The Fayette County Planning Commission approved an application Wednesday from JLB1 Properties to operate an RV park on Prairie Road in Union Township. The park will be located between Vesey and Parrott Station roads. The Fayette County Zoning Commission previously recommended the project and approved a zoning change from agricultural use to regional commerce, according to Greg McCune, county building official. The commission voted 5-1 in favor of the project, with six of the 12 attendees serving as voting members. Kyle Reed of JLB1 Properties presented a preliminary plat layout,…
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New Pyrite Campground to Welcome Campers and Ohv Riders at Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park in Minnesota
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has created a new camping experience designed with off-highway vehicle riders in mind that will open this summer. Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park’s Pyrite Campground, the first DNR campground specifically designed for OHV users, is scheduled to open June 12, 2026. The campground features 24 campsites, each equipped with electric service and designed for pull-through use, making it easier for visitors towing OHVs on trailers. Pyrite Campground also connects directly to the Prospectors Trail, offering all-terrain vehicle and off-highway motorcycle riders convenient access…
Apache Owned Business to Manage Campground in Oak Flat, Arizona
Resolution Copper reaffirms that public access to the Oak Flat Campground, as well as to recreational roads and climbing areas on private land in the Oak Flat area, will remain open for the foreseeable future following completion of a federal land exchange this month. To ensure continued access and on-the-ground stewardship, the Oak Flat campground will be managed by 4Winds Contracting, a company owned by a San Carlos Apache Tribe member, which will oversee campground maintenance, facilities, and road access. “I am honored that Resolution Copper put its trust in…
New Cabins and More Opening at Coyote Creek State Park in New Mexico
The New Mexico State Parks Division is opening a new campground at Coyote Creek State Park. The campground is set to open on March 28 and will include cabins and RV sites. There will be five RV sites with electricity, water hookups, and modern shelters, including one accessible site. The Aserradero Loop will have five cabins, complete with electric power, wood stoves, interior lighting, and a hydrant, including one fully accessible cabin. Beginning April 1, the cabins and RV sites will be available for reservation online with the NM State…
A New Campground is Planned Close to the Coast in Oregon
The Diamond Mill OHV staging area is currently undergoing reconstruction into a full campground that is scheduled to open in the Tillamook State Forest on April 1. “Diamond Mill is in the heart of some of the most active OHV usage areas in the Tillamook State Forest,” said Ben Burns, the recreation facilities manager for ODF. “Historically, Diamond Mill has been a staging and parking area for mostly single track (motorcycle) trail users.” The campground is being prepared with boulders, soil, gravel and vegetation, along with site contouring to give…
Marcus & Millichap Closes Sale of 115-Site RV Resort in Abilene, Texas
Marcus & Millichap brokered the sale of Whistle Stop RV Resort, a 115-site RV resort in Abilene, Texas. Skyler Henderson and Brad Dorsey, investment specialists in Marcus & Millichap’s Fort Worth and Dallas offices, had the exclusive listing to market the property on behalf of the seller, a DFW based investor, and procured the buyer, an owner of numerous RV parks across Texas. Whistle Stop RV Resort is located at 695 E. Stamford St. and spans 20.53 acres. Built in 2016, the property offers full city utilities and amenities including…
Glamping Campground Opens in Jefferson County, Tennessee
Wyldstay Smoky Mountains opens in Jefferson County, bringing glamping to Douglas Lake. This $1.5M venture promises job creation and boosts regional tourism. Visit Jefferson County announced the opening of a “luxury” campground along Douglas Lake. According to Visit Jefferson County, Wyldstay Smoky Mountains invested $1.5 million to open the glamping retreat. Wyldstay was created by Bushtec, which makes “luxury” safari tents and canvas structures. The company is now working on phase two of the project and hopes to open more sites in the area in 2026. The company created Wyldstay…
Zoning Board of Appeals Approves Bousquet Campground in Pittsfield, Massachusetts
The Zoning Board of Appeals has approved special permits for Bousquet’s year-round micro cabin and RV lodging proposal. It was OK’d on Wednesday with several conditions, including a phased installation starting with a few units, check-ins with the Community Development Board, and a two-year period to begin work before the permit lapses. “The last five years, I’ve seen a robust revitalization of one of the most prominent properties in the city of Pittsfield. This is just a small part of making that an even better experience for not only those…
Developer Opens Campground on Former Race Track in Rogersville, Tennessee
Camping is growing more and more popular, and Rogersville (Tenn.) has a new campground that will bring visitors to the area, according to The Rogersville Review. Cedar Lane Campground is located at 268 Racetrack Road. Owners Wes and Caitlin Manis started the operation about a year ago. Wes is a Hawkins County native, growing up in the Persia community. Wes explained, “We have 32 acres here. We plan on developing about 42 camping spots. We have 19 wooded acres that we plan on having for “glamping and tree houses.” The…
Planning Commission Approves Plans for New Campground in Placer County, California
The Placer County (Calif.) Planning Commission approved a proposal to redevelop the Placer County portion of the Cisco Grove Campground into a resort-style camping and RV destination. The project, proposed by Sun NG Cisco Grove RV Inc., would modernize the campground off Interstate 80 near the unincorporated community of Cisco Grove while maintaining its 144 existing campsites, according to the Sierra Sun. Planned upgrades include a renovated general store and welcome center, a new swimming pool, a snow tubing hill with a pavilion, a miniature golf course, pickleball courts, a…