III. Industry Analysis
The campground industry is part of the United States Campground and RV Park market, which is currently an estimated $7 billion market. The industry is composed of RV parks, campgrounds, recreation camps, trailer parks, and wilderness camps. The campground market is strong and long-term demand is expected to remain positive for the next several years.
Successful industry operators cater to outdoor enthusiasts and families who commonly require access to facilities including bathrooms, recreation halls, playgrounds, and laundry rooms. Industry operators typically generate revenue from campground memberships and fees as well as the sale or rental of RV or tent space.
Some of the major factors campers consider when choosing a campground are the atmosphere, location, quality of facilities available, type of facilities available, cabins available, onsite recreation activities available, kid/pet friendly, and technology/WiFi availability.
