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Originally Posted by TurnerFam

...the idea I've had for RV Parks and even Campgrounds to have several 'pull thru Overnight no-hookup cheap sites' is a noble one, but probably not realistic. Here's why:

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With due respect, what you went on to describe was COMPLETELY different in every respect. I agree that adding a few “no hook-ups” “parking-only” sites to a regular campground doesn't make sense.

However, what was described in article is not a “campground” at all. Economics are totally different. It may not work anyway, but in my opinion not for the reasons you mentioned.

The cost structure is very different. For starters, no buildings, pools, laundry, etc. to construct or maintain, and no employees (except maybe one part time to check equipment occasionally).

As to land cost, also very different. All the campground spaces dedicated to buildings, pools, recreation, etc. would be for RV overnighting.

Also, many (nicer) campgrounds are located in more expensive land next to lakes, streams, rivers, ocean, touristy places, etc. If the business plan is to provide a place that’s convenient to overnight, it can be miles outside cities where land cost is relatively inexpensive.

The one I mentioned before is in a small Texas city and has no buildings and no full-time employees. You self pay (could be done easier now) and has water and electricity. Dump station is on way out. All sites are concrete and level. We like it a lot and not just because of the cost. It’s convenient, you pick any open site, self register, and eat or go to sleep. And at any time of night.