Campers, travelers, snowbirds, RVers, families, friends, hikers, bikers, thrill-seekers, or those just looking to get away: however you identify them, they're visitors to your park. And this year holds much potential for what visitors want and what our industry can deliver.

Come February it isn't so much a new year anymore. So far this year the National ARVC Public Affairs team has already reviewed over 3,000 bills. We'd been anticipating an increase in federal and state bill introductions and carryovers in 2023, and it's delivering so far. This increase is due to all states being in legislative session, as well as a change in the complexion of the House and Senate following the midterms.

Campers love themed activities. It's a tried and true method for getting guests to your campground and excited about participating in something as a group. The comradery it builds and the memories they make are priceless. But how do you decide what's worth celebrating? And how can your activities stand out? There's plenty of room for the classics like the 4th of July and Halloween, but consider adding some of these celebrations to your campground calendar this year and building activities around them. 

Hot Sauce Day (January 22)

The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) has announced the results of its Board of Directors election and there are a few new faces to be found among the multi-termed. National ARVC is proud to announce these results and have multiple new board member that are well-respected and successful leaders in the outdoor hospitality industry. 

The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) recently recognized the “best of the best” in the outdoor hospitality industry at its annual Awards of Excellence, held on November 9 at the 2022 Outdoor Hospitality Conference & Expo (OHCE) in Orlando, Florida. The afternoon began with recognition of the Plan-It Green Parks of the Year, an award given to National ARVC member-parks that exemplify environmentally-friendly practices across all areas of park operations. 

"Over 785 Acres of Peace and Relaxation” is exactly what this Lakeland, Fla. campground offers its guests. Containing more than 500 full hookup sites, this pet-friendly resort offers easy access to the Central Florida’s top attractions as well as the award-winning beaches of the Gulf Coast, but guests don’t ever have to leave the campground to find plenty to do.

Built on the site of a former bird sanctuary in Kissimmee, Fla., Johnston Springs RV Campground is set on over 50 acres that include two large, stocked ponds for catch and release fishing, fire pits ideal for sharing ghost stories and a new BBQ pavilion. The campground offers a choice of full-service sites, partial service sites and primitive camping sites.

We get it. You're busy. You don’t have time to track every new policy, regulation, or potential law that could affect your outdoor hospitality business—but we do. National ARVC’s public affairs team is the gatekeeper, monitoring and protecting the outdoor hospitality industry. We work every day to eliminate burdensome regulations and help drive legislative outcomes that are in your business's best interest. 

After sifting through so many fantastic and deserving nominations, we're proud to announce finalists for the 2022 Awards of Excellence, recognizing the “best of the best” in the outdoor hospitality industry. Winners will be announced at a special luncheon on November 9 at the 2022 Outdoor Hospitality Conference & Expo (OHCE) in Orlando, Florida.

Campers are constantly looking for the next adventure to embark on, and as an outdoor property owner, you want to be their next destination. Getting campers to come back the next time they're in the area is extremely important, hence why customer retention strategies are a significant part of good campground marketing.