Category: Development News

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…

A new campground at Hammocks Beach State Park will be tentatively opening on Labor Day following a ribbon-cutting in August. The new 22-site campground, which will be called Simmons Mainland Campground, and will be located on the former Simmons FFA campsite, according to the Swansboro Area Chamber of Commerce. The ribbon cutting will happen on Saturday, August 10. According to the Swansboro Area Chamber of Commerce, “the layout of the 8-acre campground will afford campers views of Queens Creek and the wooded areas that border the four cabins, 12 RV…

The Floyd County Commission has approved a special use permit for an RV park on Davis Road in Cave Spring. The application first came to the commission in April, but the board opted to allow the developer Anthony Carver to adjust the plans. Carver told the commission Tuesday that they have widened the road on the concept plan, have addressed an easement issue with an adjoining property owner, and have done the proper amount of soil testing for the septic system. “I want you to ask yourself if there is…

Snow Peak, a renowned Japanese outdoor gear company, has unveiled its latest project, Campfield Long Beach, on the coast of Washington state. This development, which represents a $20 million transformation of a former RV campground, aims to provide a unique camping experience. Situated on 25 acres, Campfield Long Beach offers a variety of amenities including tent sites, micro cabins, a sauna, a store, a lounge, and Japanese-style bathrooms. The area is adorned with trees, meadows, ponds, and frequent visits from roaming deer. A highlight of the Campfield is the opportunity…

Oasis Experiences is thrilled to announce the completion of 40 new RV sites at Serendipity Resort & Campground in Brownsville, TN. These new sites, available for move-in as of July 1, expand the campground’s capacity to accommodate the increasing demand for long-term RV leases. This expansion comes in response to the growing demand fueled by the nearby Ford Blue Oval campus, driving the need for quality and affordable housing in Haywood County. “The demand for accommodation near Blue Oval camps is high, and we’re proud to now offer affordable, enjoyable…

Up until recently, Crane Flat Campground in Yosemite National Park had seen better days. Fire rings and picnic tables were rusty, the park service wrote, and a lack of defined campsites and parking spaces caused visitors to trample over sensitive vegetation. When reading through online reviews of the campground, park staff realized that it had become “a last resort for campers” when campsites elsewhere in the valley had already filled up. After years of neglect, Crane Flat shut down in 2020. A $9.8 million federal grant recently made way for…

Kampgrounds of America announced that the new Calcutta/West Point KOA Journey, owned by Barbara Kuder, is open. The campground, located at 13721 East Liverpool Road, offers pull-through, full-hookup RV sites and deluxe cabins with full baths. Amenities include a Kamp K9 pet park, playground, camp store, cable TV and Wi-Fi. The Calcutta/West Point KOA Journey is one of more than 500 open-to-the-public KOA campgrounds in the Kampgrounds of America system in the United States and Canada. For more information, visit the campground’s website. Source