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News for June 22, 2026

Unity Beach Holiday Park Seeks Approval for 1,100-Seat Theater in Brean

The Dyrt Names Top 10 Campgrounds Near Lakes and Rivers in 2026 Rankings

Dumfries and Galloway Approves 137-Lodge Holiday Park at Historic Irvine House Estate

Campspot Expands Distribution Network With Expedia Integration to Broaden Campground Booking Reach

Aberdeenshire Councillors Delay Decision on Hillhead Caravan Park Expansion Pending Site Visit

Institutional Investment Accelerates Across Europe’s Outdoor Hospitality Sector

Cosy Camping Suffolk Earns National Recognition Following Strong Guest Reviews

OHI Foundation Awards OHCE 2026 Scholarships to Outdoor Hospitality Professionals

Outdoor Recreation

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Outdoor Recreation

Family of four setting up an orange and grey camping tent in a wooded clearing overlooking a calm river at sunset, with folding chairs, a cooler, and a fire pit nearby

United States

The Dyrt Names Top 10 Campgrounds Near Lakes and Rivers in 2026 Rankings

Ken Lunaba June 25, 2026

Beige canvas tent pitched at a forest campsite with a blue cooler and camping chairs nearby, facing a metal fire ring under warm sunlight filtering through tall trees

Rhode Island

$18 Million Burlingame Campground Improvement Project Advances With First Facilities

Modern Campground June 22, 2026

Family of four smiling as they work together to pitch a green tent in a sunny pine forest, with camping gear including a red cooler, rolled sleeping bags, and a portable stove on a picnic table in the foreground

United States

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

Ken Lunaba June 22, 2026

An American flag flies over a fence in a park, commemorating Memorial Day Weekend.

United States

Lawmakers Challenge Interior Department Over Alleged Diversion of $90 Million in National Park Fees

Sharah Ibrahim June 21, 2026

A yellow sign with the word closed on it at a KOA Campground in Michigan due to safety concerns.

Tennessee

Ethanol Contamination From Train Derailment Forces Temporary Closure of Rock Creek Campground

Sharah Ibrahim June 21, 2026

Sun rays stream through tall pine trees illuminating a peaceful RV campground filled with parked motorhomes and trailers, with a wooden picnic table in the foreground.

United States

ORR Launches Grant Programs to Help Rural Communities Implement Recreation and Health Projects

Ken Lunaba June 17, 2026

A small wooden cabin and a silver Airstream-style travel trailer parked at a gravel campsite overlooking a serene lake and rolling hills covered in vibrant autumn foliage during golden hour, with camping chairs arranged around a fire pit

United States

ORR Applauds House Hearing on Bipartisan Great American Outdoor Act 250

Ken Lunaba June 15, 2026

A person walking on a trail in a pair of hiking boots, braving severe rainfall.

Thailand

Thailand Proposes Floating Pier at Sirinat National Park to Boost Eco-Tourism and Alleviate Traffic

Sharah Ibrahim June 14, 2026

A family of four sets up camp beside a white RV at a dirt campsite surrounded by pine trees. Parents and two children stand near folding chairs and a table next to a crackling fire pit. Fishing rods and hiking boots rest on a log in the foreground, with snow-capped mountains visible under a golden sunset sky in the background.

United States

Free Camping Remains Popular as 60% of Campers Use No-Cost Options, The Dyrt Report Finds

Ken Lunaba June 12, 2026

Construction worker reviews plans beside new utility hookup at a generic lakeside campground as a family sets up near an RV and tents, with survey flags marking upgrades and a calm lake in the background.

Iowa

Iowa Launches Office of Outdoor Recreation, Becomes 25th State With Dedicated Agency

Ken Lunaba June 10, 2026

A wooden boardwalk winds through a lush wetland forest bordered by green ferns and blooming purple and yellow wildflowers, with tall trees draped in Spanish moss standing beside calm, hazy water and protruding cypress knees.

United States

Outdoor Recreation Industry Backs Bipartisan Effort to Reauthorize Legacy Restoration Fund

Ken Lunaba June 8, 2026

Large beige RV driving past a road construction crew working behind concrete barriers and orange cones on a winding scenic highway lined with red rock cliffs and pine trees

Tennessee

Roan Creek Campground to Reopen in Johnson County Following Post-Helene Recovery Efforts

Modern Campground June 6, 2026

United States

Campendium Launches RV PRO Membership With RV-Safe Routing, Campground Alerts and Trip Planning Tools

Ken Lunaba June 6, 2026

Aerial view of a sprawling rural campground featuring parked RVs, travel trailers, and small wooden cabins situated along winding gravel roads amidst rolling green hills during a golden sunset

Press Releases

Virginia State Parks to Host Concerts This Summer

Modern Campground June 3, 2026

A person walking through a forest in Sarnia-Lambton wearing a red jacket.

Wisconsin

Wisconsin DNR Expands Devil’s Lake State Park by 100 Acres Through Conservation Acquisition

Sharah Ibrahim May 31, 2026

A diverse group of campers, including a person using a wheelchair, enjoying a sunny day at an accessible campsite. They are gathered around a campfire with tents in the background, surrounded by tall, green trees. The scene conveys a welcoming and inclusive outdoor environment.

United States

Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Marks June as Great Outdoors Month

Ken Lunaba May 30, 2026

A bonfire in a field at night with stars in the sky, on Lands Managed by Arcata Field Office.

Ireland

Glenveagh National Park Proposes Visitor Center Expansion to Support Staff Operations

Sharah Ibrahim May 24, 2026

Press Releases

Governor Spanberger declares May 31 Dam Safety Awareness Day in Virginia

Modern Campground May 21, 2026

Wisconsin

Greater Wausau Wins $500,000 WEDC Grant for Marathon County Talent Drive

Ken Lunaba May 20, 2026

A person walking on a trail in a pair of hiking boots, braving severe rainfall.

Vietnam

Chu Yang Sin National Park Implements Fines for Unauthorized Trekking Operations

Sharah Ibrahim May 17, 2026

In celebration of Black History Month, a couple embraces in front of a tent amidst the beautiful Washington wilderness, as they enjoy a romantic moment during their Fish and Wildlife adventure.

United States

Soft Adventure Travel Creates New Opportunities for Outdoor Hospitality Operators

Jhareyna Pagao May 16, 2026

Empty wooden lifeguard chair facing calm lake at sunset, sandy shore in foreground, blurred treeline and soft clouds in background

Press Releases

Twin Lakes to Host Annual Turtle Day “Shellebration”

Modern Campground May 12, 2026

The grand teton mountain range is reflected in a lake surrounded by campgrounds.

Idaho

Idaho Expands Outdoor Recreation With New Twin Peaks Ranch State Park

Sharah Ibrahim May 10, 2026

Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona is set to receive funds for modernization projects thanks to the Great American Outdoors Act.

United States

National Parks’ New International Visitor Fee Structure Generates Millions in Revenue and Sparks Mixed Reactions

Sharah Ibrahim May 10, 2026