Author: Cindy Rivera

Small LA Co. Seeing Influx of Park Devolopments Due to Meta Facility

Local landowners are taking advantage of the influx of Meta construction workers to Richland and Franklin parishes (La.), according to The Franklin Sun. Five new RV or mobile home parks have been constructed in the parish in the last year, while several landowners have added two to five RV spots to their existing land. “They are coming out of the woodworks,” said Nicki Martin, Franklin Parish E-911 director, of the increase in RV parks. According to Martin, there are also several RV or mobile home parks in the works. “If…

Cloverdale/Indianapolis West KOA Journey Joins KOA Family of Campgrounds

Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) announces the acquisition of the Cloverdale/Indianapolis West KOA Journey. The Carpenter family brings years of successful KOA campground ownership through their operation of the Brown County/Nashville KOA Holiday, KOA said. With close family ties to the area and a passion for providing high-quality camping experiences, the Carpenters said they are excited to bring their expertise and energy to this newly acquired park. Located a mile off I-70 and on 27 acres of hills, streams and nature trails, the Cloverdale/Indianapolis West KOA Journey campground sits halfway…

ADCNR Announces Campground Expansion and New Amenities at Meaher State Park in Spanish Fort, Alabama

Local officials joined representatives from the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) for a ribbon cutting ceremony at Meaher State Park in Baldwin County on Friday, August 15, 2025, to celebrate the completion of the park’s campground expansion and the addition of four new cabins and a new park office. “We’ve made it no secret that our goal is to provide a first-class experience for all of our visitors at our State Parks, especially when it comes to overnight accommodations,” said Chris Blankenship, ADCNR Commissioner. “We know the…

KOA Adds Arkansas KOA Journey to Campground Family

Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) welcomed Christi Austin, Benjamin Appleton and the Mena/Ouachita National Forest KOA Journey to the KOA family of campgrounds. A passionate camper herself, Austin brings a deep appreciation for outdoor hospitality and a desire to contribute to the local Mena community through tourism and high-quality guest experiences, KOA said in a release. Originally built as a KOA in 1977, the campground is returning to the KOA franchise network after a period of independent operation. It sits under a canopy of mature shade trees in Arkansas’s scenic…

10-Acre RV Park Proposed for North Santa Rosa, Florida

Allentown could be home to a new RV park following a development proposal submitted to Santa Rosa County in early August. Site plans show that the project entails creating an RV park with 49 stalls and a handful of new roads using an almost 10-acre site at 8855 Highway 87 N. Ken Smith, the owner of truss manufacturing and metal fabricating company Blackwater Truss Systems, confirmed to the News Journal that he’s behind the proposal, but he declined to comment on the plans at this time. Smith intends to build…

Yosemite National Park’s Biggest Campground Reopens After $26 Million Renovation in Tuolumne Meadows, California

Yosemite National Park’s largest campground has officially reopened after a three-year closure and a $26 million renovation project. Tuolumne Meadows Campground, a 140-acre area with 336 campsites that can host 2,200 visitors a night, reopened Friday following a lengthy and expensive rehabilitation effort, the National Park Service announced. First built in the 1930s, the campground closed in 2022 in order to improve its roads, restrooms and sewer system. The campground is located along Tioga Road, about a 90-minute drive from Yosemite Valley. It’s often used by visitors as a basecamp…

Developer Reopens Luxurious RV Resort with New Amenities in Port Huron, Michigan

Guests at what was once known as the Port Huron (Mich.) Township Campground in past years would have seen a rustic campground with gravel roads, according to the Times Herald. On Friday, July 25, however, the campground staff and owners, Steve and Karen Ureel, held a ribbon-cutting event to announce the opening of Dancing Fire Glamping & RV Resort, a more luxurious RV park. The ribbon cutting marked the end of 18 months of construction that brought new amenities to the park, including a new clubhouse with a library, a…

CTX Capital Partners Expands Outdoor Hospitality Portfolio with Upscale, Riverfront, and Long-Term RV Resort Investments in Central Texas

CTX Capital Partners, a leading real estate investment and development firm focused on outdoor hospitality, is proud to announce the completion of significant upgrades to two of its premier RV resorts and the opening of a new, ground-up resort in Central Texas. These projects reflect the company’s commitment to delivering exceptional outdoor experiences for RV travelers and families across the region. “Our goal is to create destinations that meet the evolving needs of today’s RV community,” said Clayton Mansfield, Construction Manager, CTX Capital Partners. “Whether guests are seeking an upscale…

Officials Approves RV Park Upgrades in Garnett, Kansas

A long-running discussion on shipping containers in Garnett (Kansas) came to a climax last night at the Garnett City Commission approved on a 2-1 vote, with Commissioner Jody Cole opposed, an ordinance that bans the use of shipping containers as a dwelling anywhere in the city, or permanent usage within the office-institutional and business districts, according to Ad Astra Radio. They will be allowed by right in industrial zones and the few agricultural-zoned properties in Garnett, with a limit of two containers on a site. Temporary uses will be permitted…

64-Unit Michigan Glamping Park Development is Taking Next Steps in Cadillac, MI

A proposed upscale outdoor hospitality resort known as The Haven of Cadillac in Cadillac, Mich., could be one step closer to becoming a reality after an upcoming meeting next week, according to the Cadillac News. That may be the case when the developers return to the Clam Lake Township Planning Commission on Monday (July 28) to formally request a Planned Unit Development overlay for the project. The developers, Shelby and Ben Hastings of Beauvista Partners, LLC, envision the resort as a luxury, nature-focused retreat offering high-end “glamping” accommodations — a…