This session will cover key topics and insights relevant to campground and outdoor hospitality professionals. Full session details and speaker information will be added soon.

This session will cover key topics and insights relevant to campground and outdoor hospitality professionals. Full session details and speaker information will be added soon.

Should exhibitors need move in outside of these hours please let us know.

Join fellow California park owners and operators for a meeting focused on the issues and opportunities shaping travel and tourism across the state. Hear from Barb Newton of CalTravel and a representative from Visit California as they share industry insights, statewide trends, and efforts to strengthen California’s visitor economy. The meeting will conclude with Ask the Attorney, an interactive session with Dan Rudderow of Rudderow Law addressing legal questions and concerns affecting California campgrounds and RV parks including what is happening in your park today.

Moderated by Amber Simpson of Martrek Digital, this candid panel discussion brings together representatives from Campground Views, Campspot, CampLife, RoverPass, and Newbook to explore the reservation software challenges facing today’s campground and RV resort operators. Panelists will discuss the features modern parks need, strategies for increasing direct bookings, technology integrations, data and reporting, and the balance between automation and personalized guest service. Attendees will also learn what to consider before changing systems and how emerging technology—including AI—may shape campground reservations and the guest experience in the years ahead.

Kick off CSSW at our Welcome Reception! Join fellow campground owners, operators, exhibitors, and industry partners for a relaxed evening of refreshments, conversation, and connection. Reconnect with familiar faces, make new contacts, and get ready for the ideas, solutions, and shared experiences ahead.

This session will cover key topics and insights relevant to campground and outdoor hospitality professionals. Full session details and speaker information will be added soon.

This session will cover key topics and insights relevant to campground and outdoor hospitality professionals. Full session details and speaker information will be added soon.

Some of the best solutions come from those facing the same challenges you are. Join fellow park owners and operators for a fast-paced, interactive exchange focused on issues affecting today’s campground operations. We’ll discuss managing e-bikes and scooters through effective park rules, responding to negative reviews, recruiting and retaining staff—including work campers—and finding the right balance between occupancy and average daily rate. Bring your questions, share what is working at your park, and leave with practical ideas you can put to work right away.

Discover which campground improvements deliver the greatest return on investment while enhancing the guest experience. From reliable Wi-Fi, EV charging and upgraded electrical service to glamping accommodations, modern restrooms, fire-safety improvements and sustainable water solutions, this article explores practical ways park operators can increase bookings, generate additional revenue and build long-term property value.

This session will cover key topics and insights relevant to campground and outdoor hospitality professionals. Full session details and speaker information will be added soon.

This session will cover key topics and insights relevant to campground and outdoor hospitality professionals. Full session details and speaker information will be added soon.

This session will cover key topics and insights relevant to campground and outdoor hospitality professionals. Full session details and speaker information will be added soon.

Buying an RV park is one of the most powerful ways to build passive income and long-term wealth—but new owners quickly discover it’s not as passive as it looks on paper.In this session, Mychele Bisson, RV park owner, investor, and industry expert, shares what actually happens after you close on your first park. Drawing from experience owning and operating nearly 1,000 RV pads and transforming underperforming parks into profitable, community-driven destinations, Mychele breaks down the realities of ownership—from operations and guest management to increasing cash flow and avoiding costly mistakes.Whether you’re evaluating your first deal or already under contract, you’ll walk away with a clear understanding of what to expect and how to succeed as a modern RV park owner.

Running a successful RV park today requires far more than maintaining sites and checking guests in. Top-performing parks focus on revenue optimization, guest experience, operational excellence, and team leadership.In this session, Brian Bell, Director of Operations for Wayhaven Resorts and Bison Peak Ventures, shares the management systems used across multiple RV parks, resorts, marinas, and hospitality properties. Attendees will learn how to increase revenue, improve guest satisfaction, develop stronger teams, and create consistent operational execution. Whether you manage 50 sites or 500, you’ll leave with practical tools that can be implemented immediately.

Wrap up the day at the Exhibitor Reception on the expo floor! Enjoy refreshments while exploring products, services, and solutions designed for today’s campground and RV park operators. Visit with exhibitors, continue conversations from the day’s sessions, and connect with fellow attendees in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.

Get ready to roll into an unforgettable evening at CSSW Bowling Night, sponsored by Leavitt Recreation Insurance! Whether you’re bowling for strikes or cheering from the sidelines, join fellow attendees and exhibitors for friendly competition, great food, plenty of laughs, and a few surprises along the way. No bowling skills required—just bring your team spirit and get ready to strike up some new connections!

Keeping a campground running smoothly takes more than fixing things when they break. This practical session will cover all things campground maintenance, including preventive maintenance best practices, realistic budgeting, staffing strategies, work-order systems, and effective guest communication when projects or repairs affect their stay. Learn how to prioritize needs, reduce costly surprises, improve team accountability, and create systems that keep your property safe, efficient, and guest-ready.

This session will cover key topics and insights relevant to campground and outdoor hospitality professionals. Full session details and speaker information will be added soon.

This session will cover key topics and insights relevant to campground and outdoor hospitality professionals. Full session details and speaker information will be added soon.