Author: Cindy Rivera

Owners Kim and Jeff Bladdick are turning their love for the RV lifestyle into a new business – converted soybeans, and cornfields into a 20-site facility. The Bladdicks are the owners of I-55 RV Park & Campground, located at 4260 Blackburn Road in Edwardsville. The big-rig-friendly park, which is right off Interstate 55, opened on Aug. 23. The land has been in Jeff Bladdick’s family for decades. When he inherited it from his mother a few years ago, the lifelong camper in him decided that Edwardsville is the perfect place…

The Louisiana Office of State Parks recently completed a campsite improvement project at Tickfaw State Park adding full hookups to the 30-site campground. The upgraded campsites include water, electricity and sewer utilities. “We’re excited to offer upgraded campground amenities to our guests,” Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser said. “The full hookup campsites will make for a more convenient, enjoyable stay and allow time for relaxing and experiencing the natural beauty of Louisiana.” Other full hookup campground upgrade projects include Fontainebleau State Park and Jimmie Davis State Park. Currently under construction, the…

An out-of-state developer is proposing a 257-site campground development for the Town of Dannemora’s Chazy Lake and residents say it could have lasting negative impacts if built. According to an application filed with the Adirondack Park Agency (APA) recently, the Chazy Lake RV Park and Campground would consist of 231 recreational vehicle (RV) sites and 26 tent sites all accessed through Route 374 and would be open 24/7 from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The project proposes the development of amenities such as a check-in area, clubhouse with a camp…

A proposed “Luxury RV Park” will be built at the end of Sovis Road in Madison, not far from Love’s Truck Stop, to create “alternative lodging options” for tourists and short-term tenants. The Madison Mayor and City Council unanimously approved a map amendment to rezone 35 acres from a Light Industrial/Manufacturing District (I2) to a Planned Commercial District (PCD) in order to accommodate the unique development. Brooks Pennington, who is developing the property, said this particular parcel of land has too many “topographical challenges” to develop for an industrial business…

A northwest Ohio campground and nature preserve will see some developments in the coming years, following a large acquisition by Metroparks Toledo and a local, family-owned business. In a press release Thursday, Metroparks Toledo said the organization had received a more than $800,000 grant from the Clean Ohio Fund to acquire and preserve 113 acres of land in the Oak Openings corridor, including a preexisting campground on the property. Starting in 2025, local campground Big Sandy Campground will be known as Superior Made RV Resort, operated by RV enthusiasts and…

Love’s Travel Stops is now serving customers including RVers in Valdosta, Georgia, with the opening of its 20th location in the “Peach State.” The travel stop includes five full-hookup back-in RV sites and a dog park. No pull-through sites are provided. Love’s now offers 68 RV parks at its locations. The final stop on Interstate 75 before crossing the Florida border, the store is off Exit 13 and is open 24/7. It offers many amenities including a Bojangles, a Godfather’s Pizza, Love’s Fresh Kitchen — which offers options such as…

A new campground at Hammocks Beach State Park will be tentatively opening on Labor Day following a ribbon-cutting in August. The new 22-site campground, which will be called Simmons Mainland Campground, and will be located on the former Simmons FFA campsite, according to the Swansboro Area Chamber of Commerce. The ribbon cutting will happen on Saturday, August 10. According to the Swansboro Area Chamber of Commerce, “the layout of the 8-acre campground will afford campers views of Queens Creek and the wooded areas that border the four cabins, 12 RV…

The Floyd County Commission has approved a special use permit for an RV park on Davis Road in Cave Spring. The application first came to the commission in April, but the board opted to allow the developer Anthony Carver to adjust the plans. Carver told the commission Tuesday that they have widened the road on the concept plan, have addressed an easement issue with an adjoining property owner, and have done the proper amount of soil testing for the septic system. “I want you to ask yourself if there is…

Snow Peak, a renowned Japanese outdoor gear company, has unveiled its latest project, Campfield Long Beach, on the coast of Washington state. This development, which represents a $20 million transformation of a former RV campground, aims to provide a unique camping experience. Situated on 25 acres, Campfield Long Beach offers a variety of amenities including tent sites, micro cabins, a sauna, a store, a lounge, and Japanese-style bathrooms. The area is adorned with trees, meadows, ponds, and frequent visits from roaming deer. A highlight of the Campfield is the opportunity…