Author: Cindy Rivera

Bluegrass Campground in Swanton Ohio Welcomes New Ownership

Bluegrass Campground in Swanton, Ohio, has changed ownership, with Matt and Daveda Schmidlin taking over operations at the end of March. The Swanton Area Chamber of Commerce marked the transition with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, and the new owners have since focused on cleaning, maintenance, and general upgrades. The campground, operating in northwest Ohio since 2001, offers RV sites, tent camping, cabins, park model rentals, and year-round stays. The transition reflects a broader pattern of turnover among independently owned campgrounds, as new operators acquire established properties and reinvest in infrastructure and…

Love’s Adds 85 Truck Parking Spaces at New Illinois Location

Love’s Travel Stops has opened a new location in Rock Falls, Illinois, its 37th in the state, adding 85 truck parking spaces and bringing the company’s 2026 nationwide total to 1,076 new spaces. The 12,748-square-foot facility includes an RV dump station, six RV hookups scheduled to open soon, diesel bays, showers, and space reserved for future EV chargers. The company also completed renovations at five locations in Oklahoma and Kansas. The expansion reflects continued investment in travel corridor infrastructure, including RV-specific amenities that operate alongside nearby campgrounds and storage facilities…

Dwell RV Resort Opens 37 Sites Near Lake Havasu, Plans 164 Total

Dwell RV Resort & Casita Cabins in Topock, Arizona, has begun accepting guests with an initial 37 RV sites and four cabins, ahead of a full grand opening planned for summer 2026. Located near the Colorado River and Lake Havasu, the property is expected to expand to 164 full-hookup RV sites and 20 cabins, with amenities including a pool, fitness center, and pet park. The development will also add 20 enclosed storage units and 145 covered spaces for long-term RV and boat storage. The phased opening is consistent with a…

Virginia’s Fourth Jellystone Park Opens in Williamsburg

Northgate Resorts has completed the redevelopment of the former Williamsburg Campground into a Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort, the brand’s fourth location in Virginia. The 80-acre property now includes updated RV and tent sites, expanded cabin and glamping options, and additional amenities such as pools, a splash pad, and recreational courts. A previously closed section of the campground has also been reopened. The project reflects a broader industry pattern of operators acquiring existing campgrounds and converting them into branded franchise properties, a strategy intended to increase guest traffic and differentiate…

New Hanover County Reviews Plans for 118-Space RV Park

A developer has proposed converting the former Carolina Beach Family Campground site in New Hanover County, North Carolina, into an RV park with up to 118 spaces. Burgess Corporation has filed permits for an initial 15 sites on the 11.44-acre property, part of a larger master plan currently under county review after being paused in June for further evaluation. The site operated as a campground for more than 60 years before closing in 2020 due to environmental and safety violations, and was listed for sale at nearly $5 million before…

Patriot RV Resort Opens in Satsuma, Louisiana

Patriot RV Resort in Satsuma, Louisiana, held its official grand opening on July 4, following a ribbon-cutting ceremony two days earlier attended by Livingston Parish officials and local business representatives. The property includes 91 extra-wide, full-hookup RV sites with 20-, 30-, and 50-amp service, along with 12 furnished two-story cottages. Amenities include a lazy river, an adults-only pool, pickleball courts, and a central lodge. The opening adds a new RV resort to the Louisiana market, with accommodations intended to serve both short-term travelers and extended-stay guests, reflecting ongoing development of…

Janesville, Wisconsin: Regional Scale at the Midwest’s Crossroads

RVParkIQ Market of the month Positioned between Madison, Milwaukee, and Chicago, this Rock County market stands out for its unusually large parks and broad mix of camping options. The Janesville, Wisconsin market, anchored by Rock County and situated at the crossroads of Madison, Milwaukee, and Chicago, supports 44 RV parks and campgrounds with a combined 8,265 camping spots. This regional position is a key demand driver, placing Janesville within easy reach of one of the Midwest’s most active leisure travel corridors. Large Parks Set Janesville Apart Janesville parks average 56.93…

Fort Getty RV Park to Shrink to 62 Sites Under New Town Plan

The Jamestown, Rhode Island town council has directed its administrator to evaluate the financial feasibility of operating a reduced 62-site RV park at Fort Getty, down from 75 sites currently. The move follows a 55-page report from an ad hoc committee, whose guiding principles and recommendations the council adopted, including utility upgrades, accessibility improvements, and a shift toward presenting the site as a multi-use park rather than solely an RV destination. A subsequent budget vote and possible bond measure are expected. The decision reflects broader challenges facing municipally owned campgrounds,…

Out-of-State Buyer Acquires 4 Guys RV Park in Kentucky

4 Guys RV Park, an 81-site campground on more than 70 acres near Kentucky’s Red River Gorge, has been sold in a transaction arranged by NAI Outdoor Hospitality Brokers. The property is located near Daniel Boone National Forest and Natural Bridge State Resort Park, both draws for hiking, climbing, and outdoor recreation. The buyer was an out-of-state investor previously associated with the brokerage. The transaction reflects continued investor interest in RV parks situated near established outdoor recreation destinations, where natural attractions tend to generate steady visitation. It is consistent with…

Open Road Resorts Acquires Elkhorn Creek RV Park in Frankfort, Kentucky

Open Road Resorts has acquired Elkhorn Creek RV Park in Frankfort, Kentucky, its first property in the state. Situated along Elkhorn Creek near downtown Frankfort, the campground offers full-hookup and creekside RV sites along with standard park amenities. It is located near regional attractions such as the Bourbon Trail. The acquisition brings Open Road Resorts’ portfolio to 11 properties across nine states. The transaction is consistent with broader consolidation trends in the campground and RV storage sector, where multi-park operators continue to acquire established properties in tourism-oriented markets to expand…