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The best winter
camping destinations
in America - PAGE 2
NEW KOA CAMPGROUNDS
TO VISIT IN 2021 - PAGE 6
Jellystone looks to
expand into Canada
- PAGE 9
industrye-news.com January 15th, 2021 | CAMPGROUND NEWS 1
Campground News, your FREE weekly online magazine ISSUE 601 | January 15th, 2021
INDUSTRY news
with Editor Jamie Macready
The best winter camping
destinations in America
THE HIGH SIERRAS OF
CALIFORNIA
You, in a yurt? Yup! The
circular tent-like structures
that originated on the grassy
plains of Central Asia have
caught on among campers
across the globe, including
California’s High Sierras—an
area known for scenic trails,
majestic waterfalls, boulder
outcroppings, and more
amazing natural beauty. Many
rentable yurts are furnished
and have heat and electricity;
some accommodations, such
as High Sierra Snowcat, offer
guided packages including
mountain transportation
OUTDOOR recreational and cooked meals that make
activities have seen an uptick the camping experience
in popularity, especially not only an adventure,
with restrictions on indoor but a vacation from the
gatherings implemented due responsibilities of home.
to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Many people are seeking
PADRE ISLAND NATIONAL
experiences where they
SEASHORE, TEXAS
can be immersed in natural
Beach camping can be
surroundings for leisure,
a fun winter experience,
relaxation, and exercise. After
especially in warmer areas
all, outdoor experiences have
camping destinations all over with rustic accommodations like the Padre Island National
research-proven benefits for
the USA. like wooden sleeping Seashore in Texas. Here you
both physical and mental
health. So if you’re itching to platforms, a table, chairs or can find 70 miles of coastline,
travel with a lower risk factor, CHUGACH STATE PARK, benches, and a nearby latrine. dunes, prairies and wind tidal
consider a winter camping ALASKA Some of these flats that abound with all
trip! That’s right, with quality No tent? No problem! rustic residences, like the kids of life. You’ll have better
gear like a tent heater, warm Alaska has over 300 Eklutna Lake Dolly Varden luck reserving a good beach
wool socks, and even heated reservable public use camper Cabin, are accessible by campsite in the off season
vests, you can enjoy the fun of cabins located along trails and highway vehicles, while and can still have a lot of
hiking, exploring, and sleeping near remote lakes, streams, others can only be accessed fun around a campfire and
among nature even in cold and ocean waters. The cabins in the wintertime by hiking, exploring the seaside.
weather. Read on to learn sleep from three to snowmobiling, skiing, or Full Article:
about some of the best winter 12 people and are equipped dogsledding. https://bit.ly/3icpQhY
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Outdoorsy releases travel trend report
AUSTIN, Texas, -- Outdoorsy, family members or the natural
the most-trusted and only world around us, become one
global online RV rental and of the top priorities for folks
outdoor travel marketplace, this year," said Outdoorsy's
today released its 2020 Travel Co-Founder and CMO Jen
Trend report, recapping stats Young. "Those connections
from its record year. Despite that happen when you break
experiencing a 90 percent away from the traditional
cancellation rate early in the modes of travel — the four
year due to the pandemic,
walls of a hotel, the cramped
Outdoorsy's RV bookings
armrests of a plane — are
surged in 2020, leading to
why we started Outdoorsy
the company's best year on
six years ago. This year
record, with a more than
4,500% increase in bookings has been a wild, rewarding
throughout the course of the in 4,800+ cities across 14 around medical safety, while ride of resilience, and our
pandemic. To date, more than countries, Outdoorsy was at the same time empowering team eagerly anticipates
3.1M rental days have been well poised as the preferred RV owners to experience life- the unprecedented growth
booked on the platform, from form of travel for consumers, changing incomes. our community and these
a community of nearly 900K offering a self-contained mode "Roads really do have a connections are bound to see
owners and renters. of transport that allowed way of connecting us all in the year ahead."
With 200,000+ unique travelers to safely hit the road — and we've seen those Full Article:
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Jellystone once again named a top
franchise by Franchise Business Review
Independent Survey Shows Franchise Owners Are Highly Satisfied with Jellystone Park
Camp-Resort’s Performance
hard-working and dedicated
franchisees who persevered
and adapted to a rather
challenging year. Even with
delayed openings and other
obstacles related to the
pandemic, through support,
partnership, and
financial success
provided by the
Jellystone Park
system, the brand
generated a
record year with a
sales increase of
11% over 2019."
