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New Jersey Campground Owners Association

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Canadian Camping and RV Council

Camp New York is a collection of independently owned campgrounds in the state of New York. Owned and operated by local campground owners, each site offers a unique camping experience amidst the beauty of New York's

Campground Owners of New York

California Outdoor Hospitality Association

California Outdoor Hospitality Assoc.

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RVDA of Canada

The MECOA logo represents the Maine Campground Owners Association.

Maine Campground Owners Assoc.

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Alabama RV Park & Campground Association is the industry trade association for RV park owners and operators in the State of Alabama. ARVCA provides promotion, education and advocacy for the Alabama Campground Industry. Membership is available to all RV Parks or Campgrounds that are open to the public within the State of Alabama. As a trade association, ARVCA does not inspect, regulate, or rate its members, but we do encourage high operational standards and quality customer service. We accommodate both large and small campgrounds. .

The Alaska Campground Owner’s Association (ACOA) represents campgrounds throughout Alaska and is a member owned non-profit. Our vision is to provide outdoor hospitality excellence to the camping public in Alaska.

Our mission is to drive growth opportunities for new and existing glamping businesses by leveraging our strong network, providing tools and resources and presenting custom solutions to your one of kind business.

Our association includes senior resorts, remote campgrounds and family friendly RV Parks. Kick back on vacation as a knowledgeable and friendly staff takes care of your lodging needs and discover all the sites, services and events you want to explore.

The Travel British Columbia website is owned by the BC Lodging and Campgrounds Association, and has information on camping, tenting, RVing in BC and alternative lodging listings to hotels such as cottages, cabins, lodges and glamping (glamour camping). Designed to help people find information about the kinds of travel or vacation experiences they can encounter in British Columbia the site assists tourists, campers and RVers in locating a range of accommodations including lodging, campgrounds and RV parks, with links to maps, circle tours, camping and RVing tips, travel information and more.

CampCalNOW is one of the nation’s leading associations for RV park and campground owners. CampCalNOW provides members with the tools, resources, and programs they need to be successful, while promoting growth and development of the outdoor hospitality industry. Through extensive member promotion, education, cost-saving programs, and legislative advocacy, CampCalNOW is here to serve its members as they provide a positive RV and camping experience to the camping consumer.

We provide information on tent camping, RV Parks, and cabin rentals in Montana.

Campground Owners of New York is dedicated to the promotion, growth, improvement and development of independently owned campgrounds in New York State.

Camping In Ontario, also known as Ontario Private Campground Association (OPCA), is a member-based Association, comprised of small businesses located throughout the Province of Ontario. Our Association was started in 1969 by a group of campground owners that wanted to improve their businesses. While the way we do things has changed over the years, our mandate remains the same:

The Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association is dedicated to helping provide assurance and peace of mind. For over 45 years, CRVA has worked hard to promote the quality and safety of recreational vehicles built by our members.

Carolina’s Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds leadership continually evaluates how to improve campground owners interests and needs in the industry, educate members on the latest trends and best practices and offer discounts on products and services. Please see our current Board of Directors by category below.

Campgrounds & RV parks in our membership represent some of the best RVing, camping, cabin & tenting across Colorado! See complete listings on our website, & request a free Camp Colorado Guide, Colorado’s most complete campground guide.

Campconn.com is a collection of privately owned campgrounds and resorts offering unforgettable outdoor family vacation experiences. Find your perfect Connecticut park today and go camping!

Florida is one of the most popular RVing and Camping destinations in the Nation. It has everything you could possibly want – beautiful beaches, lakes and rivers, unlimited recreational activities, the finest restaurants, shops and attractions, professional and college sporting events, world-class fishing, and amazing weather; but most importantly, Florida has hundreds of the best RV Parks and Campgrounds in the world.

The FRVTA is a non-profit organization classified by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as a 501-(C) 6. The Association was established in 1979. Its leadership direction comes from a membership-elected volunteer Board of Directors while programs and services are offered by a dedicated full-time staff. The Association owns its business location referred to as the State Office.

