Why some campgrounds are more successful than others

Campgrounds are pretty much all the same, right?

No.

The problem is that it is very hard to determine which type of campground design will have the most camper nights. Every campground is different. Staves Consulting has worked with hundreds of campground owners and investors since 1963. We have seen every possible type of park and had a chance to see what works and what doesn’t.

  • Why a Feasibility Study?

    Because there is no such thing as a typical campground, the feasibility study is an important first step in any decision on building a campground.

Staves Consulting is market driven and his experience has taught him that before any decision can be made you must identify the specific market mix for your project. While everyone sees the forty foot motorhome towing a car on the Interstate highway, you never know how many cars are going by with a tent in their trunk. If you don’t identify the market before you start, you can easily leave a couple hundred thousand dollars a year on the table.

Staves Consulting’s Experience

  • Staves Consulting focuses on minimizing investment and maximizing ROI
  • We are up to date with national building codes & RV codes while also working with local authorities to ensure success
    • Technical Code Committee (NFPA 1192,1194)
    • National RV & RV Park Building Code
  • We teach/guide our clients to keep building costs at a manageable price
  • We offer our fresh eyes to help analyze competition and available local markets
    • Competition analysis/Market Evaluation

Staves Consulting’s extensive experience makes them the best people to help you answer these and the questions below before you can determine the feasibility of building a campground.

Questions to think about when trying to decide your market

  • What type of campground or RV park will be the most profitable in your area?
  • Will the best market be for large sites for the big motorhomes or would it be more profitable to concentrate on the camper who shows up with a tent and motorcycle?
  • Will the customers at your park be there for one day? Two days? A week? or all winter?
  • Will your customers primarily consist of an older couple or families with several children?
  • Are you located in a place where there is a great demand for family reunions? If so, do you need to develop a large group camping area?
  • What amenities do the other parks in your area offer and even more important, what amenities do they not offer that the market wants?
  • How many campers will stay at my park and for how long? In other words, how many camper nights can I expect each year for the next five years?

A feasibility study will reveal the type of park for the site that has the greatest potential for profit. Our studies reveal hidden potential that you might not see from just looking around or making something up on your own. We collect data from the competing campgrounds that most people wouldn’t notice.

  • Why Staves Consulting?

    Because we have been in the camping industry so long, we can really see which way to go with a particular location.

Your campground feasibility study will contain

  • Adequate time to travel to the proposed site, view the land, and analyze the local competition and market.
  • A written report which will contain a review of this competition.
  • A general description of the type of campground envisioned for that market.
  • Background on the inspection process for campgrounds.
  • Comparison of competing campgrounds.
  • An analysis of the camper night potential
  • We are uniquely positioned to provide a written five year projection of income and expenses
  • Reasonable on-going support via telephone or email
  • Conceptual RV park design tailored to your unique market mix
  • Other services can be included with a small fee…

Staves Consulting’s only objective is to help you develop a profitable business with a focus on limiting construction costs and maximizing ROI. We are not real estate salesman trying to sell you some property nor are we a construction firm hoping to make a huge profit from building your facility.

Price

Various levels of reports are available ranging from a very quick preliminary feasibility study to help you decide if you want to proceed to a complete financial presentation that can be taken to a bank. Please contact us for a quote on your specific project and a sample feasibility study.

What do you need to do to get started?

Contact Staves Consulting and tell us what your needs and concerns are. You may call us at 1-406-862-0077, email directly to info@stavesconsulting or fill out a short form that tells us a little bit about your project.