RV Park Cmpground Good News/Bad News

Copyright Janet Groene 2025

Due to illness,  posts will  be temporarily limited  in content except for late breaking GOOD NEWS/BAD NEWS. It's reported here and will be added to throughout the week. Come back regularly to see what's new in your state or province. 

Did you know? For the first time in several seasons, all campgrounds in Yellowstone opened this season. Congratulations, NPS for the incredible  recoveries from many natural disasters in recent years.  

UPDATE  JULY 11, 2025

RV PARKS, RESORTS, CAMPGROUNDS; 

GOOD NEWS/BAD NEWS 

as of JULY 11,  2025

These news breaks are from local sources and maybe premature or incomplete. Let me hear from you with corrections, updates, new news. 

RV FRIENDLY EVENTS

 Plan to be in Pine Grove Furnace State Park, Pennsylvania  for the Fall Furnace Fest  scheduled for October 18-19. Bring the family for autumn color,  folksy gatherings,  live music, pumpkin carving, food and craft vendors, scarecrow making and hearing the legend of the “Hairy Hand” at Fuller Lake. Most activities are free. The park’s campground has 70 tent and trailer sites open through mid-December. A camp store is 1/4 mile from the campsites. Make reservations at (www.) PennsylvaniaStateParks.reserveAmerica/ 

Make reservations now for the one and only Suwannee Roots Festival at the Suwannee Music Park and Campground in Live Oak, Florida. Dates are October 9-12.  The long, long list of headliners includes Donna Buffalo, who will perform all four days and favorites such as Oteil & Friends, the Yonder Mountain String Band and the Jon Stickley Trio.  The campground has tent and RV sites under ancient live oak trees,  canoeing on the Suwannee River, food,,  bike paths and a new bat (yes, that's bats) house. Go to SuwanneeRootsRevival..com/. 

Be at Table Rock State Park, Pickens, South Carolina October 3-5 for the 30th annual Moon Dance festival presented by the Harvest Moon Folk Society.  Dance to music by the Lagomorph Quartet and Good & Plenty.  Tickets for the festival are earlybird priced through August 31. See (www.) .eventbrite.com/e/moondance-2025/ The park has two campgrounds, both with water and electric hookups. Campsite reservations 1-866-345-PARK..  

 

Save the date for ear blasting entertainment at the Infrasound Equinox 2026 scheduled for September 11-14, 2025 in Clarks Grove, Minnesota.. Come for camping and nonstop music in hard charging bass and dubstep. RV and car camping passes are available. https://theticketing.co/e/infraeqx25/

See shortcut recipes for camping and RV at https://campandrvcook.blogspot.com/ 

SCUTTLEBUTT

The new Sunset RV Resort in New Caseville, Michigan is a-buillding now but won’t open fully until 2027. At first it will have 67 seasonal RV sites with full hook-ups and concrete pads. In the future it will have a swimming pool, clubhouse and more, Google it from time to time to follow this developing story. 

Maybe you have heard of plans for a new, 115-site  RV park in downtown, Anchorage, Alaska. It’s looking like a sure thing for an opening of the Denali View RV Resort in summer, 2026  but some hurdles have yet to be met. Stay tuned as the story develops and grab reservations as soon as they open.

A new, 24-acre  RV park is slated to be built on grounds of the former Ocean Edge Golf Club in Frisco, North Carolina.. Many permits and plans have yet to be made. Stay tuned.

Moving ahead in Davidson North Carolina is a $65 million sports complex that will include an RV park. In addition to eight baseball fields,X-country track, water park,  tennis, soccer, pickleball, concession stands and parkin 

The Rockwell RV And Adventure Park is taking shape in Mankato,, Minnesota in a former quarry. 

It’s an even 100 now for Love’s Travel Stops, a favorite overnight oasis for RV travelers. This new one is off I-80 at Caitlin, Nevada.

See money-saving, better tasting HOMEMADE recipes for trail mixes at https://createagorp.blogspot.com/  Mke them by the shipload, then package individually for the pocket or backpack. 

