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The Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission voted 4-1 on Sept. 23 to reject Resolution PZ2026-29, which would have allowed a noncommercial RV park and campground with five sites at 1518 Tundra Rose Lane. Stacie Krause cast the sole supporting vote. Applicants Nicole and David Smith are under contract to buy the vacant 1.16-acre lot contingent on permit approval; they sought a seasonal spot for relatives. City staff recommended denial, finding the proposal inconsistent with rural residential zoning and the comprehensive plan, and citing traffic concerns: an Institute of Transportation Engineers model estimated five sites could generate about 25 daily round trips, compared with roughly 20 currently on Tundra Rose Lane. Neighbors opposed the commercial use and added traffic. The decision can be appealed within 15 days.
Medmerry Opco, the operator of Medmerry Holiday Park in West Sussex, which closed after flooding in April 2024, filed for administration on 9 September. Leaseholders who were offered compensation in September last year to terminate their leases early have been told that payments are not guaranteed. The joint administrators said it is too early to comment on the level of recoveries for creditors and will provide an update within eight weeks. One leaseholder, Catherine Jones, who was offered £5,000, believes the chances of receiving compensation are slim.
The town of Hamminkeln has suspended plans for a motorhome pitch at Lake Weikensee. The project was halted because the estimated cost of 300,000 euros was deemed too high for the municipality. Economic development officer Thomas Michaelis had supported the pitch, but the town said it was not economically viable. The FWI faction opposed the plan.
Jeroen and Lisanne van Meerveld are leaving the Bootshaus campsite in Beverungen after six years as tenants. The couple from the Netherlands took over the site during the coronavirus pandemic and are now moving to the Eifel region.
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Woodland Trails Resort on Strawberry Lake in Minnesota is closing permanently after 26 years in business. The owners cited rapidly escalating lakefront values, making it unfeasible to sell the resort as a business. About 70 seasonal camper owners and lot renters were informed by email on Sept. 21 that the resort will not reopen, and all personal property must be removed by the end of October when the current business insurance expires. The owners are exploring an interim insurance policy that could allow winter storage for a fee.
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Parsons city leadership has announced that Marvel Park RV Campground in southeast Kansas will permanently close on Oct. 4. The RV campground is located in a floodplain just north of Labette Creek. City staff cited repeated flooding and issues with campers not paying fees or abiding by park rules as reasons for the decision.
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Hwaseong authorities are closing the Hyangnam auto campsite, opened in 2018, to build a training field for Hwaseong FC. The decision drew over 100 complaints.
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City officials in Parsons, Kansas, have announced that the Marvel Park RV campground will close permanently on October 4. The decision was driven by repeated flooding and issues with campers, including non-payment of fees and rule violations. The campground is located in a floodplain north of Labette Creek; in late June, several people had to be rescued after heavy rain. The city is seeking a new location for an RV park.
A public campsite in Hwaseong, used by about 50,000 people annually, will close next month. A training ground for the professional football club Hwaseong FC is planned for the site. The campsite was designated an excellent campsite by the government last year, but closure was announced nine months later. Dozens of online petitions against the closure were not properly considered: the city accepted opinions only by mail and in-person visits, and the 1.8 billion won budget for the training ground was approved before the feedback period ended. The city cited the campsite's operating deficit and the opening of an alternative campsite as reasons for closure.
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As of 21 September, the campervan site on avenue de la Combattante in Courseulles-sur-Mer is permanently closed. The town hall plans to expand and modernise the site at Parc de l'Edith.
A campsite in the Pite River Valley has been declared bankrupt immediately after the summer season. The owner faces charges of two counts of gross accounting fraud and one count of standard accounting fraud. According to the Economic Crime Authority, the campsite handled approximately 4.4 million kronor in payments and 4.5 million kronor in disbursements without proper accounting. Prosecutor Niklas Jeppsson stated the crime should be considered gross due to the significant amounts involved. The Tax Agency maintains its bankruptcy petition despite the owner's opposition, who claims the campsite is for sale and debts can be repaid. The campsite's request to postpone debt payments was rejected; according to the Tax Agency, it has no seizable assets. The Economic Crime Authority seeks a business ban and a 500,000 kronor corporate fine. The owner denies the charges.
The management of the Cabío campsite in A Pobra plans a comprehensive renovation after the eviction and sealing of the Ra de Arosa I campsite on 18 September 2026 by order of Turismo de Galicia. The action was taken due to non-compliance with regional regulations. Some caravans at the site lack valid roadworthiness tests (ITV) and cannot be moved.
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The Mecklenburg County (Va.) Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Monday night to deny a special exception permit for a two-site RV campground on Greenwood Road near Boydton. The motion to deny came from Supervisor David Brankley, the board’s representative on the county planning commission, who said the project met zoning conditions but that he was obliged to follow constituents after neighbors spoke against it. Applicant Carolyn Wilbourne Evans sought the permit for a 10-acre tract adjoining Greenwood Point, her 23-lot subdivision near Boydton, where homes are typically valued above $500,000 and unimproved lakefront lots sell for $100,000 to $220,000.
The RV Sanitary Station at approximately 17,210 94 Street, just north of downtown Peace River, has closed for the season due to colder temperatures and increased risk of frost that can damage water and sanitation infrastructure. RV users will not have access to the station until it reopens next season, and they are advised to plan alternative arrangements for wastewater and sanitation needs during colder months. The closure is part of seasonal operations to protect the facility from freeze-related damage. Reopening information will be provided when available.
Two public campsites in Gunsan, South Korea, built for 5.7 billion won, have ceased operations due to the absence of private operators.
The Han River Basin Environmental Office denied a riverbed use permit, halting the reopening of Turi campsite in Gyeyang, Incheon. The budget has been redirected, and the site's future is uncertain.
The municipality of Hjørring has decided to close the campsite and open-air pool on Idræts Allé after nearly 60 years of operation. The facilities are deemed to be in too poor condition to continue without significant municipal investment. The outgoing operator has expressed surprise at the decision.
The sale of Ore Strand Camping in Vordingborg has led to some guests at Præstø Camping, located about 20 kilometres away, being asked to leave. The reason is a change in booking terms following the change of ownership.
The motorhome parking area at Le Crotoy marina will be closed from 15:00 on 23 September 2026 to 10:00 on 26 September 2026 for filming scenes for the movie "Chanteurs d'oiseaux". One side of chemin des écluses will also be reserved for the production. Pedestrian, bicycle and road traffic remain open. The nearest alternative is the free motorhome area at the town's northern entrance, which has no waste disposal or hookups. Motorhomes are not allowed to park outside designated areas, including chemin des écluses.
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East Flanders province will start personal guidance for 240 owners of permanent pitches at De Gavers campsite from 2027. The decision to scrap the pitches remains in force.