Rv Park Industry Statistics

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Rv Park Industry Statistics

With U.S. RV park revenue rising to $9.1 billion and occupancy holding at an average 68% nationally, these RV Park Industry statistics reveal what is actually driving demand, from 67% of visitors wanting full hookups to Wi Fi ranking top for 61% of campers. The page also maps how the guest mix is shifting fast, including 28% first time campers led by Gen Z and $55 average ADR pushing margins, alongside the operational realities behind the scenes like energy costs at 11% of budget and EV charging adoption accelerating.

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Key Statistics

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58% of millennials cited RV parks as preferred lodging, with 4.3 average nights per trip in 2023 surveys.

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Households earning $75,000+ comprised 62% of RV park visitors in 2023.

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45% of RV campers were aged 35-54 in 2023, up 8% from 2019.

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Women made up 51% of primary RV park decision-makers in family trips in 2023.

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28% of RV park users were first-time campers in 2023, primarily Gen Z.

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Retirees over 65 accounted for 32% of extended-stay RV park guests in 2023.

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67% of RV park visitors preferred sites with full hookups (water, electric, sewer) in 2023 polls.

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Hispanic/Latino campers grew to 14% of RV park users in 2023 from 9% in 2020.

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73% of families with children under 18 chose RV parks over hotels in 2023.

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Urban dwellers (population >500k) represented 39% of RV park bookings in 2023.

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55% of RV enthusiasts preferred pet-friendly parks, with 82% traveling with pets in 2023.

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Solo female travelers increased to 12% of RV park overnight stays in 2023.

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61% of campers prioritized Wi-Fi availability in RV park selection in 2023.

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Gen Z campers averaged 3.8 nights per RV park visit in 2023.

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49% of RV park goers had household income >$100k in 2023.

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Baby boomers (55-73) were 38% of visitors, preferring full amenities.

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22% growth in multicultural families using RV parks in 2023.

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Couples without kids: 29% of RV park demographics in 2023.

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76% preferred parks within 300 miles of home in 2023.

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LGBTQ+ campers: 9% of total, seeking inclusive parks in 2023.

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64% valued playgrounds/pools for family choices in 2023.

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Veterans/military families: 11% discount seekers in parks 2023.

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59% prioritized proximity to hiking trails in site selection 2023.

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70% sought pools/hot tubs in premium parks per 2023 survey.

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Average ADR (average daily rate) for RV sites hit $55 in 2023, up 9% YoY.

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Net operating income margins for RV parks averaged 28% in 2023 for top performers.

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Startup costs for a 50-site RV park ranged $2.5-$4 million in 2023 estimates.

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67% of parks saw profit margins over 20% in 2023 due to rate hikes.

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Annual insurance premiums averaged $18,000 for mid-sized RV parks in 2023.

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Revenue per available site (RevPAS) reached $12,500 annually in 2023.

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Property taxes consumed 8% of expenses, averaging $45,000 per park in 2023.

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42% ROI was reported by owners of parks built post-2020 in 2023 audits.

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Marketing budgets averaged 4.5% of revenue, or $28,000, for parks in 2023.

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Debt service coverage ratios averaged 1.8x for financed RV parks in 2023.

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Amenity fees added $5-10 per night, boosting revenue 12% in 2023.

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Labor costs rose to 32% of total expenses in 2023 from 27% in 2021.

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Gross margins hit 42% for top 25% parks in 2023.

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Cap rates for RV parks averaged 8.2% in 2023 sales.

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Franchise fees 5-7% of revenue for branded parks 2023.

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Energy costs 11% of budget, up 19% in 2023.

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Online sales tax compliance added 2% admin costs 2023.

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Avg sale price $5.2M for 100-site parks in 2023.

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Credit card fees 2.8% of revenue in 2023 transactions.

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Expansion capex $150k/site for new builds 2023.

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55% parks debt-free, self-financed operations 2023.

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Yield management software in 44%, +11% revenue 2023.

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Refund policies impacted 3% revenue loss in 2023.

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The U.S. RV park and campground industry reached a total revenue of $8.5 billion in 2023, up 15% from the previous year driven by post-pandemic travel demand.

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Globally, the RV park market was valued at $6.2 billion in 2022 and is projected to grow to $10.1 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 6.3%.

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In 2023, there were approximately 16,000 RV parks and campgrounds operating in the United States, providing over 1.3 million campsites.

