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Chonamsan Auto Camping in Gunsan, built in 2014 for 3.3 billion won, has been idle since October 2025. The city held 10 private operation tenders, all of which failed. Alternatives include an 18-hole park golf course or a dog park.
A derelict campsite covering 13,120 sq m in the municipality of Krummhörn, East Frisia, is being auctioned. The property includes a residential building with six holiday apartments and space for about 85 motorhome pitches. The auction will take place on June 25, 2026, in Berlin, with a minimum bid of €175,000. Prospective buyers must assess renovation costs, potential environmental liabilities, and permitting issues.
The municipality of Castelletto Ticino has abandoned plans to build a camper parking area on Via Varallo Pombia. The decision follows months of political debate and opposition from the minority group, which questioned the project's feasibility. The administration will now prioritize the redevelopment of Cicognola beach and a new central parking lot.
The O Salnés region in Galicia, Spain, has 2,027 regulated motorhome parking spaces, but only 35 are public. Sanxenxo lost a private 100-vehicle area near Pragueira beach after its owner closed it due to legal disputes with the local council. From July, O Grove will impose fines of up to €6,000 for improper parking, while A Illa de Arousa has installed license plate readers to enforce a 24-hour limit.
Ro Naturcamp on Fejø Island (Denmark) has been listed for 1.15 million DKK. The 20,000 sqm property includes pitches for 35–40 motorhomes, tents, glamping tents and cabins, plus a kiosk. The listing describes it as a lifestyle project rather than a high-turnover business.
Riverside Caravan Park in Elgin, Scotland, has been put on the market as owner Christine Mitchell retires. The 6.1-hectare site on the River Lossie operates seasonally from April to October, with 40 residential caravan pitches, 28 touring pitches, and a tent area. The sale includes the owner's chalet and 4 hectares of additional land with development potential. Asking price: offers over £375,000.
The 'Am Dünengelände' campsite in Zempin (Usedom island) loses 3–4 meters of dune annually due to coastal erosion. Up to 70% of pitches could become inaccessible within a few years. After a petition with nearly 2,000 signatures, a meeting with officials from the Ministry of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern took place. An agreement was reached on sand replenishment, which could start as early as winter.
Starting September 20, the Bayinbuluk scenic area in Xinjiang has suspended self-drive tours. The closure is due to road reconstruction on section AK30+300–AK35+700 (Barun Temple area). A pilot self-drive program had been launched on September 13 with a daily limit of 50 vehicles and fees of 65 yuan entry plus 310 yuan for a 5-seat car or 434 yuan for a 7-seat car. Pre-purchased tickets are being refunded.
West Norfolk Council has approved the sale of two caravan sites, Vegas and South Shore in Hunstanton. Operator 4 Shores is expected to acquire the assets. The sale is justified by higher returns compared to retaining the sites. Timelines for completion are not yet set.
A plan to build a campsite with around 50 pitches in Bergern, Austria, has been rejected by the local council. Seven council members voted against initiating the zoning procedure, with two abstentions. The project's initiator, innkeeper Alfons Baldinger, expressed disappointment, noting the campsite was intended as a project for his son. Earlier, residents had raised concerns about noise and increased traffic.
In a referendum, 53% of Winterthur residents voted against renovating the Schützenweiher campsite. The city council sees no legal path to allow permanent camping there. In response, the Alternative List (AL) party, together with campsite residents, launched an initiative demanding a new camping project with at least one-third of the area designated for alternative housing.
The Reykjavik City Council at its meeting on Thursday decided to terminate the agreement with the Caravan Association for the use of approximately 3,900 square meters of land in Gufunes. The agreement had been signed only two months earlier. Council Chairman Einar Thorsteinsson stated that those who choose to live in caravans can make agreements with campsites, which are abundant in the southwestern part of the country. He argued that the agreement was pushed through without consultation with residents and stakeholders in Gufunes and without budget allocations, although city costs could reach up to 100 million ISK. Association treasurer Geirdís Hanna Kristjánsdóttir expressed disappointment and anger, noting that the decision was made without any discussion with caravan residents and that they are now forced to remain at the unsuitable site in Sævarhöfði, where they have lived for three years under unacceptable conditions.
Owners of caravans at Sandy Point Holiday Park in Victoria, Australia, risk losing their sites after the South Gippsland Shire council approved a subdivision for 11 dwellings and vegetation removal. The decision, passed by the mayor's casting vote, has sparked objections from 29 parties and concerns about economic impact on local businesses. A community group has lodged an appeal with the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.
Argyll Holidays, which operated eight holiday parks in Scotland, will be sold after entering administration in November. The debt exceeded £103 million, including £40 million owed to unsecured creditors.
A defective railway bridge at Sandylands Holiday Park in Saltcoats, Scotland, will be removed starting June 12, with completion expected by June 16. Operator Parkdean Resorts cited the bridge's end of life as the reason for demolition. The bridge had been closed since July 2021, leading caravan owners to label it a 'bridge to nowhere.' No decision has been made on a replacement; guests can access the beach via a short walk or free shuttle bus.
Arla Foods has agreed to purchase Hobro City Camping, located next to the Hobro Mejeri dairy. The acquisition is intended to allow for future expansion of the dairy. The campsite will continue operating until the takeover, which must occur by December 31, 2026. Arla states that no final decision has been made on the future use of the site.
The municipality of Rastede has set a minimum purchase price of €340,000 for the approximately six-hectare site comprising the natural swimming pool and campsite in Hahn-Lehmden. A sale or heritable building right is preferred over a simple lease. The investor selection process will be three-stage, with particular focus on economic viability and preservation of the pool. Politicians criticized the current state of the site as a 'huge garbage dump' and called for an extension of the application deadline by at least one month.
Cove Communities has withdrawn controversial plans to redevelop Medmerry Park holiday park in Earnley, UK. The project included replacing old lodges with 308 new luxury units, creating lakes and an outdoor cinema.
The CampDeulo campsite at Deulowitzer See in Schenkendöbern municipality faces changes. The lease agreement will not be extended, impacting the tourist landscape around Guben.
The town of Nanbu announced plans to reopen the closed Fureai Hiroba Ryokusuiko auto campsite by the autumn peak season. The previous designated manager, Smile Cube, had its contract canceled. The municipality now intends to operate the site directly.
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