Conclusion
Given the correct parameters a great location, and quality management, an investment in the RV Resort/Campground sector can generate quality returns. Again, underlying ownership of the land itself “secures” at the very least the many years of revenue that can be generated. Prices for RV nightly rental pads can run as low as $40 per night to as much as $95 per night. Depending on how many “spots are available”. Camp sites, which are simply “cleared” spaces for tents or pop-up campers (vans) with picnic tables and barbecue or fire pits can go from $25 to $50 per night. If cabins are available on a resort property $100 (plus) per night is very reasonable rental projections.One additional item to keep in mind. Many years ago, the self-storage industry started out as a primarily “mom and pop” industry.
With thousands of concrete block, garage door secure facilities all over the country. Private Equity group’s saw the low cost, high revenues generated and jumped in to buy or “roll-up” many of these independent operations. Now, through there is some independents, that business is overseen by 2 or 3 major players across the nation. Many of those “mom and pop” shops made a nice payday from the consolidation of that industry. Who’s to say that can’t happen in the RV resort, campground industry. (KOA owns over 700 RV parks alone!)