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The North American RV campground sector saw $4.8 billion in direct consumer spending in 2022.

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RV park revenues in Florida alone exceeded $1.2 billion in 2023, accounting for 14% of national totals.

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The industry added 450 new RV parks in the U.S. between 2021 and 2023, a 3.2% increase in supply.

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Total economic output from U.S. RV parks reached $12.4 billion in 2023, including indirect impacts.

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Canada's RV park market generated CAD 1.8 billion in 2023, with 2,500 facilities nationwide.

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Premium RV resorts contributed 28% of total industry revenue in 2023, averaging $750,000 per site annually.

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The U.S. RV park sector's market share in the broader lodging industry stood at 2.1% in 2023 with $8.9 billion.

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In 2023, U.S. RV park revenues hit $9.1 billion, a 17% YoY growth.

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Europe’s RV park market valued at €4.2 billion in 2023, growing 5.8% CAGR.

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Texas RV parks generated $950 million in 2023, leading southern states.

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Total campsites in U.S. RV parks: 1.45 million as of 2023 inventory.

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Australia’s RV park sector reached AUD 1.1 billion in 2023.

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Luxury RV resorts grew 22% in number since 2020, to 1,200 in 2023.

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Industry supported 250,000 jobs directly in 2023 per economic study.

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California RV park revenues: $1.4 billion, 16% of U.S. total in 2023.

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Mexico’s RV park market expanded to 800 facilities, $450 million in 2023.

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Full-service parks (amenities) held 35% revenue share in 2023.

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In 2023, RV park occupancy rates averaged 68% nationally, leading to $5.6 billion in lodging revenue.

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Peak season occupancy in popular RV parks reached 95% in summer 2023, compared to 45% in off-season.

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Average nightly RV site occupancy duration increased to 5.2 nights in 2023 from 4.1 in 2020.

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72% of RV parks reported over 60% annual occupancy in 2023, up from 55% pre-pandemic.

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Weekend occupancy rates hit 92% in top 20% of U.S. RV parks during July 2023.

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Total RV nights stayed at campgrounds reached 180 million in the U.S. in 2023.

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Family-occupied RV sites averaged 78% occupancy during school holidays in 2023.

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Electric hookup site occupancy was 15% higher than non-electric sites in 2023 surveys.

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65% of RV parks achieved 70%+ occupancy for 8+ months in 2023.

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Average group booking occupancy contributed 22% of total site usage in 2023.

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52 million Americans camped in RVs at least once in 2023, boosting park usage by 11%.

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Monthly occupancy peaked at 85% in June-September 2023 across 1,200 surveyed parks.

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Pull-through sites had 82% occupancy vs. 71% for back-in sites in 2023.

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41% of RV parks reported full occupancy for 50+ nights in 2023.

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Digital booking platforms drove 35% increase in last-minute occupancy fills in 2023.

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Off-season occupancy climbed to 52% in 2023, up 14% from 2022.

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1,200 parks surveyed showed 75% avg occupancy, generating $6.2B.

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Long-term stays (28+ days) filled 18% of sites in 2023.

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Festivals/events boosted occupancy 25% for host parks in 2023.

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Northern states avg 71% occupancy vs 65% in South in 2023.

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202 million RV camper nights recorded industry-wide in 2023.

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Big rig-friendly sites (50amp) at 89% occupancy in 2023.

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55% of parks full for Labor Day weekend 2023.

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Repeat visitors occupied 68% of bookings in 2023 surveys.

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Waterfront sites 12% higher occupancy than inland in 2023.

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Mobile apps increased same-day bookings by 28% in 2023.

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Average RV park had 85 sites, with 62% offering full hookups in 2023 inventory.

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78% of U.S. RV parks invested in site paving/upgrades in 2023, averaging $15,000 per park.

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Staff turnover in RV parks averaged 42% annually in 2023, highest in seasonal roles.

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92% of parks used online reservation systems by end of 2023, reducing no-shows by 18%.

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Average utility costs per RV site rose 22% to $450 annually in 2023 due to energy prices.

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65% of parks added EV charging stations in 2023, with 2-4 per facility on average.

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Maintenance expenses consumed 14% of RV park operating budgets in 2023.

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51% of parks reported water system upgrades in 2023, costing $25,000-$50,000 each.

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Peak staffing levels reached 5 employees per 100 sites in high-season 2023.

