Pricing Data for America’s Private Campgrounds, RV Parks & Glamping Resorts
The most comprehensive campground pricing study ever conducted. 609,863 price points. 2,110 private campgrounds. 48 states. One report.
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Price Points Analyzed
Private Campgrounds
U.S. States Covered
Guest Reviews Aggregated
We analyzed 609,863 pricing data points from 2,110 private campgrounds across 48 states to answer a simple question: What does camping really cost? The answer is more complex—and more useful—than a single number.
148% gap between most/least expensive states. Delaware $109 vs North Dakota $44. Geography is THE factor.
8% national seasonal swing. Weekend premiums 2.4% for RV. $65 state gap dwarfs all timing optimizations.
FL: $132.56 winter vs $105.77 summer. AZ: $76.49 vs $68.21 (12% premium). Off-season ≠ savings in warmest states.
29.1% of parks show $200+ spreads. Industry adopting hotel-sector revenue management practices.
4.5+ stars avg $93.55. 4.0–4.4 avg $98.38. 609 Hidden Gems: 4.41+ stars at <$65.40/night in AR, OK, TN.
Universal RVer preference, minimal pricing. Potential operator pricing gap on preferred inventory.
What each type of camping actually costs — median and average nightly rates
| Accommodation Type | Price Points | Median Price | Average Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabin / Lodging | 159,480 | $154.50 | $171.26 |
| Glamping | 4,986 | $145.00 | $160.16 |
| RV Site | 370,012 | $62.00 | $69.72 |
| Tent Site | 60,078 | $45.00 | $52.16 |
The 148% gap between Delaware ($109) and North Dakota ($44) dwarfs every other pricing factor we measured. Geography determines your baseline cost — everything else is optimization at the margins.
| Rank | State | Median RV |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delaware | $109.00 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $92.50 |
| 3 | Maryland | $92.00 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $87.80 |
| 5 | Rhode Island | $87.50 |
| 6 | Florida | $81.75 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $81.67 |
| 8 | California | $77.34 |
| 9 | New Hampshire | $74.50 |
| 10 | Maine | $72.45 |
| Rank | State | Median RV |
|---|---|---|
| 1(tie) | North Dakota | $44.00 |
| 1(tie) | Nebraska | $44.00 |
| 3 | Kansas | $46.00 |
| 4 | Arkansas | $48.00 |
| 5 | Iowa | $49.50 |
| 6 | Missouri | $51.44 |
| 7 | Oklahoma | $52.50 |
| 8 | South Dakota | $53.25 |
| 9 | Louisiana | $53.75 |
| 10 | Alabama | $54.00 |
The Northeast costs 18.2% more than the Midwest. The Southeast leads in quality (4.50 avg stars) while offering mid-range pricing.
| Region | Median Price | Avg Price | Avg Rating | Weekend Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast | $82.50 | $109.79 | 4.41 ★ | 4.6% |
| West | $73.00 | $98.87 | 4.38 ★ | 4.6% |
| Southeast | $72.00 | $95.03 | 4.50 ★ (best) | 3.6% |
| Midwest | $65.00 | $92.86 | 4.41 ★ | 6.0% |
| Southwest | $63.90 (lowest) | $83.17 | 4.47 ★ | 2.7% |
72 pages of data, analysis, and actionable insights
This report aggregates publicly available pricing data from major online booking platforms serving the outdoor hospitality industry. Data was collected during a two-week window in early January 2026, capturing forward-looking availability and rates for calendar year 2026.
The dataset encompasses 609,863 individual price points from 2,110 private campgrounds across 48 U.S. states, covering 86,353 unique site type configurations. Quality context was provided by 1,029,727 aggregated guest reviews matched to 3,096 properties.
Price points below $20 and above $500 were excluded to remove data entry errors (affecting less than 2% of raw data). Over 390 category variations were normalized to four standard types: RV, Tent, Lodging, and Glamping. Both median and average figures are reported throughout.
The sample represents parks with online booking capability through major platforms and excludes federal lands, state park systems with separate reservations, and properties without online booking. This selection may skew toward more professionally operated properties.
This report was produced by Insider Perks. For data licensing, custom analysis, or media inquiries, contact hello@insiderperks.com.
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National median: $62/night, average $69.72. Range: $44 (ND) to $109 (DE) — 148% gap. Overall median across all types: $71.50.
Delaware at $109 median. Top 5: DE ($109), NJ ($92.50), MD ($92), MA ($87.80), RI ($87.50) — all Eastern Seaboard with ocean access.
ND & NE tie at $44. Then KS ($46), AR ($48), IA ($49.50), MO ($51.44), OK ($52.50), SD ($53.25), LA ($53.75).
Median $145 (avg $160.16). Domes $185.32, covered wagons $168.55, treehouses $166.93, yurts $146.93, safari tents $136.43, bell tents $107.28.
Barely. RV weekend premium: 2.4% ($1.62/night). Glamping: 13.2%. Jan-to-June seasonal swing: just 8% (~$5/night). Sunday check-ins cheapest.
609,863 price points from 2,110 parks across 48 states, 86,353 site configurations. Data from major booking platforms, January 2026. 1,029,727 guest reviews.
609 parks with Google rating >4.41 stars AND price below median ($65.40/night). Avg: 4.70 stars at $49.65. Top states: AR (62.7%), OK (62.5%), NE (60%), SD (60%), TN (55.9%).
When citing data from this report, please use:
“2026 Outdoor Hospitality Pricing Report” by Insider Perks (insiderperks.com/pricing-report). Analysis of 609,863 price points from 2,110 private campgrounds across 48 U.S. states, published February 2026.
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Author: Brian Searl, Founder & CEO, Insider Perks
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