NEW RV PARKS TO COME 

What can you do with $8.5 million?  Extensive renovations and improvements are coming to Keith J Charters Traverse City State Park’s campground in Michigan. Closed for the rest of this summer and all next summer, the upgraded campground will have improved facilities for campers as well as better traffic flow and access when it reopens in April, 2027

CAMPGROUND AND RV PARK CLOSURES

    See the closure of Traverse City State Park, Michigan, above.

Natural disasters have closed and even completely destroyed many campgrounds and RV parks in the recent news. Many will never return.  Many others are closed by local situations, such as a fire or law enforcement,  that aren't in the national news. Check and double check (not just their website)  ahead on the status of any campground to see if it's open, or partially open, and also check the status of the roads you'll use in getting there. 

he City of Trail RV Park, Trail British Columbia, has been closed because of nearby construction and there is still no clue to when it can reopen. Information may be available later from  the local tourism office, (www.) Trail.ca/ 

NEW RV PARKS AND RESORTS 

Just above Vernon, British Columbia, the SilverStar Mountain Resort has a new, 36-site campground. While there are spaces for RV’s, this is dry camping.  Indoor bathrooms and a laundry are found at the resort, See (www.) SkiSilverStar,com/

Parc Brisbee is a new, all ages mobile home and RV park in Brisbee, Arizona. Short term RV stays are also welcomed. Visit https://parcbisbee.com/,  (520) 214-6099.

New this season in Mount Vernon, Washington, the 160-site, pet friendly  Town & Country Motorcoach Resort offers  full hookups, hot tubs pickleball courts, laundry, showers and on-site eateries. See TownAndCountryRV.com/

In downtown Gaylord, Michigan, the new Alpine RV Resort has nightly RV sites, yurts and cabins plus , mini-golf, a water park, bar and grill, dog park,  outdoor pool and many more resort amenities. Additional features in the growing resort will open by the fall of next year with 227 RV sites. (833) 425-8337. 

NEW OWNERS, CHANGES, EXPANSIONS, UPGRADES

In Cascade, Colorado the Lone Duck Campground has a new owner. Small and with a scenic stream, the 5-acre campground offers tent, RV and cabin accommodations, a swimming pool, a playground and arcade. To be added is a gift shop stocked with local products. (719) 684-9907

After major water improvement and  and other infrastructure upgrades, Cotton Hill Campground on Lake Eufaula in Fort Gaines, Georgia  is open again with full services. Reservations are now open at the Recreation.gov/

FREEDOM OF THE OPEN ROAD?

 Do you dream of living and traveling in a complete home on wheels? Living Aboard Your RV, 4th Edition by Janet Groene & Gordon Groene is a total guide to the full-time life on wheels. Should you sell the house or rent it out? Downsize possessions or put them in storage? Too young to retire? See the chapter on ways to make a living anywhere. Kids on board? We cover home schooling and also an exit strategy if and when the time comes to settle down. Order at any book store or let Amazon gift wrap and ship it for you.  https://amzn.to/29XFEkq 

 

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It’s Time to Come Clean

Copyright Janet Groene

If you’re lucky, your RV came with manuals covering everything from cleaning the air filters in the microwave to changing the water filter cartridge under the sink. If not, the manuals are probably found online, on  mattress tags and on hidden labels. 

They matter. For example, my friend’s RV has an costly Italian leather sofa that comes with its own line of cleaning products. It’s a multi-stop process from pre-cleaning to a final protective coat. After five years, my friend says they have been worth every penny. 

Another friend cleaned windows with the wrong window cleaner for that material and fogged them badly. Not all RV windows and coatings are the same. 

Before you tackle that red wine stain on the suede sofa or the  lube job on the worm gear in the awning assembly, take a second look. Get out the original instructions, relax with a cold drink and come up with an attack plan and a shopping list. 

It’s OK if you can’t get to it today. The important thing is to get it right. The wrong product in the wrong place could hurt, not help. 

Worse still, you could void the warranty. 

We often need specific RV products for each type of upholstery, carpeting, the granite counter, dashboard,  wood cabinets,  fiberglass shower enclosure, chrome-plated bath fixtures,  non-porcelain toilet,  composite sink, and so on.  

