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Closures AT Austria 3 days ago

Carinthia campsite closes after 39 years due to new tourist tax

A campsite in the Austrian state of Carinthia is closing after 39 years due to the introduction of a daily tourist tax of 4 euros. The owner stated the tax would account for 28% of the campsite's annual turnover, making the business unviable. Plans for reinvestment and rezoning have been withdrawn.

Closures US United States 10.02.2026

Texas RV Park Permanently Closes After Deadly July Flood

The Blue Oak RV Park in Texas is closing permanently following a devastating flood over the Fourth of July weekend. Four people died at the park, and the owners sustained over $2 million in damages. After being denied a federal disaster loan three times, the family-run business and its adjoining restaurant are shutting down for good.

Closures PT Portugal 06.02.2026 2

Motorhome service area closed in Algarve due to flood risk

The municipality of Vila Real de Santo António has closed the motorhome service area by the Guadiana river due to a high risk of flooding. The decision, based on municipal civil protection recommendations amid adverse weather, is in effect at least until Saturday, February 7. As an alternative, users have been directed to the Monte Gordo Municipal Camping Park.

Closures US United States 26.11.2025

Mecklenburg planning commission rejects RV campground application

The Mecklenburg County Planning Commission unanimously rejected a proposal for a 25-unit RV campground. The 16-acre project near Kerr Lake was subject to 40 conditions, including bans on generators and permanent structures. The denial followed strong community opposition citing traffic, noise, and existing camping alternatives in the area.

Closures DE Germany 03.01.2026

"Many cried": Disbelief after permanent camping debacle

The Karlstein municipal council terminated all 360 permanent plots at the Weißsee lake in Großwelzheim, Bavaria, in August 2025, giving occupants until March 2026 to vacate. The decision, citing a need for 2.4 million euros to address critical safety issues in the aging infrastructure, has sparked protests and the formation of a citizens' initiative. While a similar scenario is not currently anticipated at the Mainflinger Badesee in Hessen, the situation is being closely monitored following a comparable termination in Wörth am Main.

Closures FR France 27.12.2025

A Deep Disappointment: The Mobil'douche Camper Forced to Stop Its Rounds in Avignon

The Mobil'douche association is ending its nearly decade-long service of providing mobile showers and hygiene support to homeless people in Avignon. The camper van, named Laïka, conducted three weekly rounds but will cease operations due to unspecified constraints. The service had assisted hundreds of individuals, primarily men, offering showers, hygiene products, and clothing.

Closures US United States 03.11.2025

Sandpoint City Council to decide on RV park land deal with hotel developer

The Sandpoint City Council will decide whether to lease or sell the City Beach RV Park land to Averill Hospitality, which says its planned Sandpoint Lakeside Resort cannot proceed otherwise. The RV park generates over $94,000 annually for the city's parks fund, and a $1 million renovation is planned. A 1922 covenant may restrict the land to park use, complicating a sale.

Closures US United States 12.12.2025

Lake Tulloch RV Campground and Marina Closes Permanently

The Lake Tulloch RV Campground & Marina in Jamestown, California, has closed immediately and permanently. Management cited circumstances beyond their control that made safe and financially sustainable operations impossible. The site was a primary public access point to the lake, as most of the north shore is privately owned.

Closures CA Canada 08.12.2025

Jasper National Park Announces 2026 Camping Reservations and Closures

Parks Canada will open its reservation system for the 2026 frontcountry camping season in Jasper National Park on January 27, 2026. The Wabasso and Whirlpool Group Campgrounds will remain closed for that season. Reservations are required for most sites, with specific rules on vehicle length, quiet hours, and bear safety protocols in effect.

Closures CA Canada 29.11.2025

B.C. shuts off utilities at Abbotsford RV camp without notice

Residents at an RV rest stop in Abbotsford, British Columbia, report the province shut off water, power, and waste disposal services without warning. The B.C. Ministry of Transportation cited ongoing public safety complaints and vandalism as reasons, while the city expressed disappointment over the lack of notice. The site, scheduled for permanent closure as part of a highway expansion, was removed from the provincial rest stop inventory in September.

Source: CBC ENG
Closures DE Germany 30.10.2025

Court orders campervan owners to vacate plots at Neuendorfer See

The Cottbus Regional Court has ruled that campervan owners must vacate plots in a weekend home settlement at Neuendorfer See. The court upheld the eviction lawsuits filed by the municipality of Märkische Heide. The municipality is granting a deadline until March 31, 2026, for the removal of structures.

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