Digital buyer journeys
What digital buyer journeys means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.
Event overview
Overview
The Campground Solutions Summit West is a premier gathering for industry leaders and outdoor hospitality professionals. Taking place from October 20-22, 2026, at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, this event offers a platform for sharing innovative ideas, discovering new tools, and building lasting connections.
Attendees will benefit from educational sessions, networking opportunities, and insights from industry experts. Campground Solutions Summit West takes place in Reno, USA.
TL;DR
- 1Dates and Venue: Campground Solutions Summit West takes place from October 20-22, 2026, at Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, USA.
- 2Scale and Focus: This event gathers outdoor hospitality professionals to share ideas and discover new tools.
- 3Organiser: The summit is organised by the California Outdoor Hospitality Association.
- 4Buyer Authority: Attendees include campground owners, managers, and outdoor hospitality professionals.
- 5Entry: Registration is available for attendees and exhibitors through the official website.
Why visit
Attending the Campground Solutions Summit West provides valuable insights into the latest trends in outdoor hospitality. Network with industry leaders, gain practical strategies to enhance your business, and explore innovative products and services that can transform guest experiences. This summit is an opportunity to connect with peers and return home with actionable ideas.
Why exhibit
Exhibiting at the Campground Solutions Summit West places your brand directly in front of campground owners and managers. It's an opportunity to generate leads, build relationships, and showcase your products and services to a targeted audience. Elevate your brand visibility through sponsorship opportunities and engage with attendees looking for solutions in outdoor hospitality.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Who this event is for
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Campground owners seeking operational efficiencies
Managers looking for innovative guest experience solutions
Decision-makers in outdoor hospitality
Vendors and service providers in the camping industry
Professionals exploring campground ownership opportunities
Industry experts sharing insights and trends
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Companies offering campground management software
Vendors of outdoor hospitality products and services
Service providers for campground operations
Manufacturers of camping equipment and supplies
Consultants specializing in outdoor hospitality
Sponsorship and branding agencies
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Campground management software solutions
Outdoor hospitality equipment and supplies
Consulting services for campground operations
Innovative guest experience technologies
Sustainable camping solutions
Marketing services for outdoor hospitality
Location & Facilities
Venue
Grand Sierra Resort
2500 E. 2nd Street, Reno, Nevada 89595
Facilities
Parking
Grand Sierra Resort in Reno typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Food options
On-site catering
On-site diningParking: Grand Sierra Resort in Reno typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Gate: Follow organiser signage to the main visitor entrance at Grand Sierra Resort for badge collection; allow extra time for security screening during peak morning arrival.
Attend
Entry & tickets
Event days & opening times
DayOpening hours
Event days: Confirm daily opening hours on the organiser registration page
Who runs the show
Organisers
California Outdoor Hospitality Association
Intelligence
Market context
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Reno, USA
Why it matters
Attending Campground Solutions Summit West on 2026-10-20 to 2026-10-22 in Reno lets buyers and specifiers benchmark suppliers, see live demonstrations, and compress months of vendor meetings into one focused trade visit — worthwhile when your category roadmap aligns with the official exhibitor profile.
Industry trends
Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.
Sustainability in procurement
What sustainability in procurement means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.
Automation and labour efficiency
What automation and labour efficiency means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.
Regional supply-chain resilience
What regional supply-chain resilience means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.
Hybrid engagement models
What hybrid engagement models means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.
Plan your trip
Travel & logistics
Local currency · USD
Hotel tiers
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
Nugget Casino Resort
4-star
Reno (2.3 km from Grand Sierra Resort)Silver Legacy Reno - A Caesars Rewards Destination
4-star
Reno (3 km from Grand Sierra Resort)Eldorado Reno - A Caesars Rewards Destination
4-star
RenoCircus Circus Reno - A Caesars Rewards Destination
3-star
Reno (3.1 km from Grand Sierra Resort)Ramada by Wyndham Reno Hotel & Casino
3-star
Reno (2 km from Grand Sierra Resort)Local transport
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
Rideshare / taxi
Estimated costUSD 35-75 taxi or rideshare to the venue district
Best forReno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Grand Sierra Resort
Approx. band only - no official fare captured. Verify with your rideshare app or taxi operator before travel, and expect higher pricing on event evenings.
RTC RIDE public bus
Estimated costApprox. USD 2 for a single ride; multi-day passes available
Best forLocal Reno-Sparks routes along the East Second Street corridor serving the Grand Sierra Resort area
Approx. fare - confirm current route numbers and fares in the RTC RIDE trip planner. Buses are the cheapest option but slower, so check whether service fits your session start times.
