Western Reserve Park RV Resort Sold for $1.65 Million

The Western Reserve Park RV Resort & Campground has sold to a Tennessee outfit for $1.65 million, according to records from the Mahoning County Auditor’s office. Records show that Empire Properties 10 LLC, based in Winchester, Tenn., purchased the 69-acre site from Chris Pater LLC on Oct. 20. The park markets itself as a “family-owned campground offering fun activities for all ages” according to its Facebook page, and provides outdoor recreation such as swimming, camping, fishing and sand volleyball. Calls to the park seeking comment were not returned in time…

Following Nine-Year Closure, Look Rock Campground Reopens at Great Smoky Mountains

Following a nine-year closure, the Look Rock Campground at Great Smoky Mountains National Park has reopened. The 68-site campground that opened Saturday will remain open through November 13, providing a unique fall camping opportunity. “Since the new section of the Foothills Parkway opened in 2018, this area of the park has become a stand-alone destination and I’m pleased that after a long, but steady effort, we are able to once again provide a camping opportunity along one of the most scenic drives in the park,” said Superintendent Cassius Cash. “We…

Work on New Love’s RV Park Likely to Begin in 2023

Construction of a new Love’s RV Park slated to begin this year likely will be pushed into 2023 after some late-coming input from the Colorado Department of Transportation. Local officials, however, are doing everything within their power to continue to push the project to the finish line. The nearly 52-acre lot located at the eastern entrance to Cañon City is slated to include an RV park, hotel and travel plaza. There are several phases that must gain approval from the city, and the city requests input during each phase from…

194-Acre RV Park Coming to Horry County

Property records show that a developer intends to build an RV park on a land parcel about one mile from the intersection of Hardwick Road and U.S. 501 in Horry County, SC. Timbervest sold 394 acres of land this year to 501 Holdings, LLC. for $2,759,400 and they split the land into two tracts with 194 acres dedicated to an RV park project. The land use allows for a variety of entertainment businesses, including ports facilities, paintball centers, batting cages, theaters and outdoor venues. Source

Lancaster County Could Get a New Campground

The owner of a large property in Lancaster County, SC has plans to put a new campground there. The property is 78 acres on the south side of Cedar Creek Road, across from Dry Branch Lane. It’s in southwestern Lancaster County, near the Chester County line. The site is a little east of the Catawba River. Plans for the undeveloped site include 166 camp sites with water, electric and septic hookups. A dog park is included. The property needs a special exception for its campground use. The proposal is on…

New Galveston-Area Beach Club and RV Resort Adds Texas-Sized Pool, Restaurant, Dog Parks and More

An RV resort near Galveston Island is getting a major upgrade. After a comprehensive series of renovations, the property currently known as Bolivar Beach Club & RV Resort will become Camp Margaritaville RV Resort Crystal Beach. We’ve seen incredible success and excitement around our existing Camp Margaritaville RV Resort locations and are thrilled to expand our presence in the state of Texas.” Located on Bolivar Peninsula, the 150-acre property features ocean views and over 200 RV parking spots. The facility also features a concert venue, “Texas-sized” pool with swim-up bar…

$76,324.9 Million Camping and Caravanning Global Market Is Expected to Grow a CAGR of 4.7%

The camping and caravanning market consists of sales of camping and caravanning services and related goods by entities (organizations, sole traders or partnerships) that operate sites to accommodate campers and their equipment, including tents, tent trailers, travel trailers and RVs (recreational vehicles), as well as those that operate sites with holiday camps, parks with chalets, static caravan accommodation and associated facilities such as toilets and showers, laundries, restaurants, convenience stores, swimming pools, patio sites, games, horse riding, fishing, entertainment complexes, fairgrounds and others. The lodging options at campgrounds can include…

Owner Wants to Convert Conneaut Lake Park Lands into RV park

The owner of Conneaut Lake Park apparently wants to make it into a family recreational vehicle (RV) park. Keldon Holdings LLC is proposing to add more than 460 recreational vehicle sites to property plus related facilities as well as recreational facilities. But, to do the expansion the way Keldon has proposed, it needs approval from the Summit Township Zoning Hearing Board. A public hearing on Keldon’s request for a variance is set for Wednesday at 7 p.m. before the board at the Summit Township Building, 10956 Plum St., Harmonsburg. Keldon…

RV Park Expansion Approved

After extended discussion about dust control Tuesday, the Brown County Board unanimously approved a conditional use permit application filed by Brian Domeier to allow expansion of Shirley’s Park and Country Retreat from 24 to 70 campsites. A condition added to the application requires 300 feet of gravel road dust control for events with more than 100 people. Other conditions are recreational vehicles must have toilet and bathing facilities. If not, the operator would be required to provide a central building with such facilities. Several letters praised the park, calling it…

Margaritaville RV Resort Opens in Pigeon Forge, TN

Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville company has expanded its footprint in Sevier County with a massive RV resort and lodge in Pigeon Forge. Camp Margaritaville RV Resort & Lodge – Pigeon Forge held its grand opening Wednesday, Sept. 7. Located at 149 Cates Lane, it offers both accommodations for recreational vehicles as well as traditional full-service hotel amenities. The site features a pool recreation area with a double loop water slide, lazy river, family entertainment center with an arcade, hot tub and fire pit, kid’s playground, pet park, pickleball courts, duckpin bowling,…