About Yogi
Bear’s Jellystone
Park Camp-Resorts
MILFORD, Ohio – Yogi locations across the United to Today’s Top Franchises. Yogi Bear’s Jellystone
Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp- States and Canada. The family Jellystone Park franchisees Park is North America’s
Resorts was recently named entertainment destinations were among over 300 leading family camping and
a top franchise for 2021 by are known for their resort franchise brands, representing glamping destination, famous
Franchise Business Review. attractions such as pools, more than 28,000 franchise for pools, water slides and
This is the fourth year in a water slides, mini golf, wagon owners, that participated splash-grounds; activities
row that the Jellystone Park rides, and jumping pillows and in Franchise Business including Yogi Bear character
brand has been selected their theme weekends, daily
Review’s research about their interactions, jumping pillows,
for this honor. It is the most activities, and interactions
experience and satisfaction mini golf, and pedal carts;
recent honor in a string of with the Yogi Bear™
regarding critical areas of and theme weekends.
accolades for the Jellystone characters.
their franchise systems, Guests choose from a
Park franchise. In 2020, the Franchise Business
including training and support,
brand was not only named Review, a franchise market variety of glamping
operations, franchisor/
a top franchise by Franchise research firm that performs accommodations such as
Business Review but also by franchisee relations, and
independent surveys of premium, air-conditioned
Entrepreneur Magazine. financial opportunity.
franchisee satisfaction, cabins, yurts, and treehouses,
The franchise was founded provides the only rankings “We’re honored to
as well as deluxe RV
in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, and awards for franchise once again be recognized
sites and tent sites. There
as a single campground with companies based solely on by Franchise Business
Review,” says Jim Westover, are more than 75 Jellystone
family-friendly amenities actual franchisee satisfaction
Vice President of Product Park locations in the U.S.
such as a swimming pool and performance. Franchise
and miniature golf course. Business Review publishes Development and Sales. and Canada. Visit
Today, the Jellystone Park its rankings of the top 200 “We owe our success to www.jellystonefranchise.com.
system boasts more than 75 franchises in its annual Guide the amazing work of our Source: Press Release
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New KOA campgrounds you need
to visit in 2021
EVERY year, new your boat! If salt water is more
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Kampgrounds of America one of Florida’s many beaches.
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experiences to the United short drive away. Of course
States and Canada. This year’s there’s lot of fun to be had
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In the heart of the Ozarks, way to or from Canada?
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and Eureka Springs, AR, KOA, the closest KOA to
you’ll find Harrison KOA. the Maine-Canada border, is
This campground is the definitely where you want
perfect location to discover to setup camp. Pull up in
the beauty and thrills of the your RV or try a more unique
Ozark Mountains. Whether way to stay by resting your
you’re a hiker, angler, or just head in a fully-furnished
enjoy a scenic drive you’ll Glamping Tent with an array of
find something for everyone creature comforts. This cozy
in this beautiful area. Not campground also features
the outdoorsy type? The scenic walking trails, fun
excitement and award-winning activity areas and planned
shows of Branson are minutes events. If you’re looking to get
away. On the campground, off the campground, Houlton,
RVers will appreciate the also known as “The County”
paved roads and large, level has lots to offer. Take a stroll
Pull-Thru sites that provide
Weidman KOA Holiday
at Riverfront Park or catch a
plenty of room for even the
show at Temple Theatre. If
largest rigs. If you’re a tenter,
you’re looking for a fun gift
try out a Deluxe Tent site covered porches and covered, located near Florida’s largest
– or just like to shop – you’ll
that offers water, electric and lighted, pavilion are the perfect freshwater lake, Lake definitely want to make a stop
plenty of room for enjoying setting for family and group Okeechobee. Home to some at nearby Amish general store
time with family around the activities. of the best bass fishing in The Pioneer Place. So stop on
campfire. You’ll also find an
onsite laundry, well-stocked America, this campground is a in and give this new KOA a try.
camp store, and a propane MOORE HAVEN KOA must-visit spot for fisherman. Full Article:
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Record RV demand sparks new RV resort
construction, expansions in Florida
Boomers as well as growing
numbers of Millennials.”
But after the pandemic
hit, Cornwell said, demand
for camping and RVing has
become even stronger as
millions of people have
realized that camping
and RVing is the safest way
to travel.