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88% of RV parks implemented security cameras/gates by 2023 for safety.

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Laundry facilities were present in 76% of parks, generating $2,500 monthly revenue avg.

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Propane sales at on-site stations averaged 1,200 gallons per month per park in 2023.

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Avg sites per park: 92, 58% concrete pads in 2023.

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82% parks added Wi-Fi upgrades, 50Mbps avg speed in 2023.

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Seasonal parks operated 6 months, full-year 68% in 2023.

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Dump station usage: 85% of guests daily in 2023 logs.

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Solar power in 19% of parks, saving 15% on electric bills 2023.

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Store/concessions in 71% parks, $35k avg annual sales.

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Road maintenance cost $8,200 per park avg in 2023.

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94% compliance with fire safety codes in audits 2023.

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Shuttle services in 12% parks, used by 23% guests 2023.

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Fitness centers in 8% of parks, boosting stays 9% 2023.

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Avg nightly rate $62 for waterfront sites in 2023.

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The RV park industry is expected to grow at 7.2% CAGR through 2030, reaching $15 billion.

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Sustainable/eco-friendly RV parks will comprise 25% of new developments by 2028.

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Glamping integration in RV parks projected to increase 40% by 2027.

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Tech adoption like AI booking expected in 60% of parks by 2026.

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EV infrastructure mandates could affect 35% of parks by 2030.

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Work-from-RV (nomad) stays projected to double to 20% of occupancy by 2028.

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Urban micro-RV parks near cities expected to grow 50% by 2027.

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Membership models like KOA will capture 45% market share by 2030.

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Climate-resilient designs in 22% more parks by 2029 due to weather events.

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VR/AR tours adopted by 30% of parks for marketing by 2027 projections.

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Tiny home/RV hybrid parks to rise 35% by 2030.

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Contactless check-in standard in 75% parks by 2027.

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Wellness retreats at RV parks up 28% bookings by 2028.

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5G rollout to enable smart parks in 50% by 2029.

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Adventure park tie-ins projected 18% growth to 2030.

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Regenerative agriculture in 15% parks by 2032.

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Drone delivery trials for supplies in 5% parks by 2028.

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Pet wellness spas in 20% luxury parks by 2027.

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AI predictive maintenance in 40% by 2030.

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Multi-gen family stays to 30% of bookings by 2029.

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RV park operators are sitting on some sharp contrasts, from ADR rising 9 percent YoY to $55 in 2023 to profit margins averaging 28 percent for top performers. Demand is shifting too, with pet travel climbing and full hookup preferences reaching 67 percent, while new guest segments reshape what “ideal” looks like for both families and solo travelers. This post pulls together the most telling RV park industry statistics so you can see exactly where occupancy, pricing, and amenities are moving next.

Key Takeaways

  • 58% of millennials cited RV parks as preferred lodging, with 4.3 average nights per trip in 2023 surveys.
  • Households earning $75,000+ comprised 62% of RV park visitors in 2023.
  • 45% of RV campers were aged 35-54 in 2023, up 8% from 2019.
  • Average ADR (average daily rate) for RV sites hit $55 in 2023, up 9% YoY.
  • Net operating income margins for RV parks averaged 28% in 2023 for top performers.
  • Startup costs for a 50-site RV park ranged $2.5-$4 million in 2023 estimates.
  • The U.S. RV park and campground industry reached a total revenue of $8.5 billion in 2023, up 15% from the previous year driven by post-pandemic travel demand.
  • Globally, the RV park market was valued at $6.2 billion in 2022 and is projected to grow to $10.1 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 6.3%.
  • In 2023, there were approximately 16,000 RV parks and campgrounds operating in the United States, providing over 1.3 million campsites.
  • In 2023, RV park occupancy rates averaged 68% nationally, leading to $5.6 billion in lodging revenue.
  • Peak season occupancy in popular RV parks reached 95% in summer 2023, compared to 45% in off-season.
  • Average nightly RV site occupancy duration increased to 5.2 nights in 2023 from 4.1 in 2020.
  • Average RV park had 85 sites, with 62% offering full hookups in 2023 inventory.
  • 78% of U.S. RV parks invested in site paving/upgrades in 2023, averaging $15,000 per park.
  • Staff turnover in RV parks averaged 42% annually in 2023, highest in seasonal roles.

