Campground Business Boosts Athens in 2011

If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!Athens Park Homes park model The second half of 2011 has been solid for Athens Park Homes, Athens, Texas, which continues to expand its reach throughout the country. “We are excited about the second half of 2011 because many people are using our cottages for rental purposes,” said Dick Grymonprez, vice president of sales and marketing. “There has been a lot of interest lately from oil companies looking for housing... Read more

Passport America Draws Good Crowd to Indiana Rally

Ryan Simmons Passport America, the originator of the 50% discount camping club, continues to build its reputation through different avenues, including entering the rally scene. So far the company has held three, and the fun and success of it all means there are plans in the works for more. Rally Master Ryan Simmons reports 667 attendees at the Passport America Rally Aug. 16-20 at the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds in Goshen, Ind. “We really go all out and give them a lot of food, activities and... Read more

Barton Lake Jellystone Park on Steady Growth Pattern

Halloween is big at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Barton Lake near Fremont, Ind. An Indiana campground has more important things to focus on than the recession – like preparing for a full park during three weekends of Halloween festivities. In spite of these economic times, Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort at Barton Lake, Fremont, Ind., has continued to grow at a rate of 5% to 10% a year. Named the 2010 Facility of the Year by Leisure Systems Inc., franchisor of the Yogi Bear Jellystone... Read more

VENDOR PROFILE: Utility Supply Group

Wade Elliott Utility Supply Group (USG), Preston, Wash., is known for providing the knowledge to go with its lines of electrical products for RV parks. President Wade Elliott wouldn’t have it any other way. “It’s what gives us a competitive edge,” said Elliott, a fixture a most key industry trade events. “There are many people out there looking for answers and we offer knowledge, not just products.” Elliott purchased assets from Traveler’s Utility in January 2002 and formed a new company,... Read more

Vendor Spotlight: Cavco Industries Inc.

Read this and other stories in the July issue of Woodall’s Campground Management going out this week to more than 13,000 campgrounds in North America. Cavco Industries Inc., Phoenix, Ariz., is a leading U.S. builder of manufactured and modular homes, park model homes and vacation cabins. The publicly held company reported for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2011, net sales increased 49% to $171.8 million, up from $115.6 million for fiscal 2010. Both years reflect sales from Fleetwood Homes,... Read more

Campground Spotlight: America’s Best in Branson

Escorting a rig into America's Best Campground in Branson, Mo. A Branson, Mo., campground has been the recipient of the Good Sam Club membership’s Welcome Mat Award — voted by the club’s membership as the nation’s most hospitable park for nine years running — has been living up to its reputation following the state’s recent natural disasters. Jim and Sue Alkire, owners of America’s Best Campground, have taken in campers staying at the city park campground after the Table... Read more

Vendor Spotlight: Pacific Yurts, Industry Leader

Pacific Yurts, the nation's leading yurt builder Founded in 1978, Pacific Yurts, Cottage Grove, Ore., is the original designer and manufacturer of modern yurts, which are used around the world in public and commercial resorts and by private individuals. Enjoyed by people from all walks of life, yurts combine the best of tent camping and cabin life because you can hear the soothing sounds of nature while remaining warm and cozy inside. President and CEO Alan Bair says over its 33-year history... Read more

Florida/Alabama ARVC Holds 2011 Conference/Expo

Florida and Alabama camping reservations were solid this winter and reservations keep coming this spring with an excellent forecast for the summer months, reports the Florida/Alabama Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds, which staged its  Annual Conference and Expo May 18-19. The mood was positive and upbeat. “Most reports were that the winter season was a good one. Some parks were above average, some a little below in part because of severe weather up north which may have delayed some campers... Read more

Arizona ARVC Focuses on Membership Benefits

After reporting a very good year as far as short-term occupancy is concerned, Arizona parks are very optimistic about the summer, despite rising fuel costs. As in the past, they find more local traffic from within the state. “The same thing that keeps those from other states away keeps our locals from traveling to other states,” Morris Farnsworth, executive director of the Arizona Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (AZARVC), told Woodall’s Campground Management following the association’s... Read more

Oregon Grapples with Park Model Requirements

Members of the Oregon RV Park and Campground Association (ORARVC) are optimistic about this camping season, despite rising gas prices. ORARVC, formerly Oregon RV Park and Campground Association (ORCA), held its annual meeting and convention April 18-20 at the Chinook Winds Casino, Lincoln City, where 33 people from 12 campgrounds, along with six vendors took part. Angi Christian, conference coordinator, said OARVC members are finding campers are driving shorter distances, but staying longer at parks. ORARVC... Read more

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