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News for May 2, 2025

RV Park & Campground Convention Approaching With 90+ Vendors

Bipartisan Push Seeks to Sustain Infrastructure Repairs in US National Parks

Heartland RV to Close Michigan Factory

Pathfinder Targets $700M Pipeline in RV Park and Modular Home Projects

Empty Campgrounds Reveal a Worsening Ghost Camping Problem in Australia

Multiple Glamping Sites for Sale in Tatarstan Amid Market Realignment

KCN Campgrounds Acquires Elizabethtown/Hershey KOA Holiday in Pennsylvania

Go RVing Identifies Key Opportunity to Bring Former RV Owners Back

State Parks

Tag: State Parks

State Parks

A person is camping under a starry sky at Louisiana State Parks with a tent in the background, enjoying overnight stays.

Louisiana

Louisiana State Parks Offers Discounts For Overnight Stays This Fall

Modern Campground October 8, 2022

A path leading to a lake in a Pennsylvania wooded area.

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania To Use $45M Funding To Create 3 New State Parks

Modern Campground October 1, 2022

A scenic view of Savage Gulf State Park in Tennessee, with a majestic mountain enveloped in clouds and flourishing trees.

Tennessee

Tennessee Establishes The New Savage Gulf State Park

Modern Campground September 24, 2022

A group of people on a sandy beach at Sand Bar State Park, which has recently been honored with the Park of the Year Award in Northwest Vermont.

Vermont

Sand Bar State Park Bags Northwest Vermont Park of the Year Award

Modern Campground September 21, 2022

Two people holding up a trophy in front of a building during the Croeso Awards in Pembrokeshire.

Tennessee

National Association of State Parks Directors Gives Tennessee State Parks The President’s Award

Modern Campground September 17, 2022

Volunteers Gathering for National Public Lands Day

United States

September 24 is National Public Lands Day, Volunteers Gathering to Help Restore Public Lands

Modern Campground September 14, 2022

A view of the mountains from the renovated wooden walkway at Morrow Mountain State Park.

North Carolina

Morrow Mountain State Park Receives $1.8M Funding for Campground Renovations, Improvements

Modern Campground September 8, 2022

Camping at Wakonda State Park with a lake and trees in the background.

Missouri

Wakonda State Park Booked for Labor Day Weekend Camping

Modern Campground September 2, 2022

A serene lake nestled amidst a lush tapestry of towering trees and vibrant reeds, creating an idyllic setting for the Fall Tour 2022 organized by NJCOA. We invite sponsors to

New Jersey

NJCOA Calls For Sponsors As Fall Tour 2022 Approaches

Mau Mendoza August 26, 2022

A bench overlooking a lake at Gifford Pinchot State Park at sunset.

Pennsylvania

Gifford Pinchot State Park Lake, Other Swim Areas Closed Due to Harmful Algae

Rein Tarinay August 19, 2022

A person is taking advantage of outdoor recreation opportunities by charging an electric car in a parking lot.

Michigan

EVs Could Drive Opportunities for Outdoor Recreation in Michigan

Modern Campground August 15, 2022

A group of people participating in summer events, standing inside Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park.

Montana

Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park Hosting More Exciting Summer Events

Modern Campground August 12, 2022

A person in Western Australia improves their camping experience by using an online campsite booking system on their laptop to make a book appointment.

Australia

Western Australia Improves Online Campsite Booking System

Modern Campground August 5, 2022

A rock sits in the middle of Craig Lake, a serene lake surrounded by trees in Craig Lake State Park.

Michigan

Craig Lake State Park Backcountry Sites to Require Reservations in 2023

Modern Campground August 1, 2022

Two people riding in a small boat on a lake at Crowder State Park.

Missouri

Crowder State Park to Hold Dutch Oven Cooking Contest

Modern Campground July 28, 2022

Reopening Today: A staircase leading to Maquoketa Caves State Park in the woods.

Iowa

Maquoketa Caves State Park Reopening Today

Modern Campground July 28, 2022

A teepee sits in a field with mountains in the background at Colorado Parks.

Colorado

Colorado Parks and Wildlife Offers Free Admission to State Parks in Celebration of Colorado Day

Modern Campground July 26, 2022

A trail in Portola Redwoods State Park with trees in the background.

California

Drought Prompts Closure of Portola Redwoods State Park Campgrounds

Modern Campground July 26, 2022

A map of Silver Strand State Beach camping area, provided by State Parks Officials.

California

State Parks Officials Working to Make Camping at Silver Strand State Beach Accessible

Modern Campground July 25, 2022

A sign in the middle of Sam Houston Jones State Park.

Louisiana

Sam Houston Jones State Park Reopens

Modern Campground July 22, 2022

Letchworth State Park is home to a stunning large waterfall nestled in the middle of a picturesque forest. Nature enthusiasts and adventurers flock to this breathtaking Outdoor Rec Fest destination to experience the awe-ins

New York

Try a New Way of Adventuring: Letchworth State Park to Host Outdoor Rec Fest This September

Rein Tarinay July 20, 2022

This week, the sun shines through a partially reopened redwood forest in Big Basin Redwoods State Park, California.

California

Big Basin Redwoods State Park Partially Reopens This Week

Modern Campground July 19, 2022

New York park bans smoking with a sign.

New York

New York Bans Smoking in State-Owned Parks, Campgrounds

Modern Campground July 18, 2022

A group of children running with backpacks on the grassy field at Bay City State Park.

Michigan

Bay City State Park Receives State Funding to Improve Visitor Center

Modern Campground July 9, 2022