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Trendy Campers Like Their Campgrounds Trendy Too

New year, new trends, (and a few old favorites) and new ideas on how to implement them. In 2025, we can expect a diverse range of trends that cater to a variety of adventurers and as an outdoor hospitality business owner, understanding and implementing these trends will help you meet the expectations of today’s guests. Some of these trends will have you thinking, “Did we really need that?” and well, they are dubbed trends for a reason. Here’s what you need to know for the upcoming year.   

65 Isn’t Retirement Age for Pine Acres Family Camping Resort 

For Pine Acres Family Camping Resort’s 65th anniversary, it’s clear that the heart of the business remains its deep family roots. Randy Packard, whose parents, Frank (Kim) and Grace, started the campground, reflects fondly on growing up there, playing as a “camp rat” in the woods before the park was even fully developed. "It was all woods, and we used to go out and run around and play with sticks,” Randy recalls with a laugh, remembering how his parents built the park from the ground up, using their hands and a chainsaw.

Financing Options Offered by Business Finance Depot | VLOG

In this video, Paul Bosley, founder of Business Finance Depot (BFD) and a long-time OHI member, shares how BFD can help campground owners secure financing for improvements, new purchases, and more. With expertise in SBA, USDA, and equipment financing, BFD offers flexible solutions tailored to the Outdoor Hospitality Industry.

Spot2Nite Helps Campers “Look, Book, and Go” with Real-Time Reservations at No Cost to OHI Members

At OHI, we celebrate our partners who drive innovation and provide exceptional value to the Outdoor Hospitality Industry. This month, we’re featuring Spot2Nite – a game-changing online marketplace providing an audience of over 69 million campers with the most efficient way to find and instantly book outdoor accommodations, while delivering a seamless reservation management experience to campground owners and operators. And lucky for OHI members, Spot2Nite is the new booking engine powering direct, in-app reservations on GoCampingAmerica. 

OHI® Announces First Regional Conference OHI®Connect

OHI® is thrilled to announce OHI®Connect, the first regional conference of its kind, designed to bring affordable and industry-leading professional development directly to members. Scheduled to take place March 26, 2025, at the beautiful Cherry Hill Park in College Park, Maryland (outside of DC), this event will provide RV park and campground owners and operators with significant opportunities to connect, learn, and grow. Open to owners, operators, and invited business partners, OHI®Connect is ideal for those navigating financial challenges, wanting to sharpen their strategic vision, or those who are just entering the industry.

A Family’s Grand Opening from Concept to Concrete 

Opening a campground is no small feat (we can all agree there), especially when you’re not just an operator, but a part of a family business that is hopeful to span generations. For Ryan Johnson, the journey of launching their family’s newly opened campground, Serenity RV Park, in Sherman, MS, was filled with anticipation and task, but most of all, it was an opportunity to create something special.