Category: Development News

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

The new SkyRidge Trails Campground sits high on a hill, overlooking woods and open fields. Some of the RV sites are already occupied, even while the owners are still planting trees, landscaping campsites and completing the park’s many amenities. The campground opened for business on a 365-acre farm property off Klug Hill Road in May, offering 93 sites for RV owners; a grand opening is planned for October. Lelah Campo, who owns SkyRidge Trails with her husband, Dan Mahieu, was busy on a recent sunny day, traveling to and fro…

The Port of Anacortes has opened a new 25-space year-round RV park at the north end of Cap Sante Marina. The RV park, which opened on Monday, does not have any dry camping sites. It can accommodate rigs as long as 71 feet with both pull-through and back-in sites, all with hookups. There is a dedicated restroom for RV park guests with shower and laundry facilities, as well has adjacent bike parking. The RV Park is just steps away from the waterfront and downtown Anacortes, offering picturesque views of Fidalgo…

Klamath National Forest crews have been busy working on campgrounds that needed work before opening. Kangaroo Lake Campground and Day Use Area will open this weekend with other sites still needing work before opening. The forest is grateful for the cleanup assistance from the Backcountry Horsemen of California Top of the State Unit, Shasta-Trinity Unit and Redwood Unit around Carter Group and Hidden Horse campgrounds. These valuable partners also have three other volunteer events planned to help out on the Pacific Crest Trail north from Carter Summit and cleaning up…

  The Freedom Group is excited to announce the acquisition of Ross Hill RV Park & Campground, effective from May 1, 2024. Ross Hill Campground in Lisbon, CT, is a family-owned property celebrated for its scenic setting on the Quinebaug River and spanning over 50 acres. This picturesque location offers an array of amenities, including a swimming pond, laundry facilities, waterfront sites, a clubhouse, and an RV camp store. The acquisition of Ross Hill Campground is a strategic move to capitalize on its scenic location and extensive amenities. The Freedom…