Page 24 – Modern Campground

Outdoor Hospitality News

For owners, operators, team members, and anyone else interested in camping, glamping, or the RV industry.

News for May 20, 2026

Somerset Campsite Seeks Approval for 60 New Lodge Pitches in Brean

G’day Group Acquires Habitat Noosa EcoCamp in Queensland Expansion

Hillcroft Park Seeks Approval for Temporary Summer Campsite in Penrith

Eureka Group Acquires Paynesville Holiday Park for AU$6.6 Million

Park Rebrands as Park With Us to Highlight Community-Driven Campground Platform

Outdoor Hospitality Pivots Toward Experiential, Story-Driven Destinations For Campgrounds, RV Parks

Lake District Farm Gains Approval for Temporary Summer Campsite

Derbyshire Farm Proposes Glamping Pods as Part of Diversification Strategy

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Several RV motorhomes parked at a scenic lakeside campground under tall trees during a misty golden sunrise, with a wooden picnic table on a grassy lawn in the foreground.

United States

KOA to Host Buyer’s Workshop in Nashville April 10–12 for Prospective Campground Owners

Ken Lunaba March 12, 2026

New Jersey

Campground Conference 2026 Draws Attendees From 17 States, Highlights AI and Industry Education

Ken Lunaba March 11, 2026

A business meeting in progress with a closeup of participants' hands exchanging auto draft documents over a table.

Ireland

Planning Application Filed for Caravan Park Expansion in Bundoran

Jhareyna Pagao March 11, 2026

A construction worker wearing a hard hat on a wooden table.

Australia

First Phase of Pialba Caravan Park Redevelopment Opens in Hervey Bay

Jhareyna Pagao March 11, 2026

People at a Cowlitz County RV Park working on a laptop with the word expansion on it.

United Kingdom

Reflections Expands Coastal Cypress Pine Regeneration Efforts at Brunswick Heads Holiday Park

Jhareyna Pagao March 11, 2026

A woman sitting on a chair in front of a glamping pod in Derbyshire Village.

California

World of Hyatt to Host Literary-Themed Glamping Retreats in Yosemite and Moab in 2026

Jhareyna Pagao March 11, 2026

A family of four setting up a green camping tent together in a sunlit forest. The father kneels to hammer a tent stake while the mother, young son, and daughter hold the tent poles. Camping gear including a blue cooler, backpacks, and a folding chair are gathered nearby.

Minnesota

Minnesota DNR Urges Campers to Book Summer Trips Early Amid High Demand

Modern Campground March 11, 2026

A businessman proudly holding an award with a star on it, representing his recognition as the Best Employer in the Manufacturing industry at Grand Design RV.

Australia

BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Park Wins Top Caravan Park Honor at 2025 Australian Tourism Awards

Jhareyna Pagao March 11, 2026

Snow-covered residential electric meter mounted on the gray shingled siding of a house with a blurred wintry landscape in the background

United States

Wild Energy, Metron Form Partnership to Integrate Electric and Water Metering Platforms

Ken Lunaba March 11, 2026

New York

Shady Oaks Camping Resort Announces 2026 Rally and Campout Schedule Following Camp New York Award

Ken Lunaba March 10, 2026

A diverse group of people enjoy outdoor activities at a lakeside park, including camping, mountain biking, and fishing, with rolling tree-covered hills and autumn foliage in the background under a warm sunrise sky.

United States

The Dyrt 2026 Camping Report Shows Fewer No-Shows as Campers Improve Reservation Behavior

Ken Lunaba March 10, 2026

Two people at the Little Blue campground cutting a red ribbon with scissors.

United States

AutoCamp Asheville Opens Through Hilton Honors, Now Bookable Online

Jhareyna Pagao March 10, 2026

Grand Canyon trail closures

Arizona

Backland Luxury Nature Resort Offers Remote Glamping Near the Grand Canyon

Jhareyna Pagao March 10, 2026

Silver Airstream travel trailer parked at a scenic mountain glamping site during golden hour. A spacious wooden deck next to the camper features two Adirondack chairs and a lit stone fire pit. Warm sunlight streams through lush green trees adorned with hanging string lights, with misty mountains visible in the distance.

North Carolina

AutoCamp Opens New Glamping Resort in Asheville Through Hilton Partnership

Modern Campground March 10, 2026

A man in a vest gestures warmly while talking to a smiling couple by a wooden picnic table at an autumn forested campsite with a parked RV motorhome visible in the sunlit background.

Illinois

Illinois State Parks Seeking Volunteer Campground Hosts for 2026 Season

Modern Campground March 10, 2026

Warmly lit luxury safari tent and wooden deck featuring a roaring fire pit and lounge chairs, overlooking an African savanna at sunset with silhouettes of giraffes and elephants in the distance.

Oklahoma

Oklahoma City Zoo Opens Reservations for New Luxury Safari Lodge Overlooking African Savanna

Modern Campground March 10, 2026

Scenic cascading waterfall flowing over tiered rocky ledges into a clear turquoise pool, surrounded by lush green forest and moss-covered boulders illuminated by warm sunlight, with a serene lake in the distance.

New York

New York Names Three Falls State Park on Cayuga Lake’s Western Shore

Modern Campground March 10, 2026

British Columbia

BC Lodging and Campgrounds Association to Host March 12 Webinar on Dynamic Pricing Strategies for 2026 Season

Ken Lunaba March 10, 2026

A group of people looking at a tablet with graphs on it.

United States

U.S. Outdoor Recreation Economy Reached $696.7 Billion, 2.4% of GDP in 2024

Jhareyna Pagao March 10, 2026

A group of hikers with backpacks receive food from volunteers on a grassy lawn near a small community building, with a white shuttle van parked nearby and soft mountain scenery blurred in the background.

Utah

New Park & Ride Shuttle Launches in Virgin as Zion National Park Prepares Vehicle Restrictions

Ken Lunaba March 10, 2026

United States

RV Industry Association 2025 Annual Report Highlights Legislative Wins, Workforce Growth, and Younger RV Buyers

Ken Lunaba March 10, 2026

Canada

Go Power! | Dometic Marks 30 Years with 30,000-Tree Reforestation Initiative

Ken Lunaba March 9, 2026

United States

Hipcamp Reveals 2026 California Superbloom Forecast to Help Campers Plan Trips

Ken Lunaba March 9, 2026

People at a Cowlitz County RV Park working on a laptop with the word expansion on it.

United Kingdom

Waveney River Centre Moves Forward with Camping Expansion Plans

Jhareyna Pagao March 9, 2026