Rental car
Estimated costApprox. USD 40-90 per day plus fuel and any parking charges, depending on vehicle class
Best forRNO rental car center to Grand Sierra Resort and the wider Reno-Sparks area
Approx. band - confirm live rates. Useful if you plan to visit parks or suppliers outside the venue, or if you arrive via Sacramento (SMF).
Hotel or venue shuttle
Estimated costFare not captured - confirm directly with the venue or your hotel
Best forRNO and downtown casino corridor to Grand Sierra Resort
Some Reno casino resorts run guest shuttles. Check with the Grand Sierra Resort and with your own hotel before assuming a shuttle exists.
Walking
Estimated costNo cost
Best forGrand Sierra Resort complex, including hotel tower, meeting space and dining
The resort complex is large, so allow a few minutes between the guest tower, session rooms and restaurants. On-site hotels are the only truly walkable option.
Weather
Reno in October is high-desert autumn. Daytime highs typically run around 20-23 C (68-74 F) with overnight lows around 3-8 C (37-46 F), so the day-night swing is large. October is one of the drier months, though a passing weather system can bring brief rain and wind, and Sierra elevations can see early snow. These are climatological planning bands rather than a forecast - confirm conditions closer to travel. Marked as approximate.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Confirm mobile roaming or a local SIM for business visitors to the United States.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Cultural notes
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Casino resort etiquette
The Grand Sierra Resort is a casino resort, so gaming floors are 21 and over, smoking rules vary by area, and the property is spread out. Allow walking time between the hotel tower, session rooms and restaurants, and keep your badge with you for quick access.
Tipping
US norms apply: around 18-20 percent at sit-down restaurants, a few dollars per bag for bell staff, and cash tips for housekeeping and shuttle drivers. Sales tax is added to retail and restaurant bills on top of the listed price.
Altitude and dry air
Reno sits at roughly 1,370 m (4,500 ft) above sea level with very low humidity. Drink more water than usual, pack lip balm and sunscreen, and give yourself a day to adjust if you are arriving from sea level.
Campground and outdoor hospitality culture
Expect a practical, numbers-driven crowd of owner-operators, multi-park management groups and vendors. Conversations lean on occupancy, ADR, RevPAR, seasonal contracts, staff and host scheduling, and shoulder-season demand rather than marketing language.
Dress and evenings
Business casual works for sessions and the floor, with smart casual for evening meals at resort restaurants. October evenings cool down quickly, so bring a light jacket even on mild days.
Practical guides
Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Flights
Compare flights to the nearest international gateway serving Reno; confirm ground transport on the organiser site.
Transport
Get to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Use the nearest international airport serving Reno; Metro, train or taxi links are typically available to the venue district.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Grand Sierra Resort: Reno (2.3 km from Grand Sierra Resort): Nugget Casino Resort; Reno (3 km from Grand Sierra Resort): Silver Legacy Reno - A Caesars Rewards Destination; Reno: Eldorado Reno - A Caesars Rewards Destination.
Ride-hail: Ride-hailing apps are commonly used in Reno; confirm local availability before travel.
Public transit: RTC RIDE is the Reno-Sparks regional bus system, with local routes running along the East Second Street corridor that serves the Grand Sierra Resort area and connecting into downtown Reno. Fares are inexpensive (Approx. USD 2 for a single ride, with multi-day passes available), and airport service is limited, so verify timings. Approx. fare - confirm current routes, hours and prices in the RTC RIDE trip planner before relying on transit for fixed session start times.
Parking: On-site parking is available at Grand Sierra Resort; confirm daily rates and hall access on the organiser or venue site.
Weather
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: October 2026
Temperature: October in Reno: Approx. 20-23 C (68-74 F) daytime highs and 3-8 C (37-46 F) overnight lows. Climatological planning band, confirm the forecast before travel.
Seasonality: October is among the drier months in Reno, with mostly clear high-desert days and low rainfall. Short rain or wind events still occur, and early snow is possible at Sierra Nevada elevations on the I-80 passes. Approximate seasonal pattern, confirm the forecast before travel.
Packing: October 2026
Plan your trip
Planning
Best day to visit: Day 2 (mid-show)
Mid-show days at Campground Solutions Summit West usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.
T-1
Confirm your registration and badge — Check the organiser schedule page for final session days and start times, and note any sessions that require a pre-booked seat.
T-2
Lock in flights into Reno-Tahoe International (RNO) — Compare RNO against Sacramento (SMF) if fares differ; SMF adds a long I-80 drive and a car or shuttle cost.
