A new RV park is coming to the Morrilton (Ark.) area, according to KVOM. Owner Kevin West officially broke ground last week for the Petit Jean Gateway RV Park, located at 906 Highway 9 in Morrilton, just south of the Arkansas River bridge. West says the park will have 18 RV hook-ups with 30/50-amp service, along with a commercial-grade, coin-operated laundromat that will be open for community use. Source
Cameron County announced the launch of a transformative infrastructure improvement project at Isla Blanca Park, located at 33174 State Park Road 100-South, South Padre Island, Texas, according to Texas Border Business. The initiative will deliver critical upgrades to the park’s utility systems, including the modernization of electrical, water and wastewater infrastructure serving 577 existing RV sites and the realignment of Dodson and Emerald Streets to improve traffic flow and accessibility and create an additional row of RV sites to meet growing demand. Project cost is $12 million. To ensure safety…
Campers can book safari-inspired tents in New Hampshire’s White Mountains next summer. Under Canvas White Mountains, set on 86 scenic acres with views of Mount Washington and the Presidential Range, will open in June 2026. It is the Montana-based adventure-hospitality company’s second New England location: the first opened in 2021 near Acadia National Park in Surry, Maine and was named among the best glamping resorts in America by Vogue last year. “With the launch of Under Canvas White Mountains, we’re deepening our presence in the Northeast and expanding access to…
Some of the top tourist stops across North Dakota are sharing in $15 million worth of “Destination Development Grants,” according to KVRR. North Dakota Tourism and Marketing says these investments will enhance tourism infrastructure, elevate visitor experiences and support long-term economic growth. Out of 106 applications from 45 communities, just 23 projects were chosen for this round of grants. One of the projects includes: Urbain Cote Round Barn RV “FARM” – Dunseith Awarded: $3,000,000 This project will restore the iconic 1943 Urbain Cote Round Barn and surrounding farmstead into a…
Lansing area natives, Lindsay and AJ Updyke are bringing a fresh approach to camping on the sunrise side with their new “glamp ground” Timberglow Getaway in Twining. For the past 4 years the Updykes traveled the country in their converted school bus working at various campgrounds, learning what it would take to own their own one day. In January their dream became a reality when they purchased the property that was once Whispering Pines Campground. They have been hard at work transforming the 23-acre property into what is now Timberglow…
The founders of Big Rig Friendly RV Resort in Columbia, S.C., announced the grand opening of Midpoint I-95 RV Park at Exit 180a, midway between Washington D.C. and Orlando, Fla., in Sellers, S.C., just an hour and 10 minutes from Myrtle Beach, S.C. The grand opening was Sept. 12. D Melton, co-founder of both parks with partner, Chris Neeley, stated that the park includes a new 4,000-square-foot clubhouse that houses an office, general store, laundry, a gym, his and her showers and a large community room for family reunions and…
Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) welcomes the Ehrenberg/River Sands KOA Holiday to the KOA Family of Campgrounds, congratulating CRR Hospitality on their new brand alignment. Already a popular riverfront destination, the campground is managed by CRR Hospitality, a company known for its expertise in outdoor hospitality and commitment to providing exceptional guest experiences. Situated along the Colorado River in Ehrenberg, Arizona, the campground has been a favorite among travelers for years thanks to its private river access, desert surroundings, and welcoming community atmosphere. Now, as part of the KOA network,…
An RV campground in the southern Adirondacks (New York) could more than double in size. At its board meeting yesterday (Oct. 9), the Adirondack Park Agency (APA) approved nearly 360 new RV sites along the shores of Great Sacandaga Lake. Some on the APA board echoed public concerns about the campground’s impact, according to NCPR. Great Sacandaga Lake, on the southern edge of the park, is one of the busiest lakes in the Adirondacks during the summer tourism season. For 55 years, the Sunset Bay RV Park in the Fulton…
A development designed as an opportunity to enjoy Tahoe’s great outdoors requires the removal of 300 hundred towering pine trees on nine acres of privately owned land in Douglas County near the Lake Tahoe shoreline, as well as on U.S. Forest Service land slated to provide access to the property, which is just off congested Highway 50. The 53-unit development is planned for year-round camping without the gear, but with the amenities of a luxury resort. Talaz, as it’s known, is intended to create “a positive impact through nature-based hospitality,”…
Elysian Escape announced the official opening of its new luxury glamping retreat in Richardsville, Virginia on September 15, 2025. The property introduces a model of outdoor accommodations that combines nature-based settings with the structure of traditional hospitality services. The launch comes at a time when demand for alternative lodging is expanding. According to Grand View Research, the global glamping market is expected to more than double in size by 2030, with travelers seeking experiences that provide both access to nature and elevated comfort. Virginia, which reported $30.3 billion in tourism…