“Even before the pandemic,
we were seeing growing
numbers of people in their 50s
and 60s working from their
RV and enjoying the snowbird
lifestyle. Now, with the
pandemic, even families are
Splash RV Resort and Water Park in East Milton: This 62-acre, $20 million resort and water park, under
construction near the corner of Interstate 10 and State Road 87, will initially feature approximately 351 RV sites realizing they can take the kids
as well as 34 to 40 park model cottages and six furnished Conestoga wagons. and enjoy the RV lifestyle now.
All of this is fueling demand
TAMPA, Florida — This for more RVs and more RV
week’s Florida RV SuperShow sites in Florida and across the
may not draw as many people country,” Cornwell said.
as it normally does because of Indeed, ITR Economics’
the COVID-19 pandemic. inaugural forecast for the
But looks could be RV Industry Association’s
deceiving. quarterly RV RoadSigns report
“Demand for RVs and predicts RV manufacturers will
the RV lifestyle is at record ship 507,200 units in 2021, the
levels,” said Bobby Cornwell, highest shipment figures in
executive director and CEO the history of the recreational
of the Florida Association of vehicle business.
RV Parks and Campgrounds The National Association of
(Florida ARVC), which hosts RV Parks and Campgrounds,
CampFlorida.com, the for its part, estimates that
travel planning website that more than 53,000 new RV
represents more than 400 sites will be built across the
campgrounds across the country this year. The estimate
Sunshine State. was based on a survey of
“Even before the pandemic, 516 campground and RV park
park operators and developers operators across the U.S.
were planning to add more All of this, of course, bodes
than 3,000 new RV sites in well for Florida, Cornwell
Torrey Trails RV and Golf Resort in Bowling Green: The first 158 RV sites
Florida, both by building new at this luxury resort opened this winter. The scenic resort is built on the
said, noting that Florida has
RV resorts and expanding site of an existing golf course, which features mature oak trees. Amenities always been one of the most
existing ones,” Cornwell said. will include a 9 hole golf course with a disc golf capability; a state-of-the- attractive vacation destinations
art fitness center with indoor and outdoor sections; tennis and pickleball
“Pre-pandemic demand was courts; a dog park and doggie splash pool.
in the country.
being fueled by retiring Baby Source: Press Release
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Jellystone Park franchise looks to
expand in Western Canada
CINCINNATI, OH. -- Yogi including jumping pillows,
Bear’s Jellystone Park wagon rides and foam parties;
Campgrounds, riding a fun-filled theme weekends,
wave of record sales, is and interactions with Yogi
targeting Western Canada Bear costumed characters.
for growth. Jellystone Park Guests choose from a variety
is North America’s leading of accommodation options
family camping and glamping including premium cabins,
franchise with more than 75 yurts, deluxe RV sites and
franchised locations, including
traditional tent campsites.
parks in Newfoundland, Nova
View the Jellystone Park
Scotia and Ontario.
video tour here:
The popular chain’s system
Westover, vice president of All signs point to continued https://bit.ly/3nKiofk
sales were up 11 percent
in 2020, the 13th straight Product Development & Sales. growth in the coming years.” Westover said that the
year of growth. “Family “Last year, Jellystone Park Jellystone Park is famous Calgary, Edmonton and
camping was already on the saw same-park sales explode, for providing guests Vancouver areas are well
upswing throughout North with families experiencing – with attractions, such as suited to the concept.
America before the COVID-19 and enjoying – camping and pools, water slides and Full Article:
pandemic started,” said Jim glamping for the first time. splashgrounds; activities https://yhoo.it/39wQtdI
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The Jenkins Organization has
acquired the Milton Jellystone
MILTON, Pennsylvania — network because of its focus 50 golf carts for rental, and activities to Halloween-themed
The Jenkins Organization on providing family-friendly expand the park’s food service weekends with costume and
has acquired the Yogi Bear’s attractions, activities, and offerings. campsite decorating contests
Jellystone Park Camp-Resort entertainment. “We love the Jellystone and trick-or-treating.
location in Milton, Pa. and Business at the Jellystone Park model and its focus For more information about
plans to upgrade the park with Park in Pelahatchie nearly on providing family friendly the Jellystone Park in Milton,
new attractions and rental doubled after The Jenkins activities,” Jenkins said, adding
Pa., please visit
accommodations in time for Organization completed its that his company plans to
Memorial Day weekend. https://bit.ly/35H8Xam
first round of improvements. acquire additional Jellystone
“This is an exciting The company plans to make Park locations and convert About The Jenkins
acquisition for us,” said similar upgrades to the existing campgrounds to the Organization, Inc.
