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News for July 8, 2025

Tree Tents Unveils 2025 Birdhouse Modular Tiny House for Sustainable Outdoor Hospitality

Nebraska Campground Revisits Severe Weather Safety Amid Regional Flooding Concerns

Campgrounds See Boost in Bookings After Verifying Listings on Hipcamp

TACO Flood Relief Fund Surpasses Initial Goal; Application Process Opens for Impacted Parks

Top RV Dealers Set to Join 2025 RV Aftermarket Conference in San Antonio

Canada Lifts 25% Surtax on US-Imported Motorhomes Following Industry Advocacy

La Tourelle Adds Glamping to 15-Acre Property Following May Acquisition

Rosneath Peninsula Glamping Pod Project Submitted for Council Review

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Lakeside campground at sunrise with RV, tent, picnic table, and fire ring in foreground, calm lake and misty forested hills in background

Kentucky

USACE Issues Notice to Lease Pikes Ridge Campground at Green River Lake

Modern Campground July 8, 2025

A scenic view of modern RV sites on a grassy campground, bordered by tall trees under a clear sky, showcasing well-maintained spaces with utility hookups in a serene, welcoming atmosphere.

Canada

Canada Lifts 25% Surtax on US-Imported Motorhomes Following Industry Advocacy

Ken Lunaba July 8, 2025

An employee's hand holding a stack of money on a table.

Russia

Tatarstan Secures 500M Rubles in Federal Subsidies to Expand Glamping and Tourism Infrastructure

Jhareyna Pagao July 4, 2025

United States

RV Industry Applauds Secretarial Order Advancing EXPLORE Act Implementation

Ken Lunaba June 30, 2025

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

British Columbia

BCLCA Submits 2026 Budget Recommendations to Support Campgrounds

Ken Lunaba June 28, 2025

A family walks along a new gravel trail through a lakeside campground with RV pads, tent sites, and pine trees in early morning light.

British Columbia

Destination BC Launches Six Iconic Brands to Elevate Provincial Tourism

Ken Lunaba June 23, 2025

United States

ORR Applauds Senate for Recognizing Outdoor Recreation as Economic Driver

Modern Campground June 19, 2025

A group of backpackers setting up tents in a forest clearing with tall trees in the background, captured in warm, natural light.

Canada

Families to Enjoy Free Access to Banff and More with Canada Strong Pass

Modern Campground June 19, 2025

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

United States

RV Industry Highlights Floor Plan Provision Included in Senate Tax Bill

Modern Campground June 16, 2025

United States

OHI Leads 22 Campground Owners to D.C. to Push Credit Card Competition Act

Ken Lunaba June 16, 2025

Row of microphones on a conference table in a meeting room in Nova Scotia, suggesting preparation for a discussion or presentation.

United States

Congressman Jason Smith, CNN’s Scott Jennings Address RV Industry Leaders During RVs Move America Week

Modern Campground June 3, 2025

Two remote video assessments of two caravan buyers parked next to each other in the mountains.

United Kingdom

Scottish Labour Calls for Campervan Tourist Tax to Ease Highland Strain

Sharah Ibrahim June 1, 2025

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

United States

House Passes Budget Reconciliation Bill With Key Provisions for RV Industry

Ken Lunaba May 26, 2025

A group of backpackers setting up tents in a forest clearing with tall trees in the background, captured in warm, natural light.

United States

Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Expands Coalition With 12 New Members and Partners

Ken Lunaba May 22, 2025

A locked gate blocks access to an empty rural campground at dawn, with misty light, vacant picnic tables, and a construction site with a crane and partially built structure in the background.

South Dakota

USACE Cuts Close South Dakota Campgrounds as Rapid City KOA Plans New Facility

Modern Campground May 20, 2025

RVs parked on gravel pads in a sunny, well-maintained park with palm trees, green grass, and a couple walking a dog along a paved path.

Florida

Florida House Passes Bill Capping RV Park Fees, Diverting Tourist Tax to Property Relief

Modern Campground May 19, 2025

A park ranger hands a brochure to a driver at a small wooden entrance kiosk, with an SUV stopped at the window and a forested lake in the background on a sunny day.

North Carolina

NC State Parks Raise Camping and Reservoir Entrance Fees May 1

Modern Campground May 19, 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 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