Category: Development News

Amazon Pushes into RV Territory With 200-Site RV Park in Hermiston, OR

Internet giant Amazon is getting into all kinds of markets. RVers have been closely watching the company’s move to become an internet satellite provider through Project Kuiper. Now Amazon is getting into the RV park business. Well, sort of. Hermiston, Oregon, will soon become the home of a new Amazon RV park. Amazon RV park to benefit both the company, and the community Company offspring Amazon Web Services wants to build a huge data center near Hermiston. While under construction, plenty of workers will need a place to stay. Amazon…

Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts Adds Campground Locations Across North America

Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts is continuing to expand across the U.S. and Canada, offering families both new locations as well as more attractions and more ways to stay at existing locations. “Our franchisees have not only built new parks from the ground up, but they’ve also rebuilt and expanded existing campgrounds and equipped them with the fun water features and other attractions that make Jellystone Park a favorite family glamping and family camping destination,” said Trent Hershenson, vice president of marketing for Camp Jellystone, the Southfield, Michigan-based company that…

Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) Announced Several New Additions to its Family of Campgrounds in the US

Sherstin Lauman and April Lewis have their new campground, the Sterling/Lake Ontario KOA Holiday. Bringing a passion for the outdoors and a deep appreciation for the natural beauty of the region, they are eager to build a welcoming camping experience that highlights the unique charm of the Sterling area, KOA said. Nestled in Sterling, New York, the Sterling/Lake Ontario KOA Holiday offers a peaceful retreat surrounded by nature, with easy access to the stunning shoreline of Lake Ontario. Located within minutes of Fair Haven and less than an hour from…

A New North Trace RV Resort Planned on a Site North of Syracuse, IN

Initial groundwork has just gotten underway on an expansive new 230-site North Trace RV Resort LLC, an upscale development near northern Indiana’s Lake Wawasee spearheaded by Nappanee, Ind.-based RV dealer Steve Showalter in the nearby community of Syracuse. As a matter of fact, inquiries are already being received from area RV builders regarding availability of the County Road #29 facilities for owner rallies, according to Showalter, who’s spearheading the project. He says the projected grand opening for the first 82-site phase is set for next spring, while initial reservations are…

Grand Opening of The Wilds’ Hellbender RV Campground This Summer in Cumberland, OH

The Wilds is officially open for summer and will celebrate the grand opening of its Hellbender RV Campground on May 30, offering a new way for visitors to experience the conservation center. The 75-acre campground includes 47 full-service RV sites, 26 primitive camping spots, hiking and biking trails, a playground, camp store and dog park, according to an announcement. Named after the eastern hellbender, North America’s largest amphibian and an endangered species in Ohio, the campground aims to highlight the importance of protecting natural waterways and local wildlife. The Wilds,…

Wildlife Prairie Park Planning Expansion That Will Include Campground and RV in Peoria, IL

Officials at Wildlife Prairie Park have announced a planned $1.5 million expansion project that will include a campground with room for 40 recreational vehicles. 25 News reports that the campground would be located on the west side of the park. Each campsite will have concrete pads and individual hook-ups for water, sewer and electricity. Also, a new swimming beach is part of the plan. There are also plans to renovate the exterior of the existing stone house built in the 1800s, and the Bison Hump Pump Track will be relocated.…

Bobbie’s RV Park Announces Grand Opening in Midland, TX

The newly established Midland, TX, RV park is the ideal home base for exploring all the community offers. Guests looking for a quick and convenient stop or a lengthy stay will find that the park blends the comforts of home with the thrill of West Texas camping. Bobbie’s RV Park (formerly Whitfield RV Park) and Robert Gorman are pleased to announce the Grand Opening of the new RV park in Midland, TX. Bobbie’s RV Park understands what matters most to RV travellers. The locally owned and operated park at 6200…

Zoning Board Approves Campground at Silver Lake between I-84/380 and Route 435 in Dunmore, PA

Dunmore approved a developer’s plan to create a campground with five cabins near the Interstate 84/380 Twin Bridges and the new flyover exit ramp for Elmhurst, the borough zoning coordinator said. S. Walsh Properties LLC of 2641 Pittston Ave. in Scranton sought from the Dunmore Zoning Board a special exception to establish a campground and construct five cabins at Silver Lake on Drinker Turnpike, according to public notices of the board’s April 24 meeting agenda published in The Times-Tribune on April 15 and 22. The board, on Thursday, unanimously approved…

Camp Brewing Opening Second Location in Recently Closed Brewery in St Marysville, OH

Camp Brewing is really leaning into their name. They first opened about a year ago, on 29 acres of land which boasts RV sites, cabins, and even a pool. Now, their second location, Camp Brewing Basecamp, is coming to Central Ohio, but this time, sans tents, cabins, and pool. Instead, they’re moving into the recently closed Walking Distance Brewing space, located at 222 E. 8th St. in Marysville. Doug Olsen, owner of Camp Brewing, was actually an original founder of Walking Distance, and was 50/50 partners with Walking Distance until…

Former Big Sandy Campground Transforms into Superior Made RV Resort in Swanton, OH

New life at the former home of Big Sandy Campground aims to bring all walks of life together to experience the great outdoors. Superior Made RV Resort owners Nathan and Alicia Lawson said the longtime Swanton campground is being refurbished to provide a more elevated camping experience. The couple said that by enhancing numerous options at the grounds, it will help with inclusivity and diversity within the recreational industry. Alicia Lawson said their partnership with Metroparks Toledo allowed for her and her husband to gain ownership of the property and…