Ray E. Fernandez started Passport America in 1992, with the idea of filling up empty campsites. Owning a campground and spending money on advertising, he always thought that there should be a more effective way to get campers into campgrounds without it costing so much. Every effort in advertising brought in campers but the camping fee that the camper paid the campground went directly back into advertising in order to keep business going.

For example, highway signs $1,800 a year (estimation). If the campground charges $15 per night, that would be 120 sites free (not including power costs, etc..). He knew that if he could freely inform thousands of campers about how they could save money by staying for a discounted rate, not only would he be saving money in advertising but people would camp longer thus increasing his overall gross profit.

Very quickly, Passport America became a win-win situation for both the campers and the participating campgrounds! Campgrounds have since saved thousands of dollars on marketing costs while earning revenue by filling their empty sites. Also, the parks participating in the Membership Sales Program earned even more money with commissions from sales and renewals.

Currently, Passport America is endorsed by Major RV Clubs, RV Dealers, and RV Manufacturers which include: Workhorse Custom Chassis, Camping World's President's Club, Cruise America, Flying J Real Value Club, Holiday Rambler RV Club, Newmar Kountry Klub, Family Campers & RVers Club, Loners on Wheels RV Club, Creative World Rallies and Caravans, RV Companion, and many more.

Passport America invented the 50% Discount Camping Club in 1992 and has continued to improve on that great concept. The idea has often been imitated, but Passport America is still the best value in Discount Camping.