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News for December 7, 2025

Norfolk Glamping Site Offers Self-Contained Lodge with Local Attractions

Marsham Shepherd’s Huts Provide Pet-Friendly Getaways Near Norfolk Coast

Blencowe Shepherd’s Hut Provides Secluded Getaway for Outdoor Enthusiasts

Shepherd’s Hut Retreat in Thetford Forest Highlights Demand for Wellness-Focused Glamping

Gillan Creek Retreat Showcases Solar-Powered Glamping Model in Cornwall

2026 George O’Leary National School of Outdoor Hospitality in Wheeling Now Accepting Registrations

California RV Resort to Host December Holiday Celebration With Full Activity Lineup

5th Annual Campground Owners Expo Concludes Today with Intensive Education Workshops

State Parks

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State Parks

Tennessee State Parks leadership joined lawmakers and members of Achillies International to open a new accessible trail at Henry Horton State Park. L-R: Henry Horton State Park Manager Shaun Rainone, Tennessee State Parks Area Manager Jacob Young, Sen. Joey Hensley, Amy Harris, Sara “Lizzy” Harris, TDEC Deputy Commissioner Greer Tidwell, Tennessee State Parks Director of Operations Kim Moore, and Rep. Todd Warner.

Tennessee

Henry Horton State Park Opens Universally Accessible Greenway to Celebrate Accessibility and Local Heritage

Sharah Ibrahim July 20, 2025

Families in summer clothing and Santa hats decorate an RV and tents with Christmas lights at a campground near a small lake, with a tabletop tree and golden sunlight filtering through leafy trees in the background.

Missouri

Christmas in July at Annie and Abel Van Meter State Park July 18-20

Modern Campground July 18, 2025

Texas

San Angelo State Park Reopens Campgrounds, Trails After Flood Cleanup

Modern Campground July 18, 2025

Renovation scene at a closed campground loop with empty RV pads, orange construction fencing, a yellow excavator, new picnic tables, and leafless trees in a generic forested area

Iowa

Brushy Creek State Recreation Area North Campground Closing for 2025 Renovations

Modern Campground July 16, 2025

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.

Michigan

Hancock Considers Splash Pad, Trail Expansion in Porvoo Park Redevelopment Plans

Ken Lunaba July 14, 2025

A close-up of a closed metal water spigot with a red tag in a dry campground, cracked earth and yellowed grass below, with blurred RVs, tents, and portable toilets in the background under a clear sky.

Utah

Great Salt Lake State Park Water Outage Begins Today for Repairs

Modern Campground July 14, 2025

A park ranger helps a diverse family of four set up a green tent at a woodland campsite, with camping gear arranged nearby and soft sunlight filtering through tall trees.

New York

DEC Relaunches Free First-Time Camper Program for 2025 Season

Modern Campground July 11, 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.

United States

ORR Unveils Trail Map to Boost Rural Economies Through Outdoor Recreation

Ken Lunaba July 11, 2025

Three people reviewing a large map at a trailhead kiosk in a generic outdoor setting with mountains and sagebrush in the background

Nevada

Nevada State Parks Opens RTP Grant Pre-Applications for 2026 Funding

Modern Campground July 10, 2025

Michigan

Michigan to Raise State Park Campsite Rates Beginning August 1

Modern Campground July 9, 2025

Michigan

Ludington State Park Reopens After $2.6 Million in Upgrades, Just in Time for Summer

Sharah Ibrahim July 6, 2025

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

North Carolina

Chimney Rock State Park Reopens, Reviving Hope and Tourism in Western North Carolina

Sharah Ibrahim July 6, 2025

Washington

Summer Operations Unaffected as WA State Parks Trims Budget

Modern Campground July 4, 2025

New Hampshire

Major Upgrades Complete at Greenfield State Park, Now Open for 2025 Season

Modern Campground July 4, 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.

Mississippi

Renovated RV Sites Now Available at Paul B. Johnson State Park in Hattiesburg

Modern Campground July 4, 2025

Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh-Area Campgrounds See Surge Ahead of Fourth of July

Modern Campground July 3, 2025

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.

Idaho

Food Vendor Approved to Operate at Bonner Park West Through September

Modern Campground July 2, 2025

Wisconsin

Greater Wausau’s Outdoor Strategy Gains Recognition at Inaugural Wisconsin Awards

Ken Lunaba July 2, 2025

Ohio

ODNR to Roll Out New Reservation Platform for State Forest Camping

Modern Campground July 1, 2025

A serene summer campground in a lush forest with sunlight filtering through tall trees, highlighting several tents and a group of campers chatting and arranging gear on a grassy clearing.

California

New $33 Million Coastal Campground Coming to Fort Ord Dunes as Construction Begins

Ken Lunaba June 26, 2025

A peaceful lakeside campground at sunrise with colorful tents, an RV, tall pine trees, and gentle mist rising from the water.

Iowa

Red Haw State Park Campground to Reopen July 1 Following Tornado Recovery

Modern Campground June 25, 2025

A campsite in a park setting featuring a pitched tent on grass, a nearby picnic table, and a fire ring, surrounded by generic trees with soft morning light.

Oregon

Oregon’s Nehalem Bay State Park to Reopen Most Campsites After Upgrades

Modern Campground June 24, 2025

A recorded 3 million campers enjoying the beautiful Oregon State Parks, gathered together in front of a tent.

New Jersey

NJ’s Sandy Hook Revives Cold War Barracks for Unique Camping Stay

Modern Campground June 23, 2025

Kentucky

Major Renovation Planned for Carter Caves State Resort Park Campground

Modern Campground June 20, 2025