NCP Blog: Let’s Go Camping

Have you ever been camping? When I was young, my parents let me camp in the backyard with a tent and sleeping bag, and it was always so exciting! And maybe a little bit scary, too. My grandparents had a small camper and often traveled with it to nearby lakes. I sometimes got to stay with them at the campground and go fishing, hiking and swimming.

 

Camping can mean many different things to people. Maybe you pitch a tent, build a fire for cooking, and simply enjoy nature. Or, perhaps you road-trip around the country in a large recreational vehicle (RV), with the comforts of a toilet and shower in your vehicle.

 

Camping Trends

 

According to a report from Kampgrounds of America (KOA), camping has grown significantly the past decade and makes up about 32% of the leisure travel market. Campers spent more than $52 billion in local communities last year!

 

More than 92 million American households identify as campers, with more than 58 million households reporting that they camped at least once in 2022.

 

The COVID pandemic that began in 2020 also contributed to the increase. KOA’s report indicates that more than 6.4 million households camped for the first time in 2022.

 

With an influx of people camping, finding a campsite has become the biggest challenge for campers. Research from The Dyrt, a resource for campers, shows that in 2019, 10.6% of its community found it difficult to find a place to camp. Fast forward to 2022, and nearly 60% of campers reported they had trouble finding a campsite.

 

 

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