Know if your wood cabinets are finished in paint, spar varnish or shellac. Is the kitchen counter Corian? Formica? Polished cement? Granite? Marble?   Is the shower door acrylic or glass? 

Are the blind slats vinyl or aluminum? What kind of stain-proofer was originally applied to the carpeting and upholstery? What cleaners are safe for solid brass kitchen faucets?  How do you clean the OEM window film?  

Get out the dirt without damaging the finish

Step One is to get out the dirt without damaging the finish. Step Two is to leave behind as little residue as possible. At best it leaves a dull look. At worst it attracts new soil. Many cleaners leave a residue that is a dust magnet.

Step Three in some cases is to apply a protective coating  to keep the freshly cleaned surface clean longer. The final coat may also contain a UV inhibitor against sun damage or a water proofer, bug repellant or a stain proofer.  

Shop in RV specialty stores for the best product for each job. Here are just a few more random cleaning tips:

* Nylon net, available inexpensively by the yard in fabric shops, is a safe scrubber indoors and out. It’s ideal for getting dried bugs off the RV’s snout. 

. * Have the right brushes and rags on hand. Automotive supply shops have a good selection of brushes in all sizes and shapes to get into tight spaces. All-cotton and 100% linen fabrics ( old diapers, tee shirts, tea towels) make good cleaning rags. Wadded newspaper puts a lint-free shine on glass. Use only plumbing products formulated for marine or RV systems. Delicate RV plumbing, tanks and sensors could be damaged. 

* Buy high-efficiency vacuum cleaner bags and change them often. Change all filters often. They’re in the air conditioner, clothes dryer,  heating system, air purifier and also may be  in the microwave, refrigerator, stove hood, engine room ventilation system and bathroom exhaust vent.  

Often it's best to call a professional

* Sometimes it’s best to call in a professional for, say, floor and upholstery cleaning, detailing automotive materials in the cockpit and re-coating kitchen counters.  

Save time and space with Janet’s shameless cooking shortcuts. See new camping and RV recipes each week at See weekly posts at https://CampAndRVcook.blogspot.com

         

Could YOU Go Full-timing and Make a Living Along the way? We did. 

FREEDOM OF THE OPEN ROAD?

 Do you dream of living and traveling in a complete home on wheels? Living Aboard Your RV, 4th Edition by Janet Groene & Gordon Groene is a total guide to the full-time life on wheels. Should you sell the house or rent it out? Downsize possessions or put them in storage? Too young to retire? See the chapter on ways to make a living anywhere. Kids on board? We cover home schooling and also an exit strategy if and when the time comes to settle down. Order at any book store or let Amazon gift wrap and ship it for you.  https://amzn.to/29XFEkq 

 

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RV CAMPGROUND  GOOD NEWS/BAD NEWS

Stuff happens, sometimes at the last hour. Before leaving for any campground, check for last-minute closures or changes at the destination or along the way. These news breaks may be premature or incomplete. You do the follow-up. 

Locations by state or province are in big print. Event dates are in red. 

CAMPGROUND/ RV PARK UPGRADES, CHANGES

The Princeton (British Columbia) RV Campground is open for the season with a new look including free WiFi, new and  accessible  washrooms, full hookups and  waterside campsites on the Simikaneen River.  While you’re here don’t miss the 21 bronze sculptures in Princeton, the museum, restaurants and shopping. Outdoors find 160 kilometers of mountain biking trails and plenty of hiking, golfing and kayaking. (250) 295-344. 

 

NEW CAMPGROUNDS, RV PARKS, RV RESORTS

The massive, $5 million development project at the Yakima (Washington)  State Fairgrounds in  Washington will include a new campground with full hookups and ADA showers and restrooms. Reservations are open at (www.) . fair.bookmysites.com

FUTURE RV PARKS

A federal Superfund Site on the  Keweenaw Waterway in Michigan is being cleaned up and redeveloped as a  25-acre, eco-friendly campground with 89 RV and tent sites, fishing dock, beach and nature boardwallk. Follow up at www.michigan.gov/egle/

Near White Oak, Texas, the old “Buster’s” Longview Country Club has been sold to a New York buyer to become a development for 150 homes and 150 RV sites. To follow this developing story contact the Gregg County Council. 

