Category: Development News

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: 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 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…

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.…

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…

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…

An out-of-state developer is proposing a 257-site campground development for the Town of Dannemora’s Chazy Lake and residents say it could have lasting negative impacts if built. According to an application filed with the Adirondack Park Agency (APA) recently, the Chazy Lake RV Park and Campground would consist of 231 recreational vehicle (RV) sites and 26 tent sites all accessed through Route 374 and would be open 24/7 from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The project proposes the development of amenities such as a check-in area, clubhouse with a camp…

A proposed “Luxury RV Park” will be built at the end of Sovis Road in Madison, not far from Love’s Truck Stop, to create “alternative lodging options” for tourists and short-term tenants. The Madison Mayor and City Council unanimously approved a map amendment to rezone 35 acres from a Light Industrial/Manufacturing District (I2) to a Planned Commercial District (PCD) in order to accommodate the unique development. Brooks Pennington, who is developing the property, said this particular parcel of land has too many “topographical challenges” to develop for an industrial business…

A northwest Ohio campground and nature preserve will see some developments in the coming years, following a large acquisition by Metroparks Toledo and a local, family-owned business. In a press release Thursday, Metroparks Toledo said the organization had received a more than $800,000 grant from the Clean Ohio Fund to acquire and preserve 113 acres of land in the Oak Openings corridor, including a preexisting campground on the property. Starting in 2025, local campground Big Sandy Campground will be known as Superior Made RV Resort, operated by RV enthusiasts and…

Love’s Travel Stops is now serving customers including RVers in Valdosta, Georgia, with the opening of its 20th location in the “Peach State.” The travel stop includes five full-hookup back-in RV sites and a dog park. No pull-through sites are provided. Love’s now offers 68 RV parks at its locations. The final stop on Interstate 75 before crossing the Florida border, the store is off Exit 13 and is open 24/7. It offers many amenities including a Bojangles, a Godfather’s Pizza, Love’s Fresh Kitchen — which offers options such as…