Author: Cindy Rivera

A New Campground Opens in Solway, MN

Bemidji Chamber Ambassadors recently congratulated Dale and Patti Thormodsgard on their new business, Bergamo Campground, located at 15661 Tom Jefferson Drive NW, in Solway. Located just seven miles west of Bemidji, Bergamo Campground offers the perfect mix of convenience, comfort and Northwoods beauty, a release said. Bergamo features 49 oversized seasonal campsites measuring 60-by-100 feet, complete with water, septic, fiber optic/cable and up to 50 amp metered electrical hookups. It’s also golf cart and pet-friendly, and nestled on a stunning 232-acre property with miles of riding and walking trails. For…

Hidden Beach RV Resort Features Robots, Other Futuristic Tech in Beaufort, NC

Zac Hoyt and Kevin Jones, of Maverik Asher Capital, are designing and building what they expect to be the most technologically advanced RV and glamping resort in the world. With its first 80 sites opening in 2026, Hidden Beach RV Resort in Beaufort, N.C., will not only offer paperless check-ins, gigabit speed Wi-Fi and EV chargers, but robotic technology and Tesla robots that serve coffee and mixed drinks, pick up trash, staff the camp store and even deliver to your door. “We’re looking to shake things up in the industry,…

New Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort to Open in June Near Austin, TX

Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts, the nation’s leading family camping, glamping, and RV outdoor entertainment destination, will open its eighth Texas location next month north of Austin. The recently expanded Jetstream RV Resort at Stone Oak Ranch is being converted to a Jellystone Park location with a mid-June opening planned. Rebranded as Jellystone Park Austin North, the Camp-Resort is in Georgetown, less than an hour from downtown Austin and convenient to the Texas Hill Country. Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts are renowned for their attractions, including pools and lazy rivers, non-stop family…

The Wilds Officially Opens a New Campground in Cumberland, OH

If the warm weather wasn’t a sign that summer is on the horizon, perhaps The Wilds reopening will be. Guests can explore The Wilds through the Open-Air Safari tour, the Wildside Safari tour or the Zipline Safari tour. The Fishing Safari experience, Horseback Safari sunset tour and birding at The Wilds offer a different perspective of the vast park. New to The Wilds in 2025 is the 75-acre Hellbender RV Campground, opening May 30, offering 47 full-service RV sites, 26 primitive camping spots, hiking and biking trails, a playground, camp…

Bend, OR Market Watch: An Outdoor Investment Snapshot

In a travel economy still finding its post-pandemic footing, the RV parks and campgrounds sector continues to outperform expectations, driven by demand for open-air destinations, flexible lodging, and experience-rich stays. The recent debut of Bend RV Resort in Central Oregon stands as a clear example of this evolution. But what makes this project more than a one-off luxury play is the data behind the region: the demand is there, and supply hasn’t caught up. A New Resort in a Market Ripe for Growth Opened in late 2024, Bend RV Resort…

New Campground Opens at Bald Eagle State Park in Howard, PA

State and local officials celebrated the opening of a new campground at Bald Eagle State Park in Centre County on Wednesday, which comes at a time when state campgrounds see a spike in reservations because of federal campground closures. In March, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced they were closing campground reservations at Raystown Lake on a rolling basis because of a federal hiring freeze. Since then, many campers have moved to state campgrounds. “Camping is up 30% already,” said Cindy Dunn, the secretary of the state’s Department of…

Sarasota County has Agreed to Buy Camp Venice off River Road in Venice, FL

The county has entered into a contract with Camp Venice LLC to purchase property adjacent to Snook Haven Park. Sarasota County has agreed to buy Camp Venice, an RV park off River Road, for $14 million. The county intends to turn the area into a campground connected to adjacent Snook Haven Park, which it also owns and where an $8.75 million improvement project is underway. County staff projects that when up and running, the campground will require 10 staff to operate and will generate upwards of $1 million a year.…

NAI Brokers Announce Sale of ‘A-Lodge Campground’ Located in Salida, CO

NAI Outdoor Hospitality Brokers is pleased to announce the successful sale of the A-Lodge Campground, located at 16105 US-50 in Salida, Colo. The transaction was facilitated by Maria Piper and Bob Kaplan, of NAI Outdoor Hospitality Brokers, according to a press release. Formerly operated as Salida/Mt. Shavano KOA, the A-Lodge Campground, is a premier outdoor destination in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. The property offers easy access to the Arkansas River and the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness. It is a prime year-round location for outdoor recreation, attracting visitors with opportunities…

Expansion Plans at Wildlife Prairie Park Highlighted by Addition of RV Campground Along Taylor Lake in Peoria, IL

A host of changes, renovations and improvements are in store at Wildlife Prairie Park over the next year, topped by a $1.5 million addition of a 40-space RV campground along Taylor Lake on the park’s west side. “If you’re going to come out, wear your construction hat because there’s lots of construction going on at the park,” said Roberta English, CEO of the 1,800-acre not-for-profit zoological park 10 miles west of Peoria. “Most people don’t see the whole park when they’re there, and that’s really what we’re trying to do,…

Jellystone Park Camp-Resort to Celebrate Grand Opening in Loudon, TN

On Friday, Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort in Loudon, TN, will open, marking the event with a water slide splashdown ribbon cutting. The Jellystone Park Watts Bar Lake campground, located about an hour north of Chattanooga, has cabins, campsites and a water slide and sits along the Watts Bar Lake section of the Tennessee River. The first 200 guests will receive free admission for the day, according to a news release. The Jellystone Park chain, with more than 75 locations in the U.S. and Canada, offers visitors two resort-style pools,…