Oak Mountain State Park in Alabama Gets Campsite Facelift, New Access Road Off US 280

The campground at Oak Mountain State Park is getting a makeover thanks to the support of the citizens of Alabama. Last year, the state park system was awarded a bond issue, and part of it is going towards a complete renovation of the campgrounds. “The campground closed for renovation at the end of August to begin the construction phase and hopes to open in summer 2024,” said Scottie Jackson, central district superintendent for Alabama State Parks. The size of the campground and campsites will remain roughly the same, according to…

Dream Outdoor Resort Luxury RV Resort to Open in 2025 at Callahan, FL

Dream Outdoor Resort Callahan is on 265 acres with 397 RV pads including back-in and pull-through sites.” Callahan is the site of a proposed luxury RV resort with a golf course and splash park. DLP Capital, a St. Augustine-based investments and financial services firm, is developing Dream Outdoor Resort Callahan at 54002 Deerfield Country Club Road, according to a Nov. 1 news release. It did not release construction costs. The company owns Ocala North RV Resort in Reddick and Island Oaks RV Resort in Glen St. Mary. Phase 1 is…

Morton Township Considering RV Park Development in Canadian Lakes Area, MI

Morton Township officials are considering the development of a 45-acre recreational vehicle park in Canadian Lakes. Freshwater Hospitality Consulting, LLC presented a proposal to the township board during its meeting on Oct. 11. According to the proposal, the recreational vehicle park, at 8858 105th Ave., Stanwood, will provide rental spaces for recreational vehicles, park model homes or tent set-ups. Park model homes, although considered recreational vehicles, are primarily designed for long-term or permanent placement at a destination where an RV or mobile home is allowed. The planned facility will include…

Dallas-Based RecNation Launches Two New Service Businesses – RecExec and RecResale

RecNation Storage has launched two unique service companies, RecExec and RecResale, further expanding the Dallas-based company’s leading position in the marine and RV storage industry. The company said that RecExec enables it to offer marketing, sales, and operational expertise to other RV and boat storage property owners and developers across the country, further enhancing its scale throughout the nation. RecNation will manage these other properties in the same way it does its wholly owned property portfolio, the company says, and will be able to pass along the economies of scale…

Shoshone National Forest in Wyoming May Change Campground Fees

Fees on a number of Shoshone National Forest campgrounds will increase rise from $5 to $10 per single slot, under a proposal before the public. Also, the forest will start charging to stay at some currently free campgrounds. Extra charges may be levied for double spaces and/or hookups. The Sunlight Ranger Cabin will see the highest hike, to $225 per night from the present $150 per night. The additional income will enable the forest “to keep the staff on those sites and maintain them,” said Paul Rau, SNF outdoor recreation…

Multimillion-Dollar Roundabout Oxford RV and Water Resort Planned in Oxford, MS

A multi-million-dollar upscale project is planned on the outskirts of Oxford that developers hope will be a family-friendly, year-round destination. The Roundabout Oxford RV and Water Resort will be built on about 50 acres of land on Highway 6, adjacent to County Road 105, featuring 150 RV spots with full connections and 20 tiny home cottages and other amenities. The project is a a shared dream with attorney and former state legislator Jay Hughes, his wife Cris and Drs. Andrew and Allison Ross. Avid campers, they realized that Oxford was…

Texas-Based Company Developing RV Park in Foley, AL

A new RV park is coming to Foley, after the Baldwin County Planning and Zoning Commission approved it earlier this month. Emerald Coast Resort, a 125-lot RV park along County Road 65 just outside of Foley, will feature several amenities, including a pool, a bathhouse and an open-air pavilion, according to Baldwin County records. And the developers could potentially add more. The plat lists plans for self-storage units and boat and RV storage adjacent to the RV lots. Those plans have not yet been submitted, Baldwin County planning and zoning…

New, $4.8 Million RV Park is Open for Business in Vale, OR

The Vale Valley RV Park is open for business. The 122-space RV park in West Vale stretches across 19 acres and received its certificate of occupancy from the Malheur County Building Department, Thursday, Oct. 19. Boise developers Alexander Heap and Guy Guymon spearheaded the project that began last December at the corner of Graham Boulevard and Ash Street. “We are fully open as of this week,” said Heap. Heap said the $4.8 million project is “coming together nicely.” “I’ve shown several investors the project and they were like, ‘I really…

Vedder River Campground Getting $483,500 From Province for Upgrades in Chilliwack, British Columbia

A Chilliwack campground is getting nearly half a million dollars from the provincial government to pay for upgrades and improvements. Vedder River Campground is receiving $483,500 for infrastructure upgrades for existing serviced sites, adding new serviced sites, and improving customer amenities including public Wi-Fi, recreation, and accessible washroom and shower facilities. Chilliwack-Kent MLA Kelli Paddon said the provincial government’s support for the tourism project will bring more visitors to the community and strengthen the local economy. “Having great campgrounds around brings people from all over the world to this area…

New Resort-Style RV Park Coming in 2024 to Lake Conroe, TX

A new RV park, Twisted Parrot Luxury RV Resort, is coming to Montgomery. According to the business, the resort-style RV park will feature a private lake, family pool, swim-up pool bar, on-site restaurant, fitness center, clubhouse and a dog park. The property will be pet- and family-friendly and is located near Lake Conroe. Opening May 24 15075 Walden Road, Montgomery www.facebook.com/twistedparrotluxuryrvresort Source