T-3
Reserve accommodation — On-site rooms at the Grand Sierra Resort are the shortest walk to sessions; casino-resort hotels 2-3 km away are usually cheaper but need a transfer. Ask about the nightly resort fee.
T-4
Decide your ground transport plan — Rideshare and taxi run roughly USD 35-75 from RNO to the venue area; RTC RIDE buses are much cheaper but slower. Choose based on your session start times.
T-5
Check the schedule and build your personal agenda — Prioritise sessions tied to your own park's weak spots, for example booking mix, rate strategy or staff scheduling, and leave gaps for vendor conversations.
T-6
Prepare your numbers — Bring your park's site count, occupancy, ADR and season length so vendor and peer conversations are concrete rather than generic.
T-7
Pack for high-desert weather — Daytime layers plus a warm jacket for evenings, refillable water bottle, lip balm and sunscreen. Reno sits at roughly 1,370 m (4,500 ft) and the air is dry.
T-8
Sort documents and devices — Registration confirmation, photo ID, business cards, laptop or tablet and a power bank for a full day on the floor.
T-9
Online check-in and transfer details — Check in for flights, save your rideshare pickup point at RNO, and confirm the venue entrance and parking or drop-off point.
T-10
Collect your badge early — Pick up your badge before the first session, walk the floor plan once, then adjust your agenda for the rest of the summit.
Sample visitor itinerary
Route-optimised day
Day 1 · morning
Registration and hall orientation at Grand Sierra Resort
Day 2 · core sessions
Supplier meetings and product demos
Day 3 · wrap-up
Final negotiations and follow-up
Networking spots
2Campground Solutions Summit West registration concourse
Grand Sierra Resort
Central meeting point before and between hall appointments during show days.
Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)
Grand Sierra Resort
Hosted matchmaking and buyer programmes when published by the organiser.
Budget
Costs & budget
Build your working budget
Adjust the inputs below to create a directional event budget.
Estimated budget
Live estimate
- Hotel × 2 nights$230.00
- Per diem × 2$150.00
Estimated total$380.00
This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Decision
Visit, exhibit, or skip?
Should you go?
Use this quick check to decide whether Campground Solutions Summit West fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
What is your primary role?
Decision matrix
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
Your category focus aligns with the official product themes.
Best for
Buyers, researchers, and delegates evaluating the programme and networking value.
Min. budget
$400.00
Timeline
4-8 weeks before opening day for registration and travel.
Risks
Limited session times published - confirm agenda before booking.
exhibit
You have a clear lead-generation or launch goal for this market.
Best for
Suppliers and brands seeking qualified meetings with the event audience.
Min. budget
$2,500.00
Timeline
3-6 months for stand booking, freight, and marketing prep.
Risks
Booth pricing not published in captured sources - confirm with organiser.
skip
Programme, audience, or commercial goals do not match your plan.
Best for
Teams whose category or region fit is weak this edition.
Timeline
N/A
Risks
No major risks listed.
FAQs & glossary
Answers
Frequently asked
What is the Campground Solutions Summit?
A Reno gathering for campground, RV park and outdoor hospitality operators and the suppliers that serve them. Programming centres on the operating stack behind a modern park: reservations and booking engines, channel and rate management, guest experience, camp store revenue and connectivity. The organiser publishes details and the schedule at campgroundsolutionssummit.com.
When and where does it take place?
The summit is listed for October 2026 at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nevada. Confirm the exact session days, room block and daily start times on the official organiser site or schedule page before booking travel.
Who should attend?
Owners and operators of campgrounds, RV parks, glamping resorts and seasonal family parks, plus general managers, revenue and marketing staff, and the software, connectivity, retail and equipment vendors that supply them. Multi-park management groups and new-build developers also fit the audience.
Is it trade-only or open to the public?
Registration terms are set by the organiser, and the summit is oriented to industry operators and suppliers rather than the general camping public. Check the registration page for who qualifies and whether guest passes exist.
How do I register?
Registration runs through the official domain, campgroundsolutionssummit.com. Register early if you want to pick sessions and secure rooms at the host resort, since October is a busy month in Reno.
Which airport should I fly into?
Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) is the closest commercial gateway to the venue and the easiest transfer to the Grand Sierra Resort area. Sacramento International (SMF) is a larger alternate with more nonstop routes, but it adds a long overland drive on I-80, so compare total cost and time before choosing.
How do I get from the airport to the venue?