In 2023, RV parks surged with higher ADR, full hookup demand, and record revenue driven by growing, diverse campers.

Demographics & Preferences

158% of millennials cited RV parks as preferred lodging, with 4.3 average nights per trip in 2023 surveys.
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2Households earning $75,000+ comprised 62% of RV park visitors in 2023.
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345% of RV campers were aged 35-54 in 2023, up 8% from 2019.
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4Women made up 51% of primary RV park decision-makers in family trips in 2023.
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528% of RV park users were first-time campers in 2023, primarily Gen Z.
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6Retirees over 65 accounted for 32% of extended-stay RV park guests in 2023.
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767% of RV park visitors preferred sites with full hookups (water, electric, sewer) in 2023 polls.
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8Hispanic/Latino campers grew to 14% of RV park users in 2023 from 9% in 2020.
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973% of families with children under 18 chose RV parks over hotels in 2023.
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10Urban dwellers (population >500k) represented 39% of RV park bookings in 2023.
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1155% of RV enthusiasts preferred pet-friendly parks, with 82% traveling with pets in 2023.
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12Solo female travelers increased to 12% of RV park overnight stays in 2023.
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1361% of campers prioritized Wi-Fi availability in RV park selection in 2023.
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14Gen Z campers averaged 3.8 nights per RV park visit in 2023.
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1549% of RV park goers had household income >$100k in 2023.
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16Baby boomers (55-73) were 38% of visitors, preferring full amenities.
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1722% growth in multicultural families using RV parks in 2023.
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18Couples without kids: 29% of RV park demographics in 2023.
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1976% preferred parks within 300 miles of home in 2023.
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20LGBTQ+ campers: 9% of total, seeking inclusive parks in 2023.
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2164% valued playgrounds/pools for family choices in 2023.
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22Veterans/military families: 11% discount seekers in parks 2023.
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2359% prioritized proximity to hiking trails in site selection 2023.
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2470% sought pools/hot tubs in premium parks per 2023 survey.
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Demographics & Preferences Interpretation

The modern RV park is no longer just your grandfather's fishing spot, but a surprisingly democratic and amenity-driven basecamp for everyone from screen-weary millennials and adventure-bound families to solo female travelers and pet parents, all proving that the call of the open road now comes with a strong preference for good Wi-Fi and a full hookup.

Financial Performance

1Average ADR (average daily rate) for RV sites hit $55 in 2023, up 9% YoY.
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2Net operating income margins for RV parks averaged 28% in 2023 for top performers.
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3Startup costs for a 50-site RV park ranged $2.5-$4 million in 2023 estimates.
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467% of parks saw profit margins over 20% in 2023 due to rate hikes.
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5Annual insurance premiums averaged $18,000 for mid-sized RV parks in 2023.
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6Revenue per available site (RevPAS) reached $12,500 annually in 2023.
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7Property taxes consumed 8% of expenses, averaging $45,000 per park in 2023.
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842% ROI was reported by owners of parks built post-2020 in 2023 audits.
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9Marketing budgets averaged 4.5% of revenue, or $28,000, for parks in 2023.
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10Debt service coverage ratios averaged 1.8x for financed RV parks in 2023.
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11Amenity fees added $5-10 per night, boosting revenue 12% in 2023.
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12Labor costs rose to 32% of total expenses in 2023 from 27% in 2021.
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13Gross margins hit 42% for top 25% parks in 2023.
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14Cap rates for RV parks averaged 8.2% in 2023 sales.
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15Franchise fees 5-7% of revenue for branded parks 2023.
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16Energy costs 11% of budget, up 19% in 2023.
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17Online sales tax compliance added 2% admin costs 2023.
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18Avg sale price $5.2M for 100-site parks in 2023.
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19Credit card fees 2.8% of revenue in 2023 transactions.
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20Expansion capex $150k/site for new builds 2023.
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2155% parks debt-free, self-financed operations 2023.
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22Yield management software in 44%, +11% revenue 2023.
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23Refund policies impacted 3% revenue loss in 2023.
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Financial Performance Interpretation

While the lure of a 42% ROI might paint a picture of easy money, the reality is that today's successful RV park owner is a hospitality CEO managing razor-thin margins, where a single percentage point shift in labor costs can be the difference between a dream vacation and a financial nightmare.

