Understanding the Difference Between Harvest Hosts, Boondockers Welcome, and Campground Partners

Harvest Hosts Members get access to thousands of RV camping locations. The three main types are Harvest Hosts classic locations, Boondockers Welcome locations, and Campground Partners. Depending on your Harvest Hosts plan, you may have access to some or all of these locations.

Harvest Hosts, Boondockers Welcome, and the Campground Partners program give you access to thousands of places to stay during your travels. From local businesses to fellow RVers’ properties to campgrounds and resorts, you’ll always find something special.

On the map, there are different pins for each type of stay:

Purple for farms, Blue for attractions, Red for wineries, Green for golf courses, and Orange for breweries or distilleries.

These are Harvest Hosts Classic locations. At these spots, we recommend spending around $30 as a thank-you to the businesses that welcome you.

The blue discount tag indicates a Campground Partner. These mark campgrounds that have chosen to partner with Harvest Hosts to offer you 10–50% off nightly camping fees and other perks. Campground Partners are available to all, regardless of plan.

The teal icons on your map represent Boondockers Welcome locations. These are private properties hosted by fellow RVers, where there’s no expectation to make a purchase. You will unlock access to these with the Harvest Hosts All Access plan or a Harvest Hosts + Boondockers Welcome plan.

Keep reading to learn more about each location type and what you can expect. If you’re more a visual learner, watch the corresponding videos for each section.

Harvest Hosts Locations

Harvest Hosts is all about amazing stays at small, local businesses that enjoy sharing a slice of their world with you. Think farms, wineries, breweries, museums, and more — thousands of unique spots all across North America that open their doors, and their parking spaces, to members like you.

Your Membership guarantees you unlimited overnight stays at all Harvest Hosts locations, but some hosts offer extra nights. Find the right Host for you by browsing our interactive map. You can search by location or host name, or you can filter to find Hosts who offer extra nights, hookups, same-day requests, and more. Each Host profile will tell you what’s available at that location, so take a moment to read their policies, the amenities they offer, look through guest reviews, and browse their photos to help you decide if you’d like to book a stay.

When you stay with a Host, we encourage you to make a gesture of support — whether it’s buying a bottle of wine, some fresh produce, taking a tour, or making a donation to an animal rescue. Along with that, the expectations are simple: follow the Harvest Hosts Code of Conduct. That means treating your hosts with kindness, following their house rules, and respecting their property.

Boondockers Welcome Locations

Boondockers Welcome is a Membership that connects RVers who are looking for places to park with RVers who have an open space on their private property, offering safe, welcoming, and memorable stays. It is available as a stand-alone membership, through the Harvest Hosts + Boondockers Welcome combo plan, or through the Harvest Hosts All Access Plan.

There are locations of all types, from spacious open land to convenient urban properties; there’s something for every kind of traveler.

Stays range from one to five nights, and many provide electric or even water hookups, but it all depends on your Host. Each Host profile clearly outlines what’s available, including hookup availability, a short biography of your Hosts, and property and parking details so you know exactly what to expect. Take a moment to read the details, look through guest references, and browse their photos to get a feel for the stay.

Many Boondockers Welcome hosts enjoy swapping stories, giving local travel tips, or just sharing a coffee with guests — and these connections often turn into lasting friendships. There is no obligation to make purchases here; hosts do this out of the kindness of their heart and their love for the RV community. The best way to show gratitude is to say thanks, be a thoughtful guest. So make sure to communicate clearly, respect their space, and leave a kind review.

Campground Partners Locations

Campground Partners works a little differently from Harvest Hosts or Boondockers Welcome. While Harvest Hosts connects you with small businesses, and Boondockers Welcome connects you with fellow RVers, the Campground Partners program gives you 10% to 20% off nightly rates at RV parks, campgrounds, and resorts across North America. It works like other campground discount programs you might already know, except this one is automatically included for free with your Harvest Hosts, Boondockers Welcome, or Escapees RV Club membership.

Many campgrounds also offer extra perks like free hookups, WiFi, early check-in, or late check-out. Each campground’s profile shows the exact discount and amenities available. Take a moment to look through their details, check their operating dates, read reviews, and browse photos before your stay.

Booking is simple! Depending on the campground, you can book online using the discount code shown on their profile, or contact the campground directly and let them know you’re a member.

Note that Harvest Hosts does not own, operate, or manage these campground bookings.

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