Category: Campground Industry News & Updates

The U.S. Forest Service reported that campgrounds around Lake Chelan are open for the summer season as recovery efforts continue following extensive winter storm damage. Trail access has been restored in key areas, road repairs remain underway, and multiple dock improvement projects are advancing. The agency has also implemented cashless payment systems and online permitting for certain recreation services. Officials noted that staffing shortages continue to affect maintenance and infrastructure operations. While outside the self-storage sector, the update reflects ongoing investment in recreation infrastructure that supports tourism, RV travel, and…

A federal bankruptcy court has approved the $13.5 million sale of Sandy Pines Campground in Kennebunkport, Maine, to Streamside Parks LLC. The transaction follows the Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing of the property’s owner, Atlantic Hospitality, and is expected to close later this year. The 46-acre campground includes 268 campsites and a range of lodging accommodations. While outside the traditional self-storage sector, the deal highlights continued investment activity in RV parks and outdoor hospitality assets, as well as the role of bankruptcy-related transactions and asset repositioning within alternative real estate markets.…

Kampgrounds of America (KOA) has expanded its campground network with the addition of Milford Lake KOA Holiday in Kansas and Emlenton/Allegheny KOA Journey in Pennsylvania. The properties are undergoing upgrades and planned improvements, including infrastructure enhancements and expanded guest accommodations. While outside the core self-storage sector, the additions reflect continued investment in RV and outdoor hospitality assets, markets that are closely tied to RV ownership and storage demand. The expansion also highlights ongoing consolidation, rebranding, and capital investment activity within the broader outdoor recreation industry. Read the Full Article Source:…

The Zoning Board of Appeals has approved special permits for Bousquet’s year-round micro cabin and RV lodging proposal. It was OK’d on Wednesday with several conditions, including a phased installation starting with a few units, check-ins with the Community Development Board, and a two-year period to begin work before the permit lapses. “The last five years, I’ve seen a robust revitalization of one of the most prominent properties in the city of Pittsfield. This is just a small part of making that an even better experience for not only those…

Camping is growing more and more popular, and Rogersville (Tenn.) has a new campground that will bring visitors to the area, according to The Rogersville Review. Cedar Lane Campground is located at 268 Racetrack Road. Owners Wes and Caitlin Manis started the operation about a year ago. Wes is a Hawkins County native, growing up in the Persia community. Wes explained, “We have 32 acres here. We plan on developing about 42 camping spots. We have 19 wooded acres that we plan on having for “glamping and tree houses.” The…

The Placer County (Calif.) Planning Commission approved a proposal to redevelop the Placer County portion of the Cisco Grove Campground into a resort-style camping and RV destination. The project, proposed by Sun NG Cisco Grove RV Inc., would modernize the campground off Interstate 80 near the unincorporated community of Cisco Grove while maintaining its 144 existing campsites, according to the Sierra Sun. Planned upgrades include a renovated general store and welcome center, a new swimming pool, a snow tubing hill with a pavilion, a miniature golf course, pickleball courts, a…