The camp, which was previously only for scouting groups, is now open to everyone. The Belton Chamber of Commerce and Camp Tahuaya celebrated the next chapter of the campground this week with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Camp Tahuaya has served as a campground for scouting programs since 1932, but has now reopened to all members of the public, according to the executive director of the Scouting America Longhorn Council, Wendy Shaw. The camp celebrated the change alongside the Belton Chamber of Commerce at the ceremony on Friday, June 20. According to…
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Travel Trailer Park and Campground Planned at Site of Former Ocean Edge Golf Course in Frisco, NC
A new travel trailer park and campground will be developed at the site of the former Ocean Edge Golf Club in Frisco, according to a site plan shared with the Dare County Planning Board at their June meeting. The 23.91-acre site, which borders both N.C. Highway 12 and the oceanfront were originally home to a 9-hole golf course that was operational from 1990 to 2008. The planned Fly N’ Fish Campground will feature 180 travel trailer sites, 4-6 camping cabins at approximately 600 square feet each, a 20’ x 40’…
Carter Caves Campground Undergoing $3.8 Million Upgrades in Olive Hill, KY
Building on the New Kentucky Home initiative, Carter Caves State Resort Park campground is undergoing a $3.8 million renovation to enhance the visitor experience and attract new travelers. Gov. Andy Beshear signed legislation that allocated $40 million in funding for campground improvements that the General Assembly approved during the 2024 legislative session. “Our Kentucky State Parks offer unique outdoor opportunities, and these improvements will create unforgettable camping experiences for guests visiting our New Kentucky Home,” Beshear. “By investing in our state parks, we are creating a brighter future for Kentucky for future…
A Developer Wants to Continue With RV Park Project in Phases in Philomath, OR
Developer Scott Lepman, who is building a 175-space recreational vehicle park on 49 acres in Philomath, has submitted an application to the city to complete the project in phases. If the application receives approval, the Tall Timber RV Park construction schedule will be split into five phases. “The request for phasing is being made to accommodate the applicant’s desire to align the construction schedule with anticipated market demand and conditions,” the Glorietta Bay LLC application reads. “This phased approach will allow for a gradual development process, enabling the project to…
A Golf Course, Previously Owned by A PGA Tour Pro, Will Now Become an RV Park In Longview, TX
Buster Cupit won twice on the PGA Tour, both times at the Oklahoma Open, the first in 1958 and then again in 1965. He finished tied for 8th at the 1958 PGA Championship and played in one Masters and two U.S. Opens. After he retired from Tour play, Cupit retreated to Longview, Texas, where he purchased Longview Country Club and operated it for decades. But Cupit, whose younger brother Jacky also had four Tour wins on his resume, died in 2023 and after his daughters kept the course open for…
EGLE Celebrates Official Opening of Keweenaw Waters Resort in Houghton, MI
A 25-acre waterfront campground sits on the former site of the Michigan Smelter Tailings, one of several locations in Houghton County designated for cleanup under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Superfund Program. Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy Director Phil Roos and U.S. EPA Region 5 Director Anne Vogel joined state and local leaders and project partners for a ribbon cutting to celebrate the official opening of the Keweenaw Waters Resort—a 25-acre waterfront campground featuring sustainably built cabins and RV and tent sites. The resort sits on the…
New Group Campsite With Covered Sleeping Area, Bathrooms, Drinking Water Opens at Sandy Hook in Middletown, NJ
For the first time ever, there is now a group campsite — with waterproof tents, drinking water access, bed frames and more — the public can reserve for use at Sandy Hook. It’s called the Nike campsite (it’s official listing from the National Park Service), and the brand-new campsite is located behind the historic Nike Missile Radar site (Parking Lot L); it opened last Friday, June 13. The public can make camping reservations for the site here, under the name “Nike:” https://www.recreation.gov/cam The National Park Service appears to be doing…
A New Campground Under Construction Near Smelterville, ID
The Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation, in conjunction with the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality, announced the construction of a 26-site campground along the Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes. The new tent-only campground will be located along the trail to enhance overnight access and promote sustainable recreation, a press release said. It is tailored for “bikepackers,” touring cyclists and adventurers who may also choose to fly into the nearby airport, or other travelers seeking a quiet overnight camping option. “This project is a great example of how we’re creating…
Douglas County Considers Campground Expansion in Wascott, WI
After more than a year, the Zoning Committee reversed its position on a zoning change that would allow Up North Resort and Campground in Wascott to expand camping opportunities. The committee voted 3-1 in favor of a zoning change from residential (R1) to a residential-recreational, recreational-commercial (RRC1) district on Wednesday, June 11. A similar request last year by Up North owner Brian Tedford was denied after the Wascott Town Board rejected the zoning change. This time, the town board approved the change. County Supervisor Charlie Glazman, who voted against the…
‘Open Road Resorts’ Acquires ‘Bayou Barataria RV Park’ in Harvey, LA
Open Road Resorts (ORR), an outdoor hospitality company focused on owning and operating RV parks and campgrounds across the United States, has announced that it has acquired Bayou Barataria RV Park in Harvey, La. (just outside of New Orleans), according to a press release. Bayou Barataria is the seventh park in the Open Road Resorts portfolio and the first in Louisiana. ORR’s other parks are located across Idaho, Nebraska, New Mexico, Texas and Wyoming. The ORR team seeks to provide superior hospitality experiences by acquiring exceptional parks and investing in…