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News for July 15, 2026

First Camp Group Expands into Germany’s North Sea Coast with Insel Camping Borkum Acquisition

Drumheirny Woodland Hideaway Secures Approval for 12 Chalets and Padel Courts

Victoria Glamping Planning Dispute Prompts Calls for Clearer Regulations

Verdant Parks Invests £2 Million in Holiday Park Accommodations, Expands Glamping Offerings

Former Carolina Beach Family Campground Site Proposed for 118-Space RV Park in New Hanover County

Prairie Junction RV Resort to Add Themed Glamping Accommodations in Winter 2026 Expansion

RVi and TenPoint Services to Present Glamping Project Development Field Guide During July 22 Webinar

Prairie Junction RV Resort Announces Prairie Haven Glamping Expansion in Alberta

Outdoor Recreation

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Outdoor Recreation

White RV parked at a misty lakeside campsite during a golden sunrise, featuring a red kayak on the rocky shore, two wooden Adirondack chairs facing the calm water, fishing poles leaning against a pine tree, and a picnic table loaded with hiking backpacks.

Press Releases

New Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program Grant Round Open

Modern Campground July 14, 2026

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

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Completes Trail Expansion Connecting State College and Whipple Dam State Park

Sharah Ibrahim July 12, 2026

A young couple sets up a green tent beside a white RV at a modern campsite with a picnic table and fire ring, surrounded by blurred summer trees in golden sunlight.

United States

Sen. John Curtis Begins 250-Mile Walk Across Utah to Mark America’s 250th Anniversary

Ken Lunaba July 3, 2026

Close-up of a hand making a contactless credit card payment on a digital terminal at an outdoor wooden kiosk, with a scenic, out-of-focus landscape of rugged hills and grasslands in the background.

Press Releases

Virginia Opens $11 Million Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant Round

Modern Campground June 30, 2026

Wooden picnic table in the foreground of a peaceful campground with tents set up among pine trees overlooking a calm lake during a golden sunset

Press Releases

High Bridge Trail State Park to Undergo Construction on River Road Bridge

Modern Campground June 29, 2026

Family of four with backpacks walking down a dirt path toward a serene lake at sunset, with a parked RV, a canvas tent, and two kayaks set up at a wooded shoreline campsite against a backdrop of rolling mountains.

United States

Hipcamp Names 50 Favorite Places to Camp in America for 2026 Ahead of July 4 Travel Season

Ken Lunaba June 29, 2026

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

South Korea

Korea National Park Service Launches Themed Eco-Tourism Program to Drive Regional Economies

Sharah Ibrahim June 28, 2026

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

A group of people in Australia celebrates 70 years by throwing confetti in the air.

Virginia

Westmoreland State Park to Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary and Park’s 90th Year on June 27

Jhareyna Pagao June 23, 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