitted to camp. This keeps you from accidentally finding your dream host, only to realize that your RV is too large for their property. Finally, you can choose to select “pet-friendly” as an option if you are traveling with pets. Those without pets can leave this blank, as their options are not limited. However, if you travel with furry friends, you will want to be sure to check this box. Now that your preferences are set, you are ready to begin searching. 

Search Feature

The search features allows members to filter hosts through a variety of methods. See each method below for further explanation.

Browse

The browse feature allows members to drag the map around, zooming in on certain areas and regions to gain a closer look. This feature does not filter for anything other than the preferences you already previously set. This is great for those who are simply browsing host locations without a certain route or destination in mind.

Route

The route feature is a handy tool that allows members to input a starting location and an ending location. With the start and end places set, this feature will show you which Harvest Hosts locations are located along your route. For example, say you are beginning a trip in your hometown of Philadelphia and planning to travel to Acadia National Park in Maine. This trip totals eleven hours without any stops, so many people would suggest breaking it up over the course of two or three days, stopping for the night after a few hours of driving each day.

If you are unsure of where to break for the night, allow the route search tool to show you which Harvest Hosts locations are located along your intended travel route. You can even set the maximum number of miles you are willing to veer off-route. This way, you do not have to travel far off the path to find a safe, scenic, and affordable place to rest after driving. Plus, stopping at a Harvest Hosts location for the night is always nicer than stopping at a Walmart or a rest area.

Region

The region feature allows you to search for hosts in a specific state. You can select up to five individual states to explore all of the hosts in that region of the country. For example, perhaps you are looking to travel through the Northwestern region of the US. In this case, you could search for hosts in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Wyoming, and Montana to see all of your options. This will allow you to narrow down all the places you want to visit and choose the best Harvest Hosts locations for your trip.

Location

Finally, the location search feature allows you to search for hosts in a specific area. For example, say you are traveling to Jacksonville, Florida. This feature would allow you to see all the host locations available within a set proximity to Jacksonville. This is great for those who are wanting to visit a certain region but who are undecided on where to stay. 

Becoming a Harvest Hosts member is an exciting thing, and it’s even more exciting when you are able to see just how many host locations are available to you. Although it can be overwhelming to sort through all the potential options, the search preferences and features make it much easier to find exactly what it is that you are looking for. After all, there is a location out there for everyone, and we want you to be able to find it. Now that you know how to use the host feature, you can begin saving hosts to specific trips. Stay tuned for the next post, where we discuss our newest feature: saved trips.

What is your favorite way to use the search feature? Do you have any tips or questions? Feel free to share or ask in the comments below!

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  1. Jolie
    14th March, 2023

    I cannot search for hosts on my cellphone. I can enter dates but no map opens up for the area. I thought this was a working phone app

  2. Marcia
    27th February, 2023

    Interested in learning more. Planning on taking a coast to trip in April, May, June. Just hearing about it on our coast to coast trip this month. Sounds like it would be perfect for our up comping travels. We need pet friendly sites.

  3. Howard Kormann
    7th February, 2023

    Am I still a member? #155300

  4. Marvin albertson
    18th June, 2022

    As a member what do I put on cell phone to access sites

  5. Bill Elias
    28th May, 2022

    I can not figure how to use your web page. I can find a location on the map and what date but after that then what?

  6. paul john charron
    27th March, 2022

    where are the harvest host in canada.

    ill even take ontario and Michigan…if I dont get an answer

    thank you?

    Paul. riving since 1985….its a great idea..good on you,.

  7. Michelle
    15th March, 2022

    I have been a member of Harvest Hosts since 8/28/2021 & my original email was hacked and so I was forced to create a new email . I do not have access to the original email anymore and I forgot my password. I am a member of boondockers ( became a member on 3/14 since I have no way to access Harvest Hosts & I have my card for it . I have sent numerous emails and no reply back. Can someone please call me 574-551-5682 .. – Michelle

  8. Cynthia L
    9th December, 2021

    I would love to be able to search for hosts using keywords to find ones that are of particular interest to us. Descriptions and reviews being searchable by things such as “music,” “cider,” “fruit,” “handmade,” etc would help us find places we would like to stop in, favorite them, and make sure to plan routes around them.

  9. Mary Beth Buza
    1st November, 2021

    When I click on a host in the browser of my Mac a window opens up to book but I can’t get that window to close to get back to the map without booking. There is no X in the window that pops open. Is there some way to minimize or close the hosts window so I can keep searching on the map ?

    1. idelbono
      28th February, 2022

      I have the same issue and I have a Mac, too. Wondering if you got an answer? (I already sent the question to them). So frustrating!

  10. Pearl White
    23rd October, 2021

    I am a member but cannot find a map for Oklahoma and Texas

  11. Jerry Tollefson
    20th September, 2021

    what do the numbers on the route map mean-new to this and can’t find the answer

    1. Sam Leash
      18th October, 2021

      Hey Jerry! Typically the numbers would refer to individual stops along your route. Hope this helps!

  12. Cym
    15th June, 2021

    Im a member and somehow the map search got switched to a google earth style instead of a road map. How do i switch it back to a road map style?

    1. Sam Leash
      15th June, 2021

      Hi, Cym! Can you try refreshing your screen to see if it goes back to normal? If that doesn’t work, please contact help support: [email protected]

  13. Pat Ware
    6th April, 2021

    I realize membership is required in order to find the Host locations but, is there a way to find out how many Host sites are in certain areas say, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana?

    1. Sam Leash
      4th May, 2021

      Hi Pat, you can see the locations in a certain area by just looking at the host map, even before purchasing a membership. You can’t see the exact businesses or locations, but you can see the general points on the map where hosts can be found. Hope this helps!

  14. J A
    29th March, 2021

    We have a mini australian shepeard dog. What is the % of places that accept dogs?

    1. Sam Leash
      4th May, 2021

      I’m not sure of the exact percentage, but most Harvest Hosts locations are pet-friendly! Some farms occasionally have working dogs and don’t permit additional animals, but this is much less common. 🙂

  15. Elsa Beale
    28th February, 2021

    I joined harvest hosts on February 18, 2021 and added wineries the following week but when I try to sign in it says I am not a member and wants me to pay again. Can someone contact me to help me complete my membership either by phone – 989-600-4202 or by email- [email protected]. Thank you. Elsa Beale

    1. Sam Leash
      24th March, 2021

      Hi Elsa, sorry to hear that you have experienced this frustration. I have forwarded your comment to the customer service team, where someone should be able to help you. 🙂

  16. Clyde Hadley
    4th February, 2021

    Trying to use the route search and it doesn’t work. Can you help

    1. Sam Leash
      16th February, 2021

      Hey there, what seems to be the issue? In the future, you can always reach out to customer service through our website or Facebook for a much faster response! Hope you were able to figure it out.

  17. Jill Underwood
    30th January, 2021

    How do I give a membership as a gift?