CAMPGROUND CLOSURES

The campground at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, Felton, California will remain closed through 2025.  The new reopening date is April,  2026. If you have reservations for 2025 your money will be refunded. When it reopens the 107- site campground will be ungraded throughout and will have more ADA facilities.  (831) 335-4598   (Www.)  ReserveCalifornia.com/

RV-friendly EVENTS

August is Perseid meteor shower season at The Cove Palisades State Park, near Bend, Oregon. Make campground reservations now to be here for the program at 9 p.m. on August 10 to review early showers and learn about the meteor showers displays that will become more numberous as the season progresses. Crooked River Campground in the park has a dump station and 91 sites with water and electric. Deschutes River Campground has a dog park and 87 sites with full hookups.

 (Www.)  oregonstateparks.reserveamerica.com/ Call for reservations: 800-452-5687 or for park information, (541) 546-3412.    

The three-day Blossoms & Bones Music Festival is scheduled for September 11-13 at the Ghost Ranch, Abiuiu, New Mexico. Dry camping reservations for the festival grounds are on sale now.  The music line-up features Lucy Ducas, Santigold,, Durand Jones and the Indications and many more performers as well as DJ’s, dancing, food and family fun. (Ages 14 and under get in free.) Come rain or shine to enjoy all ranch amenities including a swimming pool and hiking trails. Details at https://ghostranchmusicfest.com/camping-lodging/

Georgia’s 46th Harvest Pioneer Festival comes to General Coffee State Park, Nicholls, Georgia on November 8. See how life was once lived in the Wiregrass Country. Hands-on fun plus food, games, live music, vendors. See blacksmithing, living history actors,  cane grinding, syrup making, quilting and more in a “living history” farm setting. .(912) 384-7082. Admission is $2; parking $5.  The park has 50 campsites with electric. .Reserve early at (www.)ReserveAmerica.com/

 

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Lauren Gamble is a seasoned digitaL nomad and RV woman

The Gamble family of three people and one dog has been on the RV road for a little over a year now. They’re learning the ropes as full-timers. At the same time, experienced creators Lauren and Donny Gamble use the Internet to share their adventures and advice. See them on platforms including  Facebook, YouTube, TikTok and Instagram. Start with their website, https://TimeToRV.com/

Say hello to RV woman Lauren Gamble 

“Time to RV originally started as a way to document our family’s full-time RV life, kind of a digital journal,” reports Lauren. “But it’s evolved into something bigger. Now we’re growing the brand into more of a travel media outlet that also features stories from other RVers and travelers. We’re especially excited about an upcoming initiative focused on spotlighting unique rigs, travel stories, and perspectives from across the RV community.

“For the first six months, we traveled week to week to have fun and get a feel for the lifestyle. Then we spent nearly three months back at our home base in Orange Beach, Alabama for (son, age 8) Chase’s baseball season. Now we’re back to summer travels and loving the freedom again.

“We tend to gravitate toward RV resorts that strike a balance between nature and city life—places where we can spend the day exploring local attractions, trying new restaurants, or just relaxing somewhere with a great view. The Florida Keys and southern Utah have been two of our favorite places so far.

“ As for homeschooling, we’re still new to it (about eight months in), and we use a mix of online curriculum and a custom, hands-on approach. We’re still finding our rhythm, but the biggest reward has been watching Chase enjoy his days without the stress and pressure that can come from traditional schooling. It’s a slower, more intentional way of learning, and it fits our lifestyle well.

“Both Donny and I come from online business backgrounds. I’ve spent the past decade doing affiliate marketing, building content brands, and teaching others how to grow audiences organically, especially through YouTube. Donny has specialized in SEO and website-based affiliate marketing for over 12 years. Together, we’ve built and sold businesses, launched digital products, and advised other entrepreneurs. So transitioning into content creation on the road felt like a natural next chapter.

