Author: Cindy Rivera

Modern America Campgrounds Acquires Winding River Campground in Exeter, NH

Modern America Campgrounds, the largest RV park owner in the Northeast, today announced its acquisition of Winding River Campground in Exeter, NH. This marks the company’s 29th park acquisition in the last 24 months, further solidifying its position as a leader in the outdoor hospitality industry. “We are thrilled to welcome Winding River Campground to the Modern America Campgrounds family,” said Hunter Vazza. “It is a wonderful property, and this acquisition aligns with our strategic growth plan and allows us to offer even more diverse camping options to our guests.”…

Open Road Resorts Announces the Acquisition of Good Shepherd RV Park in Gunter, TX

Open Road Resorts (ORR), a leading outdoor hospitality company focused on owning and operating RV parks and campgrounds across the United States, today announced that it has acquired Good Shepherd RV Park & Storage in Gunter, Texas (just north of Frisco, Texas). Good Shepherd RV Park & Storage is the fifth park in the Open Road Resorts portfolio and the second in Texas. ORR’s other parks are located across Idaho, Nebraska, New Mexico, and Texas. The ORR team seeks to provide superior hospitality experiences by acquiring exceptional parks and investing…

Island Resort Campground Plans Expansion in Newark, NJ

Owners of a local campground say they plan to expand with dozens more campsites after Worcester County authorities cleared the way with an agricultural rezoning of the property. The Ewell family successfully petitioned the Worcester County Board of Commissioners to rezone 33 acres of Island Resort Campground, located off Croppers Island Road in Newark, going from an A-1 to an A-2 zoning designation. Once the commissioners finalize the zoning update, which is scheduled for the board’s Nov. 19 meeting, the Ewells plan to add 53 campsites to the campground’s existing…

Claystone, Arrowhead Parks at Lake Tobesofkee Hold Groundbreaking Ceremony for Improvements in Lizella, GA

Grab your camping gear as more renovations are currently underway in Macon-Bibb County. A groundbreaking ceremony was held Tuesday at Claystone’s Campground at Lake Tobesofkee, located at 6600 Moseley Dixon Road in Lizella, for the start of an improvement project at Claystone and Arrowhead Parks. According to a press release, there will be a variety of major and minor improvements worth $600,000 funded by SPLOST (Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax). It’s just that one penny that you don’t think about that makes a huge difference in all of our…

Marble Springs Campground’s New Owners Plan Revitalization in Allen, MI

Marble Springs Campground in Allen will soon be brought back to life after being recently bought by the Joswiak family. Ken and Stacy Joswiak, also owners of Southern Michigan RV in Hillsdale, said that they are excited at the opportunity. “We’ve been in the RV business for just over four years now,” Ken said. “Stacy has always wanted to own a motel or a bed and breakfast, but since we’ve been in the RV business that dream changed to a campground.” He said they had been searching for one to…

Luxury RV Resort Coming to Lumpkin County, GA

The RV resort will be on 110 acres in Lumpkin County, Georgia, near the City of Dahlonega, in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. A new luxury RV resort, DiVine Village, is coming to north Georgia. Construction is set to begin in early 2025. The RV resort will be on 110 acres in Lumpkin County, Georgia, near the City of Dahlonega, in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. According to a news release from DiVine Village, the resort will feature luxury motorcoach pads, a heated pool, hot tubs,…

Love’s Expands Footprint With New RV Hookup Location in Missouri

Love’s Travel Stops continues to work at offering a lower-cost alternative to RV parks for RVers needing an overnight spot. Now five more “RV hookups” are coming online in Southwest Missouri. The Missouri Love’s hookups join an already large network of the outfit’s offerings. A release from Love’s Travel Stops says it’s growing its network along Interstate 49 in Missouri with the addition of a new travel stop in Jasper, which recently opened. This store is Love’s second new location in Southwest Missouri this year, following the opening of a…

New Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort to Open in Knoxville, TN

Reservations are now open for the 2025 season at the new Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort on Watts Bar Lake, just 45 minutes southwest of Knoxville, Tennessee. Opening February 7, this new luxury campground and RV park offers an ideal lakeside getaway for families looking to create lasting memories. Guests will be delighted by a wide range of both exciting and relaxing amenities, including two resort-style pools – perfect for cooling off or lounging in the sun – and an interactive, multi-level water zone with slides and water cannons. The…

Lake Wisconsin Campground Planning Campground Expansion in the Town of Dekorra, WI

Lake Wisconsin Campground received approval from the Columbia County Board of Supervisors Planning and Zoning Committee for a conditional use permit to expand the number of sites on their property. The request came before the committee in their Nov. 5 meeting, proposing an additional 12 new campsites on the 26.5-acre property at County Highway V and County Highway CS in the Town of Dekorra. The Lake Wisconsin Campground currently has 160 campsites, a single-family residence, and several recreational facilities. The new campsites are planned off the eastern edge of the…

Modern America Campgrounds Acquires Thomas Point Beach & Campground in Brunswick, ME

Modern America Campgrounds, the largest RV park owner in the Northeast, announced its acquisition of Thomas Point Beach & Campground in Brunswick, ME. This marks the company’s 28th park acquisition in the last 24 months, further solidifying its position as a leader in the outdoor hospitality industry. Thomas Point Beach was started in 1956 by Harry and Marion Crooker. The 80-acre Oceanside Park was owned and operated by the family up until the sale of the property. Modern America was selected to purchase the property because they intend to carry…