Breaking Down the Latest Campground Industry Data, Bankruptcy + More

In this episode of Outdoor Hospitality Weekly, we break down the latest industry trends, economic pressures, and market shifts impacting campgrounds, RV parks, and outdoor hospitality operators across the country.The conversation covers Matt’s trip to the Florida & Alabama RV Park Conference, where AI, rising payroll costs, park valuations, and increasing competition dominated discussions among operators and investors. We also unpack the latest developments surrounding Sandy Pines Campground in Maine and what its bankruptcy proceedings could signal for high-profile outdoor hospitality assets.We dive into the newly released 2026 Outdoor Hospitality Industry Outlook Report, discussing occupancy trends, ADR, RevPAS, rising credit card processing costs, staffing challenges, and the growing divide between transient and long-term campground business models.Finally, we revisit the proposed Lippert and Patrick Industries merger and what its collapse could mean for RV manufacturers, campground operators, and the broader RV ecosystem.To subscribe and see all of our content for free, join our Substack: ohweekly.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ohweekly.substack.com