Ricky Jenkins, president of Milton location in advance of Yogi Bear-themed franchise Celebrating its 30th
The Jenkins Organization Memorial Day. network in the near future. anniversary, The Jenkins
of Houston, Texas, which Improvements will include Jellystone Park locations are Organization, Inc. is a
acquired its first Jellystone new attractions such as famous for their attractions, Houston-based real estate
Park location in Pelahatchie, human foosball, laser tag, organized family activities, investment and development
Miss. last year. a jumping pad, a gaga ball and theme weekends with firm specializing in the RV park
A newcomer to the RV pit, and Water Wars games plentiful interactions with Yogi and self-storage industries.
resort business, The Jenkins and the addition of cabanas Bear, Boo Boo Bear, Cindy The firm currently has an
Organization has acquired six and cosmetic improvements Bear, and Ranger Smith.
ownership and management
campgrounds in the past two to the swimming pool and Theme weekends range from
portfolio of over 70 properties.
years, has broken ground on water park areas. The Jenkins chocolate-themed weekends
Learn more at:
two others, and has three Organization also plans to with chocolate slides,
additional developments in install new glamping tents chocolate crafts, and chocolate www.jenkinsorg.com and
permitting. The company is and add more rental cabins at tastings to Christmas in July www.greatescapervresort.
particularly interested in the the park, double the size of with Christmas Carole Karaoke com.
Jellystone Park franchise the park’s ranger station, add and other holiday-themed Source: Press Release
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Records set at Tennessee State Parks
in 2020 amid pandemic
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — one-month record for camping
In the year of the COVID-19 stays in the system and tops
pandemic, record numbers the mark of 57,472 nights set
of people “stayed home” in in June this year, according to
tents, campers and RVs they state figures.
took with them to Tennessee’s TDEC officials said
state parks. November tallied 36,000
Camping in the last two camping nights sold, the
months of 2020 reached highest number for that month
historic highs in state-run ever and exceeding November
parks, according to the 2019 by 15,000 nights.
Tennessee Department of In July 2020, there were
Environment and Conservation 56,033 camping nights sold
that oversees them. Four of in Tennessee, which makes
the top 10 camping months June, July and October of this
ever in state parks happened year the top three months
in 2020, most likely driven by ever recorded, officials said.
visitors seeking the outdoors There were 48,350 camping
during the coronavirus nights sold in September,
pandemic. making it the sixth best month
“The impact of COVID-19 ever. The November total for
simply underscores a growing 2020 was the overall 32nd
awareness that the outdoors best month ever, according to
are a sanctuary for mental state figures.
and physical health,” he said. Many Tennessee residents
“The appeal of louder, busier, stayed in their home state and
and crowded entertainment camped nearby.
venues has given way to In October at Chattanooga’s
the space, freedom and Harrison Bay State Park,
connection the outdoors camping visitors were from
provide.” Cleveland, Chattanooga,
Three Southeast Tennessee Harrison and Ooltewah in
state parks — Fall Creek Falls Tennessee, and Ringgold,
State Park near Pikeville, Georgia, Ward said. At Tims
Harrison Bay State Park in Ford State Park in Winchester,
Chattanooga and Tims Ford visitors using campsites and
five for campsite nights sold at the most in-demand park for
State Park in Winchester — cabins were from the park’s
Tennessee State Parks.” camping and has the greatest
were among the top four for hometown, as well as from
Those parks set statewide number of available sites.”
visitations in the state this fall. Murfreesboro, Fayetteville,
marks in November, too. Tennessee State Parks Nashville and Tullahoma.
“In October 2020, Fall
“Harrison Bay and Fall operate more than 3,000 Campers and cabin guests
Creek Falls, Harrison Bay and
Tims Ford State Parks were Creek Falls had the highest campsites, ranging from RV at Fall Creek Falls were
in the top four for campsite occupancy in all of Tennessee sites with full hookups to from Nashville, Knoxville,
nights sold at Tennessee State State Park campgrounds for backcountry spots deep in the Murfreesboro, Sparta and
Parks,” TDEC spokesperson November,” Ward said. “All woods. Woodbury, he said.
