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Gunsan is reviewing a plan to reduce the administrative property usage fee for the Geumgangho National Leisure Campsite from 5% to 1% after eight failed tenders for an operator over six months. Bids ran from April to September, with the starting price cut from 102.02 million won to 55.19 million won, but no bidders came forward. Annual revenue is estimated at 185 million won, expenses excluding the fee at 175.2 million won, and the full fee of 121.42 million won would produce a loss of 111.62 million won. Lowering the fee to 1% and offsetting half of user discounts could turn a surplus of 5.35 million won. The 39-pitch campsite opened in September 2024 and was operated by Gunsan Stay from November 2024 to March 2026.

The Ociano premium caravan site in Haenam, South Jeolla Province, is running a Travel Month discount from 1 October to 30 November. Bookings made via the Parapark KakaoTalk channel receive 50% off on weekdays and 30% off at weekends from the base rate. The base rate is 290,000 won for Deluxe and 390,000 won for Family; with the 50% weekday discount these become 145,000 won and 195,000 won, and with the 30% weekend discount 203,000 won and 273,000 won. Deluxe accommodates 2 guests (maximum 3) and Family 4 guests (maximum 5); pets and visitors not included in the booking are not permitted. Cancellations 10 or more days before arrival are fully refunded, 7–9 days before 80%, 3–6 days before 60%, 1–2 days before 10%, and same-day cancellations are not refunded.

Former farmers Roseline and Gérard in north-west Vendée have converted disused farm buildings into storage for motorhomes, caravans and boats. The 2,500 m² of sheds hold 39 vehicles, with 40 to 50 spaces available. Since 22 December 2021 the site has been listed on MonHangar.fr, which handles contracts, invoicing and insurance for a monthly commission of €15 to €30. The owners expect an average income of €4,000 a year.

A resident of Oosthuizen, Menno, has won two Carado T338 Pro camper vans through two Premium lottery tickets. One camper van was presented to him in the presence of Winston. The second prize came as a surprise. Menno said he would call his brother, who lives nearby.

Federation Council has resolved to call for open tenders for the operation, management and maintenance of the Urana Caravan Park and the Urana Waterfront Pavilion. Tenders will be sought under section 55 of the NSW Local Government Act 1993 and section 166(a) of the NSW Local Government (General) Regulation 2021. The structure invites submissions for combined management of the caravan park, pavilion and surrounding public toilets and barbeques, while also allowing separate tenders for each site. The current management contract and pavilion licence have been extended on existing terms until 30 June 2027, or earlier by mutual agreement.

Between July and September 2026 the Braga campsite received 5,027 guests and 11,266 overnight stays. Revenue reached €97,349.34, with an average of €8.64 per night.

Erlensee campsite in Bavaria has topped the PiNCAMP ranking, the camping portal of ADAC, as Germany's most dog-friendly campsite. The ranking is based on an analysis of around 500,000 online reviews from across Europe, in which AI identified about 12,500 statements about camping with dogs. It assessed how dogs are treated, walking options, access to lakes and other waters, facilities and fees; only sites that allow dogs and have at least ten relevant reviews from the past three years were included. The campsite is open all year, with a standard pitch from €33 per night in low season and €39 in high season, including two people, and dogs cost an additional €4 per night. Dogs may swim in the lake but not in the bathing area on the campsite side with the restaurant and playground; the dog beach is on the opposite shore.

Fort De Soto Park Campground in St. Petersburg was ranked No. 2 in Florida in a list of the 10 most popular RV campsites compiled by travel publication Islands. Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Campground in Santa Rosa Beach took the top spot. The ranking was based on reputation, recommendations, expert opinion, facilities and user feedback. Fort De Soto has 151 sites suitable for RVs up to 40 feet, with 30- to 50-amp electric and water hookups but no sewer hookups; nightly rates start at around $48, with waterfront sites slightly higher. The park has 238 sites in total, all with water, electricity, charcoal grills and picnic tables, and reservations can fill up months in advance.

Young staff at the Hotaru no Sato auto campsite in Numata, Hokkaido, have developed a dedicated booking management system. The system integrates reservations, check-in, payments and communication via LINE. The aim is to reduce administrative workload and increase the time staff spend with guests. The campsite receives over 2,000 guests during peak season, and its official LINE account grew from about 2,500 to about 6,000 followers over three years. The system has already attracted enquiries from campsites from the Kanto region to Hokkaido.