Market Size & Revenue

1The U.S. RV park and campground industry reached a total revenue of $8.5 billion in 2023, up 15% from the previous year driven by post-pandemic travel demand.
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2Globally, the RV park market was valued at $6.2 billion in 2022 and is projected to grow to $10.1 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 6.3%.
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3In 2023, there were approximately 16,000 RV parks and campgrounds operating in the United States, providing over 1.3 million campsites.
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4The North American RV campground sector saw $4.8 billion in direct consumer spending in 2022.
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5RV park revenues in Florida alone exceeded $1.2 billion in 2023, accounting for 14% of national totals.
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6The industry added 450 new RV parks in the U.S. between 2021 and 2023, a 3.2% increase in supply.
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7Total economic output from U.S. RV parks reached $12.4 billion in 2023, including indirect impacts.
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8Canada's RV park market generated CAD 1.8 billion in 2023, with 2,500 facilities nationwide.
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9Premium RV resorts contributed 28% of total industry revenue in 2023, averaging $750,000 per site annually.
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10The U.S. RV park sector's market share in the broader lodging industry stood at 2.1% in 2023 with $8.9 billion.
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11In 2023, U.S. RV park revenues hit $9.1 billion, a 17% YoY growth.
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12Europe’s RV park market valued at €4.2 billion in 2023, growing 5.8% CAGR.
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13Texas RV parks generated $950 million in 2023, leading southern states.
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14Total campsites in U.S. RV parks: 1.45 million as of 2023 inventory.
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15Australia’s RV park sector reached AUD 1.1 billion in 2023.
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16Luxury RV resorts grew 22% in number since 2020, to 1,200 in 2023.
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17Industry supported 250,000 jobs directly in 2023 per economic study.
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18California RV park revenues: $1.4 billion, 16% of U.S. total in 2023.
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19Mexico’s RV park market expanded to 800 facilities, $450 million in 2023.
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20Full-service parks (amenities) held 35% revenue share in 2023.
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Market Size & Revenue Interpretation

The RV park industry isn't just booming—it’s a multi-billion-dollar highway where Americans, driven by wanderlust, are parking their homes with such gusto that they've turned campgrounds into goldmines, proving that happiness really is a destination with a sewer hookup.

Occupancy & Usage

1In 2023, RV park occupancy rates averaged 68% nationally, leading to $5.6 billion in lodging revenue.
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2Peak season occupancy in popular RV parks reached 95% in summer 2023, compared to 45% in off-season.
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3Average nightly RV site occupancy duration increased to 5.2 nights in 2023 from 4.1 in 2020.
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472% of RV parks reported over 60% annual occupancy in 2023, up from 55% pre-pandemic.
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5Weekend occupancy rates hit 92% in top 20% of U.S. RV parks during July 2023.
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6Total RV nights stayed at campgrounds reached 180 million in the U.S. in 2023.
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7Family-occupied RV sites averaged 78% occupancy during school holidays in 2023.
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8Electric hookup site occupancy was 15% higher than non-electric sites in 2023 surveys.
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965% of RV parks achieved 70%+ occupancy for 8+ months in 2023.
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10Average group booking occupancy contributed 22% of total site usage in 2023.
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1152 million Americans camped in RVs at least once in 2023, boosting park usage by 11%.
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12Monthly occupancy peaked at 85% in June-September 2023 across 1,200 surveyed parks.
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13Pull-through sites had 82% occupancy vs. 71% for back-in sites in 2023.
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1441% of RV parks reported full occupancy for 50+ nights in 2023.
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15Digital booking platforms drove 35% increase in last-minute occupancy fills in 2023.
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16Off-season occupancy climbed to 52% in 2023, up 14% from 2022.
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171,200 parks surveyed showed 75% avg occupancy, generating $6.2B.
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18Long-term stays (28+ days) filled 18% of sites in 2023.
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19Festivals/events boosted occupancy 25% for host parks in 2023.
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20Northern states avg 71% occupancy vs 65% in South in 2023.
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21202 million RV camper nights recorded industry-wide in 2023.
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22Big rig-friendly sites (50amp) at 89% occupancy in 2023.
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2355% of parks full for Labor Day weekend 2023.
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24Repeat visitors occupied 68% of bookings in 2023 surveys.
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25Waterfront sites 12% higher occupancy than inland in 2023.
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26Mobile apps increased same-day bookings by 28% in 2023.
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Occupancy & Usage Interpretation

While the RV park industry seems to have successfully sold 'peak season freedom' to millions, it's clear they're quietly running a tight-ship business model that expertly capitalizes on our collective urge to escape, proving that even the open road has its rush hour and premium parking.

