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The city of Asotin, Washington, has temporarily closed two waste disposal sites used by RVers and rafters due to a record surge in usage. The influx overwhelmed the local wastewater treatment plant, prompting officials to schedule a public hearing on August 24 to decide whether to continue the service. The sites include a free RV dump and a BLM-owned SCAT machine.
The Murcia Institute of Tourism responded to an anonymous complaint about insufficient security at the Villas Caravaning campsite in La Manga. The director of the Tourism Regulation Office, Julio Alberto Vizuete, stated that the campsite is closed by order of the Cartagena city council, removed from the tourism registry, and therefore the regional decree on campsites does not apply. The complaint concerned over 2,000 plots and fears of illegal occupation, theft, and vandalism.
Councillors will be recommended to refuse plans for a £5m luxury Scottish Borders holiday park when they meet next week. The 40-lodge development, creating 18 jobs, has been earmarked for land west of and incorporating Earlshaugh Farm in Jedburgh and would include an office, reception and a manager's accommodation lodge. The application from Little Sodbury-based CampbellMac Developments Ltd received 13 objections on the grounds of loss of and harm to ecological habitats, including trees and sites of Special Scientific Interest, as well as inadequate access, noise pollution and road safety. A report to members of SBC's Planning & Building Standards Committee recommends refusal, stating that the development would give rise to significant adverse impacts to the Teviot Valley SLA, which are not outweighed by social, environmental or economic benefits.
The Sustainable Tourism Plan 'Destination Garoña', promoted by the Burgos Provincial Council through Sodebur, has concluded, but the planned motorhome areas in Busto de Bureba and Villanueva Soportilla (Bozoó) were not built. The contractor Ingeniería y Obra Civil Chávarri breached the agreement, and the council could not process the works through a minor contract. The project, funded by the EU's Next Generation funds (€2.87 million), included 18 actions across 23 municipalities, of which 16 were completed. Meanwhile, the via ferrata in Oña will be inaugurated shortly, and the rental price of electric bikes has decreased in some towns.
The Viana do Castelo municipality rejected on Tuesday a request by FeelEverywhere to extend the concession from 20 to 25 years for a new tourism project on the site of the former Orbitur campsite in Cabedelo, Darque. It also refused a request to defer rent payments of 12,500 euros per month until operations begin. The project, aimed at caravanning and glamping, has seen its investment rise from 2.9 million to 4 million euros, with plans to increase jobs from 22 to 32 and motorhome pitches from 37 to 42. The refusal is based on the lack of construction work on site; the request will be reconsidered once work starts.
Southwest Motor Homes, based near Ilminster, ceased trading on July 24. The company, incorporated in 2011, specialized in motorhome rental, sales, and servicing. A spokesperson thanked customers and the community for their support.
In late July, the camper area in Montalto Marina is nearly empty, prompting questions from the local civic group 'Impegno civico per Montalto e Pescia'. The group cites possible causes such as poor management, lack of services, and high prices. A camper driver noted that in Tarquinia, 9 euros per day includes water and lighting, while in Montalto Marina, 12 euros provides none. Others point to a broader economic downturn: rising service costs and stagnant wages reducing tourist numbers.
Motorhome owners in Saronno, Italy, are calling on the municipality to restore the parking area on Via Grieg. The site, intended for servicing and parking motorhomes, is in a state of neglect: garbage is frequently dumped, water supply has been cut off, loading and discharge points are disabled, and there is no video surveillance or adequate lighting. Users suggest introducing paid access if the area is properly maintained, but the administration has not yet responded about the future of the facility.
Campgrounds on Cape Cod, including Sweetwater Forest in Brewster, report reduced business due to high fuel prices and economic conditions. The owner noted cancellations from distant visitors with motorhomes that get about eight miles per gallon, and a decline of 800 site nights year-over-year. Other campgrounds like Shady Knoll report strong bookings, but Nickerson State Park has seen more cancellations and shorter stays this summer.
Oregon's wildfire season is disrupting summer travel plans: campgrounds are closed, forest roads blocked, and smoke makes driving hazardous. One group of campers moved their gathering from Deschutes National Forest to the Mount Hood area, traveling over 100 miles. Detours added up to three hours to some trips. Officials warn that violating closure orders in evacuation zones can result in fines up to $10,000 or up to six months in jail.
The Lawrence family, running Dobrudden Farm Caravan Park for 70 years, challenges Bradford council's sale plan. The decision was called in for review after councillors raised concerns.
The Flax Mill Caravan Park in Boyup Brook, Western Australia, may temporarily close if a dispute over long-term residents is not resolved and the current operator leaves. The legal conflict has escalated, threatening the park's operation.
Authorities in Butera, Sicily, sealed the Eurocamping Due Rocche campground and ordered an immediate evacuation of all guests. The closure followed an inspection by the NAS Carabinieri and municipal offices, which found the facility lacked required permits for accommodation and food service, had no health certificates for staff, and used water from a cistern that failed quality tests. Unauthorized concrete structures were also discovered on the site. Guests have five days to leave; the owner must demolish illegal constructions within a month.
In Hoengseong County, Gangwon Province, four public campsites, including Byeongjibang auto-campsite and Seonbawi campsite, have been closed for over two years. The closure stems from a legal dispute between the county government and village corporations that managed the sites. The facilities have fallen into disrepair: entrances are blocked, shower rooms are overgrown, and equipment is broken. In July 2026, the county transferred the campsites to the Culture and Tourism Foundation and allocated a budget for renovation. One zone with 33 sites is scheduled to reopen in August, with the remaining sites planned for 2027. However, full restoration of all four campsites requires additional funding, and the initial construction cost was about 600 million won.
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The Washington County, Tennessee, Commission denied a rezoning request for a proposed RV park. The proposal sought to reclassify land at 1165 East Main Street in Jonesborough.
In Lodi, a parking area for motorhomes has been set up on the edge of the Via Massena car park, as part of the city's parking plan. However, the site lacks functioning water and waste disposal services, and is permanently occupied by two caravans used as residences.
On July 26 at around 6:50 p.m., a camper reported a bear sighting at the Lake Kussharo campground in Hamatonbetsu, Hokkaido. The bear, about 1.5 meters long, emerged from woods east of the campground, walked about 300 meters north, and disappeared back into the forest. At the time, 20 to 30 campers were present; no injuries have been reported. The campground was immediately closed as a precaution. Police are patrolling the area and urging caution.
In Immekeppel (Overath), campers held a protest against the closure of a campsite on the Sülz river that has existed for over 60 years without official permission. The building authority demands closure, citing its location in a flood zone and lack of a permit. Protest organizer Alexander Meyen urges residents to send letters to the planning office to include the site in the land-use plan. City authorities have offered help but insist on legal compliance.
The 'De Meidoorn' campsite in Sluis, Zeeland, is nearly empty during peak season. Owner 'InLeisure' plans to replace permanent pitches with 105 chalets, but implementation is delayed due to nature conservation issues (protected tree frog population) and archaeological restrictions. Only about 23 permanent guests with unsold caravans, some tents, and a few transit campers remain. The company states that tourist rental is more profitable than long-term pitches.
Hardwick Parks, an 180-acre holiday park in Oxfordshire, has closed its lake after discovering blue-green algae that can be harmful to humans and fatal to dogs. The Environment Agency is testing the water. The park has been advised to post warning signs and restrict access.
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