Starting a new RV campground...

cooljim wrote:
What would be the best way to go, and what are the benefits and downfalls of starting a newly constructed campground in an underserved area?

Franchise vs. Independent
urban vs. rustic
restrictions vs. inclusions
pets vs. no pets

Thoughts?

We've never based our campground choices on "franchise", it is by internet searching, location, and word of mouth. Actually, we've only stayed in a franchise campground (KOA) once in approaching 20 years of campground camping.

"urban" (meaning near cities?) only if you are near things that are a big tourist draw - otherwise, we always prefer out in the woods.

"restrictions" - assuming you mean more strict rules? - yes. Unfortunately. People just seem to take advantage of everything they can, and always push the line when it comes to rules.

Pets vs no pets - every private campground we've been to allows pets, most state parks we've been to don't allow them. So, you opening a "private" campground, allowing pets will get you much more business at higher rental rates - but, with strict rules. Again, because people always push the line when it comes to rules and being good campers.

Ideally, a fantastic private campground would have BIG sites like so many state parks we've been to, with full (or at least water/electric) hookups, while being near or next to something like a lake or attraction - AND not cost a fortune per night. Like I said, ideally!