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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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mdcamping
Explorer
Jun 04, 2020
bikendan wrote:
Tyler0215 wrote:
Cost of land, environmental regulations, permits, water and sewer lines, electric service, road grading, landscaping, more permits, more regulations.
Probably more permits and regulations I haven't thought of. Plus on top of all that you are paying taxes before you even open the park.


THIS!


Sounds like the northeast...

I'm aware of 4 parks that have opened in the last 10 yrs in our area, 2 we have stayed at. I tip my hat to the owners for getting it done.

Mike

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