Playing on the frustration of high commercial camping costs, and the even greater aggravation of being kicked off of public land, HomeCamp allows campers to rent out a section of privately owned land for cheap.
The benefits of HomeCamp are that campers may also gain access to a number of the homeowners’ amenities, including WiFi, showers, washrooms—or whatever else the host decides to give the guest access to.
The purpose of HomeCamp combines the convenience of AirBnB with the community of CouchSurfing. Being that hosts and campers are foreseeable of a similar mindset, the website gives travellers the opportunity to connect with locals and forge new friendships.
Most sites will run a camper anywhere between $10-$20 a night, or $5-10 for kids—however the price of the campsite will fluctuate depending on the amenities provided and the discretion of the renter. Some renters even use the site to create their own personal summer-camp style oasis for travellers, providing equipment like kayaks, bikes and fishing rods.
HomeCamp isn’t just for tent campers, either, as certain hosts will even provide space to park a camper-van, motorhome or caravan.
For the most part, HomeCamp seems to make the most sense for large property owners and rural travellers. However, the website is also a great opportunity for anyone exploring a city without the funds to afford the increasing rate of urban hostels, or travellers passing through suburbs that may not have any hostels in the first place.
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