Category: Development News

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, 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…

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…

State Park RV Village is excited to announce the grand opening of its brand new, 44-site RV park, offering spacious, full-hookup sites designed for comfortable mid to long-term stays. Nestled in the heart of Lockhart, the “Barbeque Capital of Texas,” the village provides a secure, modern, and affordable home base for a diverse range of residents, from traveling professionals to snowbirds and those seeking an alternative living solution. State Park RV Village sets itself apart with a comprehensive suite of modern amenities and a commitment to a peaceful, family-friendly environment.…

Jefferson County Conservation opened its newest campground on July 1, known as Prairie Ridge Campground. The campground is just east of Jefferson County Park and accessible from Key Boulevard. It includes 14 stalls for campers, with electric, water and sewer hookups. Jefferson County Conservation Director Shawn Morrissey said this campground will not have a bathroom, since it’s designed for self-contained campers who have a bathroom onboard. He said the stalls are especially large to accommodate the big RVs in use today. Seven of the 14 stalls are paved, and the…

After almost a year of renovation, the Green Bay Campground is set to reopen. Sandpoint Ranger District officials said sites at the popular campground will open for reservations starting at 7 a.m. Friday, July 25. The first reservations will begin Aug. 1, and the last reservation set for Sept. 27. Until then, all sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The campground closed last year for renovation, and its reopening this year has been delayed, Sandpoint Ranger District officials said. As part of the complete renovation, five campsites were…

After decades of decay and disrepair, the Tuolumne Meadows Campground is refurbished. Park rangers say it has seen very little maintenance in the last 60 years, and they couldn’t afford the necessary repairs. “Some of the campsites were on an angle, and there were clay pipes. And so [construction] was literally from the ground up,” Park Ranger Scott Gediman said. The campground has 336 sites, hosting thousands of people every summer. So Gediman says the bathrooms and picnic tables had seen better days. “We do not have the budget as…

Beachfront camping is about to hit a whole new level. Two popular Nueces County coastal parks are set to undergo a major expansion, nearly seven years after the county secured grant money from the BP oil spill settlement. At I.B. Magee Park in Port Aransas and Padre Balli Park on Padre Island, plans are in motion to double the number of RV and tent camping sites. Nueces County commissioners on Wednesday gave Coastal Parks Director Scott Cross the green light to send out bids for construction work tied to the…

With 140 full hookup sites, the gated recreational vehicle park will allow for long-term stays. Amenities include a clubhouse with a laundry room and a game room, two pickleball courts, a dog park, and fibre internet. Additionally, covered sites and storage sheds are available. The RV park is under the Texas Community RV Parks brand and is owned by Darron Green, who also owns South Fork RV Park & Storage in Leander. He is planning to open another RV community in Cibolo. Opening in August 3201 CR 152, Georgetown www.txcommunityrvparks.com…