Guide for motorhome parking operators
From approvals to marketing – with verified partners for hardware, software and services.
Are you planning a new motorhome parking space or want to run your existing one more professionally? Here you'll find a compact roadmap – including practical tips, a checklist, and recommended partners.
1) Planning: location, market, permits
Location selection: proximity to nature/attractions, easy accessibility without narrow access roads, quiet environment, amenities (shopping/restaurants), security, expandability.
Market & Competition: Check demand and comparative prices for regional parking spaces. Monitor amenities, seasonality, and occupancy models in your region.
Permits & Requirements: Municipalities, states, and districts sometimes have different requirements. Clarify building and usage regulations, environmental requirements, waste disposal, and signage early on.
2) Construction & Infrastructure: Must-haves & Upgrades
- Basics: Power connections, fresh water, safe disposal (grey/black water), orderly waste separation, clearly marked parking spaces.
- Quality: Clean restrooms, good lighting & security, reliable Wi-Fi, information boards, accessibility.
- Plus points: Picnic/barbecue areas, playground, well-maintained green spaces, service information for maintenance/repair, small vending machines/shop.
3) Operation & Marketing
Pricing: Competitive, transparent, and seasonally differentiated. Compare amenities and locations in your area.
Online visibility: Present your campsite on stellplatz.info – your listing will also appear in the camping.info app . Use a booking system (see partners) and keep your photos and information up to date.
Reviews: Actively collect and respond to guest feedback. Our guide to collecting reviews will help you do this. With many good reviews, you increase your chances of winning the stellplatz.info Award .
Business Case: Revenue & Profitability
Example calculation for parking spaces “in front of the barrier”
- Configuration: 12 pitches at €15 per night (plus electricity fee / kWh billing possible)
- Conservative occupancy: 120 nights/year (mainly April–October)
- Turnover parking space fee: 12 × 15 € × 120 = 21,600 € / year
- Additional sales options: electricity, fresh water, shower tokens, bread roll service, late check-in
Note: Prices/occupancy rates vary depending on location, season, amenities, and competition. Experience shows that occupancy rates increase significantly with a booking system and strong reviews.
Cost & investment overview (guidelines)
Guidelines for planning
- Power connections: from approx. €500–€800 per pitch (material, installation depending on distance/surface)
- Sanitary container: from approx. €20,000 (equipment/size variable; see partners below )
- Disposal system (chemical toilets): from approx. €10,000 (fully automated solutions)
- WLAN/Hotspots: Check bandwidth/backbone; plan network & coverage for full occupancy
- Signage/marking: Access, parking spaces, disposal area
The values mentioned are non-binding guidelines for budgeting. Specific offers are available directly from the partners .
Practical examples & learnings
Two typical entry-level scenarios
Scenario A: Campsite expanded by 10–15 pitches
- Objective: Additional capacity utilization during peak and off-peak times, equalization during peak times
- Quick Wins: Clearly signposted access, easy online booking, late arrival possible
- Important: Plan waste disposal concept & sanitation capacity (peaks!), actively manage assessments
Scenario B: Courtyard/hotel provides 6–12 parking spaces “in front of the barrier”
- Goal: New target group, cross-selling (breakfast, farm products, gastronomy)
- Quick Wins: Sanitary container for seasonal start, clean disposal station, Wi-Fi base
- Important: Realistic price differentiation (location/service), keep photos & information up to date
Lesson learned: Start with a solid foundation (access, electricity, water, waste disposal) and add extra services as demand grows. A good valuation profile accelerates payback.
Recommended partners
Tested solutions for setting up and operating your pitch. Each box contains a brief description and a direct link. Logos are placeholders and will be replaced upon approval.
CONTAINEX (Kufstein)
Flexible sanitary and room containers for quick, clean expansion: from toilet/shower modules to complete service units. Scalable, robust, low-maintenance – ideal for seasonal peaks and expansions.
e-sprit.at (charging infrastructure)
Consulting and implementation of charging infrastructure for electric cars and electric campervans – including load and access management. Designed to be economical, safe, and future-proof for parking spaces of any size.
camping.info (Marketing)
High-reach placement and customized solutions in the camping.info universe. Visibility among millions of campers, simple inquiry and booking processes, the perfect complement to your listing on stellplatz.info.
camping.info | ACSI (booking)
Camping.info, together with ACSI, offers a Europe-wide booking solution for campsites and pitches. It's easy to use, offers absolutely fair value, and offers a wide reach.
CamperClean (cassette machine)
Fully automatic cleaning of toilet cassettes: emptying, flushing, filling – fast, hygienic, and user-friendly. Ideal for relieving staff during high-frequency use.
Ibex Web GmbH (online marketing)
Strategy, visibility, conversion: from SEO/content to ads and reviews. Over 14 years of experience in camping marketing (camping.info and stellplatz.info).
Personal questions? We're happy to advise you.
Whether it's permits, infrastructure, or marketing – we share best practices from hundreds of pitch profiles.
FAQ on the topic "What do I need for a motorhome parking space?"
Initial equipment & expansion in stages
Mandatory requirements include safe access, marked parking spaces, electricity, fresh water, proper disposal and waste separation.
Sanitary facilities, Wi-Fi, and recreational areas increase quality—but can be expanded gradually once initial occupancy and feedback are received.
Build visibility & reach
- Complete profile on stellplatz.info (good photos, clear information, prices).
- Use a booking system (see partners) and keep availability up to date.
- Actively collect and respond to reviews; use guidelines .
- Additionally, local listings (Google business profile), camping.info (if it is a campsite) and social media.
Use feedback professionally
Actively seek feedback (e.g. QR code on site), respond promptly, and answer in a friendly and solution-oriented manner.
Many good reviews increase the chance of winning the stellplatz.info award .
Check regional support
Funding varies regionally (e.g., energy, digitalization, accessibility). Clarify the framework conditions early on with your local authority, Chamber of Commerce, or funding agencies.
Checklist for your start
- Site selection: Consider location, access, quiet, security, and expandability.
- Market & Prices: Analyze demand and competitors, define pricing model.
- Permits: Clarify official requirements and building regulations.
- Infrastructure: electricity, water, waste disposal, waste separation, implementation of markings.
- Sanitation & Technology: Planning plumbing, lighting, Wi-Fi, information boards, and accessibility.
- Choose your partner: containers, disposal, charging infrastructure, booking, marketing.
- Online presence: profile on stellplatz.info, booking system, images.
- Reviews & Service: Establish feedback routines, standardize responses.
- Insurance & Risk: Cover operations, liability, weather/damage events.
- Sustainability: Plan for energy, water, waste, and greening.
- Opening & Communication: Soft opening, informing local partners & press.
Tip: With a premium listing you increase visibility, clicks and inquiries.
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