With less than three weeks remaining, the 2026 Carolinas Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds Conference & Expo is drawing more than 100 registered attendees from five states to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, signaling continued demand for peer networking, supplier access, and development-focused education among campground and RV park operators across the region.
The annual CARVC Conference & Expo is positioning itself as a regional convening point for owners, operators, and prospective investors seeking practical insights into operations, expansion, and guest accommodations.
A press release reports strong early participation from both parks and first-time attendees.
Dee Witting, executive director of the Carolinas Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (CARVC), said registration momentum reflects a broad mix of experience levels within the audience.
“We are excited to have 50 campgrounds registered at this time, with more than 100 attendees representing five states. Even more encouraging, 12 campgrounds will be joining us for the very first time, and we already have over 40 first-time attendees,” Witting said in the press release.
The attendance mix suggests growing interest from new entrants evaluating campground ownership alongside existing operators focused on reinvestment and modernization.
Trade show participation is also trending upward, with supplier partners filling available exhibit space. Vendors will present products and services aimed at improving campground operations, revenue diversification, and guest experience, areas that continue to drive capital spending across the outdoor hospitality sector.
A notable feature of the 2026 event is the ability for attendees to tour park model cabins on-site, offering a hands-on look at lodging options that can support higher nightly rates and shoulder-season occupancy. Two manufacturers will also showcase units during the conference.
Sweet-Haus LLC plans to debut its new Trailhead Model while also introducing a multi-unit lease program intended to lower the upfront capital barrier for parks looking to add cabins.
Green River Cabins will also display a park model cabin designed with a compact footprint that sleeps up to six guests.
Lodging remains available at the host property, the Embassy Suites at Kingston Plantation, through the CARVC room block.
The conference rate includes daily breakfast and an evening reception with drink tickets and appetizers, amenities that reduce out-of-pocket expenses for attendees compared with standard hotel rates.
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