Stacy and Dustin Dam launched Set Your Sites in 2024 to streamline campground operations by offering digital tools that improve the camping experience for both operators and visitors.
The Nebraska-based startup enables campgrounds to provide real-time campsite availability, mobile payment processing, and Wi-Fi services.
“The whole idea is to make the experience of getting a campsite much easier than it is,” Dustin Dam said, as reported by New Channel Nebraska on May 7.
Dam noted that some campgrounds still use an honor system known as a “cash box,” where campers deposit their payment into a physical box.
This method, he explained, is vulnerable to theft and vandalism, underscoring the need for a secure and digital alternative.
“One of the reasons I don’t think it completely stupid to start an outdoor business is because I’ve seen it done,” Dam said.
Set Your Sites was recognized with the 2024 Innovation Business of the Year award for its role in transforming campground management.
The Dams were also accepted into the NMotion Accelerator in Lincoln, a program that provides funding, mentorship, and networking opportunities to early-stage entrepreneurs. Participation in the accelerator has helped expand their reach and refine their business model.
In addition to its technology offerings, Set Your Sites is looking toward growth by adding staff who are familiar with camping.