Category: Development News

Lakeview Campground at Sibley Park on Track for 2025 Opening in New London, MN

One of the wettest summers on record slowed work on the campground, but recent dry conditions are allowing work to progress at the park in rural New London, Minnesota. One of the state’s wettest summers on record slowed progress on the reconstruction of the Lakeview Campground in Sibley State Park, but workers have been making the most of the dry conditions that now prevail. Work remains on track for a big grand opening in May of 2025, according to Park Supervisor Jeremy Gehrke. There is daily progress to see as…

Rainbow Campground, Trail Reopen Along Upper Clackamas River, OR

Rainbow Campground and Riverside Trail reopened Sept. 13, marking a significant milestone for being the first and only campground that has opened along the Upper Clackamas River corridor since the 2020 Riverside Fire that spread across 138,054 acres. The fire destroying or severely damaging 26 campgrounds and day-use sites, 24 trailheads and 37 trails on the Mt. Hood National Forest east of Estacada. The rebuilding of Rainbow Campground, partially funded through Clackamas County Tourism’s Strategic Investment Program, is a collaborative effort between Clackamas County Tourism, the National Forest Foundation (NFF)…

The Station RV Resort Held a Grand Opening in Madison, FL

The Madison County Chamber of Commerce held a grand opening for The Station RV Resort, located at 343 SE Balboa Dr., in Madison, Florida. Jamie Coleman, the owner of The Station RV, has been in the RV Park business for several years, owning a park in North Carolina. It took Coleman around two years to build The Station. The concept for The Station RV started during the COVID-19 pandemic. Coleman planned out the details and explored different RV parks to decide what amenities his RV park should have. The Station…

Hidden Springs RV Resort Opens After Decade of investment in Ivins, UT

The resort is situated on 24.5 acres of land that have been in the owners’ family for generations. Jon and Nicole Graf are co-owners of the resort. They said getting to this point has been full of setbacks, both from financial and city-planning perspectives. “We are not deep pockets. We’re just a small family business trying to make this project and this dream work,” Nicole said. “We heard a lot of no’s, dozens of no’s. And then finally came some possibility,” Jon added. The husband-and-wife duo first had the idea…

Plans to Expand Columbia Cove RV Parking in Brewster, WA

A concept rendering of expanded RV parking at Columbia Cove was unveiled by Public Works Director Lee Webster at last Wednesday’s regular monthly meeting of the city council on Sept. 19. The site under study between Brewster High School and the north end of the Cove Park is currently a planted orchard. It comprises about 13 acres and would provide 65 spaces of various sizes. “The PUD has set that aside with Brewster/mitigation in mind,” said Mayor Art Smyth. The mayor explained that the PUD’s 50-year relicensing plan with Wells…

Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort Plans to Build Huge Waterpark For 2025 in Milton, NH

Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort: Lakes Region located in Milton, is excited to announce significant expansion plans set for 2025. The campground will construct a 30,000 sq. ft. Water Zone featuring a multilevel playground with waterslides, water blasters, and cannons. The campground will debut a massive 30,000 sq. ft. Water Zone, featuring a multi-level playground with waterslides, water blasters, cannons, a splash pad, and a 750-gallon hydro storm dump bucket. These additions will complement the resort’s existing 6,095 sq. ft. activity pool, enhancing the experience for both children and adults.…

Recreational Investment Group LLP Plans to Develop RV Park in Camp Verde, AZ

Recreational Investment Group LLP recently completed the $1 million purchase of 15.95 acres in Camp Verde, which its plans to develop into a new RV resort park. The vacant property, which is zoned C-3, is located at the northwest corner of Highway 260 and Dickison Circle, within the area’s Opportunity Zone and offers easy access to cities and communities along Interstate 17 and State Route 260. Opportunity Zones are an economic development tool created for the purpose of spurring economic growth and job creation in distressed areas and low-income communities…

New Campground Opens Along Niobrara River Near Valentine, NE

Tourists and locals alike now have a fresh spot to soak in the beauty of the Niobrara National Scenic River. An old campground is gaining new life in north-central Nebraska, just a few miles outside of Valentine. “We’ve already had people from Arizona, Texas, and others coming from Sturgis,” Billie Brockley said. Brockley, along with her sister and dad, purchased the former KOA Campground in May. They’ve recently reopened it as River Hideout Campground, offering stays for $25 a night. “It’s close to town, but you’re still outside of town.…

I-55 RV Park Offers Full Hookups, Easy Access to Local Attractions in Edwardsville, IL

Owners Kim and Jeff Bladdick are turning their love for the RV lifestyle into a new business – converted soybeans, and cornfields into a 20-site facility. The Bladdicks are the owners of I-55 RV Park & Campground, located at 4260 Blackburn Road in Edwardsville. The big-rig-friendly park, which is right off Interstate 55, opened on Aug. 23. The land has been in Jeff Bladdick’s family for decades. When he inherited it from his mother a few years ago, the lifelong camper in him decided that Edwardsville is the perfect place…

Full Hookup Campsites Now Available at Tickfaw State Park in Springfield, LA

The Louisiana Office of State Parks recently completed a campsite improvement project at Tickfaw State Park adding full hookups to the 30-site campground. The upgraded campsites include water, electricity and sewer utilities. “We’re excited to offer upgraded campground amenities to our guests,” Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser said. “The full hookup campsites will make for a more convenient, enjoyable stay and allow time for relaxing and experiencing the natural beauty of Louisiana.” Other full hookup campground upgrade projects include Fontainebleau State Park and Jimmie Davis State Park. Currently under construction, the…