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News for May 19, 2025

Electric Outdoor Launches New Off-Grid Canopy for Glamping, Campground Operators

AEONrv CEO Shares Journey: From Personal Project to Innovative RV Brand

Cotswold Farm Park Holidays Wins Third Consecutive Travellers’ Choice Award

LuxeGlamp Launches UAE’s First Exclusive Eco-Glamping Resort in Umm Al Quwain

Cameron Ranch Glamping Launches ÖÖD Mirror Houses at Lake Bastrop’s South Shore Park

RVing Remains a Popular Choice for Summer Travel, Survey Finds

Over 550 RV Industry Workers in Indiana to be Laid Off in June

KOA Announces New Ownership for Muskegon KOA Holiday Under Prichard, Blotske

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A modern white RV parked at a gravel campsite with a red portable generator and foldable solar panels in the foreground, surrounded by evergreen trees and distant mountains under a clear blue sky.

California

California Bans New Gas-Powered RV Generators Starting in 2028

Modern Campground May 18, 2025

A group of diverse park rangers and volunteers inspect a newly restored wooden trail bridge over a stream in a sunlit forest as hikers walk by, symbolizing park maintenance and public enjoyment.

Arkansas

America the Beautiful Act to Fund Millions in Arkansas Parks and Trails

Modern Campground May 18, 2025

A smiling family receives snacks and drinks from a friendly vendor at a small wooden concession stand in a leafy park setting on a sunny afternoon.

Connecticut

DEEP Seeks Vendors to Operate Concessions at Three Connecticut State Parks

Modern Campground May 18, 2025

A temporary sign with an RV crossed out stands on a quiet suburban street lined with trees and houses at sunset.

North Carolina

Waynesville Bans Campground and RV Park Development Amid Neighborhood Concerns

Modern Campground May 18, 2025

A diverse family with children and grandparents enters a sunlit, grassy park through a wooden gate, surrounded by trees and rolling hills.

Vermont

Vermont pilot waives state park entry fees for 100,000 income-eligible Vermonters

Modern Campground May 17, 2025

Forest trail blocked by ice-covered trees, orange safety cones, and caution tape after a winter storm.

Michigan

Emergency Declared After Ice Storm Closes Northern Michigan Parks, Trails

Modern Campground May 17, 2025

Families and children enjoy outdoor play and exercise in a sunlit, tree-lined park with a wooden play structure and walking path, surrounded by greenery.

New York

New York Launches Unplug and Play and State Parks Wellness Challenge

Modern Campground May 17, 2025

Riverside campground with RVs and tent near a large concrete dam at sunrise, showing fresh camp pads, picnic table, and calm water reflecting golden light.

South Dakota

Left Tailrace Campground at Big Bend Dam Reopens After Flood Repairs

Modern Campground May 16, 2025

Three people walk along a new gravel trail beside a lake in a pine forest at sunset, with picnic shelters in the background.

South Carolina

SC Announces Major Outdoor Recreation Grants and Park Expansions

Modern Campground May 16, 2025

Workers install new patio furniture and pergola outside an anonymous restaurant as the owner reviews plans, with soft sunlight and a blurred urban background.

Kansas

Kansas City Awards $200,000 in Outdoor Dining Enhancement Grants to 20 Venues

Modern Campground May 16, 2025

Middle-aged couple setting up chairs beside an RV in a sunny, palm-lined park with other RVs in the background, under a clear blue sky.

Florida

Florida Grants Residents Priority RV Park Bookings and Clarifies Tax Rules

Modern Campground May 16, 2025

Two Policymakers from the Government Affairs Team of the RV Industry Association shaking hands at a table.

United States

House Tax Bill Advances Key Fixes for RV Industry Dealers

Modern Campground May 14, 2025

United States

RV Industry Association Names Jack Holt as New Manager of Federal Affairs

Ken Lunaba May 9, 2025

United States

RV Industry Association Supports America the Beautiful Act to Enhance Public Lands

Modern Campground May 5, 2025

A young hiker stands at a campsite holding a handheld device, with a green tent nearby and a small campfire ring in a forest clearing, under warm natural light.

United States

Bipartisan Push Seeks to Sustain Infrastructure Repairs in US National Parks

Ken Lunaba May 2, 2025

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Australia

Empty Campgrounds Reveal a Worsening Ghost Camping Problem in Australia

Sharah Ibrahim May 1, 2025

Deserted lakeside recreation area with a closed gate, empty parking lot, and overcast sky.

Nebraska

Federal Budget Cuts Force Closure of Federal Lake Recreation Facilities

Modern Campground April 28, 2025

Empty lakeside campground with lowered gate on cloudy day, showing picnic table and vacant tent pads near shoreline.

Pennsylvania

USACE Closes Raystown Lake Campgrounds Amid Staffing Shortages

Modern Campground April 28, 2025

A locked chain barrier blocks access to a deserted lakeside recreation area with empty picnic tables under an overcast sky, surrounded by indistinct foliage in muted colors.

South Dakota

US Army Corps Slashes South Dakota Recreational Services Amid Budget Cuts

Modern Campground April 28, 2025

A forest ranger in uniform stands beside a wooden desk in a generic forest setting, with sunlight filtering through the trees and a softly blurred background.

Minnesota

Forest Service Ends Permit Issuance at Ely and Grand Marais Amid Budget Cuts

Modern Campground April 25, 2025

A locked metal gate in front of an empty lakeside recreation area with picnic tables, calm water, and foliage in the background under natural daylight.

Missouri

USACE Temporarily Closes Kansas City District Lakes Amid Staffing Challenges

Modern Campground April 25, 2025

A deserted lakeside campground entrance with a chain across the entryway, empty picnic tables and fire rings visible in the background under an overcast sky, capturing a quiet and undisturbed scene.

Nebraska

USACE Announces Temporary Campground Closures at Nebraska Lakes

Modern Campground April 25, 2025

A wide-angle view of a well-maintained RV campground with several RVs parked on paved lots. Campers are gathered around a picnic table under the soft daylight, surrounded by green trees and trimmed grass. The setting is neutral and generic, with no identifiable landmarks.

Florida

Florida Legislation Reshapes Tourism Funding as Disney Cuts Campsite Capacity

Modern Campground April 24, 2025

A dry, sparsely vegetated hillside with patches of parched grass and scattered pine trees under hazy midday light, suggesting wildfire risk.

Colorado

Budget Cuts Weaken Wildland Management, Increase Wildfire Risks in Colorado

Modern Campground April 23, 2025