WACO Member Advertising Opportunities

From directory and website listings, to print and RV show distribution, WACO offers you various ways to advertise your campground to a large audience of active campers! Contact us today with any questions or to get started on any of the advertising programs!

Full List of Advertising Opportunities


Printing

Wisconsin Campgrounds Directory

175,000 of our campground directories are distributed each year to State Tourism sites, Chamber of Commerce’s, campgrounds, trade shows and so many more places! That is a whole lot of people who will see your message in the ad you place!

  • Directory Ad (Full page, 3/4 page, 2/3 page, 1/2 page, 1/3 page, 1/4 page, 1/8 page)
  • Coupon on Map Page
  • Camping Rental Listing
  • ATV Listing
  • Additional Listing
  • Canoe/Kayak/Fishing Listing
 
Literature Distribution
 
When WACO does camping, RV, and outdoor shows in the following cities, they will distribute your brochures if you are an advertiser.
 
  • Green Bay RV & Camping Expo – January 2024 (10,000 brochures)
  • Eau Claire RV Show – January 2024 (1,000 brochures)
  • Minneapolis RV Show – February 2024 (2,500 brochures)
  • Madison RV Show – February 2024 (3,000 brochures)
  • La Crosse RV Show – February 2024 (1,500 brochures)
  • Kunes Greater Midwest RV Show (Jefferson) – February 2024 (2,000 brochures)
  • Oshkosh RV & Boat Show – February 2024 (1,500 brochures)
  • Milwaukee RV Show – March 2024 (3,000 brochures)
  • Rockford RV Show – March 2024 (3,000 brochures)
  • Wausau Central WI RV Show – March 2024 (1,000 brochures)
  • Kunes Greater Midwest RV Show (Sheboygan) – March 2024 (1,500 brochures)
  • Or get in on all 11 shows for $2,500! (Approx. 30k brochures needed)
 
Piggy Back Program

 

Your campground brochure/flyer is sent out with WACO directories that are requested at the office from RV Dealers, welcome centers, Chamber of Commerce’s, individuals, etc. 

Printing Program

This program is only offered ONCE A YEAR! 70# double-sided glossy paper – printed both sides. Program only good once per year as pricing is best when multiple campgrounds use the program. Must have minimum. We will
gather all those interested by 9/1/23 (same deadline as Directory – easy to remember!) to get the best rates from printers. We will send out estimates based on responses from members. 

Online


Wisconsin Association of Campground Owners Website
There are a variety of choices for advertising on WACO’s website. With 20,000+ visitors a month, an ad here puts your name and info directly in front of people who are actively looking for a campground to visit.

  • Website Listing: Free with your WACO Membership (includes up to four photos and description of campground, sites, and amenities)
  • Banner Ads: Located on top and bottom of the page. Rotates and is clickable.
  • Side Ads: Located on the right-hand side of the page. Rotates and is clickable.
  • Coupon Ad
  • Facebook Ad

Wisconsin Camping Rentals
WACO has a dedicated website for the WACO campgrounds that offer cabins and rentals. Take a look at www.wisconsincampingrentals.com! Want to have your cabins and rentals featured? Advertising options are listed below as well as in the Advertising Opportunities found above.

  • Includes enhanced listing on the Wisconsin Camping Rental website, a four-sided co-op brochure specifically for the Wisconsin Camping Rental Units that is included in all distribution (RV shows, piggyback program, special promos, etc).
  • Enhanced website listing includes up to four photos, as well as a breakdown of rental units (individual slideshow per each unit). Each slideshow can contain up to 4 photos. Please pre-label the photos by the name of the rental units.

Ad Sizes

Ad Sizes

  • Acceptable programs & file formats (all graphics and fonts must be included): Quark, InDesign, .tif / .eps / .jpg / .pdf. Other formats must have prior approval.
  • Acceptable media: Flash drive, Drop Box Must be camera ready or a minimum art charge of $150 is applied.