RoadWave

For Campground Owners

A digital welcome packet that updates itself.

RoadWave turns the welcome packet into a QR-powered guest hub for campgrounds and RV parks. Guests scan one code to access Wi-Fi, maps, rules, bulletins, office messages, reviews, rebooking, and optional privacy-first camper connections — no app download required.

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The trouble with paper

The printed welcome packet is the right idea: meet the guest where they are at check-in, hand them everything they need to know. But by Saturday afternoon, half the packet is already out of date — pool closed for maintenance, the bulk-firewood delivery delayed, tomorrow’s ranger talk moved to the amphitheatre.

Reprinting in real time isn’t practical. So most parks end up with paper that’s right at check-in and a bunch of taped-up signs and front-desk explanations for everything that changed since. A digital welcome packet solves that: one URL, edited from the dashboard, current the moment a guest reloads it.

What goes in the digital packet

  • Wi-Fi name + password

    Right at the top, no digging.

  • On-site map

    The map you already have, embedded and zoomable on the guest’s phone.

  • Park rules + quiet hours

    Plain-text, searchable, same content as the printed sheet.

  • Office contact + store hours

    Click-to-call phone number, store hours, anything you’d normally tell a guest at check-in.

  • Live bulletins

    You post once from the dashboard, every checked-in guest sees it.

  • Weather-safety notices

    A clearly-labeled informational notice when the area is under watch.

  • Reviews and rebooking

    A polite end-of-stay nudge, plus a one-tap link to book next year.

  • Optional camper connections

    A privacy-first way for campers who want it to find neighbors with shared interests.

How owners use it day-to-day

Most parks keep a short printed card at the front desk — just the campground name, the QR, and the URL printed underneath for guests who prefer typing. The card itself never changes. The content behind the QR is what gets updated.

Owners we’ve worked with use the bulletin tool for the same kinds of updates they used to tape to the office door: pool maintenance, ranger talk reminders, store-hours changes, sudden weather notices, package-pickup reminders. The dashboard takes about 15 seconds per bulletin and the update propagates to every checked-in camper.

Who this is best for

  • Parks that already have a welcome packet but want it to stay current.
  • Owners tired of taping notes to the office door.
  • Parks adding seasonal events or facilities that need real-time updates.

Who it’s not for

  • Parks that want zero digital surface — RoadWave is web-based.
  • Parks looking for a full reservation/PMS replacement.
  • Parks that need 24/7 staffed emergency dispatch (RoadWave is informational, not 911).

Common questions

What is a digital welcome packet for a campground?
A web page behind one QR code that carries everything the printed welcome packet used to carry — Wi-Fi credentials, the on-site map, park rules, store hours, store and amenity info, important phone numbers, and any updates the owner wants to publish during the stay. Guests scan and get it on their phone immediately.
Does the digital packet replace the printed packet?
It can, but most parks use both — keep a short printed card with the QR code at the front desk for guests who prefer paper, and let the digital packet carry the longer content (full rules, the latest pool-hours change, a tornado watch the moment NWS issues one). The printed sheet becomes a one-pager pointing at the QR.
Can owners update the packet during a stay?
Yes. The owner dashboard publishes bulletins and updates that show up in the welcome packet the next time a checked-in guest opens it. Pool closure today, ranger talk at 7pm tonight, store hours changing on Sunday — all editable in seconds without reprinting anything.
What about weather and safety information?
Weather-safety notices are a separate, clearly-labeled section. They are informational — pulled from public weather feeds and posted by the owner — not a 911 dispatch service. The packet does not replace local emergency services.
Does it need a login?
No login is required to view the campground welcome packet. Only the optional camper-to-camper features (Waves, meetups, posting a profile) ask the camper to create a quick account, because those features rely on identity and consent on both sides.
Can the welcome packet include the campground's branding?
Yes — the page shows your campground name, logo, and the bulletins/info you publish. RoadWave is the platform; the surface that guests see is your campground hub.
How much does RoadWave cost?
Free 30-day pilot. After that, Founding Campground plans start at $39/month, month-to-month, with no setup fees and no hardware. Cancel anytime.

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