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falconbrother
Explorer II
Jun 03, 2020

Why are people not opening new campgrounds/RV parks?

For a number of years RV sales have been red hot. But, at least within 400 miles of where I live I haven't seen a new campground or RV park open in probably 30 years. It seems to me like it could be...
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2_Retired
Explorer
Jun 03, 2020
Don't forget the taxes - property, income, capital gains, etc. Land values in many parts of the U S A are skyrocketing, and the 'highest and best use' of land is almost never an RV Park! In the Myrtle Beach area, where it seems everyone goes for vacation and many in RVs, parks are packed - but as far as I know only 1 new one in many years - and it's almost in North Carolina! The land is just too useful for new housing projects and commercial use.

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