RV Parks, Caravan Parks, Campgrounds Trade Associations

BC Lodging and Campgrounds Association (BCLCA)

British Columbia’s trade association for independently owned campgrounds/RV parks and small lodging; provides marketing (Super Camping), advocacy and supplier programs. Represents 400+ private operators.

https://bclca.com Membership: 400

British Holiday & Home Parks Association (BH&HPA)

UK-wide trade association for owners/managers of holiday, touring and residential parks; members own 3,000 parks. Provides policy advocacy, compliance guidance and networking.

https://www.bhhpa.org.uk Membership: 3,000

Bundesverband der Campingwirtschaft in Deutschland e.V. (BVCD)

Germany’s national federation for camping and motorhome park operators (via state associations); represents around 1,000 camping sites nationwide.

https://www.bvcd.org/ Membership: 1,000

Canadian Camping and RV Council (CCRVC)

Canada’s national body for private campgrounds and RV sector stakeholders (provincial associations, RVDA of Canada, CRVA). Represents 2,347 private campgrounds; focuses on advocacy, education and research.

https://ccrvc.ca/ Membership: 2,347

Camping In Ontario (Ontario Private Campground Association)

Ontario’s private campground association (OPCA); delivers marketing (directory/app), advocacy and education to a network of roughly 400 member parks.

https://www.campinginontario.ca/ Membership: 400

Camping Québec

Quebec’s campground operators’ association; over 800 members from public and private sectors representing ~90% of provincial campsites; provides classification, advocacy and training.

https://www.campingquebec.com/ Membership: 800

Caravan Industry Association of Australia (CIAA)

Australia’s peak national body for the caravanning and camping industry; represents 5,000+ industry businesses (including caravan parks); leads advocacy, accreditation, safety and marketing.

https://www.caravanindustry.com.au/ Membership: 5,000

Carolinas Association of RV Parks & Campgrounds (CARVC)

Trade association for privately operated campgrounds/RV parks in North and South Carolina; active in promotion, education and government relations. Membership includes 142 parks.

https://www.campingcarolinas.com/ Membership: 142

EFCO&HPA (European Federation of Campingsite Organisations and Holiday Park Associations)

European federation of national associations for campings and holiday parks; represents the interests of over 20,000 parks across 23 countries at EU level.

https://www.efcohpa.eu/ Membership: 20,000

Fédération Nationale de l’Hôtellerie de Plein Air (FNHPA)

France’s national federation for outdoor hospitality (campings/HPA); about 3,900 individual member parks organized via 72 regional/departmental federations; strong lobbying and legal support.

https://fnhpa-pro.fr/ Membership: 3,900

Florida RV Park & Campground Association (FRVCA)

Florida’s state trade association; serves 400+ RV parks and campgrounds with legal/legislative advocacy, marketing (Camp Florida) and events.

https://campflorida.org/ Membership: 400

HISWA-RECRON

Dutch employers’ organization for watersport and recreation businesses (including campings/holiday parks); 2,400 member companies; provides advocacy, CAO/terms and business support.

https://www.hiswarecron.nl/ Membership: 2,400

Holiday Parks New Zealand (HPNZ)

New Zealand’s holiday park industry association; supports operators with advocacy, market insights and promotion. Around 250 member holiday parks and 80+ trade members.

https://holidayparks.co.nz/ Membership: 250

Maine Campground Owners Association (MECOA)

Represents over 185 licensed campgrounds in Maine; provides the Maine Camping Guide, marketing, advocacy and education for members.

https://www.campmaine.com/ Membership: 185

Michigan Association of Recreation Vehicles & Campgrounds (MARVAC)

Michigan’s state trade association for RV dealers, manufacturers, suppliers and private campgrounds; “307 members strong”; produces major RV/camping shows and advocacy.

https://www.michiganrvandcampgrounds.org/ Membership: 307

OHI (Outdoor Hospitality Industry)

Formerly ARVC; the U.S. national association for RV parks and campgrounds. 3,000+ member parks; programs include 20 Groups, Plan-It Green and the OHCE conference.

https://ohi.org/ Membership: 3,000

Pennsylvania Campground Owners Association (PCOA)

Pennsylvania’s private campground association; 220 member parks with 37,000+ campsites; provides a statewide directory, shows and advocacy.

https://www.pacamping.com/ Membership: 220

Texas Association of Campground Owners (TACO)

Texas’ state association representing over 400 private parks; delivers marketing (TexasCampgrounds.com), legal/legislative advocacy and a large annual trade show.

https://tacomembers.com/ Membership: 400

Virginia Campground Association (VCA)

Represents 76 campgrounds statewide and collaborates with Virginia State Parks to promote the industry; offers marketing and member services.

https://www.virginiacampgrounds.org/ Membership: 76

Wisconsin Association of Campground Owners (WACO)

Wisconsin’s private campground association; 220+ member parks; provides marketing (online/print directory), a legal hotline and one of the largest campground trade shows.

https://www.wisconsincampgrounds.com/ Membership: 220