“Right now, our vision for Time to RV is to continue building it into a go-to travel and RV lifestyle publication—a space that blends storytelling, campground reviews, RV tips, and humor. We want it to be helpful, entertaining, and a little unexpected.” 

          

FREEDOM OF THE OPEN ROAD?

 Do you dream of living and traveling in a complete home on wheels? Living Aboard Your RV, 4th Edition by Janet Groene & Gordon Groene is a total guide to the full-time life on wheels. Should you sell the house or rent it out? Downsize possessions or put them in storage? Too young to retire? See the chapter on ways to make a living anywhere. Kids on board? We cover home schooling and also an exit strategy if and when the time comes to settle down. Order at any book store or let Amazon gift wrap and ship it for you.  https://amzn.to/29XFEkq 

 

Where to go next? Check road trip ideas at https://janetgroene.blogspot.com/

             CAMPGROUNDS; GOOD NEWS/BAD NEWS

Locations are in Boldface; Dates are in red, 

NEW RV PARKS, RV RESORTS, CAMPGROUNDS

New in Sister Bay, Michigan is the family owned Camp Door County. Rates are from $75 nightly. The 77 sites have full hookups and WiFi . There’s a camp store. Evening beer and wine are available at The Pines.  Go to https://sisterbay.com/stay/camp-door-county/  (920) 854-2812

The official Grand Opening will be July 1 for the Yadkin Valley RV Resort in the heart of Yadkin Valley wine country at Yadkinville, North Carolina.  Check ASAP for introductory rates, which will soon rise. The resort has pull-through and back-in RV sites, a pet park, playground, bounce pad, modern shower and laundry  and  communal gathering place. A new swimming pool will be ready by Spring, 2026. A county park and a YMCA are next door. Go to https://YVRV.com/

NEW FEATURES, NEW OWNERS, UPGRADES

Now open again after a year of upgrades and construction, Lakeview Campground in Sibley State Park Minnesota has upgraded hookups, larger campsites, improved roads and trails and modernized historic buildings. (866) 857-2757.

Hidden Haven in , Erin, Tennessee, has added a new 18-hole mini-golf course designed for all ages, all skill levels. The wooded campground has a camp store, laundry, free WiFi, dog park, community garden,  full hookups and nightly, weekly or monthly rates.  (931) 229-0899.

Shady Oaks Camping Resort, Plattsburgh, New York celebrated its Grand Reopening in May. The 44-acre resort in the Adirondacks has added a new camp store with local foods, The Great Room communal space, full bookups, and a heavy schedule of special events such as movies, parties, theme weekends and live music.  Go to shadyoakscamping.com or call (518) 562-0561.

Now a member of the Open Road Resorts family is the 131-site Bayou Barataria RV Park, Harvey, Louisiana. It’s the seventh RV park to be added to the company’s portfolio of outdoor hospitality locations. New sites are expected to be added, bringing the total to 150. Also to come are a new swimming pool and playground. (504) 656-4122

The 28-acre Vagabond Resort and Campground in Ensign Township, Michigan  has been a family-friendly, family-operated destination for generations. Now new owners have made important improvements with families in mind. The resort has lake frontage, wooded campsites, cabins, a playground and nightly communal campfires. Telephone (906) 474-6122

Soon to be the largest lift-served mountain bike park in the world, The Trails at Mena is under construction at Queen Wilhelmina State Park in Mena, Arkansas. Phase One will be a 1,20-foot drop in elevation in a range of trails from beginners to expert jump lines. Raw, technical and steer terrain will challenge advanced riders. The facility will be open all year and is expected to draw an international who's who of mountain bike enthusiasts. The park has a stately 40-room lodge with restaurant. The 41-site campground offers Class A,B and C hookups. (479) -394-2863

EVENTS

Take the Scenic Lake Tour on July 6,  July 28 and August 9 at Lake Ouachita State Park,  Mountain Pine, Arkansas. The cost is $14 adults and $8 children ages 6-12. A park interpreter will be on board to talk about the lake's many islands, stunning scenery, wildlife, history and geology. Make boat reservations at  (501) 767-9366.  The park has 93 campsites, half of them with full hookups. Make camping reservations at https://reserve.arkansasstateparks.com/

The  free, 17th annual Laurel Hill State Park Bluegrass Festival is scheduled for August 16-17 in Somerset, Pennsylvania. Enjoy nonstop music from seven bands plus artisans, food vendors, period reenactors, children’s activities, a 5K race and wagon rides.  The 4,000-acre  park has 22 campsites, about half of them with water and electric hookups. There's a dump station, campground hosts, hot showers and restrooms  (814) 445-7725.