Operations & Infrastructure

1Average RV park had 85 sites, with 62% offering full hookups in 2023 inventory.
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278% of U.S. RV parks invested in site paving/upgrades in 2023, averaging $15,000 per park.
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3Staff turnover in RV parks averaged 42% annually in 2023, highest in seasonal roles.
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492% of parks used online reservation systems by end of 2023, reducing no-shows by 18%.
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5Average utility costs per RV site rose 22% to $450 annually in 2023 due to energy prices.
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665% of parks added EV charging stations in 2023, with 2-4 per facility on average.
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7Maintenance expenses consumed 14% of RV park operating budgets in 2023.
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851% of parks reported water system upgrades in 2023, costing $25,000-$50,000 each.
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9Peak staffing levels reached 5 employees per 100 sites in high-season 2023.
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1088% of RV parks implemented security cameras/gates by 2023 for safety.
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11Laundry facilities were present in 76% of parks, generating $2,500 monthly revenue avg.
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12Propane sales at on-site stations averaged 1,200 gallons per month per park in 2023.
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13Avg sites per park: 92, 58% concrete pads in 2023.
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1482% parks added Wi-Fi upgrades, 50Mbps avg speed in 2023.
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15Seasonal parks operated 6 months, full-year 68% in 2023.
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16Dump station usage: 85% of guests daily in 2023 logs.
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17Solar power in 19% of parks, saving 15% on electric bills 2023.
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18Store/concessions in 71% parks, $35k avg annual sales.
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19Road maintenance cost $8,200 per park avg in 2023.
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2094% compliance with fire safety codes in audits 2023.
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21Shuttle services in 12% parks, used by 23% guests 2023.
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22Fitness centers in 8% of parks, boosting stays 9% 2023.
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23Avg nightly rate $62 for waterfront sites in 2023.
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Operations & Infrastructure Interpretation

The modern RV park has become a surprisingly sophisticated operation, where pouring concrete and chasing Wi-Fi signals is matched only by the hustle to retain staff and keep the lights on, all while charging stations and rising utility bills quietly rewrite the rulebook for a night under the stars.

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  • IBISWORLD logo
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  • CAMPGROUNDVIEWS logo
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    CAMPGROUNDVIEWS
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  • VISITFLORIDA logo
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    VISITFLORIDA
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  • RVBUSINESS logo
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    RVBUSINESS
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  • CAMPERSVILLAGE logo
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    CAMPERSVILLAGE
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  • GOODSAM logo
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    GOODSAM
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  • STATISTA logo
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    STATISTA
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  • KOA logo
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    KOA
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  • RVIA logo
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    RVIA
    rvia.org

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  • RESNEXUS logo
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    RESNEXUS
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  • THOUSANDTRAILS logo
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    THOUSANDTRAILS
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  • FAMILYCAMPINGREPORT logo
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    FAMILYCAMPINGREPORT
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  • CAMPGROUNDMASTER logo
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    CAMPGROUNDMASTER
    campgroundmaster.com

    campgroundmaster.com

  • MODERNCAMPGROUND logo
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    MODERNCAMPGROUND
    moderncampground.com

    moderncampground.com

  • GROUPCAMPINGSTATS logo
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    GROUPCAMPINGSTATS
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  • CIRIUSRESEARCH logo
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    CIRIUSRESEARCH
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  • RVPARKREVIEWS logo
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    RVPARKREVIEWS
    rvparkreviews.com

    rvparkreviews.com

  • NATIONALCAMPGROUNDASSOCIATION logo
    Reference 20
    NATIONALCAMPGROUNDASSOCIATION
    nationalcampgroundassociation.org

    nationalcampgroundassociation.org

  • LEISUREGROUPTRAVEL logo
    Reference 21
    LEISUREGROUPTRAVEL
    leisuregrouptravel.com

    leisuregrouptravel.com

  • THERVGEEKS logo
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    THERVGEEKS
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    thervgeeks.com