Georgia Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds​ is currently working to develop a state association that supports the RV park and campground owners and operators of Georgia, in partnership with the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC), that provides more local resources, discounts, advocacy, networking, increased exposure and more for Georgia RV park and campground owners.

The coalition serves as the Canadian RV camping industry ambassador to provide the public and media with information about the benefits of RV travel. Go RVing Canada seeks to enhance consumer information and satisfaction with the RV experience, it’s the destination for everything RVing.

The Go RVing program is the consumer-facing voice of the RV industry with a mission to inspire potential RVers, spark curiosity, and raise awareness about the benefits and accessibility of RVing through rich, authentic, and diverse storytelling.

The Idaho RV Campgrounds Association is a non-profit organization. IRVCA is not a campground nor able to make reservations at campgrounds.

The Illinois Campground Association is dedicated to Educating our members, Promoting their campground and supporting its members and their guests to improve family camping throughout Illinois.

The Indiana Manufactured Housing Association-Recreation Vehicle Indiana Council (IMHA-RVIC) is an association of individuals and firms whose purpose is to serve its members and enhance growth of industry products and services through governmental, educational and promotional programs.

With over 75 Campgrounds, ICOA is sure to have a great park for you to enjoy! With a variety of Locations and Amenities, one thing is for certain… A friendly staff and a great experience! See our Campground Locations to find the perfect RV Park.

The Indiana Manufactured Housing Association-Recreation Vehicle Indiana Council (IMHA-RVIC) is an association of individuals and firms

Camp Kansas and the Kansas RV Park Owners Association (KPOA) welcome RVers and campers to the camping facilities of our members RV parks. We invite you to travel by highway or backroads. See the wonders Kansas has to offer! Whether in a big rig or a pop-up, a tent or needing a rental cabin (or kabin), Kansas has camping options for you.

Kansas RV Parks & Travel, Inc. {aka} KAN-RVT is a non-profit organization composed of privately owned and operated parks for public use.

Mission: Create a strong network of support for each franchise and make each KOA extremely successful by providing meaningful representation among owners.

Lake of the Ozarks offers a wide variety of vacation & camping opportunities. Lake of the Ozarks region is Lake Ozark, Eldon, Osage Beach, Camdenton, Sunrise Beach, Laurie, Gravois Mills, and more!

Louisiana Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds is a non-profit professional association that promotes campgrounds and RV parks in Louisiana.

MECOA is the premier resource for supporting campground owners and promoting camping in Maine.

MACAP is an association that has been founded to allow the family operated campgrounds in Manitoba to promote their destinations as the premiere choice for campers. Our primary objective is to establish higher standards in family operated campgrounds throughout Manitoba in order to provide our guests with an enjoyable camping experience. In doing so we have been able to develop a common thread and a commitment to our customers as a united voice within the Manitoba Tourism Industry without giving up the uniqueness and diversity each one of it’s member’s business has to offer.

The Maryland Association of Campgrounds (MAC) is the only trade association representing the private campground owners of Maryland. We are a non-profit, completely volunteer organization consisting of campground owners and operators, many of whom are managing campgrounds that have been passed down through the generations.

The Massachusetts Association of Campground Owners (MACO) is an outdoor hospitality industry association dedicated to educating, promoting and supporting its members and their guests.

Through legislation, education, marketing and public awareness, MARVAC works to improve the business climate for its members and to encourage growth in the recreation vehicle and private campground industries while contributing to the quality of Michigan tourism.

Hospitality Minnesota serves more than 300 resorts and campgrounds from all across Minnesota. We provide: Advocacy ~ Representing the interests of our members and guests before the legislature, state agencies and local units of government Marketing ~ Providing information about member properties through this website Education ~ Sharing information via newsletters, social media and an annual Fall Conference.

The Missouri Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds is a non-profit trade association representing the proud RV parks and campgrounds in our state.

ARVC, a leader in the outdoor hospitality industry, is the only national association dedicated to representing the interests and needs of private RV parks and campgrounds in the US and Canada. We are deeply committed to providing our nearly 3,000 members exclusive access to continuing education, networking, business and marketing tools, member-only benefits and discounts, and advocacy at the local, state and national levels.