What's New on the RV Road + RV Campsites NOW

Copyright Janet Groene 2025. To ask about rights to reprint this content, or to place your ad on all six Groene sites for one low rate, email janetgroene@yahoo.com 

What’s REALLY New for RV-ers

* One of the hottest trends is  “destination” trailers. They’re more portable than park models, perhaps less portable than travel trailers.  Roomy , homey and affordable, they are designed for longer stays yet they remain roadworthy.

Here’s a way to have a fishing camp, ski lodge and summer cabin all in one. Consider the cost of hiring a professional transporter to position the trailer each time you move on. 

* It’s usual now to find as many as six or more price categories in campsites. If you shop for the best price, take a closer look at what you are actually getting for the extra money such as a fenced patio, pull-thru, paved pad,  a waterfront site, mountain view, more hook-ups or a site closer to the swimming pool. Words like  Premium,  First Class or Five Star mean different things to different folks. 

* Take a new look at RV parks’ opening and closing dates for 2026.  Many more are staying open all winter while some seasonal campgrounds are extending their seasons by a month or so.  (Note that all facilities may not be available in the “off” season.) 

* Water features, from splash pads to resort-style pools with cabanas and swim-up bar are everywhere.  

* New costs. Tourism taxes, once charged only at hotels,  are now often  added to local and state sales taxes on campground bills.   Also borrowed from the hotel textbook is “yield management” pricing. Thanks to smart, fast  computers, nightly rates change from minute to minute depending on availability and demand. Stay nimble. 

* New reservations windows. Some reservations are available one year ahead, some six months. If you’re hoping to score a hot spot, know to the minute when reservations open. Then pounce. 

What is the best campground?  These days, “influencers” are everywhere online and in print. Often that means a glowing “news”  story about how Camp Wormwood was just voted “the best” RV resort in Mulekick County. Sez who? 

Who said so and what are their qualifications for deciding what’s best?  Ask questions. Read the park’s own website and claims, not just Facebook or Yelp.  

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FREEDOM OF THE OPEN ROAD?

 Do you dream of living and traveling in a complete home on wheels? Living Aboard Your RV, 4th Edition by Janet Groene & Gordon Groene is a total guide to the full-time life on wheels. Should you sell the house or rent it out? Downsize possessions or put them in storage? Too young to retire? There’s a chapter on ways to make a living anywhere. Kids on board? We cover home schooling and also an exit strategy if and when the time comes to settle down. Order at any book store or let Amazon gift wrap and ship it for you.  https://amzn.to/29XFEkq 

 

             CAMPGROUNDS; GOOD NEWS/BAD NEWS

This just-in  RV park and campground news from our local sources may be incomplete or premature. Follow up for yourself as the story develops. Locations are in large print. Dates are in red. No endorsement of any service or place is implied. 

NEW AND FUTURE CAMPGROUNDS, RV PARKS

New in the northeast notch of the Sunshine State west of Jacksonville is the luxury-laden  Island Oaks RV Resort in Glen St. Mary, Florida. The 365-site resort lists full hookups, pickleball, large concrete pads, free WiFi, an arcade, a variety recreation sports courts outdoors, a swimming lake  and a full restaurant with bar. Sign up for the newsletter to keep up with schedules of weekend events. (904) 420-7822.

Thirty-two Ohio state parks now have life jackets on loan in sizes from infant to adult. The loaner stations are at the following parks. 

