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Industry news, deals, and trends affecting the campground and RV park world nationwide.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The RV Industry Is Building a Technician Pipeline. Campground Operators Are Still Winging It.
RVTI is expanding its certification program in 2026. The skilled labor gap it's solving at dealerships exists at every campground in the country.

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.