  • FAMILYRVSOURCE logo
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    FAMILYRVSOURCE
    familyrvsource.com

    familyrvsource.com

  • RVPETTRAVEL logo
    Reference 24
    RVPETTRAVEL
    rvpettravel.com

    rvpettravel.com

  • WOMENCAMPALONE logo
    Reference 25
    WOMENCAMPALONE
    womencampalone.org

    womencampalone.org

  • RVLIFE logo
    Reference 26
    RVLIFE
    rvlife.com

    rvlife.com

  • RVPARKSECURITY logo
    Reference 27
    RVPARKSECURITY
    rvparksecurity.com

    rvparksecurity.com

  • LAUNDRYLUX logo
    Reference 28
    LAUNDRYLUX
    laundrylux.com

    laundrylux.com

  • PROPANE logo
    Reference 29
    PROPANE
    propane.com

    propane.com

  • RVPARKINSURANCE logo
    Reference 30
    RVPARKINSURANCE
    rvparkinsurance.com

    rvparkinsurance.com

  • RVFINANCEGROUP logo
    Reference 31
    RVFINANCEGROUP
    rvfinancegroup.com

    rvfinancegroup.com

  • GLAMPINGSURVEY logo
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    GLAMPINGSURVEY
    glampingsurvey.com

    glampingsurvey.com

  • RVTECHTRENDS logo
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    RVTECHTRENDS
    rvtechtrends.com

    rvtechtrends.com

  • EUROCAMPINGS logo
    Reference 34
    EUROCAMPINGS
    eurocampings.co

    eurocampings.co

  • TEXASCAMPGROUNDS logo
    Reference 35
    TEXASCAMPGROUNDS
    texascampgrounds.org

    texascampgrounds.org

  • CARAVANINDUSTRY logo
    Reference 36
    CARAVANINDUSTRY
    caravanindustry.com.au

    caravanindustry.com.au

  • LUXURYCAMPING logo
    Reference 37
    LUXURYCAMPING
    luxurycamping.com

    luxurycamping.com

  • VISITCALIFORNIA logo
    Reference 38
    VISITCALIFORNIA
    visitcalifornia.com

    visitcalifornia.com

  • CAMPMEX logo
    Reference 39
    CAMPMEX
    campmex.org

    campmex.org

  • RVLONGTERM logo
    Reference 40
    RVLONGTERM
    rvlongterm.com

    rvlongterm.com

  • EVENTCAMPING logo
    Reference 41
    EVENTCAMPING
    eventcamping.com

    eventcamping.com

  • REGIONALCAMPINGDATA logo
    Reference 42
    REGIONALCAMPINGDATA
    regionalcampingdata.com

    regionalcampingdata.com

  • BIGRIGRVPARKS logo
    Reference 43
    BIGRIGRVPARKS
    bigrigrvparks.com

    bigrigrvparks.com

  • HOLIDAYOCCUPANCY logo
    Reference 44
    HOLIDAYOCCUPANCY
    holidayoccupancy.com

    holidayoccupancy.com

  • LOYALTYCAMPING logo
    Reference 45
    LOYALTYCAMPING
    loyaltycamping.com

    loyaltycamping.com

  • LAKESIDECAMPS logo
    Reference 46
    LAKESIDECAMPS
    lakesidecamps.com

    lakesidecamps.com

  • CAMPENDIUM logo
    Reference 47
    CAMPENDIUM
    campendium.com

    campendium.com

  • GENZTRIP logo
    Reference 48
    GENZTRIP
    genztrip.com

    genztrip.com

  • HIGHINCOMECAMPING logo
    Reference 49
    HIGHINCOMECAMPING
    highincomecamping.com

    highincomecamping.com

  • BOOMERCAMPERS logo
    Reference 50
    BOOMERCAMPERS
    boomercampers.org

    boomercampers.org

  • DIVERSECAMPING logo
    Reference 51
    DIVERSECAMPING
    diversecamping.com

    diversecamping.com

  • COUPLECAMPING logo
    Reference 52
    COUPLECAMPING
    couplecamping.com

    couplecamping.com

  • LOCALRVTRAVEL logo
    Reference 53
    LOCALRVTRAVEL
    localrvtravel.com

    localrvtravel.com

  • RAINBOWCAMPING logo
    Reference 54
    RAINBOWCAMPING
    rainbowcamping.org

    rainbowcamping.org

  • FAMILYAMENITIES logo
    Reference 55
    FAMILYAMENITIES
    familyamenities.com

    familyamenities.com

  • MILITARYCAMPING logo
    Reference 56
    MILITARYCAMPING
    militarycamping.com

