Category: Development News

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…

Clayton County Conservation will be celebrating the grand opening of the Osborne Campground early next month. The newly constructed campground is located south of the animal exhibit at Osborne Park, which is about five miles south of Elkader. Preliminary earthwork for the project began in November of 2023. Electric, water, and septic were installed in 2024. A shower/restroom facility was installed last summer, with final grading and seeding on the project site wrapped up last fall. The new Osborne Campground has 20 campsites with electricity, water, fire pits and picnic…

A new campground in the heart of Western Massachusetts will welcome travellers this summer. Huttopia Berkshires, a 123-acre campground in Hancock, opens on July 6. Huttopia is known for its sustainable, accessible, ready-to-camp accommodations in nature and this is the company’s first property in Massachusetts. The four-season campground, which overlooks the landscapes of Jiminy Peak, will include 55 lodging types, a Café Bistro, a swimming pool with mountain views, and communal fire pits. “Huttopia Berkshires represents our commitment to creating immersive natural experiences without sacrificing comfort,” said Céline Bossanne, founder…

The Angeles National Forest has successfully completed a series of upgrades to its popular Sawmill and Bear campgrounds, thanks to funding from the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA). These much-needed improvements aim to enhance the safety and overall experience for campers while preserving the natural beauty of the area. Key upgrades include the installation of new fire rings, providing a safer and more enjoyable campfire experience for visitors. In addition, bear-proof storage lockers have been added to help protect food and other supplies from wildlife, ensuring both campers’ and animals’…