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Campground Demand Is Up 9.4%. Your Rates Probably Aren't. Here's the Problem.

The first standardized pricing benchmark for the outdoor hospitality industry just dropped its May numbers. Demand is surging. RV site pricing is actually below baseline.

Jun 4, 2026

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Wayhaven Resorts Just Acquired the Longest-Running Fishing Resort in Washington. The Pacific Northwest Is Heating Up.

Bison Peak Ventures added Mason Olson's RV Resort on the Olympic Peninsula to its Wayhaven portfolio.

Jun 3, 2026

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Modern America Campgrounds Just Joined Spot2Nite. The Northeast's Biggest Operator Is Getting Serious About Distribution.

The largest RV park owner in the Northeast plugged its 28-plus-park portfolio into Spot2Nite's booking network this week.

Jun 3, 2026

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52 Million Households Camped Last Year. The Pandemic Boom Wasn't a Fluke.

KOA's 2026 Camping and Outdoor Hospitality Report is out. The participation numbers are back above pre-pandemic highs — and the way people are camping has fundamentally shifted.

Jun 2, 2026

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RV Tech Week Is Here. It's Also a Good Time to Audit Your Maintenance Pipeline.

The industry is spending this week recognizing RV service technicians. Campground operators who depend on the same labor pool should be paying attention.

Jun 2, 2026

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RVIA Just Cut Its 2026 RV Shipment Forecast by 35,000 Units. Here's What Changed.

Three months ago the industry was projecting growth. The Summer 2026 RoadSigns forecast tells a different story — and the reasons behind it matter for campground operators.

Jun 2, 2026