Industry Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating overnight recreational camps, such as children's camps, family vacation camps, hunting and fishing camps, and outdoor adventure retreats, that offer trail riding, white water rafting, hiking, and similar activities. These establishments provide accommodation facilities, such as cabins and fixed campsites, and other amenities, such as food services, recreational facilities and equipment, and organized recreational activities.
Illustrative Examples:
Fishing camps with accommodation facilities
Dude ranches
Vacation camps (except campgrounds, day, instructional)
Hunting camps with accommodation facilities
Wilderness camps
Outdoor adventure retreats with accommodation facilities
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
Business Examples
Common types of business activities within NAICS 721214 - Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds are:
- Wilderness camps
- Vacation camps (except campgrounds, day, instructional)
- Nudist camps with accommodation facilities
- Outdoor adventure retreats with accommodation facilities
- Fishing camps with accommodation facilities
- Summer camps (except day, instructional)
- Trail riding camps with accommodation facilities
- Recreational camps with accommodation facilities (except campgrounds)
- Guest ranches with accommodation facilities
- Hunting camps with accommodation facilities
- Girls' camps (except day, instructional)
- Camps (except day, instructional)
- Boys' camps (except day, instructional)
- Dude ranches
- Children's camps (except day, instructional)
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Campgrounds & RV Parks in the US (72121)
Revenue 2025
$10.9bn
Growth 2025
2.54%
Key Trends
An increasing amount of time spent on leisure and travel has contributed to strong growth for industry operators
The industry exhibited strong declines due to travel restrictions and stay-at-home orders, despite a temporary surge in RV sales
Volatility in both fuel prices and demand from RV dealers is expected to further contribute to a tempered recovery
Products and Services
Similar Industries
For some business types, there may be a similar industry to 721214 - Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds that is a better classification match. Establishments primarily engaged in:
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NAICS Cross Reference
Operating instructional camps, such as sports camps, fine arts camps, and computer camps--are classified in Sector 61, Educational Services, based on the nature of instruction; and
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NAICS Cross Reference
Operating children's day camps (except instructional)--are classified in Industry 713990, All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries.
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NAICS Hierarchy 721214 - Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds
NAICS Code 721214 - Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds sits in the 2-digit Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds sector. NAICS codes can be 2- to 6-digits and the further along the hierarchy, the more detailed and specific the category will be. Learn more about the structure of NAICS codes
2 Digits: 72
Sector Title: Accommodation and Food Services
3 Digits 4 Digits 5 Digits 6 Digits
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7211 Traveler Accommodation
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72111 Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels
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72112 Casino Hotels
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72119 Other Traveler Accommodation
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7212 RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps
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72121 RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps
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7213 Rooming and Boarding Houses, Dormitories, and Workers' Camps
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72131 Rooming and Boarding Houses, Dormitories, and Workers' Camps
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7223 Special Food Services
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72231 Food Service Contractors
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72232 Caterers
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72233 Mobile Food Services
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7224 Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages
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72241 Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages
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7225 Restaurants and Other Eating Places
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72251 Restaurants and Other Eating Places
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