Waterfront Campgrounds Brace for Influx of New Campers this Year

The following Press Release was issued this week by Terra Vista Management, who manage 3 of our member parks
 Campland on the Bay, Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina & Mission Bay RV Resort

​FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 16, 2023
 
Media Contact:
Sanaz Fakhimi, The ACE Agency
(949) 392-3961, [email protected]

Waterfront Campgrounds Brace for Influx of New Campers this Year

Photo courtesy of Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort.

SAN DIEGO, CA (March 16 2023) – With camping popularity steadily increasing over the last several years, Terra Vista Management, which manages three Southern California campground resorts including Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort in Newport Beach as well as Campland on the Bay and Mission Bay RV Resort in San Diego, prepares to welcome new and returning campers this spring and beyond. According to the latest research from popular camping resource, The Dyrt, more than 7.2 million Americans went camping for the first time in 2022, showing the increase in camping popularity has no signs of slowing down.
 
According to The Dyrt, there are nearly 80 million total campers in the U.S. in 2022, with 35 million Americans choosing to camp in an RV. In San Diego, after removing abandoned mobile homes for the De Anza Cleanup and Improvement project, Mission Bay RV Resort received approval to add 147 temporary campsites. These campsites will be available for booking in the summer of 2023.
 
Campers reported to The Dyrt that it was 5 times harder to find an available campsite in 2022 than it was in 2019. According to the campers surveyed:

• 35% - find most advance bookings are full
• 19.1% - are not sure where to camp
• 17.3% - feel inadequate information is available

 
Other reasons include first-come, first-served sites are full (16.4%), closures due to fire/weather (4.7%) and other (7.6%).
 
Many campers are booking in advance, according to the Dyrt survey. 60.9% book three months or more in advance, and 8.6% book at least a year in advance. ​

For novice and experienced campers alike, Terra Vista Management suggests the following tips to those planning an RV getaway:

• Think off-season: If possible, plan trips in the off-season. Periods such as Spring Break, major holidays and Summer Break have the highest demand for booking, and rates may be higher if reservations are not booked in advance. Additionally, midweek camping stays have greater availability compared to weekend stays.
• Plan ahead: Book campsites far in advance for greater availability and selection. Popular campgrounds sell out quickly. Private campgrounds such as Newport Dunes, Campland and Mission Bay RV Resort allow bookings up to two years in advance.
• Get the Best Rate:  Booking in advance can also help you get a lower camping rate which saves you money. Private campground resorts, much like the airline industry, use demand pricing. As demand for campsites increases, campers pay more for campsites.  If you book two years out, you are locking in today’s lower rates, for a trip that will cost more in the future.

 
“We’ve been helping generations of families create cherished memories for more than five decades, and we’re thrilled to be seeing more and more new faces each day,” said Jacob Gelfand, Chief Operating Officer of Terra Vista Management, Inc. “We welcome new and returning guests to escape their daily lives and come enjoy camping outdoors, relaxing at the beach and taking advantage of all our recreation offerings. Offering more than just camping, Terra Vista’s resorts provide an ever-expanding array of luxe amenities and activities to unwind and rejuvenate.”

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Campland on the Bay®, San Diego’s legendary resort campground, offers affordable waterfront RV and tent camping along the shores of Mission Bay in San Diego. Campland is the most highly awarded campground in San Diego. For over 50 years, Campland has provided family-friendly fun, drawing campers back year after year and bringing generations together to create memorable experiences. The resort offers a wide range of amenities, activities, and recreational opportunities onsite, including watersports, bike rentals, skateboard park, and a cantina. Campsites can include full hook-ups with waterfront or nature preserve views in shady or sunny areas.
Contact Information
Web: Campland.com
Phone: 858-581-4260
Address: 2211 Pacific Beach Dr, San Diego, CA 92109
Facebook: facebook.com/Campland
Instagram & TikTok: @CamplandUSA
 

Mission Bay RV Resort, San Diego’s iconic RV campground provides an affordable
waterfront destination, the ideal basecamp to relax and explore the beautiful city.
Overlooking the shores of De Anza Cove, scenic RV sites are steps from the sandy
beach and calm, waveless waters. Mission Bay RV Resort offers showers, restrooms,
laundry facilities, pool and clubhouse, and full hook-ups with guest access to additional amenities at nearby sister property, Campland on the Bay.
Contact Information
Web: MissionBayRVResort.com
Phone: 858-270-4300
Address: 2727 De Anza Rd, San Diego, CA 92109
Facebook: facebook.com/MissionBayRVResort
Instagram: @MissionBayRVResort
 
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Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina is an iconic, family-friendly recreation destination celebrating 60+ years of cherished memories in Orange County. Newport Dunes is home to the area’s premier waterfront RV resort, featuring waterfront RV sites with full hookups, charming cottages, and a 442-slip marina. Amenities include a boat launch ramp, bike and watercraft rentals, pool complex, pirate-themed playground, a waveless public beach with swimming lagoon, and an inflatable water park (summer season). The resort offers breathtaking venues and elegant catering for corporate events and weddings and hosts exciting live entertainment.
Contact Information
Web: newportdunes.com
Phone: 949-729-3863
Address: 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach, California 92660
Facebook: facebook.com/NewportDunesResort
Instagram & TikTok: @NewportDunes