The Wilds Officially Opens a New Campground in Cumberland, OH

If the warm weather wasn’t a sign that summer is on the horizon, perhaps The Wilds reopening will be. Guests can explore The Wilds through the Open-Air Safari tour, the Wildside Safari tour or the Zipline Safari tour. The Fishing Safari experience, Horseback Safari sunset tour and birding at The Wilds offer a different perspective of the vast park. New to The Wilds in 2025 is the 75-acre Hellbender RV Campground, opening May 30, offering 47 full-service RV sites, 26 primitive camping spots, hiking and biking trails, a playground, camp…

Bend, OR Market Watch: An Outdoor Investment Snapshot

In a travel economy still finding its post-pandemic footing, the RV parks and campgrounds sector continues to outperform expectations, driven by demand for open-air destinations, flexible lodging, and experience-rich stays. The recent debut of Bend RV Resort in Central Oregon stands as a clear example of this evolution. But what makes this project more than a one-off luxury play is the data behind the region: the demand is there, and supply hasn’t caught up. A New Resort in a Market Ripe for Growth Opened in late 2024, Bend RV Resort…

New Campground Opens at Bald Eagle State Park in Howard, PA

State and local officials celebrated the opening of a new campground at Bald Eagle State Park in Centre County on Wednesday, which comes at a time when state campgrounds see a spike in reservations because of federal campground closures. In March, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced they were closing campground reservations at Raystown Lake on a rolling basis because of a federal hiring freeze. Since then, many campers have moved to state campgrounds. “Camping is up 30% already,” said Cindy Dunn, the secretary of the state’s Department of…

Expansion Plans at Wildlife Prairie Park Highlighted by Addition of RV Campground Along Taylor Lake in Peoria, IL

A host of changes, renovations and improvements are in store at Wildlife Prairie Park over the next year, topped by a $1.5 million addition of a 40-space RV campground along Taylor Lake on the park’s west side. “If you’re going to come out, wear your construction hat because there’s lots of construction going on at the park,” said Roberta English, CEO of the 1,800-acre not-for-profit zoological park 10 miles west of Peoria. “Most people don’t see the whole park when they’re there, and that’s really what we’re trying to do,…

Jellystone Park Camp-Resort to Celebrate Grand Opening in Loudon, TN

On Friday, Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort in Loudon, TN, will open, marking the event with a water slide splashdown ribbon cutting. The Jellystone Park Watts Bar Lake campground, located about an hour north of Chattanooga, has cabins, campsites and a water slide and sits along the Watts Bar Lake section of the Tennessee River. The first 200 guests will receive free admission for the day, according to a news release. The Jellystone Park chain, with more than 75 locations in the U.S. and Canada, offers visitors two resort-style pools,…

Amazon Pushes into RV Territory With 200-Site RV Park in Hermiston, OR

Internet giant Amazon is getting into all kinds of markets. RVers have been closely watching the company’s move to become an internet satellite provider through Project Kuiper. Now Amazon is getting into the RV park business. Well, sort of. Hermiston, Oregon, will soon become the home of a new Amazon RV park. Amazon RV park to benefit both the company, and the community Company offspring Amazon Web Services wants to build a huge data center near Hermiston. While under construction, plenty of workers will need a place to stay. Amazon…

Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts Adds Campground Locations Across North America

Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts is continuing to expand across the U.S. and Canada, offering families both new locations as well as more attractions and more ways to stay at existing locations. “Our franchisees have not only built new parks from the ground up, but they’ve also rebuilt and expanded existing campgrounds and equipped them with the fun water features and other attractions that make Jellystone Park a favorite family glamping and family camping destination,” said Trent Hershenson, vice president of marketing for Camp Jellystone, the Southfield, Michigan-based company that…

Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) Announced Several New Additions to its Family of Campgrounds in the US

Sherstin Lauman and April Lewis have their new campground, the Sterling/Lake Ontario KOA Holiday. Bringing a passion for the outdoors and a deep appreciation for the natural beauty of the region, they are eager to build a welcoming camping experience that highlights the unique charm of the Sterling area, KOA said. Nestled in Sterling, New York, the Sterling/Lake Ontario KOA Holiday offers a peaceful retreat surrounded by nature, with easy access to the stunning shoreline of Lake Ontario. Located within minutes of Fair Haven and less than an hour from…

A New North Trace RV Resort Planned on a Site North of Syracuse, IN

Initial groundwork has just gotten underway on an expansive new 230-site North Trace RV Resort LLC, an upscale development near northern Indiana’s Lake Wawasee spearheaded by Nappanee, Ind.-based RV dealer Steve Showalter in the nearby community of Syracuse. As a matter of fact, inquiries are already being received from area RV builders regarding availability of the County Road #29 facilities for owner rallies, according to Showalter, who’s spearheading the project. He says the projected grand opening for the first 82-site phase is set for next spring, while initial reservations are…

Grand Opening of The Wilds’ Hellbender RV Campground This Summer in Cumberland, OH

The Wilds is officially open for summer and will celebrate the grand opening of its Hellbender RV Campground on May 30, offering a new way for visitors to experience the conservation center. The 75-acre campground includes 47 full-service RV sites, 26 primitive camping spots, hiking and biking trails, a playground, camp store and dog park, according to an announcement. Named after the eastern hellbender, North America’s largest amphibian and an endangered species in Ohio, the campground aims to highlight the importance of protecting natural waterways and local wildlife. The Wilds,…