Welcome to The Campground Academy
Everything you need to help you successfully navigation campground ownership.
The Campground Buyer Academy offers practical guidance for anyone exploring campground ownership. These articles and resources focus on the real questions buyers face — from financials and operations to risk and long-term potential.
Featured Articles
Key articles every campground buyer should read as they explore ownership.
Why Next-Gen Camping Is Your Park’s Key to Future Growth
Why Next-Gen Camping Is Your Park’s Key to Future Growth
Academy Modules
These modules are designed to help you explore campground ownership one topic at a time. Whether you’re early in the process or evaluating a specific opportunity, each section focuses on a core area of buyer due diligence to help you make more informed, confident decisions.
Buyer Mindset & Motivation
Understanding the personal, lifestyle, and long-term motivations that drive campground buyers — and how those goals shape smarter decisions.
1 ArticleFinancial Performance & Valuation
How campground income, expenses, and adjustments translate into real cash flow, financing, and value.
0 ArticlesSites, Utilities & Infrastructure
A practical look at site counts, utilities, and physical systems — and how they impact cost, expansion, and risk.
0 ArticlesRates, Occupancy & Revenue
How pricing, seasonality, and demand influence revenue performance and future upside.
0 ArticlesExpansion & Upside Potential
Evaluating land, zoning, and infrastructure capacity to understand what growth opportunities really exist.
1 ArticleLocation, Market & Demand
Why guests come, how markets perform, and what demand drivers matter most for long-term success.
0 ArticlesSeller, Staffing & Operations
Understanding how the park is run today — and what ownership transition will actually require.
0 ArticlesRisk, Condition & Red Flags
Identifying physical, financial, and operational risks that can derail financing or deals.
0 ArticlesFinancing & Deal Structure
How campgrounds are financed, what lenders look for, and how deal structure affects outcomes.
0 ArticlesWhat Buyers Don’t Know to Ask
The overlooked questions that often separate good deals from expensive mistakes.
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