Eric Ward said Wednesday. three of these parks are very Statewide, Tennessee parks For visitors to Tennessee’s
“In November 2020, these popular for camping, but Fall saw 62,124 nights of camping largest and most-visited Fall
three parks were in the top Creek Falls is consistently in October, which notches a Creek Falls State Park on the
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Bledsoe-Van Buren county to 100% (occupancy) all the
line, where a new, $40.4 way through October and it
million lodge is taking shape continued through November.”
and should be finished in On Monday, there were 67
2021, the only way to stay camping units filled at Fall
overnight now is in one of the Creek Falls, and all 30 cabins
30 cabins arranged around and were rented, he said. “That’s
near Fall Creek Falls Lake or unheard of for this time of
in one of the park’s 220-plus year. It’s great. It’s just new
campsites. and different for us.”
“When we had to close
There have been a lot
back in the spring — which
of first-time RV users and
was kind of a weird time
campers, Young said.
for us all — as soon as we
opened the parks back up we “The reason we know
and May aren’t unusual at Fall through the summer and we’re seeing a new crowd is
started seeing record visitation
numbers,” Fall Creek Falls Creek Falls, but “maintaining then we got into September the guest surveys,” he said.
park manager Jacob Young (those numbers) seven days and October; of course, we Complaints started appearing
said Wednesday. Young, park a week and high visitation had to cancel a few of our in the surveys that had never
manager for four years, has numbers to the waterfalls fall events, and we honestly been raised before.
worked for state parks for and trails seven days a week, thought that would cause “It was simple things,”
nearly 16 years. we started seeing a lot more camping to fall off a little bit Young laughed.
Full campgrounds when people,” Young said. but it did not,” he said. “We Full Article:
parks reopened later in April “It continued all the way stayed at 100% or very close https://bit.ly/2LVM5Ni
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Financing options for your RV park
and campground
you want to buy golf carts,
landscaping equipment,
kitchen equipment and/or any
equipment needed to operate
your RV park and campground,
here are 4 key benefits of
leasing equipment:
No Need to Refinance Your
Mortgage – You can make
significant purchases and
improvements to your RV
park and campground without
having to refinance your
existing mortgage. A lease is
a separate transaction where
the equipment being financed
is initially owned by the
leasing company and rented
by the lessee. Once the final
lease payment is made, the
ownership passes from the
lessor to the lessee.
Conserve and Control Cash.
THE pandemic will have Another megatrend in our First, we offer USDA and Equipment leasing saves your
lasting effects on our industry is the emergence of SBA 7(a) loans to refinance working capital (bank lines)
economy. It is a simple “Glamping” which is defined all business debt with the for day-to-day expenses,
fact that people are safer in in Wikipedia as “… a style option to add equipment, expansions, or unexpected
outdoor venues with “social of camping with amenities improvements and working expenses. In addition to
distancing” which makes and, in some cases, resort- capital. Today’s interest rates saving your working capital,
vacations in RV parks and style services not usually are as low as they have been with a lease you have a pre-
campgrounds highly desirable. associated with "traditional" in many years, so your timing determined monthly line item,
Consequently, one of the camping. Glamping has which helps you budget more
is perfect!!! If you decide
predictions I have read in a become particularly popular effectively. With predictable
to refinance, you will enjoy
variety of publications is that with 21st-century tourists monthly expenses you can
a lower interest rate, a fully
the RV park and campground seeking the luxuries of hotel develop long-term plans with
amortized loan for 25 years
industry will expand in the accommodation alongside confidence and get your RV
for SBA loans and 30 years for
future significantly. The article "the escapism and adventure park and campground set
USDA loans. Additionally, you up with the equipment you
that resonated the most was recreation of camping.”
can finance upgrades to your need, while keeping your
published by the Wall Street Consequently, a big trend
RV parks and campground cash flow available for other
Journal entitled “RV Vacations: in our industry is to install
The Safest Way to Travel This cabins and yurts to offer a including cabins, yurts and expenditures.
Summer”. For those of us “glamping” experience which any other improvements Upgrade Outdated
working within our industry, also increases revenue. To and equipment to improve Equipment. Equipment leasing
this is certainly something to facilitate this expansion, our your customer’s glamping helps you stay on top of the
be thankful for because many company is offering ARVC experience! latest advances in equipment
other industries are being members the following 2 Second, we offer equipment and technology. The many
negatively impacted by the financing opportunities to financing to install cabins, exhibitors at the ARVC OHCE
pandemic. prepare for the expansion: broadband, or Direct TV or if offer new products and
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features every year to improve what business owner doesn’t
your RV park and campground. love a sexy balance sheet?