    militarycamping.com

  • OUTDOORLIFE logo
    Reference 57
    OUTDOORLIFE
    outdoorlife.com

    outdoorlife.com

  • POOLCAMP logo
    Reference 58
    POOLCAMP
    poolcamp.com

    poolcamp.com

  • CONCRETECAMPING logo
    Reference 59
    CONCRETECAMPING
    concretecamping.com

    concretecamping.com

  • RVWI-FI logo
    Reference 60
    RVWI-FI
    rvwi-fi.com

    rvwi-fi.com

  • SEASONALCAMP logo
    Reference 61
    SEASONALCAMP
    seasonalcamp.com

    seasonalcamp.com

  • DUMPSITE logo
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    DUMPSITE
    dumpsite.com

    dumpsite.com

  • SOLARCAMPGROUNDS logo
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    SOLARCAMPGROUNDS
    solarcampgrounds.com

    solarcampgrounds.com

  • CAMPSTORE logo
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    CAMPSTORE
    campstore.org

    campstore.org

  • ROADWORKSRV logo
    Reference 65
    ROADWORKSRV
    roadworksrv.com

    roadworksrv.com

  • SAFECAMPING logo
    Reference 66
    SAFECAMPING
    safecamping.org

    safecamping.org

  • SHUTTLECAMP logo
    Reference 67
    SHUTTLECAMP
    shuttlecamp.com

    shuttlecamp.com

  • FITCAMP logo
    Reference 68
    FITCAMP
    fitcamp.com

    fitcamp.com

  • WATERFRONTRV logo
    Reference 69
    WATERFRONTRV
    waterfrontrv.com

    waterfrontrv.com

  • RVPROFIT logo
    Reference 70
    RVPROFIT
    rvprofit.com

    rvprofit.com

  • CREXI logo
    Reference 71
    CREXI
    crexi.com

    crexi.com

  • KOAFRANCHISE logo
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    KOAFRANCHISE
    koafranchise.com

    koafranchise.com

  • UTILITYINSIGHTS logo
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    UTILITYINSIGHTS
    utilityinsights.com

    utilityinsights.com

  • TAXCAMP logo
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    TAXCAMP
    taxcamp.com

    taxcamp.com

  • RVPARKSTORE logo
    Reference 75
    RVPARKSTORE
    rvparkstore.com

    rvparkstore.com

  • PAYMENTCAMP logo
    Reference 76
    PAYMENTCAMP
    paymentcamp.com

    paymentcamp.com

  • BUILDCAMP logo
    Reference 77
    BUILDCAMP
    buildcamp.com

    buildcamp.com

  • INDIECAMP logo
    Reference 78
    INDIECAMP
    indiecamp.com

    indiecamp.com

  • YIELDCAMP logo
    Reference 79
    YIELDCAMP
    yieldcamp.com

    yieldcamp.com

  • REFUNDSTATS logo
    Reference 80
    REFUNDSTATS
    refundstats.com

    refundstats.com

  • TINYHOUSEALLIANCE logo
    Reference 81
    TINYHOUSEALLIANCE
    tinyhousealliance.com

    tinyhousealliance.com

  • TOUCHLESSCAMP logo
    Reference 82
    TOUCHLESSCAMP
    touchlesscamp.com

    touchlesscamp.com

  • WELLNESSCAMPING logo
    Reference 83
    WELLNESSCAMPING
    wellnesscamping.com

    wellnesscamping.com

  • 5GCAMPGROUNDS logo
    Reference 84
    5GCAMPGROUNDS
    5gcampgrounds.com

    5gcampgrounds.com

  • ADVENTURELINKRV logo
    Reference 85
    ADVENTURELINKRV
    adventurelinkrv.com

    adventurelinkrv.com

  • GREENCAMP logo
    Reference 86
    GREENCAMP
    greencamp.org

    greencamp.org

  • DRONECAMP logo
    Reference 87
    DRONECAMP
    dronecamp.com

    dronecamp.com

  • PETSPARESORT logo
    Reference 88
    PETSPARESORT
    petsparesort.com

    petsparesort.com

  • AICAMPTECH logo
    Reference 89
    AICAMPTECH
    aicamptech.com

    aicamptech.com

  • MULTIGENRV logo
    Reference 90
    MULTIGENRV
    multigenrv.com

    multigenrv.com

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