Author: Cindy Rivera

Campground Receives $3.9 Million Worth Upgrades by Ohio DNR in Van Buren, OH

The Ohio DNR (ODNR) upgraded 61 campsites at the Van Buren State Park Campground to include full RV hookup and other amenities in and around the sites. “These improvements make Van Buren State Park even more accessible and it’s a great destination for campers in Ohio,” said ODNR Director Mary Mertz. “By responding to the needs of our visitors, we are ensuring that families and outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy this park to its fullest for generations to come.” The $3.9 million project was a direct result of visitor feedback after…

Proposed RV Park Scores Board of Zoning Appeal Win in Townsend, TN

Townsend’s Board of Zoning appeals agreed a campground or RV park fits the neighboring land uses near the Talley Ho Inn, issuing a special exception to developers Thursday. Developer Brett Stewart has worked for months to garner approval for his proposed “upscale RV park” on the 5.2-acre property. Stewart’s vision presented before the Townsend Planning Commission depicts an RV park with more space and parking for each vehicle. The goal, he said, is to offer better amenities than competing campground locations and possibly have staff on-site to help customers with…

Akeley Campground Granted Conditional Use Permit in Hubbard, MN

The Hubbard County Board approved the conditional use permit for McGregors’ Tree Patch RV Campground, with 10 conditions. The Hubbard County Board approved a conditional use permit application (CUP) by Fred and Laurie McGregor. The couple operates McGregors’ Tree Patch RV Campground on 11th Crow Wing Lake in Akeley. The county’s planning commission recommended approval following a Dec. 16, 2024 hearing. Hubbard County Environmental Services Office (ESO) Eric Buitenwerf recapped the situation for the board at their Tuesday, Jan. 7 meeting. He explained that the McGregors acquired a CUP in…

Four Points RV Resorts Adds Another Jellystone Park Franchise to its Portfolio in Lake Charles, LA

Four Points RV Resorts is adding a fifth Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort franchise to its portfolio. Four Points recently acquired LeBleu Lakes RV Resort in Lake Charles, Louisiana, and is converting it to a Jellystone Park Camp-Resort for the 2025 season. Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts are renowned for their attractions such as pools and water slides, non-stop family activities, up-close fun with the Yogi Bear characters, and glamping-style accommodations. With more than 75 franchised locations across the United States and Canada, Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts operates in partnership with…

New Campground Inches Towards Reality in Salisbury, MD

A former Girl Scout Camp in Salisbury is in the works to become a new campground for the public. Back in 2022, The Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay sold Sandy Point, its campgrounds on Riverside Drive in Salisbury. A local couple, Gina Gargeu and Jim Yanatelli bought the property in the hopes of renovating the space. Today, their plans are blossoming into reality. “Once you start to get that first step in and then it gets easier you figure it out. You realize how to do this and with…

RV Parks & Campgrounds Industry Overview

Overview Camping is booming, and the RV Parks and Campgrounds market is riding the wave. Fueled by post-pandemic lifestyle shifts and the rise of remote work, Americans increasingly embrace outdoor recreation as an affordable and flexible alternative to traditional travel, allowing them to work, explore, and reconnect with nature. Younger and more diverse demographics are driving participation while evolving consumer preferences are reshaping the market. According to RVParkIQ, the U.S. hosts 12,055 RV parks with 1,181,210 camping spots, averaging 20.93 acres per park. Despite this, supply has struggled to keep…

Twisted Parrot Luxury RV Resort Coming Soon in Montgomery, TX

Twisted Parrot Luxury RV Resort will have its soft opening Dec. 15, Business Manager Rachel Newton said. The RV resort features amenities include: Two-level infinity pool Swim-up and poolside bar Hot tub Clubhouse On-site restaurant Bike and golf cart rentals Dog park Gym Business center Arcade room Five laundry rooms Also of note Twisted Parrot Luxury RV Resort is privately owned but has a partnership with Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe. Newton said the owners’ approach to the RV resort is to make it the best of its kind in…

Brown County Officials Paves Way for a RV Park in Nashville, TN

Brown County Commissioners last week paved the way for a new recreational vehicle park in downtown Nashville, though most attendees at a public meeting opposed the project and voiced concerns about wildlife, traffic and flooding. Brown County property owner Jimmy Tilton had asked local officials to rezone about 86 acres of land at 279 W. Main St., just southwest of Nashville’s downtown. Tilton plans to use the land to host festivals and up to 36 recreational vehicles. Tilton told commissioners Wednesday that tourism in Nashville has declined in the last…

New 100-Site RV Park Proposed for Bald Hill Road in Wells, ME

A local developer’s long-held vision of building and opening a new RV park in Wells is making its way through the town’s planning process. The Wells Planning Board accepted a site plan pre-application Monday for a proposed RV park with 100 campsites at 548 Bald Hill Road. Richard Bois of Bald Hill, LLC is the owner of the property and the applicant. Currently, the 75-acre parcel is the site of a residence and a mix of cleared and uncleared land. An unpaved roadway, with a granite post for mailboxes, leads…

Planning Commission Backs Plans for RV Park in West Duval County, FL

Plans for a proposed RV park in west Duval County are moving forward after actions Dec. 5 by the Jacksonville Planning Commission. The commission voted 7-0 to recommend approval of a rezoning (Ordinance 2023-0326) and small-scale future land use map amendment (Ordinance 2023-0325) for the project, which is along Brandy Branch Road north of Interstate 10 and west of the I-10-U.S. 301 interchange. Plans call for a park with up to 418 RV parking sites on the 33.95-acre parcel. The land was zoned Planned Unit Development in 2007 for a…