Tax Benefits. Lease Ultimately, a few simple
financing presents your RV rules of thumb may help you
park and campground with
decide to lease or buy. If your
potential tax benefits. In
equipment requirements
many cases, leasing not
only provides your RV park are relatively small and you
and campground with a full have the money, just buy it.
deduction of lease payments You will save money in the
against current earnings, but long run. However, if you
also preserves working capital require a substantial amount
that you wouldn’t have access of equipment, leasing may be
to if you had to purchase your a better option. After all, why
equipment up front. It is a tie up a large amount of cash
great idea to check with your
especially when you could
tax advisor to determine the
use that money to establish
benefits for your RV park and
campground. or grow your RV park and
RV park and campground your balance sheet helps you campground?
More Attractive Balance
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Cove Communities continues to
acquire destination RV resorts
Cove’s vision for BPKF is
to create the quintessential
Florida Keys’ lifestyle
where family and friends
can relax in a luxury RV
resort. Cove has planned
significant renovations that
will start in 2021, including
bringing services to all RV
sites, creating oceanfront
“Supersites,” and upgrading
the facilities and landscaping.
Cove’s CEO Colleen Edwards
stated, “We look forward
to welcoming Big Pine Key
and its loyal customer base
into the Cove family. The
resort’s rare location offers
an opportunity to create a
unique vacation experience
for Cove’s customers and
guests. Big Pine Key is the
PHOENIX, AZ – Cove
14th RV property we have
Communities, announced
owned in the Florida Keys and
the acquisition of an iconic
will benefit from our vision,
RV resort in the Florida
experience, and relationships
Keys, Big Pine Key Fishing
with local partners and
Lodge (BPKFL). Located on
Monroe County as we seek
ten pristine acres between to make the resort stand out
the Gulf of Mexico and the among the best that the Keys
Atlantic Ocean, the resort was has to offer.”
founded in 1959 and owned
Since commencing
and operated by the Gladwell operations in September
family since 1972. Cove of 2017, Cove Communities
is the fourth owner of this has acquired 25 RV and MH
unique property which offers communities with over 10,400
several lodging options on 181 sites in the United States,
sites, including spectacular Canada, and the United
BPKFL offers the ideal home Ocean offer big Snapper and
waterfront RV sites, rustic base from which to enjoy all Kingdom. Cove is under
Grouper while further offshore
campsites, and motel rooms. the Florida Keys has to offer. contract to acquire several
opens up a world of Sailfish,
With a large boat ramp, boat Known as one of the best other RV and MH properties
slips, and canals, many guests Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Tuna, and
sports fishing destinations and continues to look for
dock their boats in the water, Marlin. BPKFL also offers acquisition opportunities.
in the US, BPKFL provides
providing them freedom to nearby attractions, including If you have a RV or MH
immediate access to the Gulf
enjoy some of America's best of Mexico with an abundance Bahia Honda State Park, property that you are
recreational waters. of Tarpon, Bonefish, Redfish, National Key Deer Refuge, considering selling, please call
Perfectly positioned in Speckled Trout, and Pompano. Calusa Beach, and Key West - David Napp at (602) 750-9770.
the middle keys at MM33, Nearby reefs on the Atlantic just a 40-minute drive away. Source: Press Release
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18 CAMPGROUND NEWS | January 15th, 2021 industrye-news.comCABINS/PARKS MODELS
Pinnacle Park Homes has served the campground industry for over
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Pinnacle Park Homes has become a leader in the industry. We
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CONSULTANTS
At Bud Styer and Associates LLC we offer marketing, operations,
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FINANCING FOR RV PARKS & CAMPGROUNDS
Ameris Bank offers the SBA and USDA federal loan programs
nationwide for financing RV parks and campgrounds. These loans
have lower down payments and longer repayment terms than
conventional bank loans. Financing available for business
acquisition, partner buyout, business expansion, new business
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MCPS for Campgrounds is the industry’s largest credit/debit card
processor with very low rates to save you money. We have a
virtual terminal, PCI Compliance Protection with up to $100,000
indemnification and many other services. We are on the Suppliers
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MERCHANDISE AND SUPPLIES
BLUBANDOO – since 1993, offers customized USA made face
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RECREATION EQUIPMENT
The Jump Pad has taken the market by storm and is the ideal kid
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RESERVATION SOFTWARE
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Ready to upgrade your reservation system? If you're looking for
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