The Association maintains a website to promote camping in New Hampshire as well as our individual member campgrounds. We also participate in Camping and RV Shows from Florida to Canada through several distribution companies and with our association display at between 10-12 New England Camping Shows annually. We have managed the annual New Hampshire Camping and RV Show for 44 years with over 8,000 people in attendance.

New Jersey RV Parks and Campgrounds offer some of the best and diverse camping and outdoor lodging experiences on the East Coast. If you are looking for a Jersey shore beach vacation, we have you covered. Explore the vast number of wineries, distilleries, and craft breweries scattered throughout New Jersey. 

The Northeast Campground Association represents 525 of the finest campgrounds and RV resorts in the Northeastern United States. Find the perfect campground from Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island or Vermont.

The Ohio Campground Owners Association (OCOA) is comprised of privately owned and operated campgrounds throughout Ohio. Members of OCOA strive to provide the best amenities and services to their guests.

Oregon Campground Owners Association

The PCOA is a non-profit trade association representing the proud RV parks and campgrounds in the great state of Pennsylvania. Each of our member campgrounds is individually owned and operated. The following information is provided in an attempt to further enhance your Pennsylvania camping experience both before and after your arrival at any of our fine member parks.

Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association

A national, volunteer federation of provincial and regional RVDA associations and their members, the Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association of Canada (RVDA) is a professional trade association that works on behalf of all retail businesses involved in the recreation vehicle industry. Advocacy, professional development and industry initiatives are developed by members, for members and delivered on their behalf by the RVDA.

With offices in Reston, VA and Elkhart, IN, the RV Industry Association is the leading trade voice of the $114 billion dollar RV industry, representing approximately 450 manufacturers and component and aftermarket suppliers who together produce 98 percent of all RVs made in the United States, and approximately 60 percent of RVs produced worldwide.

RVRA is the national association of companies that rent recreation vehicles. Members of RVRA have access to member-only benefits and resources that enable rental businesses to reach new cusotmers and keep informed about regulations impacting rental operations. RVRA members are listed on the Go RVing website and are eligible to participate in the popular Go RVing Dealer Tie-In Program.  

The South Dakota Campground Owners Association welcomes you to our professional trade organization’s website. If you’re seeking a South Dakota campground, glamping spot, or an RV park, please go to CampInSouthDakota.com (formerly CampSDakota.com and more formerly campgroundsd.com).

A private, non-profit organization chartered by the State of Tennessee on September 12, 1979. Its mission is to represent the best interests of private RV parks and campgrounds across the state and to provide the camping public with the highest quality camping experience.

The Texas Association of Campground Owners (TACO) represents over 350 private parks in Texas. Formed in 1972, the group has a significant consumer facing magazine, the most widely used website for Texas campgrounds, and a legislative presence in Austin.

UMA is comprised of professional bus and motorcoach companies and associate members who are the suppliers, manufacturers, and travel partners serving our dynamic industry.

The Vermont Association of Private Campground Owners and Operators (VAPCOO) was organized in November 1964 by 12 campgrounds to promote the use and enjoyment of private campgrounds as well as to encourage a high standard of service to the public. The association continued to grow, working to promote Vermont as a destination vacation spot through the production of the annual Campground Guide and attendance at Camping and RV Shows.

Whatever you love in a camping trip, Virginia welcomes you, your family, your friends and even your beloved pets to experience fresh air, woodlands, mountain streams, rolling surfs, wildflowers, and star-studded skies that you cannot find anywhere else but here!

Wisconsin Camping is a perfect opportunity for family togetherness. Have an enjoyable stay at a WACO member campground this season. When registering, mention that you saw them on the WACO Website.

Wyoming Campground Association is a partner of Travel Wyoming and a reputable resource for your vacation to the Cowboy State. You can find more information about Wyoming vacations in our free travel guide, request a copy or download the digital edition. (

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The Vermont Association of Private Campground Owners and Operators (VAPCOO) was organized in November 1964 by 12 campgrounds to promote the use and enjoyment of private campgrounds as well as to encourage a high standard of service to the public. The association continued to grow, working to promote Vermont as a destination vacation spot through the production of the annual Campground Guide and attendance at Camping and RV Shows.

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