Shawnee County Commissioners Aaron Mays, Kevin Cook and Bill Riphahn unanimously approved the construction of cabins at the Lake Shawnee campgrounds during a Aug. 25 county commissioners meeting. Mays said the project is exciting to see coming to life. “This is fantastic. I know we had talked about this a long time ago and weren’t 100% sure what we were going to put there,” Mays said. “We knew we wanted cabins but we didn’t have the money for it so this is great. Good to see it happening.” Jessica Rakestraw,…
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Eagle Island State Park’s New Campground Set to Open in Eagle, Idaho
Idaho’s Eagle Island State Park’s major upgrades are nearly complete, with a brand-new 50-site RV campground set to open Thursday (Aug. 28), according to KIVI. The campground represents the largest upgrade in the park’s history, featuring full water and sewer hookups at each site. After more than a year of construction, the area has transformed from mainly dirt to a fully equipped camping destination. Eagle Island State Park will have a limited opening on Thursday, Aug. 28. Source
Developer Opens 73-Site RV Park in Upper Peninsula, Michigan
A U.P. (Mich.) resort held a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Little Lake on Tuesday (Aug. 20), according to MSN. Forsyth Forward welcomed Charley’s RV Resort Campground to the community. The resort officially opened earlier in August, and campers are already enjoying the resort. The grounds have cabins and 73 full RV hook-up sites. The general store is now open and stocked for campers and locals. Charley’s RV Resort Campground co-owner Jim Delmont says this is just the start. Source
A New RV Park Under Construction Plans to Open Soon in Columbia, South Carolina
A new RV park is on the way to the Columbia (S.C.) area, and construction is already underway, according to WLTX. The project, Killian Road RV Park, at 234 Killian Road, is privately owned and was approved by Richland County last year. Crews began clearing trees on the site this past spring. The goal is to have the park finished and open by November of this year. When complete, the park will include about 55 spaces for RVs, along with two cabins that can be used for both short-term and…
Developers Planning to Open 184-Site RV Park Next to Busy Southern California interstates
An investor group plans to open a 184-site RV park next to the junction of two busy Southern California interstates this fall. Grapevine RV Resort anticipates opening this fall with all 184 sites available for overnight use, according to Madison Fowler, operations and guest experience manager for W. Reyneveld Construction, Inc., which is building the park for the private investor group. “The whole park will be open, but there will be some amenities still under construction,” Fowler said of the southern San Joaquin Valley park, which is being built next…
Develop Smarter: New Tools to Identify High-Demand RV Park & Campground Markets
RVParkIQ has rolled out major enhancements to its market analysis platform, Explorer—giving RV park and campground investors unprecedented visibility into U.S. market dynamics. If you haven’t explored Explorer yet, now’s the time. New tools make it easier than ever to spot investment opportunities and evaluate markets with speed and confidence. These new updates to the interactive map bring expanded filtering capabilities that go far beyond basic facility data. You can now explore: New RV Park Developments – Track nearly 400 upcoming projects nationwide to monitor competitive activity and future supply…
Bend, OR Market Watch: An Outdoor Investment Snapshot
In a travel economy still finding its post-pandemic footing, the RV parks and campgrounds sector continues to outperform expectations, driven by demand for open-air destinations, flexible lodging, and experience-rich stays. The recent debut of Bend RV Resort in Central Oregon stands as a clear example of this evolution. But what makes this project more than a one-off luxury play is the data behind the region: the demand is there, and supply hasn’t caught up. A New Resort in a Market Ripe for Growth Opened in late 2024, Bend RV Resort…
RVParkIQ Enhances Explorer: The Ultimate Investment Tool for RV Parks & Campgrounds
The outdoor hospitality industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, fueled by a surge in RV travel, the expansion of glamping, and increasing consumer demand for unique, high-end outdoor experiences. According to the RV Industry Association (RVIA) Spring Travel Intentions Survey, 72 million Americans plan to take an RV trip in the next 12 months, with top destinations including beaches, national parks, lakes, mountains, and urban areas. At the same time, glamping has evolved from a niche market to a mainstream powerhouse, with the U.S. glamping sector expected to skyrocket from $561…