Campground & RV Site Rental Agreement Template (US)

Updated on August 4, 2026

A campground or RV site rental agreement covers a site rented to a guest for their own RV, camper, or tent — separate from a lease of a permanent dwelling. The single most important thing this agreement needs to do is keep the stay clearly recreational, because several states convert a long-term guest into a legal tenant, with full residential tenant protections, once they cross a specific time threshold.

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Campground & RV Site Rental Agreement

This Campground & RV Site Rental Agreement is made on between of (the "Campground") and of (the "Guest").

1. Site and Vehicle

Site number:
RV / vehicle:

2. Rental Period

Start date:
End date:
Maximum stay:: days

The Guest acknowledges this stay is for recreational or vacation purposes only, not as a principal residence, and that the stay will not exceed the maximum stay set out above.

3. Fees

Site fee:: $ ()
Utilities/hookups included:

4. Rules

The Guest agrees to comply with the Campground's posted rules governing quiet hours, pets, fires, and use of shared facilities.

5. Liability Waiver

The Guest accepts the inherent risks of campground and outdoor facility use, and releases the Campground from liability for injury or loss except to the extent caused by the Campground's gross negligence or willful misconduct.

6. General

This Agreement is governed by the law of and represents the complete agreement between the parties regarding the site described above.

The Campground

Date:

The Guest

Date:

The guest-to-tenant threshold: the clause most agreements miss

Several states set a specific point at which a campground guest legally becomes a tenant, and this can't be avoided just by calling the arrangement something else in the contract. Confirmed examples: Florida treats a guest as a tenant once they stay more than 14 days in a 6-month period, or more than 7 consecutive nights. Oregon's "vacation occupant" exemption requires the stay to be for vacation purposes only, the guest to have a principal residence elsewhere, and the stay to be no longer than 45 days. Arizona's Long-Term Rental Space Act adds specific protections once a stay exceeds 180 consecutive days. A maximum-stay clause helps preserve the recreational nature of the stay, but its effectiveness still depends on your state's specific rule and on whether the stay is genuinely a vacation rather than a principal residence in practice.

A liability waiver belongs in every campground agreement

Campgrounds involve real risks — fire pits, water, uneven ground, wildlife, shared facilities — that a residential lease doesn't. A liability waiver for guest use of the site and common facilities, alongside clear site rules, is standard practice and is often the single clause a generic lease template is missing entirely.

The clauses, explained

Site, guest, and vehicle: Identifies the campground, the specific site number, the guest, and their RV, camper, or vehicle.
Rental period and maximum stay: The dates of the stay and a maximum-stay limit intended to keep the arrangement recreational rather than residential under your state's rules.
Site fee and utilities: The fee, what it covers (hookups, utilities), and payment terms.
Rules and conduct: References the campground's posted rules for quiet hours, pets, fires, and shared facilities.
Liability waiver: The guest accepts the inherent risks of campground and outdoor facility use.

Requirements checklist

Guest-to-tenant thresholds are set at the state level — check the specific rule where your campground is located.

Florida: 14 days in 6 months, or 7 consecutive nights
A guest is treated as a tenant beyond either of these thresholds, triggering residential tenant protections.
Landlord & Tenant Law in RV Parks (Fair Housing Council of Oregon, cites FL)
Oregon: 45-day vacation-occupant limit
A stay only qualifies as vacation (not tenancy) if it's for vacation purposes only, the guest has a principal residence elsewhere, and it lasts no more than 45 days.
Arizona: 180 consecutive days (Long-Term Rental Space Act)
Additional statutory protections apply once a stay exceeds 180 consecutive days.
Arizona's Recreational Vehicle Long Term Space Act

How to use this template

Fill in the site and guest details. Type the campground, site number, guest details and vehicle or RV description into the highlighted blanks.
Set the rental period and maximum stay. Fill in the dates and a maximum-stay limit that fits your state's guest-to-tenant threshold.
Add the site fee and rules. Enter the fee, what it covers, and the reference to your posted campground rules.
Sign, download and check your state's threshold. Sign on the signature line, download the agreement as a Word or PDF file, and confirm your state's specific guest-to-tenant rule before finalizing a long-term stay.

Frequently asked questions

When does a campground guest become a tenant?

It depends on your state. Confirmed thresholds include Florida (14 days in 6 months, or 7 consecutive nights), Oregon (a 45-day vacation-occupant limit), and Arizona (180 consecutive days). Check your specific state's rule.

Can I just add a maximum-stay clause to avoid tenant status?

It helps, but it isn't a guarantee — you can't contract around a state's guest-to-tenant threshold. The clause needs to reflect a genuinely recreational stay, not just a label in the contract.

Do I need a liability waiver?

It's strongly recommended. Campgrounds involve risks — fire pits, water, uneven terrain, shared facilities — that a standard residential lease doesn't address, and it's a commonly missing clause in generic templates.

Is this the same as a residential lease?

No — it's meant for a genuinely recreational stay by a guest with their own RV, camper, or tent. If the stay is functioning as someone's actual residence, state tenant-protection law may apply regardless of what this agreement says.

What should the rental period cover?

The specific dates of the stay, plus a maximum-stay limit consistent with your state's guest-to-tenant threshold, to help preserve the recreational nature of the arrangement.

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Disclaimer

This template and guide are provided for general information only and do not constitute legal advice. Guest-to-tenant thresholds and residential tenant protections vary by state and change over time. Confirm the current rule in your state before relying on this document for a long-term stay.