Category: Development News

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’…

Last month, Gunnison County Commissioners approved the sketch plan for a large expansion at Harmels on the Taylor. Just seven miles northeast of Almont, Harmels on the Taylor is a historic ranch resort that is surrounded by national forest. The Taylor River flows nearby and trails zig-zag through the canyon, giving guests easy access to horseback riding, hiking, fly fishing and whitewater rafting. The nearly 150-acre property houses the Bites & Brews restaurant, roughly 40 cabins, corrals and a stable, bunkhouses and a laundry facility. Harmels has been a family-owned…

Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) is welcoming Chris and Julia Jones, the owners of Tellico Plains/Cherokee National Forest KOA Holiday, to the KOA family of campgrounds. As experienced hospitality providers, they bring years of customer service expertise, project management and community engagement to their new role, KOA said. Their love of camping and dedication to creating memorable guest experiences will ensure a wonderful experience at the Tellico Plains/Cherokee National Forest KOA Holiday. The introduction of the new Tellico Plains/Cherokee National Forest KOA Holiday holds special significance in the community, as…

A father’s dream more than 12 years in the making is being completed after his death by his sons with the opening this spring of Door County’s newest campground a couple miles east of Sister Bay. Brothers Matt and Chris Hockers are opening the new Camp Door RV Resort & Campground on May 23, the Friday of Memorial Day weekend. It’s a boutique campground (although those who want to rough it in tents are welcome, too) with a rustic feel and 77 sites, and Matt Hockers said Camp Door will…

In 2022, Maricopa County Parks and Recreation (Parks) broke ground on Phase I of the Vulture Mountains Recreation Area in the far west valley outside Wickenburg. Phase I focused on roadway improvements, utilities, and infrastructure. This spring, Parks has begun working on Phases II and III, which include day-use facilities such as a nature center, picnic sites, trailhead access, parking, and campground facilities. “This is a really exciting project for our community,” stated Supervisor Debbie Lesko, Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, District 4. “Having onsite amenities such as a nature…

Members of the Planning and Zoning Commission approved a plan for a 3.3-acre recreational vehicle park on the south side of Roswell on Tuesday evening. The owner, Jason Garcia, intends to allow up to 50 RVs to stay at the site in the 1500 block of South Sunset Avenue. Garcia requested a zoning change that would allow this type of facility on that undeveloped land, which is currently slated for low-to-medium density dwellings known as Residential 2 (R-2). He is asking for the location to be designated as a recreational…

Officials with Kenlake State Resort Park, Governor Andy Beshear and Parks Commissioner Russ Meyer announced Wednesday that a $9.3 million renovation is coming as an improvement to the camping experience. Approved by the General Assembly during the 2023 legislative session as part of the “New Kentucky Home” initiative, the financial lift includes 63 full-service campsites, six camper cabins with lake views, a new 2,000-square-foot bathhouse, pull-through sites, sewer connections, new electrical and water lines, more handicap-accessible sites, and two additional restroom facilities near the lake. As such, the campground will…