Rideshare and taxi are the most direct option, roughly USD 35-75 for the short run from RNO to the Grand Sierra Resort area depending on demand and time of day. RTC RIDE local buses serve the Reno-Sparks corridor, and rental cars are available at the airport. Confirm live fares and current route schedules before travel.
Where can I stay near the summit?
The host Grand Sierra Resort has on-site rooms, which is the shortest walk to sessions. Casino-resort alternatives within roughly 2-3 km include the Nugget Casino Resort, Silver Legacy, Eldorado and Circus Circus, with budget-friendly options such as the Ramada by Wyndham Reno. Rates are set by each property and usually carry a nightly resort fee.
Is parking available at the venue?
The Grand Sierra Resort operates large on-site parking areas used by casino, event and hotel guests. Confirm current self-parking and valet rates and which entrance is used for summit attendees with the venue or organiser before arrival.
What is the weather like in Reno in October?
Expect high-desert autumn: mild days around 20-23 C (68-74 F), cool nights around 3-8 C (37-46 F) and mostly dry conditions, with the odd passing system. Layers, a light jacket for evenings and sun protection for daytime walking are sensible.
What topics come up in sessions and on the floor?
Typical threads for this audience are direct-booking and OTA mix, dynamic rate management, occupancy and ADR benchmarking, seasonal and long-stay contracts, utility metering, camp store and activity revenue, staffing with workampers and hosts, guest Wi-Fi and cellular coverage, and new glamping or premium site builds. Check the published schedule for the confirmed line-up.
Glossary
- Campground management system (CMS) or park PMS
- Software that holds site inventory, reservations, check-in and guest folios for a campground, RV park or glamping resort; the core operating system that most other tools plug into.
- Online booking engine
- The direct-booking module on a campground's own website, used to convert traffic without paying third-party marketplace commission.
- Channel manager
- Middleware that pushes site availability and rates to online travel agencies and marketplaces in real time so the same site is not sold twice.
- OTA (online travel agency)
- Third-party marketplaces that list campsites and RV sites; they bring demand but take a commission and can own the guest relationship.
- Dynamic pricing or yield management
- Adjusting nightly site rates by season, lead time, day of week, local event calendar and remaining availability, rather than using one flat rack rate.
- ADR (average daily rate)
- Average revenue per occupied site night; one of the core operating benchmarks campground owners compare at events like this.
- Occupancy rate
- Share of available site nights actually sold in a period; pairs with ADR to show whether rate or demand is the constraint.
- RevPAR (revenue per available site)
- ADR multiplied by occupancy. Used to compare performance across parks of different sizes and site mixes.
- Full hookup (FHU) site
- A site with water, electric and sewer connections, allowing an RV to use its own bathroom and tanks for a long stay.
- Pull-through site
- A drive-through pad that lets a rig enter and exit without reversing; usually priced higher and prized by big class A and fifth-wheel guests.
- Back-in site
- A site that requires the RV to reverse onto the pad; often the entry-level or overflow inventory in a park.
- Transient vs seasonal site
- Transient means nightly or short-stay bookings; seasonal means a long-stay contract for a month or a full season, often with metered utilities.
- Glamping unit
- A furnished safari tent, cabin, yurt, Airstream or tiny home sold as a premium hospitality product alongside traditional RV pads.
- Workamper or camp host
- A long-stay guest who works part of the week in exchange for a site, and often a stipend, covering front desk, grounds or activities.
- Utility metering or submetering
- Per-site electric and water meters used to bill long-stay guests for actual consumption, an increasingly common way to protect margin on seasonal contracts.
- Camp store POS
- Point-of-sale for retail, firewood, propane, ice and paid activities; often the second-largest revenue line after site fees.
- Guest messaging and CRM
- Pre-arrival texts, upsell offers, review requests and return-guest marketing built around the guest record from the reservation system.
- Self check-in or kiosk
- Contactless arrival flow for after-hours check-ins and late arrivals, reducing front-desk staffing pressure in shoulder seasons.
- Campground connectivity (Wi-Fi and cellular)
- Guest network design, coverage planning and bandwidth management, plus cellular boosters, which drive both reviews and remote-work bookings.
- ADA-accessible site
- A site designed so pad, path, utilities and nearby restrooms meet accessibility requirements, an expanding compliance and demand area for parks.
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Also known as
Alternate names and search phrases for this event.
- Campground Solutions Summit West
- Campground Solutions Summit West 2026
- Campground Solutions Summit West Reno
- Campground Solutions Summit West Reno 2026
- Reno USA
- Campground management software solutions
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