What Boondockers Welcome does

Boondockers Welcome is a membership-based marketplace that connects self-contained RV travelers with private hosts willing to provide free overnight parking on their property. Founded in 2019 by Marianne Edwards, the platform operates a two-sided model: hosts list their land at no cost, while traveling members pay an annual fee for access to the host network. The company operates exclusively across the United States and Canada, with 3,675+ active host locations as of 2024, of which approximately 70-75% offer electrical, water, or sewer hookups.

The platform is delivered through a website and consolidated iOS and Android mobile applications branded under the parent Harvest Hosts. Product functionality centers on host discovery via map-based search, host profile and amenity information, member reviews, and direct messaging between guests and hosts. The underlying technology stack is conventional consumer marketplace infrastructure rather than a proprietary technical moat.

Boondockers Welcome generates revenue through three membership tiers: a $79/year standalone membership, a $169/year bundle with Harvest Hosts, and a $179/year All Access tier that adds golf course locations. Go-to-market is community-led and self-serve, supported by editorial coverage in mainstream travel and outdoor publications. The company operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Harvest Hosts, with no independent funding rounds disclosed.

Name

Boondockers Welcome

Legal name

Harvest Hosts

Website

https://boondockerswelcome.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Boondockers Welcome is a membership-based RV camping marketplace that connects travelers with private hosts offering free overnight parking across the US and Canada. It operates as a subsidiary of Harvest Hosts with bundled and All Access tiers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

RV Travel Accommodation Membership

NAICS

RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Campgrounds (721211)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Campgrounds & RV Parks (Developed Sites) (THAGAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Peer-to-Peer (P2P) RV & Campervan Sharing (THADAIAD)

Keywords

• RV camping network
• Overnight RV parking
• Private property camping
• RV membership program
• Boondocking community

Headquarters

HQ city

Kitchener

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Boondockers Welcome Membership (Standalone): Annual subscription providing unlimited access to stay at Boondockers Welcome host locations with no camping fees. Priced at $79/year.
2. Harvest Hosts + Boondockers Welcome Bundle: Combined annual membership offering access to Boondockers Welcome hosts plus Harvest Hosts locations (wineries, farms, attractions, breweries). Priced at $169/year.
3. All Access Membership: Premium tier including all Boondockers Welcome and Harvest Hosts locations plus golf courses. Priced at $179/year.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Boondockers Welcome operates a subscription-based platform that connects self-contained RVers (guests) with property owners (hosts) who offer free overnight RV parking on their private land across the US and Canada. Members pay an annual fee for access to 3,675+ host locations, with no per-stay camping fees; optional hookup usage may incur nominal host compensation.

Product overview

Boondockers Welcome is a membership-based RV camping platform (operated by Harvest Hosts) that enables self-contained RVers to arrange free overnight stays at private properties hosted by community members. The core product is the Boondockers Welcome membership ($79/year), which provides access to 3,675+ host locations across North America. Additional value comes through bundled offerings: the Harvest Hosts + Boondockers Welcome combined membership ($169/year) and the premium All Access membership ($179/year), which add access to wineries, farms, attractions, breweries, and golf courses. The service is delivered via a responsive website and a companion Harvest Hosts mobile app (iOS/Android) that allows members to search locations, request stays, and communicate with hosts. An optional Host Rewards Program provides tiered benefits to incentivize and retain hosts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Boondockers Welcome Membership
• Harvest Hosts Mobile App
• Host Rewards Program
• Harvest Hosts + Boondockers Welcome Bundle
• All Access Membership

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,675+ host locations available across US and Canada
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Harvest HostsflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoondockers Welcome is a subsidiary of Harvest Hosts. Harvest Hosts offers a network of wineries, farms, attractions, and breweries that also offer overnight parking, while Boondockers Welcome focuses on private residential property hosts. The two programs are often bundled together in membership packages.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hipcamp: Hipcamp operates a peer-to-peer marketplace for private-land camping, connecting campers with landowners offering unique overnight stays. Highly comparable to Boondockers Welcome's host-guest marketplace model, though general outdoor rather than RV-specific.
• The Dyrt: The Dyrt is a campground discovery and booking platform with a large community of campers and RVers in North America. Comparable to Boondockers Welcome in its RV-camper community and self-serve booking experience, though it aggregates public campgrounds rather than private hosts.
• iOverlander: iOverlander is a free, crowdsourced database of overnight camping locations for overlanders and RVers worldwide. Conceptually similar to Boondockers Welcome in mapping private and dispersed camping spots, though free and community-edited rather than a paid membership.
• FreeRoam: FreeRoam is a free mobile app that helps RVers and overlanders find free and low-cost camping spots across North America. Comparable to Boondockers Welcome's map-based search functionality, with overlapping host/dispersed-camping data but a free monetization model.
• Tentrr: Tentrr operates a network of private-land campsites equipped with canvas tents and amenities, providing curated outdoor stays. Comparable to Boondockers Welcome in offering private-property camping experiences, though focused on tent camping rather than RV parking.

Broad incumbents

• Harvest Hosts: Parent company and sister brand of Boondockers Welcome, offering a subscription-based network of wineries, farms, breweries, and attractions that host self-contained RVers overnight. Directly comparable business model and customer base, with bundle offerings unifying the two services.
• Outdoorsy: Outdoorsy is a peer-to-peer RV rental marketplace that connects RV owners with renters. Comparable to Boondockers Welcome in its RV-focused two-sided marketplace model and target customer (RVers), though it monetizes RV rentals rather than parking locations.
• RVshare: RVshare is a peer-to-peer RV rental platform, the largest in North America. Comparable to Boondockers Welcome in the RV-lifestyle customer base and asset-light marketplace model, though it monetizes RV rentals rather than overnight parking.
• Campspot: Campspot is an online booking platform for private campgrounds, RV resorts, and glamping properties. Comparable to Boondockers Welcome in serving RV travelers seeking accommodations, though focused on commercial campgrounds rather than private hosts.

Emerging players

• Togo RV: Togo RV provides trip planning, route navigation, and campground discovery for RVers, including overnight parking options. Comparable to Boondockers Welcome in mapping RV overnight locations and targeting the self-contained RV traveler, though as a tool rather than a marketplace.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/boondockerswelc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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