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News for May 27, 2026

Decision on 140-Lodge County Durham Holiday Park Deferred Pending Badger Survey

Partington’s to Open £3.2M Lake View Lodge Development at Windy Harbour This Summer

Canvas and Tent Group Unifies Operations Under Bushtec Brand After 58 Years

Duffus Estate Opens New Campsite as Historic Property Diversifies Tourism Operations

New Glamping Trends Report Highlights Rising Demand for Premium Outdoor Stays

Dwell RV Resort & Casita Cabins Opens in Topock Ahead of Summer 2026 Grand Opening

RoverPass Adds Event Ticketing Feature to Campground Management Platform

Unhitched Management Assumes Operations of Orange Grove RV Park in Bakersfield, California

State Parks

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State Parks

A scenic dirt hiking trail bordered by white and blue spring wildflowers passes a wooden Trailhead sign on a wooded ridge, overlooking a winding river in a misty, forested mountain valley bathed in golden morning light.

Virginia

Virginia Seeks Public Input on Mayo River State Park Master Plan

Modern Campground March 17, 2026

Press Releases

Governor Spanberger Celebrates 100th Anniversary of Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation

Modern Campground March 17, 2026

Deeply cracked dry earth and dead brown grass cover an arid landscape with abandoned utility pedestals and a water spigot, backed by dying palm trees under a hazy, drought-stricken sky.

Florida

North Central Florida Drought Triggers Mandatory Water Restrictions

Modern Campground March 17, 2026

Two men with backpacks hiking on a winding dirt trail through a golden grassy plain toward distant snow-capped mountains under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.

Wyoming

Wyoming’s Outdoor Recreation Industry Generates $2.3 Billion Despite Slowing Growth

Modern Campground March 16, 2026

A female park ranger in a green uniform and wide-brimmed hat points ahead while leading a diverse group of hikers along a dirt trail in a sunlit forest lined with blooming white and blue wildflowers, with hazy mountains in the distance.

Tennessee

Tennessee State Parks to Host Free Ranger-Guided Spring Hikes on March 21

Modern Campground March 16, 2026

Winding wooden boardwalk through a green marshland at sunset with a Great Blue Heron standing by reflecting water in the foreground and distant families walking the trail toward a bright orange sun past trees draped in Spanish moss.

Delaware

Delaware Celebrates 75 Years of State Parks With Legislative Honor and Special Events

Modern Campground March 16, 2026

A modern Class A motorhome parked on a gravel campsite in a lush pine forest during golden hour, with misty mountains in the background and two camping chairs set up outside.

Oregon

Oregon State Parks to Introduce New RV Dump Fees and Expand Day-Use Parking Charges in March 2026

Modern Campground March 15, 2026

A winding blue river curves through a rugged badlands landscape during golden hour surrounded by rolling hills covered in vibrant prairie grass, scattered trees, and layered rock formations with sagebrush in the foreground under a clear blue sky

Montana

Montana State Parks Foundation Receives $186,000 Grant for Judith Landing State Park Research Initiative

Modern Campground March 15, 2026

A LeadingCampings tent pitched in the woods while camping in Europe, with the sun setting behind it.

Mississippi

Clarkco State Park to Reopen Following Extensive Facility Enhancements

Sharah Ibrahim March 15, 2026

A smiling family of four wearing backpacks hikes along a dirt forest trail lined with spring wildflowers, surrounded by lush green trees with a scenic lake and mountains in the background.

Arkansas

Arkansas State Parks Encourages Residents to Explore Local Natural Beauty for Spring Break Staycations

Modern Campground March 14, 2026

An older man in a flannel shirt helps a young girl in a sun hat hold an archery bow in a sunlit forest clearing, while her smiling parents and older brother watch. An archery target on a hay bale is visible in the background.

Missouri

Missouri State Parks and Wonders of Wildlife Announce Outdoor Recreation School for Families in High Ridge

Modern Campground March 14, 2026

A family of four seen from behind hiking along a sunny dirt trail surrounded by a meadow of tall grass and blue wildflowers. Two adults wearing backpacks walk alongside a young girl and boy toward distant rolling hills during golden hour.

Texas

Texas State Parks Urge Advance Reservations Ahead of Busy Spring Break Season

Modern Campground March 14, 2026

Damaged wooden boardwalk trail with broken, loose, and missing planks in the foreground creating a dangerous gap in the path, leading through a marshy landscape with pine trees, palmettos, and Spanish moss.

Florida

Coalition Urges Florida Lawmakers to Boost State Park Funding Amid $759 Million Repair Backlog

Modern Campground March 13, 2026

A family of four setting up a green camping tent together in a sunlit forest. The father kneels to hammer a tent stake while the mother, young son, and daughter hold the tent poles. Camping gear including a blue cooler, backpacks, and a folding chair are gathered nearby.

Minnesota

Minnesota DNR Urges Campers to Book Summer Trips Early Amid High Demand

Modern Campground March 11, 2026

Scenic cascading waterfall flowing over tiered rocky ledges into a clear turquoise pool, surrounded by lush green forest and moss-covered boulders illuminated by warm sunlight, with a serene lake in the distance.

New York

New York Names Three Falls State Park on Cayuga Lake’s Western Shore

Modern Campground March 10, 2026

A man in a vest gestures warmly while talking to a smiling couple by a wooden picnic table at an autumn forested campsite with a parked RV motorhome visible in the sunlit background.

Illinois

Illinois State Parks Seeking Volunteer Campground Hosts for 2026 Season

Modern Campground March 10, 2026

Paved walking path lined with purple and yellow wildflowers leading past a rustic wood and stone nature center building. The structure overlooks a lush green forested valley and a winding river bathed in bright golden sun rays under a blue, cloudy sky.

Alabama

Alabama State Parks Near Completion on Major Capital Improvement Projects

Modern Campground March 8, 2026

A scenic nature park landscape at sunset featuring vibrant purple and yellow wildflowers, a calm lake with a wooden fishing pier, and a gravel walking path leading past a small rustic wooden pavilion toward rolling green hills.

Iowa

Iowa Natural Resource Commission to Review State Park Upgrades at March Meeting

Modern Campground March 8, 2026

A modern RV parked in a lush, tree-lined campground with a fresh wooden porch and picnic tables, depicting an inviting and renovated outdoor setting.

United States

U.S. Outdoor Recreation Economy Reaches $1.3 Trillion in 2024 as Growth Slows

Ken Lunaba March 6, 2026

Newly constructed lakeside RV park at sunset featuring empty gravel campsites with concrete utility pedestals in the foreground and yellow construction equipment parked near the water among trees in the background.

Iowa

McIntosh Woods State Park Campground Closes for 2026 Season for Major Renovations

Modern Campground March 5, 2026

United States

Outdoor Recreation Roundtable to Unveil New Federal Data on Outdoor Recreation Economy

Ken Lunaba March 5, 2026

Family of four birdwatching with binoculars on a wooden boardwalk in a sunlit forest, standing near cyclists and hikers utilizing a parallel dirt trail.

United States

Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Highlights $1.2 Trillion Industry Impact and Federal Policy Wins in 2025 Annual Report

Ken Lunaba March 2, 2026

Arizona

Cattail Cove State Park Unveils 78-Site Upper Cattail Campground With Colorado River Views

Modern Campground March 2, 2026

Scenic view of a winding river flowing through lush green forests and gravel banks, illuminated by golden sunlight with misty rolling hills in the background

Tennessee

Tennessee Expands State Parks System With New Buffalo River and Clinch River Preserves

Modern Campground March 1, 2026