Industry News
The latest news affecting the RV park and campground industry.
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.
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.
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.
The RV Industry Is in Washington This Week. Here's What Campground Operators Need to Know.
RVs Move America Week kicks off Sunday in DC. Tariffs, public lands funding, and campground modernization are all on the table — and the outcomes affect private park operators directly.
Zion's South Campground Just Reopened. The Parks Around It Are About to Get Busy.
One of the most visited campgrounds in the national park system opened Friday for the season. Gateway operators near Springdale have a full summer ahead.
Texas Just Added 54,000 Acres of Hill Country to Its State Park System. Private Operators Should Pay Attention.
The Moody Foundation gifted Silver Lake Ranch to the state this week. At nearly 54,000 acres it becomes Texas' second largest state park. The private campground market around it is about to change.
RV Shipments Are Down 17% in April. Campground Values Aren't Following.
The RV Industry Association's April numbers show the manufacturing slowdown is real. For campground investors, that's a different story entirely.
Yosemite Scrapped Its Reservation System. The Private Campgrounds Around It Are About to Win Big.
NPS eliminated timed entry at Yosemite for 2026. Memorial Day delivered gridlock. Gateway campground operators near high-traffic public lands just got handed a significant opportunity.
KOA Just Planted a Flag in New England. The Northeast Is Open for Business.
A Massachusetts campground rejoined the KOA network this month for the first time in 30 years. It's a small deal with a bigger signal.
Go RVing Is Showing Up at 5 Major Events This Summer. The Demand It Creates Lands at Your Park.
The industry's marketing coalition is going smaller on volume and bigger on scale. Here's what that shift means for operators heading into peak season.