Fun Town RV CEO Jason Lippert handed over a camper to the Powell family. Lennox Powell, aged 4, lives in Rockford, Michigan, and had asked for a pink camper with twinkle lights, music, marshmallows and a bunk bed. The keys were presented at the Fun Town RV store in Grand Rapids. Lennox has faced serious health challenges since infancy and continues therapy. Her parents said a camper would give the family a place to slow down and spend time together away from appointments.

The operators of the Quellgrund campsite in Höfen, Baden-Württemberg, recorded 25 per cent more overnight guests this season. According to the site, visitors included motorhomers from northern Germany, Spain and Italy. The campsite will reopen to holidaymakers in March 2027.

The motorhome stopover at Badebucht in Wedel, Schleswig-Holstein, recorded 4,594 overnight stays last year. The operator describes the figure as a success. Guests often use the S-Bahn to travel to Hamburg. The site is located near the Elbe.

The municipal campsite and motorhome stopover in Plestin-les-Grèves, Côtes-d'Armor, recorded higher visitor numbers and revenue in summer 2026. The Toulinet motorhome stopover reported 7,854 overnight stays and €108,784 in revenue, up from 6,150 stays and €83,625 in the same period of 2025. Revenue at the stopover is expected to exceed €110,000. The campsite was full from around 14 July to 15 August, with gross revenue of €306,548 as of 31 August, compared with €295,000 a year earlier. The average number of stallholders at Sunday markets rose to 104 from 92 in 2025, and at Tuesday night markets to 61 from 52.

Lawson has announced it will rent out part of its car parks for customers sleeping overnight in camper vans and other vehicles. The service starts on 30 October at 11 stores in Saga, Nagasaki and Oita prefectures. Booking is required via a dedicated website, with one vehicle per store per day. Use is from 3pm to 10am the following day, and the fee is 2500–3000 yen per session.

New Bern KOA Holiday in New Bern, North Carolina, was named Best Waterfront Campground and Best Campground Features and Amenities in RVshare's 2026 Campies, a national awards programme for US campgrounds. It was the only nominee to receive two awards this year. Now in its fifth year, the Campers' Choice Awards drew thousands of nominations across 16 categories, with winners chosen by public vote. The campground sits on the Neuse River and offers more than 100 RV sites, deluxe cabins and tent sites. Its Net Promoter Score is 95.

Redford Caravan Park at Princes Gate near Narberth has won the Caravan Park Award at the 2026 Croeso Awards. Owner Sarah Gateley says she was clapping for another winner when she heard her own park's name.

Camping Fischerhaus in Kreuzlingen closed its 2026 season on 18 October with 35,292 overnight stays, almost matching the previous year. About 64% of overnight stays came from Swiss guests and 24% from German guests; visitors also arrived from Japan, Mexico and New Zealand. Heat caused some guests to leave early, and the kiosk ordered an unprecedented amount of water. For the 2026 season prices were moderately adjusted to market level and the pricing structure was simplified; when the Hörnli outdoor pool is closed, campsite guests can use Bad Egelsee free of charge during their stay. After eight years, deputy manager Claudia Meckert is leaving to take over her own campsite in Andeer, and a replacement is being sought. After bookings for 2027 opened in early October, around 150 reservations arrived within a few hours.

A public car park next to the İnegöl district governor's office is being used for long-term caravan parking. Some caravans stay in place longer than regular vehicles, effectively turning the area into a caravan park. This increases pressure on parking capacity in the town centre. In 2020, authorities explored a site in the Oylat area to include İnegöl in a caravan park map, but no official statement clarifies whether the current car park is designated for caravans or long-term stays. Residents are calling for public car parks to be used as intended and for rules on long-term caravan parking.

Ulsan Buk-gu district is running a social media verification event from November to February for visitors to Gangdong Auto Camping Site and Dangsa Hyundai Ocean Camp. Participants must follow the district's official tourism Instagram account, post a photo and review taken at the campsite on the day of their visit, and then confirm the post at the campsite office. Those who complete verification receive a smoked box gift set on site. The event aims to encourage winter camping and promote the district's camping tourism resources through social media.

Cesenatico council has denied social media reports that it introduced special bans on motorhomes for the Fish Festival. The administration said the restrictions in force are the same as in previous years. Motorhomers can use the Rocca car park, the via dei Mille car park and the swimming pool car park, which is also served by dedicated shuttle buses. The Giardini al Mare between piazza Costa and via Montello, as well as the equipped areas at Ponente and Zadina, are also available.