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News for June 22, 2026

Campground Demand Crosses 50% for First Time as Summer Pricing Plateaus; Independence Day Emerges as Year’s Highest-Premium Weekend

South Australia’s Caravan, Camping & Outdoor Sale Returns to Adelaide Showground in July 2026

Stanley Villa Farm Earns Tripadvisor Recognition and Lancashire Tourism Award

Drummohr Camping and Glamping Site Named Scotland’s Camping Site of the Year for Second Straight Year

Treasure Lake KOA Hosts Camp Confidence Touch-A-Truck Event With Fire Prevention Focus in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Campgrounds Plan Statewide July 4 Parades to Mark America’s 250th Anniversary

American Glamping Association to Host Virtual Industry Meet-Up on June 24

Outdoor Recreation Participation Hits Record 183.2 Million Americans in 2025, OIA Report Finds

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A shiny silver Airstream travel trailer parked on a gravel site in the foreground of a peaceful RV campground, with several large motorhomes and fifth-wheel campers parked under trees in the background during the golden hour.

United States

Treasure Lake KOA Hosts Camp Confidence Touch-A-Truck Event With Fire Prevention Focus in Pennsylvania

Modern Campground June 22, 2026

United States

RV Industry Association Awards Spotlight Leadership and Advocacy Across RV Sector

Ken Lunaba June 17, 2026

Beige Class A motorhome parked at a wooded campsite with a picnic table and fire ring, featuring Spanish moss hanging from pine trees and a wooden dock extending into a misty lake during a golden sunset.

New Mexico

Las Cruces KOA Receives KOA Holiday Designation Following Years of Property Upgrades

Ken Lunaba June 16, 2026

Aerial view of a peaceful RV park campground bathed in warm golden hour sunlight, featuring paved roads winding through gravel campsites occupied by travel trailers and motorhomes surrounded by lush green grass and trees.

Ontario

Thousand Islands/Ivy Lea KOA Holiday Boosts Guest Satisfaction Score Under New Owners

Ken Lunaba June 12, 2026

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United States

KOA Named to Franchise Business Review’s 2026 Culture100 List Based on Franchisee Satisfaction Survey

Ken Lunaba June 8, 2026

Aerial view of a scenic RV park and campground at sunset, featuring gravel roads lined with travel trailers and motorhomes, overhead string lights, and a swimming pool nestled against a dense forest line.

Montana

Billings KOA Holiday Reaffirms Commitment to Inclusive Camping With Autism Certification Renewal

Ken Lunaba May 29, 2026

Canada

KOA Announces New Ownership at Borden/Summerside KOA Journey

Ken Lunaba May 22, 2026

A woman in a hat sits stretching joyfully in a chair outside a camper van in an auto draft forested campground.

Pennsylvania

KOA Expands Network With Addition of Emlenton/Allegheny KOA Journey in Western Pennsylvania

Ken Lunaba May 21, 2026

Kansas

KOA Adds Milford Lake KOA Holiday to Campground Network Following Ownership Investment

Ken Lunaba May 21, 2026

Peaceful morning at a forested campground with misty mountains in the background, featuring a gravel road winding past campsites equipped with silver Airstream travel trailers, a dome tent, and a large canvas tent next to a wooden picnic table.

Montana

KOA Adds Virginia City KOA Journey to Campground Network

Ken Lunaba May 15, 2026

A man and a boy, both affiliated with Scouts Canada, are setting up a tent in the woods. In case they encounter any difficulties, they can rely on the 24/7 Camping Helpline

United States

Why Campers Are Staying Closer to Home as Travel Costs Rise

Jhareyna Pagao May 11, 2026

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United States

KOA Highlights Outdoor Recreation’s Health Benefits at National Executive Forum in Washington

Ken Lunaba May 9, 2026

A woman presenting at a podium in a conference room filled with attendees from the camping industry.

Washington

KOA Highlights Camping’s Role in Wellness at National Outdoor Recreation Forum

Jhareyna Pagao May 8, 2026

Silver Airstream travel trailer and large brown motorhome parked on concrete pads at a scenic RV park with gravel roads and mature oak trees during golden hour

North Carolina

Shelby/Broad River KOA Holiday Joins KOA Network in Western North Carolina

Ken Lunaba May 8, 2026

Aerial view of a sprawling lakeside RV park and campground filled with motorhomes and silver Airstream trailers, featuring winding gravel roads and green spaces along the water's edge with rolling wooded hills in the background

Massachusetts

KOA Welcomes Webster/Douglas Forest Campground Back to Franchise Network

Ken Lunaba May 7, 2026

Close-up of a metal electrical hookup pedestal with power cables plugged in at an RV park, with a fifth-wheel trailer and motorhome parked on gravel pads in the sunny background

United States

AdventureGenie, KOA, Open Roads Launch Route 66 Sweepstakes Tied to Centennial Travel Surge

Ken Lunaba April 27, 2026

Luxury beachfront RV resort featuring high-end motorhomes and trailers parked on paved sites with palm trees, a fenced swimming pool with guests, and a walking path separating the campground from the sandy ocean shoreline during golden hour

United States

KOA Report Highlights $66 Billion Economic Impact as Camping Expands Across North America

Ken Lunaba April 14, 2026

Maine

Terramor Outdoor Resort to Host Second Ember & Element Wellness Retreat From May 29 to June 1

Ken Lunaba March 24, 2026

United States

KOA Named to 2026 Top Franchises for Women List Based on Franchisee Satisfaction Survey

Ken Lunaba March 18, 2026

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

Aerial view of a lakeside campground nestled in a dense green forest, featuring parked RVs, white glamping tents, and winding gravel roads with smoke rising from campfires

United States

KOA Partners with AdventureGenie to Launch AI-Powered Route 66 Centennial Trip Series

Ken Lunaba March 4, 2026

Families relaxing in lawn chairs outside travel trailers and RVs at a spacious, wooded campground with a gravel road winding through green grass and string lights overhead.

Indiana

Jeremy and Alley Baldwin Take Ownership of Richmond KOA Holiday in Eastern Indiana

Ken Lunaba February 24, 2026

Ohio

Coshocton KOA Holiday Owners Receive 2026 Franchisee Excellence Award for Guest Experience and Growth

Ken Lunaba February 24, 2026

Modern RV and green tent at sunrise near a calm lake, with picnic table and fire ring in a forested campground setting.

Texas

KCN Campgrounds Acquires Dallas/Arlington KOA Holiday

Ken Lunaba February 24, 2026