Author: Cindy Rivera

Visitors patiently anticipate the construction work that will make summer camping and recreational areas more enjoyable for all users at Lake Ashtabula, near Valley City, North Dakota. Contractors and Corps staff are upgrading electrical pedestals, water systems and lengthening, leveling and widening the campsites to accommodate newer equipment. “It was a long time coming, but we finally received sustainability funding for upgrades in the West Crossing Campground,” said Scott Tichy, supervisory park ranger for the North Dakota recreation and natural resources branch. Built in the 1960s, the campground was originally…

Storyland Studios is behind the development of Libertyland USA – a world class theme park and resort development coming to South Dakota in 2026. A residential development is at the heart of a resort destination in South Dakota, with a major theme park set to act as the anchor attraction for the upcoming Libertyland USA. Hoping to draw on the more than four million people who visit the nearby Mount Rushmore each year, Libertyland USA represents the largest family entertainment and residential destination in South Dakota, with the mixed-use development…

The developers behind the Fort Pointe housing project are eyeing a new kind of development in the city: high-end resorts for recreational vehicles at the Warrenton and Hammond marinas. Mark Tolley, from Mission Development Group in San Antonio, Texas, presented his vision to the City Commission on Tuesday night, following a recommendation from the Marina Advisory Committee that the commission review the proposal. The commission voted unanimously to accept the committee’s recommendation and explore the project. Tolley referred to the marinas as “underutilized city assets” and explained that the project…

New beginnings are coming to Gulfport. Under a ray of sunshine, workers are bringing life to Luxury RV Resort. The resort is taking form on 14 acres of land at the corner of Cowan Road and Highway 90. Gulfport resident Larry Vaughn says he remembers when Hurricane Katrina washed condos out of this area in 2005. “I think this is a big upgrade,” Vaughn said. “It’s been a mess here forever.” He says he’s glad to see the land being used again. “This is a bigger piece of property. They…

A $4.85 million project has started to rebuild the Lakeview Campground in Sibley State Park and to upgrade its historic buildings, as well as those in the Cedar Hill day use area. Work is getting underway to rebuild one of the most popular campgrounds in the state park system with a modern, more open and spacious version of the original while preserving its historic character. Workers with Breitbach Construction of Elrosa are preparing Lakeview Campground in Sibley State Park for a $4.856 million reconstruction. Work this season is expected to…

Ashley and Sara Pendergrass have recently opened the Bayou Glade RV Park, located at 3256 Highway 101 in Bakersfield, directly across from the Assembly of God church building on the south side of town. The campground is located near several Norfork Lake accesses and offers seven spacious, grassy RV sites with full-hookups (water, electric, sewer). There are three pull-thru and four back-in sites. The RV Park is open year-round and long-term and short-term stays are available. Reservations can be made online at www.bayougladervpark.com or by calling 417-274-3247. Guests can follow…

  Carteret County commissioners voted 7-0 Monday night to rezone two parcels totaling 4.72 acres at 307 Core Creek Road and 122 RV Park Drive near Beaufort from B-2 (Marine Business District) and RCP (Recreational Camper Park District) to RCP-CZ (Recreational Camper Park Conditional Zoning District). The board acted during its regular monthly session in its meeting room in the administration building on Courthouse Square. The vote followed a public hearing during which no one spoke. The two parcels are already occupied by RVs and a commercial marina. Application Richard…

The ribbon was cut recently for the Liz Family RV Park LLC. The park features pull-through sites, an outdoor patio, a grill, restrooms with showers, and a washer and dryer. The park is located at 15340 Palmer Road, Marston. Source

Deschutes County is spreading its wings a little bit by exploring the construction of three new sites for RV and tent camping within the county. The only RV campsite the county operates is at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center. That site accommodates 105 RV slots and is usually full to overflowing, especially during the county fair in August. The commissioners have been knocking around the idea of building more RV camping sites to help with overcrowding during the height of tourism season, and attract more visitors here during…