Category: Development News

Camp Brewing is really leaning into their name. They first opened about a year ago, on 29 acres of land which boasts RV sites, cabins, and even a pool. Now, their second location, Camp Brewing Basecamp, is coming to Central Ohio, but this time, sans tents, cabins, and pool. Instead, they’re moving into the recently closed Walking Distance Brewing space, located at 222 E. 8th St. in Marysville. Doug Olsen, owner of Camp Brewing, was actually an original founder of Walking Distance, and was 50/50 partners with Walking Distance until…

New life at the former home of Big Sandy Campground aims to bring all walks of life together to experience the great outdoors. Superior Made RV Resort owners Nathan and Alicia Lawson said the longtime Swanton campground is being refurbished to provide a more elevated camping experience. The couple said that by enhancing numerous options at the grounds, it will help with inclusivity and diversity within the recreational industry. Alicia Lawson said their partnership with Metroparks Toledo allowed for her and her husband to gain ownership of the property and…

Lake LaCroix RV Resort has officially opened its gates to the public as of April 1, 2025, marking the beginning of a new chapter for tourism and outdoor recreation along Mississippi’s Gulf Coast. Located in the heart of St. Louis Bay, this RV resort is now fully operational, welcoming guests from both in-state and out-of-state markets. The resort combines modern amenities with natural charm, offering a premier destination for RV travellers seeking a scenic and comfortable retreat. Lake LaCroix RV Resort represents a significant addition to the area’s travel and…

An ordinance amending Midland’s zoning map has been approved by the City Council to allow a new “vacation trailer park” to be established. The area is a 16.6-acre plot of land located south of Interstate 20 near the Midland Horseshoe Pavilion. Guests will be able to move their RVs in and keep them there for a maximum period of a month. The RV park will be owned by Zach Robinson of Cisco, who also owns an RV park in Midland and other vacation RV parks throughout West Texas. Infrastructure will…

Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) in a news release congratulated Justin Staten and Everstar Outdoor LLC on the grand opening of the Lake Logan KOA Journey. With a passion for outdoor recreation and hospitality, Justin and his team bring a wealth of experience in campground development and management. Nestled in the Hocking Hill region, the Lake Logan KOA Journey offers campers a blend of natural beauty and outdoor adventure. Surrounded by forests and just minutes from Lake Logan, guests can enjoy fishing, swimming, boating, and a variety of other outdoor…

In a 4-1 vote, Bonner County zoning commissioners approved a conditional use permit that would allow the installation of a 20-unit RV park off Clagstone Road and Al’s Welding Road in Blanchard. Thursday night, the board held a four-and-a-half-hour meeting to discuss the application submitted by Stephen Doty of Idaho Land LLC. The application was originally approved by the zoning commission June 2, 2022, before being appealed to the county commissioners and approved Sept. 1, 2022. On Aug. 17, 2023, the application was appealed again and bound to District Court,…

The reconstructed Lakeview Campground in Sibley State Park will open May 16, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced Thursday. Campsite reservations for overnight stays beginning May 16 or later can now be made online or by calling 866-857-2757. The campground was closed in 2024 for the large-scale renovation project, which represents a $4.86 million investment in Sibley State Park. The renovation reduced the number of camping sites in the lakeside campground but provided for larger campsites. The reconstructed campground holds 41 camping sites in place of 71 campsites previously.…

Employing a certified industrial hygienist while constructing an RV campground seems like it could raise a red flag or two. But that’s what the Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks is proposing in its plans to add 16 RV sites with electric hookups on top of an old gun range at Makoshika State Park, just outside Glendive in eastern Montana. An environmental assessment detailing how the estimated 1,750 cubic yards of lead-laced soils could be appropriately excavated, is combined with the park’s plans to also add four primitive hike/bike campsites,…

One of the Army’s best-kept outdoor recreation secrets — Pine View Campground — is getting ready to reopen for the 2025 recreation season on May 1, said Supervisory Recreational Specialist Alex Karis with the Fort McCoy Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (DFMWR). The Outdoor Recreation maintenance team is busy getting everything ready, Karis said. “We are also coordinating with the Fort McCoy Directorate of Public Works to get the comfort stations opened up and cleaned by the end of April. As with every year, Karis said the…

“I’ve always known there was potential here,” says Heather Rankin, co-owner of the Lake Powell Gateway RV Resort in Big Water, “where we have so much of Lake Powell on the Utah side of the border, but all of the tourism ends up in Page. So I’ve been advocating for this Gateway idea for years, helping Big Water benefit from all the traffic that’s coming through to Lake Powell.” Rankin and her family, along with the Kanab Area Chamber of Commerce who provided the traditional ribbon, celebrated the resort’s opening…