Category: Development News

Glamping Campground Opens in Jefferson County, Tennessee

Wyldstay Smoky Mountains opens in Jefferson County, bringing glamping to Douglas Lake. This $1.5M venture promises job creation and boosts regional tourism. Visit Jefferson County announced the opening of a “luxury” campground along Douglas Lake. According to Visit Jefferson County, Wyldstay Smoky Mountains invested $1.5 million to open the glamping retreat. Wyldstay was created by Bushtec, which makes “luxury” safari tents and canvas structures. The company is now working on phase two of the project and hopes to open more sites in the area in 2026. The company created Wyldstay…

Zoning Board of Appeals Approves Bousquet Campground in Pittsfield, Massachusetts

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…

Developer Opens Campground on Former Race Track in Rogersville, Tennessee

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…

Planning Commission Approves Plans for New Campground in Placer County, California

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…

RiverWest Partners Buys 54-Acre Kozy Kampground in Celina, Ohio

Kozy Kampground (Celina, Ohio) has been sold to RiverWest Partners, a Columbus-based team of real estate investors and developers that promises to carry on the campground’s relaxed, friendly atmosphere while at once bringing new energy and improvements to the 54.8-acre lakeside site, according to The Daily Standard. The announcement was made on Kozy Kampground’s Facebook page earlier this week. RiverWest Partners, among other things, invests in and reimagines outdoor destinations, making RV campgrounds and marinas places people return to year after year to make lasting memories, its website states. It…

Village of Olmsted RV Park Has Grand Opening, Tree Planting in Olmsted, Illinois

On Saturday, Nov. 8, the Village of Olmsted, partners, and community members joined together to celebrate the grand opening of the new RV park and to plant trees at the new site. The campground, built on a reclaimed former clay mine, features five RV spots and a pavilion that offers a shaded space for picnics and gatherings. Twenty native tree species were planted on the site to provide shade, wildlife habitat, and aesthetic value. “Today’s event is a culmination of years of effort to get the clay mine cleaned up,…

‘Provident’ Partners with ‘Blue Water’ to Open Gated RV Community in Burleson, Texas

Provident is proud to announce the grand opening of Roaming Trails RV Retreat Burleson, a brand-new gated RV community just south of Fort Worth in Burleson, Texas. This marks Provident’s first venture into the long-term RV space and the first of three Roaming Trails destinations slated to open over the next year, with San Antonio and Killeen to follow in 2026, according to a press release. Roaming Trails Burleson features 196 oversized RV sites, modern amenities, and a thoughtfully planned layout that is designed for both comfort and connection. Unique…

Developer Starts Construction on 18-Site RV Park in Morrilton, Arkansas

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

$12 Million in Infrastructure Upgrades Coming to Texas RV Park

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…

Under Canvas Plans to Open a Glamping Location in White Mountains, New Hampshire

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…