Campsite / Caravan Park Revenue Calculator 2025/26
Calculate annual revenue, occupancy yield and profitability for a UK campsite or caravan park. Model pitch revenue from tent pitches, touring caravan/motorhome pitches and static pitches, with seasonal occupancy rates and OTA commission.
Key Inputs
- Number of tent pitches, touring pitches and static pitches
- Nightly rate per pitch type (peak and off-peak, £)
- Peak season weeks and off-peak season weeks
- Peak occupancy % and off-peak occupancy %
- OTA commission % (Pitchup, Coolcamping: typically 13–15%)
- Annual site fixed costs (rent/mortgage, rates, insurance, groundskeeping)
- Variable costs per occupied pitch per night (£)
What You'll Get
- Annual gross revenue by pitch type
- Total annual gross revenue
- Net revenue after OTA commission
- Annual operating profit
- Revenue per available pitch night
Important Notes — 2025/26 Rates & Caveats
UK campsite pitch pricing 2025: basic tent pitch £10–25/night; electric hook-up touring pitch £25–45/night; premium glamping pitch £50–150/night; seasonal static caravan pitch £3,000–8,000/season. OTA commission: Pitchup ~13%, Coolcamping ~15%. Holiday/campsite businesses may qualify for rural rate relief. Campsites with more than 5 caravans require a site licence under the Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960. Planning permission is required for most new campsite developments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do campsites need a licence?
Campsites with more than 5 caravans (including motorhomes) at any one time require a site licence from the local authority under the Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960. Tent-only sites are not covered by this legislation but may still require planning permission. The Camping and Caravanning Club and Caravan and Motorhome Club operate certified locations (CLs) and certified sites (CSs) for small sites of up to 5 units without full site licensing.
What is a realistic annual occupancy rate for a UK campsite?
UK campsites operate highly seasonally — most operate May–September (approximately 22 weeks), with some extending into October or operating year-round with glamping or fully-serviced pitches. Within the operating season, occupancy can reach 70–90% in peak summer weeks. Annual occupancy across all available nights (if the site is open year-round) is typically 30–50% — hence the importance of seasonal pricing and winter glamping to extend the revenue season.
What is the average pitch fee at a UK campsite in 2025?
Basic grass tent pitch without facilities: £10–20/night. Tent pitch with electric hook-up and facilities: £20–35/night. Touring caravan/motorhome pitch with electric: £25–45/night. Premium glamping pitch (shepherd hut, pod, bell tent): £60–200/night. Commercial static caravan seasonal pitch fees: £3,000–8,000 per season excluding utility costs. Prices vary significantly by region and proximity to tourist attractions.
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