Northeast Ohio:

 Findley,* Geneva (multiple stations),  Headlands Beach,  Portage Lakes

 Punderson and  Mosquito Lake

Southeast Ohio:

 Barkcamp,  Blue Rock,  Burr Oak (multiple stations),  Dillon,  Forked Run, 

Jesse Owens, Lake Logan (multiple stations),  Lake White,  Muskingum River Parkway,  Strouds Run and  Wolf Run

Central & Southwest Ohio:

 Buckeye Lake (multiple stations), Caesar Creek, Cowan Lake (multiple stations,  Deer Creek, Hueston Woods,  Indian Lake,  Kiser Lake and  Rocky Fork

Northwest Ohio & Islands:

 Catawba Island,  Grand Lake St. Marys (multiple stations),  Harrison Lake.  Kelleys Island,  Lake Milton,  Mary Jane Thurston and  South Bass Island

Six more Love’s Travel Stops, known for their one-stop fueling, feeding, laundry and showers for road warriors,  have added overnight sites for RV’s.  They are Haubstadt, Indiana; Fargo, North Dakota; Oakdale, Wisconsin; Blacksburg, South Carolina; Mt. Vernon, Texas; Richmond, Kentucky and Binghamton, New York. 

New in Pinicon Park, Linn County, Iowa is the Firefly Campground, boasting the county’s only online campground reservations. The park, which also has cabins for rent,  has  32 RV sites with full hookups (two-night minimum). There’s a new shower house and playground too. Go to LinnCountyIowa.gov/Conservation. 

CHANGES, UPGRADES, NEW OWNERS, EXPANSIONS

Come meet the couple who are new owners of Creek Valley Campground, Dubuque, Iowa. They’re doing renovations that include a heated swimming pool, new picnic tables and fire pits at each site, a laundry and upgraded showers/restrooms.  The campground has ball courts and will soon have horseshoe pits. Walking trails can also accommodate golf carts and UTV’s. (563) 580-9453,, CreekValleyCamground.com.

Soon to be the largest lift-served mountain bike park in the world, The Trails at Mena is under construction at Queen Wilhelmina State Park in Mena, Arkansas. Phase One will be a 1,200-foot drop in elevation in a range of trails from beginners to expert jump lines. Raw, technical and steer terrain will challenge advanced riders.

The facility will be open all year and is expected to draw a who’s who of international mountain bike enthusiasts. The park has a stately 40-room lodge with restaurant and a 41-site campground with Class A ,B and C hookups. (479) -394-2863

CAMPGROUND CLOSURES

The RV park within Isla Blanca Park on South Padre Island, Texas is due to  close indefinitely in October. Its massive upgrading project promises a lot of new, RV-friendly conveniences.  Reservations  aren’t  accepted through the summer of 2026. The rest of the park remains open.

Officials in Ocean Shores, Washington announced that the  Quinault RV Park and Marina is closed indefinitely. With serious erosion problems, the site needs extensive structural changes and for now funds are not available. 

William Watson Lodge Campground, Kananaskis, Alberta,  is closed now through June 22. 

EVENTS, RV's WELCOME

    Stay in your RV during the International Plowing Match, Niagara Region,  to be held in Grassie,  Ontario, September 16-20. The 500 RV sites at the 50-acre  1PM RV Park have water and 30-amp hookups. Nightly entertainment is planned.  To get the $600 special rate package, reservations should be made by July 1. Shuttles will run from the campground to event sites. For information about the IPM CAMPGROUND  call +1 519-767-2928. 

  Camp, jam, eat and shop the vendors at FarmJam 2025 in Colville, Washington. Dates are August 29-31.  This year’s music  lineup includes 49 Winchester, Bayker Blankenship, Sheyna Gee, Scooter Brown, Mark Chesnutt and many more.  To get a ticket package that includes camping,  go to https://farmjam.frontgatetickets.com/

 August 9 is the date for this year’s Forest Festival at Hartwick State Park, Grayling, Michigan.  Learn more about Michigan forests. Visitors get a goody bag. The park  has a modern campground, boating and 21 miles of trails including the paved Old Growth Forest Trail. There’s also  mountain biking, fishing, birding and winter fun such as cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, hunting, fishing, hunting and birding. For festival event information call (989) 348-2537. The state park’s number is (989) 348-7068. Reservations https://midnrreservations.com/

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