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News for July 2, 2025

New Mount Vernon RV Resort Debuts with 160 Sites, High-End Amenities

Florida’s Retroville Reimagines the RV Experience With Classic Car Culture

Coachella Lakes to Celebrate Fourth of July with Fishing, Tie-Dye, Poolside Fun

Grounded Introduces G3 Electric Camper Van Built for All Seasons

Alphaline Launches Chalet 6000 Glamping Pod for Mobile, Year-Round Use

Love2Stay Shrewsbury Earns Five AA Gold Stars for 2025

Campground Views Achieves Major Milestone with Launch of 3,500th Virtual Tour Transforming Outdoor Hospitality

Caravan Salon Düsseldorf 2025 to Showcase the Latest in Mobile Leisure with Over 700 Exhibitors

State Parks

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State Parks

A smiling family receives snacks and drinks from a friendly vendor at a small wooden concession stand in a leafy park setting on a sunny afternoon.

Connecticut

DEEP Seeks Vendors to Operate Concessions at Three Connecticut State Parks

Modern Campground May 18, 2025

Renovated lakeside campground with new concrete RV pad, picnic table, fire ring, and grill overlooking a calm lake and pine trees, with cabins and subtle construction cones in the background under warm morning light

Mississippi

Paul B. Johnson State Park Campgrounds to Soft-Open June 13, Cabins Reopen in July

Modern Campground May 18, 2025

A diverse family with children and grandparents enters a sunlit, grassy park through a wooden gate, surrounded by trees and rolling hills.

Vermont

Vermont pilot waives state park entry fees for 100,000 income-eligible Vermonters

Modern Campground May 17, 2025

A modern white travel trailer parked on a paved campsite with a picnic table and grill, surrounded by tall pine trees and palmetto plants, next to a calm lake reflecting a pastel sunrise and a wooden fishing pier in the background.

Alabama

Gulf State Park Campground Named Alabama’s 2018 Attraction of the Year

Modern Campground May 17, 2025

A family walks along a new gravel trail through a lakeside campground with RV pads, tent sites, and pine trees in early morning light.

West Virginia

Summersville Lake Park Debuts Three Campgrounds Through Public-Private Partnership

Modern Campground May 17, 2025

Forest trail blocked by ice-covered trees, orange safety cones, and caution tape after a winter storm.

Michigan

Emergency Declared After Ice Storm Closes Northern Michigan Parks, Trails

Modern Campground May 17, 2025

Families and children enjoy outdoor play and exercise in a sunlit, tree-lined park with a wooden play structure and walking path, surrounded by greenery.

New York

New York Launches Unplug and Play and State Parks Wellness Challenge

Modern Campground May 17, 2025

Three diverse hikers examining a park map board at a forest trailhead on a misty morning, surrounded by trees and soft sunlight.

Maryland

Maryland Park Service Launches 25 in 2025 State Parks Challenge

Modern Campground May 16, 2025

Three people walk along a new gravel trail beside a lake in a pine forest at sunset, with picnic shelters in the background.

South Carolina

SC Announces Major Outdoor Recreation Grants and Park Expansions

Modern Campground May 16, 2025

Aerial view of a large RV campground with white motorhomes on paved pads, surrounded by palm trees and picnic tables, near sand dunes and a blue shoreline under a clear sky.

Alabama

Gulf State Park Campground Offers 496 RV Sites and Beach Access

Modern Campground May 16, 2025

Middle-aged couple setting up chairs beside an RV in a sunny, palm-lined park with other RVs in the background, under a clear blue sky.

Florida

Florida Grants Residents Priority RV Park Bookings and Clarifies Tax Rules

Modern Campground May 16, 2025

Oregon

Campground at Nehalem Bay State Park Closed Until July Amid Infrastructure Upgrades

Modern Campground May 15, 2025

Iowa

Iowa Prepares for Busy Camping Season With Park Renovations

Modern Campground May 8, 2025

A family of four enjoys fresh strawberries at a picnic table beside a tent and camper, with colorful festival lights and a Ferris wheel blurred in the background on a sunny day.

New York

New York State Campgrounds Open 2025 Reservations

Ken Lunaba April 30, 2025

Virginia

Pocahontas Premieres to Kick Off This May at Pocahontas State Park

Ken Lunaba April 29, 2025

A scenic waterfront park under renovation with construction equipment, green lawns, and walking paths in the foreground, set against a lake backdrop under early morning sunlight. Visitors stroll casually, highlighting ongoing improvements in a vibrant, optimistic atmosphere.

New York

Buffalo Harbor State Park Embarks on $47.5M Transformation

Modern Campground April 25, 2025

A park employee in plain attire stands near an information desk in a forested state park setting, surrounded by tall trees and picnic tables, with a trail leading into the distance.

Indiana

Indiana State Parks Face $10M Budget Gap Amid Staffing Challenges

Modern Campground April 25, 2025

A hiker walks along a sunlit woodland trail surrounded by lush, tall trees, wearing casual outdoor attire and a small backpack, capturing the essence of exploration and adventure.

Georgia

Georgia State Parks Launch 2025 Bucket List Challenge

Modern Campground April 25, 2025

A campsite near a tranquil lake with lush trees in the background. Several people are setting up tents and organizing camping gear around a small fire pit, with picnic chairs nearby. The scene is brightly lit and evokes a sense of outdoor recreation and togetherness.

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania State Parks See 30% Reservation Surge Following Federal Closures

Modern Campground April 22, 2025

A group of people demonstrating outdoor emergency training in a wooded area, practicing first-aid techniques, surrounded by eco-friendly supplies, with sunlight filtering through the trees.

South Carolina

South Carolina State Parks Boost Outdoor Emergency Training and Sustainability Initiatives

Modern Campground April 22, 2025

A group of people stargazing in a desert at night with telescopes, under a clear sky filled with stars, softly illuminated by red lights.

Nevada

Nevada’s Cosmos in the Desert Festival Lights Up Lahontan

Modern Campground April 21, 2025

A group of parents and children enjoy a playful outdoor activity in a grassy area on a sunny spring day, with trees and a blurred background providing a natural setting.

Massachusetts

Mass DCR Launches 68 Free Family Programs for April Break

Modern Campground April 19, 2025

A friendly volunteer at a park concession stand on a sunny day, surrounded by greenery, offering refreshments in a welcoming setting.

Illinois

Illini State Park Seeks Volunteer Host and Concessionaire Ahead of May Season

Modern Campground April 18, 2025

A tranquil forested park scene with tall trees, a well-maintained trail, and a small wooden footbridge crossing a shallow creek, illuminated by warm late-afternoon sunlight.

Wisconsin

Wisconsin DNR Approves Newport State Park Upgrades

Modern Campground April 16, 2025