Category: Campground Industry News & Updates

Developer Opens 73-Site RV Park in Upper Peninsula, Michigan

A U.P. (Mich.) resort held a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Little Lake on Tuesday (Aug. 20), according to MSN. Forsyth Forward welcomed Charley’s RV Resort Campground to the community. The resort officially opened earlier in August, and campers are already enjoying the resort. The grounds have cabins and 73 full RV hook-up sites. The general store is now open and stocked for campers and locals. Charley’s RV Resort Campground co-owner Jim Delmont says this is just the start. Source

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…

New Group Campsite With Covered Sleeping Area, Bathrooms, Drinking Water Opens at Sandy Hook in Middletown, NJ

For the first time ever, there is now a group campsite — with waterproof tents, drinking water access, bed frames and more — the public can reserve for use at Sandy Hook. It’s called the Nike campsite (it’s official listing from the National Park Service), and the brand-new campsite is located behind the historic Nike Missile Radar site (Parking Lot L); it opened last Friday, June 13. The public can make camping reservations for the site here, under the name “Nike:” https://www.recreation.gov/cam The National Park Service appears to be doing…