History of the TLD .CAMP

The .camp generic top-level domain (gTLD) was introduced as part of ICANN’s New gTLD Program to expand the domain name system and provide greater choice for registrants. A Registry Agreement was signed with the registry operator Donuts (Delta Dynamite, LLC) in 2013. The .camp TLD was delegated to the DNS root zone later that year, officially becoming active and available for public registration. It is classified as a lifestyle-focused gTLD intended for open use without predefined niche restrictions.

Main Use and Industry Position

The .camp TLD is positioned for entities related to camps and camping activities. Typical uses include summer camps, outdoor recreational facilities, fitness boot camps, workshops, RV manufacturers, outdoor gear retailers, and other businesses or individuals associated with camping or camp-style events. It provides a theme-relevant namespace that signals the focus or brand context of the site. .camp is open for registration by individuals and organisations worldwide on a first-come, first-served basis.

Comparison to Other TLDs

Compared to legacy TLDs such as .com, .net, or .org, .camp is more thematic and sector-focused, helping sites convey relevance to outdoor and camp-related content. Unlike country-code TLDs, which are tied to specific regions, .camp has no geographic association and is open globally. Relative to other lifestyle or activity-oriented gTLDs such as .travel, .fit, or .club, .camp is specifically tailored for the camping and outdoor recreational segment.

Pros and Cons of the TLD

Pros

• Highly descriptive for camping or outdoor recreational activities
  

• No registration restrictions or eligibility requirements
  

• Supports branding and market clarity for outdoor industries
  

Cons

• Less universally recognised than .com or .net
  

• May have higher registration costs compared to generic TLDs
  

• Niche focus may limit use for general purposes
  
  

Registration Criteria

There are no special eligibility restrictions for registering .camp domains. Any individual or organisation, regardless of country or legal status, can register .camp domain names on a first-come, first-served basis. Domain names may contain letters, numbers, and hyphens within defined syntactic rules and must comply with length requirements.

Summary

The .camp gTLD is an open, global domain extension created under ICANN’s New gTLD Program and managed by Donuts (Delta Dynamite, LLC). It serves a thematic purpose for camping and outdoor-related entities, offering a relevant namespace for branding and identification. The TLD is unrestricted, supports internationalised domain names, and aligns with modern domain use cases while remaining less generic than legacy extensions.