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Reserved but empty campsites: The campground’s side of the story

By Nanci Dixon There are two sides to every story, right? Well, that means there's another side to why there are so many empty campsites....

Sun Outdoors adds selected camping discounts to ‘offset gas prices’

A major player in the campground industry has announced a new pricing and discount program at many of its parks it claims should help...

RV parks and campgrounds designated as essential; will save RVers during disasters

Something important to RVers happened in Washington, D.C., this week that will have a major impact the next time the country shuts down due...

Expect a lot of turnover in campground ownership this year

There’s a good chance longtime RVers will see many new faces when they check into their favorite campgrounds this summer. Campground owners are handing...

The great outdoors is not a “personal plaything”

Another month, another marketing opportunity for the people trying to sell you stuff, another disappointment to Mother Nature. In this case, the stuff is...

Big-time magazine mangles the RV park story, misses the mark

OPINION There was a time when, for all its excesses—and there were many!—Forbes magazine at least could be counted on for insightful reportage on American...

RV Daily Tips. Thursday, May 26, 2022

Issue 1869 Welcome to RV Travel’s Daily Tips Newsletter, where you’ll find helpful RV-related tips from the pros, travel advice, product reviews and more. Thanks...

Campground owners discuss campsite waitlists. Are they worth it or too hard to manage?

Campgrounds in popular locations have long used campsite waitlists to handle backlogs of RVers waiting for an open spot. While many park owners still work...

Watch the tugboats float by at this hidden gem campground

Downtown Riverside RV Park in North Little Rock, Arkansas, is a hidden gem campground on the Arkansas River. The park is right on the...

Opinion: Just like campers, campgrounds are paying for fuel increases, too

Setting rates is going to be a tricky business for campground owners this summer. I was talking last week with a campground owner who said...

Marketing study shows private campgrounds do better job of serving RVers

It seems the American Camper has become the most studied species since the gray wolf was introduced to Yellowstone National Park. Everywhere you turn,...

Family-owned campgrounds snapped up by private investors, boosting sale prices and site rates

Owning a campground is often a family business. Dad is usually outside taking care of the grounds and the sites, while mom handles the...