Planning Commission Approves RV Park, Airstream Store in Georgetown, KY

  The Georgetown-Scott County Planning Commission approved the applications for an RV Park and an Airstream dealership and denied a zone change application at their January meeting. The commission unanimously approved the preliminary development plan for a 75-stall RV Park with an entrance at 3036 Paris Pike, between Patriot RV and Bluegrass RV Storage. One of the conditions for approval is that the final development plan must have a lighting plan, and that all lighting needs to be directed away from the properties adjoining it, planner Elise Ketz said. No…

$10 Million Redevelopment Plan for Cottonwood Cove resort unveiled on Lake Mohave, NV

A $10 million redevelopment plan for Cottonwood Cove Resort & Marina was unveiled Wednesday as the concessionaire announced a new 25-year lease on the site. Lake Mead Mohave Adventures (LMMA), which operates Cottonwood Cove and six other marina and camping sites inside Lake Mead National Recreation Area, said amenities from a remodeled restaurant to the addition of more covered boat slips are part of the ambitious plan. “As one of the best-kept secrets in Southern Nevada, we are elated to launch a new, elevated experience at Cottonwood Cove Resort &…

Plans are in the Works to Build a New Campground in the Bay Area, WI

Cole Vernon and his father Craig Vernon, who is co-owner of White River AG Products and Northern Clearing, are developing plans to build a campground geared towards off road vehicle enthusiasts in the town of Kelly. How much it would cost, how many spots it would have and other details are still being worked out, but the father-son duo have what they think is the perfect spot for the campground picked out on Yderstad Road at White River AG. It would be owned by the company that created the Concert…

New Operational Plans and $12 Million in Renovations for Historic Camp Richardson in Lake Tahoe, CA

Camp Richardson Hospitality, LLC, an arm of ExplorUS, will operate the hotel, cabins, beachside inn, Richardson House, campgrounds and RV park, general store, ice cream parlor, mountain sports center, and restaurant.” The historic Camp Richardson is about to enter a new era under a new concessionaire. For over 100 years, guests have been welcomed to the resort, and now ExplorUS will be assuming operations starting January 6. With the recent closure of the popular lakefront Beacon restaurant at the resort, many wondered what would happen to the building. The restaurant…

$11 Million Bid Accepted to Renovate Noccalula Falls Campground in Gadsden, AL

It’s full speed ahead on the long-discussed and long-planned renovation of the campground at Noccaula Falls Park. The Gadsden City Council on Wednesday accepted a bid of $11,376,500 by Lambert Contracting LLC of Jackson County for the project. The goal according to city officials is to have the renovation completed within a year, since the campground will have to close while the makeover is underway. Council members also heard the first reading of an ordinance that will be considered next week transferring funds for the project from the city’s Capital…

Stillwater Beach Campground Sold in Bradford, OH

A popular, family-owned campground in Darke County has been sold, and some long-time tenants are concerned about spiking rents and slow refunds. A new management company called The Freedom Group has taken ownership of Stillwater Beach Campground in Bradford, Ohio. Several tenants told WYSO that the company has raised lot rents and delayed depositing requested refunds. The Freedom Group says in a statement that rent increases are needed to cover improvement costs and that it’s expediting refunds. Tenants at Stillwater often keep their RVs or trailers there from April to…

Tranquility Lakes RV Resort Holds Ribbon Cutting in Cape Coral, FL

The newest luxury RV resort in Southwest Florida held its ribbon cutting in Cape Coral on Saturday to signify it is ready for business. Although stormy conditions forced a toned-down event as Encore Tranquility Lakes at 4100 Burnt Store Road celebrated the opening in the resort’s clubhouse, it’s a project that has been years in the making and there still was plenty of excitement. Scott Warmbein, general manager of Tranquility Lakes, said the event was an opportunity to introduce the resort to the community. “We’ve been open since October, but…

Over $600,000 in State Funds Going Toward Campground, Recreational Project in Fort Gratiot, MI

More than $600,000 in state grant dollars are going to Fort Gratiot recreational projects — in part backing an effort to develop township-owned property that’s been in talks for several years. According to the state, $500,000 from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ Land and Water Conservation fund is going toward an RV campground on 100 acres off Parker Road, while another $112,500 from the DNR’s Recreation Passport program will go toward trail development along the “Parker West” property. “These dollars will help us to create recreational improvements that will…

Forrest Street Partners Acquires Forsyth KOA RV Park in Forsyth, GA

    Forrest Street Partners recently acquired Forsyth KOA, which is located north of Macon, GA. This acquisition is the second KOA franchise in Georgia and is a strategic move towards the firm’s vision to provide the best-in-class service to the RV community and make improvements in the Georgia and Southeast markets. The Forsyth KOA resort has 132 RV sites, ten tent sites, and eleven cabins. The RV Park has been well-maintained to the high standards that are typical of a KOA property. However, the real estate firm intends to…

Wild Adventures Break Ground on Safari Campground in Valdosta, GA

Wild Adventures Theme Park unveiled the name and broke ground on the park’s latest addition, a new seven-acre campground. On Tuesday, Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta, Ga. unveiled the name and broke ground on the park’s latest addition, a new seven-acre campground. With plans to open fall of 2024, the newly-named Wild Adventures Safari Campground will offer a full-facility campground including a camp store and bathhouse. The campground will offer a mixture of RV and tent camping sites with special amenities like a fishing pond, walking trails, an exclusive…