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News for July 23, 2026

Johnny Vegas Plans to Reopen Field of Dreams Glamping Site in 2027

Robeson County Reinstates RV Park Ordinance by Removing Sunset Clause

Abilene City Council Rejects Proposed 149-Site RV Park Near Lake Fort Phantom Hill

Kentucky Lawmakers Outline Plans for $4 Million RV Resort Near Breaks Interstate Park

PCOA Calls on Members to Reserve Space in 2027 Pennsylvania Campground Directory

France’s Camping Sector Adapts to Demand for Glamping, Motorhomes, and Flexible Travel

CampEx 2026 to Showcase AI Tools, Business Strategies for Campground Operators

RoverPass Releases July Fourth Camping Report Showing Softer Holiday Demand in 2026

United States

Category: United States

United States

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California

New York Investors Win Initial Approval for Big Sur Campground Overhaul

Modern Campground March 13, 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

California

Coachella Lakes RV Resort to Host Easter Weekend Fishing Tournament, Pool Party and Scavenger Hunt

Ken Lunaba March 13, 2026

United States

RoverPass Introduces Digital Queue System to Manage High-Demand Campground Reservation

Ken Lunaba March 13, 2026

United States

Aqua-Hot Selects Eberspächer as Heater Technology Supplier for 175 Hydronic Heating System

Ken Lunaba March 13, 2026

Silhouettes of a group of children running at sunset to raise money for Care Camps, supporting kids with cancer.

United States

Care Camps Foundation Launches 2026 Compete for Kids Campaign With RVDA to Support Pediatric Cancer Camps

Ken Lunaba March 12, 2026

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United States

More Than 34 Million Americans Plan RV Trips This Spring, Survey Shows

Ken Lunaba March 12, 2026

A happy family of four smiling and fishing off a wooden lake dock on a sunny day, surrounded by lush green forest with two kayaks resting on the grassy shore nearby.

Wisconsin

Wisconsin Outdoor Recreation Industry Hits Record $12 Billion Economic Impact

Modern Campground March 12, 2026

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Florida

AI, Mobile Apps, and Future Growth to Take Center Stage at Florida-Alabama Expo

Ken Lunaba March 12, 2026

Several RV motorhomes parked at a scenic lakeside campground under tall trees during a misty golden sunrise, with a wooden picnic table on a grassy lawn in the foreground.

United States

KOA to Host Buyer’s Workshop in Nashville April 10–12 for Prospective Campground Owners

Ken Lunaba March 12, 2026

New Jersey

Campground Conference 2026 Draws Attendees From 17 States, Highlights AI and Industry Education

Ken Lunaba March 11, 2026

A woman sitting on a chair in front of a glamping pod in Derbyshire Village.

California

World of Hyatt to Host Literary-Themed Glamping Retreats in Yosemite and Moab in 2026

Jhareyna Pagao March 11, 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

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United States

Wild Energy, Metron Form Partnership to Integrate Electric and Water Metering Platforms

Ken Lunaba March 11, 2026

New York

Shady Oaks Camping Resort Announces 2026 Rally and Campout Schedule Following Camp New York Award

Ken Lunaba March 10, 2026

A diverse group of people enjoy outdoor activities at a lakeside park, including camping, mountain biking, and fishing, with rolling tree-covered hills and autumn foliage in the background under a warm sunrise sky.

United States

The Dyrt 2026 Camping Report Shows Fewer No-Shows as Campers Improve Reservation Behavior

Ken Lunaba March 10, 2026

Two people at the Little Blue campground cutting a red ribbon with scissors.

United States

AutoCamp Asheville Opens Through Hilton Honors, Now Bookable Online

Jhareyna Pagao March 10, 2026

Grand Canyon trail closures

Arizona

Backland Luxury Nature Resort Offers Remote Glamping Near the Grand Canyon

Jhareyna Pagao March 10, 2026

Silver Airstream travel trailer parked at a scenic mountain glamping site during golden hour. A spacious wooden deck next to the camper features two Adirondack chairs and a lit stone fire pit. Warm sunlight streams through lush green trees adorned with hanging string lights, with misty mountains visible in the distance.

North Carolina

AutoCamp Opens New Glamping Resort in Asheville Through Hilton Partnership

Modern Campground March 10, 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

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Illinois

Illinois State Parks Seeking Volunteer Campground Hosts for 2026 Season

Modern Campground March 10, 2026

Warmly lit luxury safari tent and wooden deck featuring a roaring fire pit and lounge chairs, overlooking an African savanna at sunset with silhouettes of giraffes and elephants in the distance.

Oklahoma

Oklahoma City Zoo Opens Reservations for New Luxury Safari Lodge Overlooking African Savanna

Modern Campground March 10, 2026

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United States

U.S. Outdoor Recreation Economy Reached $696.7 Billion, 2.4% of GDP in 2024

Jhareyna Pagao March 10, 2026

A group of hikers with backpacks receive food from volunteers on a grassy lawn near a small community building, with a white shuttle van parked nearby and soft mountain scenery blurred in the background.

Utah

New Park & Ride Shuttle Launches in Virgin as Zion National Park Prepares Vehicle Restrictions

Ken Lunaba March 10, 2026