How to Start My Own RV Camping Park

If you have acreage in an area popular with tourists, developing the land as an RV park could be a profitable venture. Developing land for an RV park is not an overnight process. It involves zoning, engineering, site planning, land development and even market research to see what nearby RV parks offer so that you can be competitive. Many of the steps in converting land into an RV park need the expertise of many professionals who are qualified or licensed to take the project from start to finish.

Instructions

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Determine if there is demand for another RV park nearby. If you know the market, you might be able to trust your expertise. However, your financial institution or local jurisdiction may require you to put together a due diligence package, the core of which will be a market study to judge the feasibility of your site, what amenities you will need and how large the lots should be.

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Hire engineers or land planners to survey your property, prepare the documents for zoning, and work with local jurisdiction to get the required approvals for the RV park. This can be a time consuming process with many trips back to the drawing board, depending on the jurisdiction. Some places may even require an environmental impact statement beyond the scope of the due diligence package.

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Hire a land development firm to grade the property, install the utilities and cut the roads. Hire paving companies and landscapers to put in the roads and the landscaping materials. Depending on the amenities you offer, you may have to hire a swimming pool contractor for the pool and spa and general contractors to build the clubhouse along with interior designers to decorate it.

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Adjust the nightly, weekly or monthly rates. Phone the RV parks in your area for current pricing and incentives.

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Advertise the project as it nears completion. Use local resources, the Internet, magazines geared toward RV campers and print materials to get the word out. Having a battery of photos of your RV camping park will help others see what your property is like and attract guests.